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Work-Related Neck and Back Injuries

Work-related neck and back injuries often result in huge medical expenses, causing financial stress for an injured worker.

Dangers Associated with Hip Replacement Procedures

Hip replacement surgery is not without risks. Learn what these risks are and what your rights are if you have been a victim of medical negligence.

Illinois "Ban the Box" Law Approved

If you have ever been convicted of a crime, you know how it feels to have to “check the box” on each of your job applications.

Surviving a Serious Car Accident On the Highway

Because highway accidents typically occur at higher speeds, injuries are often very serious and even fatal.

Oak Brook Divorce Lawyer Assists Clients With New Illinois Spousal Maintenance Guidelines

Oak Brook divorce lawyer Kathryn L. Harry offers assistance to clients with the new Illinois public act (P.A. 98-0961) as it considerably changes how spousal maintenance is decided for Illinois couples with a combined gross income of less than $250,000.

Choose your Lawyer Carefully

Choosing an Attorney can very stressful. today there are adequate resources to ensure you pick the right attorney for you

Know your Rights

For employment discrimination cases, whistle blower lawsuits, or wrongful discharge claims, the more an employee know about their rights, the more they can protect themselves at the work place, and in the event they suffer an adverse action later like losing their job.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Information

Do You Qualify for a Fresh Financial Start? In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can literally say goodbye to certain debts. Eligible debts are discharged by the court, giving you a fresh start and peace of mind.

Illinois Adoptees Can Receive Original Birth Certificates Thanks to Illinois Adoption Law

The law allows disclosure to both adoptees and surrendered persons born in the state of Illinois, unless the birth parents specified they did not wish to have such information released.

Rebuilding Good Credit

There are many reasons why someone might be afraid to file bankruptcy and the lion’s share of those reasons revolve around fear of what their financial future will look like if they do. This is especially the case when it comes to issues of credit and understandably so.

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