Surely you have heard of the term probation. But do you know what it really means? You can find out the legal definition of many criminal law terms here!
What is Probation?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 21st, 2022 | Criminal Defense
WHAT IF THE NEGLIGENT DRIVER FILES A COUNTERSUIT?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | July 21st, 2022 | Personal Injury
You were unlucky enough to get seriously hurt or have your car totaled in a crash. The other driver who is at fault for the wreck didn’t have enough insurance to pay for all of your expenses, so you filed a personal injury lawsuit against them. Instead of negotiating a settlement with you to keep […]
WHAT IF YOU ARE PARTIALLY AT FAULT FOR THE CAR ACCIDENT?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | April 8th, 2022 | Personal Injury
Fault plays a big role in Illinois car crashes. One of the drivers involved may have to pay a ticket if a police officer decides that they caused the wreck. That determination of fault will also influence which insurance policy pays for costs directly tied to the crash. Many times, the fault for a collision […]
UNEQUAL PAY AT WORK REMAINS A MAJOR CONCERN
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | March 17th, 2022 | Employment Law
News reports in Illinois and across the country have drawn attention to ongoing issues with sexual harassment and workplace discrimination, and women workers continue to report significant concerns about bias on the job. According to one study of 1,000 American workers, there are a number of concerns about gender discrimination, including the gender pay gap, […]
RECOVERING MORE INJURY COMPENSATION THAN THE NEGLIGENT DRIVER’S INSURANCE LIMITS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | January 10th, 2022 | Personal Injury
If you are involved in a severe auto accident, you may find that the other driver’s insurance limits are not high enough to allow you to collect the compensation that you rightfully deserve. If that happens, you may think that you won’t be able to collect more and will just be out of luck, but […]
TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND CLAUSES YOU NEED TO KNOW
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | September 7th, 2021 | Employment Law
There are risks and benefits for the employer and employee when a company hires an individual. One of the ways that businesses and employees protect themselves from the risks inherent in an employment relationship is through the execution of a contract. An employment contract makes it clear what obligations a company has to a worker […]
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS: SAFETY TIPS FOR DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | July 8th, 2021 | Personal Injury
Fortunately, there are safety tips for commuters available that will make your drive (or walk) less dangerous. Here are some tips to help you get to your destination safely. DRIVE SAFER WITH THESE 3 SAFETY TIPS To start with, drivers can be safer on the roads by obeying the traffic laws, maintaining their vehicles and potentially shifting […]
MUNICIPAL LAW: 10 TIPS FOR NEW CITY COUNCIL OR COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 24th, 2021 | Firm News
Getting elected to a local position can help you change the world. While you don’t have the same authority as someone in a federal elected position, you can still have a profound impact on your local community. By leading the way at the local level, you could help make the world a better place. However, […]
BUSINESS LAW: HOW TO PREVENT EMPLOYEE EMBEZZLEMENT
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | March 24th, 2021 | Employment Law
Embezzlement and employee theft are serious concerns. It’s been well-documented that people steal from their workplaces all the time. Some of it is minor — taking home a tablet or using a work phone as a personal phone. Other issues are major, such as accountants covering up tens of thousands of dollars in theft. Either […]
WHAT INFORMATION IS STORED IN SEMITRUCK BLACK BOXES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | January 28th, 2021 | Personal Injury
Many people are unaware that semitrucks have black boxes inside that record most of the movements the truck makes. Black boxes are devices that gather information about the vehicle’s operation and then stores that data for a predetermined length of time. Normally, a black box will store information for up to 30 days. Black boxes in trucks […]