The weather in Illinois is brutal right now. The low in Chicago today is one degree. I guess that’s better than the minus four degrees we experienced yesterday.

With the cold weather of course comes snow and ice. That leads to a lot of slip and fall injuries unfortunately.

Regrettably a lot of the people who call us with these injuries we can not help. That’s because of an Illinois law that says that if you fall due to the natural accumulation of snow or ice and sustain an injury, the property owner isn’t liable.

What does natural mean? Generally

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We have helped many people successfully bring lawsuits for a failure to diagnose cancer. It’s probably the most common case we’ve been a part of. If you’d like a free consultation, please call us at 312-346-5320.

Cancer is awful. That’s not some profound statement of course. It has touched everyone I know in some way. Most people know someone who has died from it and/or who have had it and recovered from it.

Getting the all clear from your oncologist has to be an amazing feeling. I’m fortunate that I can’t personally relate to that, but have been elated when

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Medical care is a critical aspect of our lives, and we trust healthcare professionals to provide the highest standard of care. However, there are times when medical treatment falls short or mistakes are made, leading to serious harm or even death.

When that happens, it’s worth pursuing whether or not you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice. The question we got a lot is when is it the right time to hire a medical malpractice attorney.

The short answer is right away. That doesn’t mean you are actually “hiring” them, but having a consultation to

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Most people are aware of the foster care system in Illinois. Foster care exists because the home life for certain children may be dangerous to their physical, mental and/or emotional well-being.

When children’s birth parents or legal guardians are not able to adequately care for them, or they are in danger, the children are removed by social services and placed with foster parents.

Foster parents must be at least 21 years old. They must pass background checks and complete training. They must also be financially stable.

Sadly, the foster parents who are entrusted to provide a safe and stable home

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