Playing a high school sport can teach students teamwork, diligence and respect. Unfortunately, sometimes coaching a high school sport can present difficulties. For example, an Illinois high school cheerleading coach who was fired from her job is claiming that her termination was retaliatory. She also alleges that she was the victim of sexual discrimination in […]
CHEERLEADING COACH ALLEGES SEX DISCRIMINATION, RETALIATION
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | January 6th, 2018 | Employment Law
THESE WINTER DRIVING TIPS COULD HELP KEEP YOU SAFE
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | January 4th, 2018 | Blog
As a driver in the state of Illinois, you know that the weather can turn on you when you least expect it. One second, it’s cold outside but the weather isn’t having any impact on your driving. The next, however, snow begins to fall and you find yourself worried about your safety. If you don’t […]
MANY WOMEN FACE PREVENTABLE CHILDBIRTH COMPLICATIONS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | December 29th, 2017 | Personal Injury
With the advances in modern medicine, most pregnant women in Illinois expect that their labor and delivery process will result in a healthy baby being born, with little to no issues. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 50,000 women annually will suffer serious or even near-fatal complications from childbirth. In […]
SEX DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE IS STILL AN ISSUE IN THE U.S.
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | December 22nd, 2017 | Employment Law
It seems like instances of sexual misconduct in the workplace are dominating the news this day, involving many prominent people in politics and the entertainment industry. However, gender discrimination can occur just about anywhere, affecting women in Illinois and nationwide, as one recent survey from the Pew Research Center shows. According to the survey approximately […]
CAN A PERSON IN ILLINOIS SUE FOR A WINTERTIME SLIP-AND-FALL?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | December 15th, 2017 | Personal Injury
Winter weather is coming to Illinois. This means the inevitable ice storms and even snow storms. While different areas of the state experience different types of winter weather, what everyone can agree on is that simply put, it is a hassle. It makes driving difficult but even more important it leaves even basic activities such […]
TRUCK CRASH CLAIMS THE LIVES OF 4, INJURES 10 MORE
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | December 8th, 2017 | Personal Injury
Although winter weather is upon us, construction activities are still going on around Illinois, including projects on the interstate. While some people may get frustrated with the seemingly never-ending roadwork they encounter every day, it is important that motorists drive safely in construction zones. The failure to do so could lead to a catastrophic event, […]
TRUCK ACCIDENTS: UNDERSTAND THE MOST COMMON CAUSES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | December 5th, 2017 | Blog
When you take to the roads of Illinois, you know there will be times when you’re in close proximity to large tractor trailers (and other commercial vehicles). While some people don’t think twice about this, others realize that it increases the likelihood of an accident. There are many things you can do to avoid trouble […]
ALLEGED NOOSES IN ILLINOIS WORKPLACE COULD BE DISCRIMINATORY
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 30th, 2017 | Employment Law
People in Illinois may think that racial discrimination in the workplace is a thing of the past, something that was overcome during the civil rights movement. However, instances of racial discrimination still occur in the workplace, even in this day and age. In fact, one alleged instance of racial discrimination recently took place in a […]
HELPING WITH A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM AFTER A CAR CRASH
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 22nd, 2017 | Personal Injury
The holidays are a busy time for travelers on Illinois’ streets and highways. Sometimes the added traffic congestion simply means more traffic jams, which are a real headache for drivers stuck in them. However, with the increase in the number of cars on the road comes the increase in the chance that there will be […]
DOS AND DON’TS OF LADDER SAFETY AT CONSTRUCTION SITES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 15th, 2017 | Personal Injury
As a construction worker, there is a wide range of things you could encounter on the job. Some could have the potential to turn your life, and that of your family, upside-down. Among these are workplace falls. Injuries from such construction site accidents could change your life in a great many ways. This is among […]