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In most cases, no. Compensation you receive for a physical injury or physical sickness is generally not taxable under federal law, and Illinois follows the federal tax treatment of personal injury settlements. However, certain portions of a settlement, such as punitive damages, interest, or compensation for claims unrelated to a physical injury, may be...

It depends. In many respects, no. If you are injured in an e-bike accident because someone else was negligent, you may have the same right to seek compensation as someone injured in a traditional bicycle accident. However, Illinois has specific laws governing e-bikes, and those rules can affect how liability is determined after a...

On June 16, 2026, the law firm of Taxman, Pollock & Bekkerman, LLC (TP&B) and its lawyers, Bradley N. Pollock, Sarah Riess, and Katherine Stricklen, filed a ten-count civil lawsuit against Equinox Health Club and one of its massage therapists for sexually assaulting a client during a massage at the Equinox gym located at...

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...

After a motorcycle accident in Chicago, if it's safe to do so, take photos and videos of the scene and gather witness statements. You will always want to keep documentation of any medical treatment you receive following the accident. The more evidence you gather after a Chicago motorcycle accident, the easier it is for...

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...