A family in Chicago loses a loved one in a preventable accident. In the weeks that follow, they face not only grief but a set of legal deadlines that begin running immediately, regardless of how much time they need to heal. Understanding those deadlines, and who has...
People who need assistance with the daily activities of life may move into a nursing home where they can have the staff members help them with those activities. While most people think about things like assistance with mobility, hygiene and meals, medication...
Living in apartments and rented homes is a relatively commonplace arrangement in the Chicago area. Young families, professionals developing their careers and countless others live in rental homes leased from owners or businesses. One of the benefits of renting instead...
Hailing an Uber or Lyft is an effortless way to navigate downtown Chicago or travel to the airport. However, because the streets of Cook County are highly congested, rideshare vehicles are frequently involved in severe collisions. If you are injured as a passenger, or...
Concerns about possible hospital negligence in Chicago can feel overwhelming, especially when health outcomes do not match what you expected. While not every complication points to an error, some situations may raise questions that deserve closer attention. In these...
May 21, 2026, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS-Jeffrey E. Martin and Shauna M. Martin of Martin Law, LLC, filed a complaint in the Cook County Circuit Court (2026 L 006002) against Clearbrook and Northwest Special Recreation Association, LLC (NWSRA) on behalf of Plaintiffs,...
As reported in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on September 18, 2025, the federal judiciary’s policy-making body maintains a stopgap budget measure proposed by Republican lawmakers that would freeze funding for judicial security at its current level through November...
An American Bar Association task force recommends the oath the U.S. attorneys take before they start practicing law should be expanded to include a “commitment to upholding democracy and the rule of law,” Reuters reports. The proposal was part of an “ambitious” slate...
Slip and fall accidents can lead to more than just serious injuries. They can require medical treatment, surgical intervention, and missed work impacting your finances as well as your health. If you find yourself in such a situation, it is helpful to understand the...
In their new study, Highway To The Danger Zone; The Enduring Risks Of Electric Vehicles the Center for Justice & Democracy at New York Law School describe risks associated with the use of electronic vehicles. Such study shows that the risks involve such aspects as...