Secondary Injuries and Illinois Workers' Compensation
Aug 27, 2009
Second injury related to the first If you are injured at work and receiving benefits, and you suffer a secondary injury, you may be covered. The key is if it's related to your first injury, not wheth...
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How to Get an Order of Protection in Cook County, Illinois
Aug 27, 2009
Determine whether you need a criminal or civil order First, you have to determine whether you need a criminal or a civil order of protection. This will tell you where you need to go to get the order ...
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Illinois Attorney Fees in Debt Collection Cases
Aug 27, 2009
Hourly vs. contingency An hourly fee is a set amount paid per hour. At the beginning of the case, the attorney will probably require a lump sum, called a retainer. This may be a couple thousand dolla...
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Chicago Workers' Compensation Tips for Truck Drivers
Aug 27, 2009
Can you file in Illinois? If you are hurt on the job, it may be unclear which state you should turn to for your workers' compensation claim. You can file workers' compensation claims in Illinois if: ...
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Illinois Attorneys’ Fees: Do you have a Contingency Fee Case?
Aug 27, 2009
Contingency fee means you only pay if you win Contingency fees, as the name implies, are contingent upon the outcome of your case. If you win, you pay your attorney a percentage. If you lose, you pay...
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Illinois law: What is a Contingency Fee?
Aug 27, 2009
Contingency fees are contingent on the outcome of your case In a contingency fee arrangement, you only pay if you win. When you win (or recover money in a settlement), you pay your attorney a portion...
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Brain Injury Lawsuits in Illinois
Aug 27, 2009
Traumatic brain injuries Traumatic brain injuries occur during a one-time event, when someone's head is shaken, hit or penetrated by an object. There are various types of traumatic brain injuries, in...
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What to Do After a Work Injury in DuPage County, Illinois
Aug 24, 2009
What is workers' compensation? In Illinois, the law requires most employers to have workers' compensation insurance. When an employee is injured, they can collect benefits from the insurance company....
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Illinois Workers' Compensation: Injured While Traveling for Work
Aug 23, 2009
Traveling for the benefit of your employer If you are traveling to a client meeting -- whether it's 10 minutes from the office or across the country --your travel is work related. If you get hurt, yo...
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How to Find a Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney in Cook County, Illinois
Aug 21, 2009
Experience Nursing home abuse cases aren't easy. For the best chance at success, you need someone with significant experience. Find an attorney or firm with at least 10 years of experience in nursing...
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