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Municipal law: Common employment mistakes that local governments make
It goes without saying that local governments have a lot on their plate. For that reason, they don’t always put as much time and effort into their staff as they should. This includes everything from hiring to managing to termination. Here are some of the most common...
Don’t fall victim to these common partnership contract mistakes
Forming a new partnership is it exciting time where you probably want to focus mostly on the potential and possibility for financial gain and career success. Don't let your enthusiasm run away with you. Both you and your partner could feel so excited about your...
Is somebody liable for your slip-and-fall injuries?
Some people don't think of injuries that arise from slip-and-fall incidents to be that serious. While a twisted ankle or scraped knee may indeed be minor annoyances from which most can quickly recover, not all injuries from slip-and-falls are that superficial or...
Avoid dog bites by learning canine signs of aggression
Every year, thousands of dogs are euthanized after they have bitten children or adults. In many cases, both the dogs' deaths and the bites could have been avoided with canine training and increased knowledge of dog behavior. The fact is that many dogs will try every...
When you have to sue your own insurance company
If you get into an accident caused by an at-fault driver here in Illinois, under state law, that person must have liability insurance to pay your claim for damages and injuries. But what happens if they don't have even the bare minimum of liability insurance? You...
Distracted truckers can cause dangerous accidents
When you're tooling down the road doing the speed limit and obeying the traffic laws, it can be quite nerve-racking to have a mighty semitruck blow past you dangerously close to your passenger vehicle. The drivers of these big-rig behemoths certainly cause their share...
Winter brings icy sidewalks to Belleville
With the Arctic blasts sweeping down from the Canadian prairies, the streets and sidewalks in Belleville are frequently coated in layers of ice and snow. Both can bring hazards to unwary pedestrians who may trip and fall on the slippery surfaces. But who is...
The responsibilities of a dog’s owner after it bites in Illinois
Every state has its own laws and rules about liability and personal injury cases. Illinois has thorough laws intended to protect the public from negligence or wrongful acts by others that cause personal financial losses, injury or property damage. Dog bites absolutely...
Don’t make these mistakes after your car accident
This year, Illinois residents have already experienced Arctic blasts from the north and there is a whole lot of wintry weather between us and Spring 2020. As winter closes in and the weather worsens, car accidents become even more likely. If you have the misfortune to...