If you suffered an injury in an accident but already had a medical condition, you may worry that your earlier health problems will prevent you from recovering compensation. Many people in Illinois share this concern. However, a prior injury or illness does not...
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 a parent, it’s natural to want to protect your child, especially when they get behind the wheel for the first time. While you can’t control every aspect of the road, you can ensure your teen is prepared for the unexpected. Taking proactive steps now can make all...
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...