How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney in Illinois?
Aug 21, 2009
Contingency fees A contingency fee, as the name suggests, is contingent upon the outcome of the case. Rather than charging a client an hourly fee, an attorney charges a percentage of the final award....
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Illinois Nursing Home Malpractice: Signs of Abuse and Neglect
Aug 21, 2009
Signs of abuse and neglect Signs of neglect include: unexplained weight loss, dehydration, malnourishment, poor hygiene, dirty sheets, unsanitary rooms, pressure marks and bedsores. Signs of abuse ma...
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Tips on Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Lake County, Illinois
Aug 21, 2009
Suspecting abuse The first signs of nursing home abuse or neglect often include emotional distress or physical distress, or both. If your loved one seems depressed, unusually withdrawn, outwardly ups...
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Am I Covered Under Illinois Workers' Compensation?
Aug 20, 2009
Part-time employees Part-time employees are covered under Illinois workers' compensation. If you are a part-time worker and you are injured on the job, you are entitled to benefits. New employees If ...
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Five Tips for Your Illinois Workers' Compensation Trial
Aug 20, 2009
Dress respectfully This may be the first and only time the judge sees you. First impressions do matter. While you don't have to wear a suit, make sure you dress appropriately. You don't want to give ...
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Emotional Distress and Workers' Compensation in Illinois
Aug 19, 2009
Physical injury must exist The general rule is that a mental injury must accompany a physical injury to be covered by workers' compensation in Illinois. A mental injury, on it's own, is not enough. I...
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Illinois Workers' Compensation: Five Things You Should Know
Aug 19, 2009
A workers' compensation claim is not a lawsuit When you file a claim for workers' compensation, you are not filing a lawsuit. Filing a workers' compensation claim is similar to filing a claim with a ...
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How to Choose a Cook County, Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney
Aug 19, 2009
Experience At the very least, you need an attorney who has experience in criminal defense. It's highly recommended that you find someone who focuses their practice on criminal defense. This means tha...
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How to Get Guardianship of an Adult in Illinois
Aug 19, 2009
Guardianship defined Guardianship of an adult is when someone is appointed by the court to make decisions for an adult who can no longer make decisions for themselves. Often this occurs when an elder...
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How to Find a Good Chicago Workers' Compensation Attorney
Aug 16, 2009
Experience Hiring an attorney with experience gives you an immediate advantage. Ask what kind of law they practice. Make sure they take workers' compensation cases regularly. And if possible, find so...
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