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Can I Sue My Employer for Negligence in Illinois?

In Illinois, you typically cannot directly sue your employer for negligence. However, the Illinois workers' compensation system provides specific guaranteed benefits to...

Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Illinois?

Under the workers’ compensation system in Illinois, you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if you have sustained an injury or illness...

How Long Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Illinois?

If you have been hurt on the job in Illinois and have filed a workers’ compensation claim, you may be asking yourself,...

What If I Am Listed as Unit 2 on the Police Report for My Car Accident?

When police officers in Illinois complete a police report – known as an Illinois Traffic Crash Report – after a car accident,...

Should I File a Police Report for My Illinois Car Accident?

When you are in a car accident in Illinois, ALWAYS make sure to file a police report, especially if you have been...

Can I Sue a Bar for Overserving My Attacker?

Bars, clubs, and restaurants can be excellent places to enjoy alcoholic beverages responsibly, but there are some people who simply do not...

Public-Sector Unions Lose Funding in Supreme Court Decision

In a widely expected development, the United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against public-sector unions in Janus v. American Federation State, County, and...

What If I Have Been in an Accident with an Uninsured Driver in Illinois?

Even though Illinois requires vehicles in the state to have liability insurance, studies estimate that 12.6 percent of drivers in the United...

What Do I Do If I Have Been Injured by a Drunk Driver in Illinois?

In Illinois, if you have been injured by the negligent actions of a drunk driver, you may have multiple avenues through which...