2026

Typically, independent contractors are not eligible for workers’ compensation in Illinois because they are not employees of the company. However, some people receiving a 1099 may still qualify as an employee and could file a claim. A true independent contractor is not likely to receive coverage for their work-related injury, but a misclassified worker...

The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Illinois is typically 2 years from the date of the injury. However, victims of medical malpractice who learn of their injuries later may have longer to file a lawsuit to recover damages. Speak with a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer about your case today. What the Statute...

The most common signs of birth injuries are not often obvious. Many birth injuries involve changes to nerves, muscles, and brain function without causing serious, physically obvious injuries. Yet there are subtle signs and symptoms of birth injuries that families should monitor for and take action on when present. Birth injuries occur during the...

Motorcycle accidents in Chicago can be some of the most devastating accidents, often resulting in serious injuries and the loss of life. For victims, it often means proving that someone else is at fault, even when police and others may label you as a dangerous driver. The more evidence you gather after a Chicago...

When you or your family member suffers serious injuries from abusive conditions in a facility that was supposed to provide care, you have every right to be angry. You also have the right to file a nursing home abuse claim in Illinois. As some of the most complex cases put a great deal of...

Motorcyclists involved in an accident often make mistakes by waiting too long to seek medical care, assuming the insurance company will treat them fairly, or failing to understand all their losses. Mistakes can also include admitting fault or trying to handle the case on their own. Working with a motorcycle accident attorney in Chicago can...

If a vehicle strikes your parked car and then flees the scene, the driver is facing criminal charges. You should speak to the local police department and document what occurred. Depending on what happens from their investigation, you may be able to seek financial compensation against the at-fault driver or file a claim with...

If you suffered injuries and losses, but signed a waiver, you may still be able to file a lawsuit in Illinois. This can occur when gross negligence occurred or when the other party engaged in reckless behavior. In situations where the other party engaged in intentional acts, you also have the right to pursue...

A state mental health facility is supposed to be a safe place. When it fails to provide a safe environment for people in such a critical situation, the state can be responsible for the losses that occur. That is what happened in a recent lawsuit against the state after a mental health patient lost their...

An underinsured or uninsured motorist claim in Illinois can take weeks to months to settle, depending on the circumstances of the accident. The length of time it takes to settle a case like this depends on the available evidence and the steps the insurance company decides to take to expedite the claim, or not....