If you’re facing a divorce in Illinois, you have a range of competing concerns to address, and not the least of these is how much the divorce itself will cost. The terms of your Illinois divorce will directly affect your financial rights as well as your rights as a parent, which makes having skilled legal […]
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How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Illinois
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | October 13th, 2023 | Blog, Divorce
SKULL FRACTURES: THE IMPACT THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | April 2nd, 2018 | Blog
In a motor vehicle accident, you’re likely to end up with some kind of injury. One injury that could be particularly dangerous is a skull fracture. It’s a common result of hitting your head on a window or the steering wheel. The force of the impact literally splits the bone in some cases, while in […]
IS IT NORMAL TO WAIVE AGE DISCRIMINATION RIGHTS FOR SEVERANCE?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | March 2nd, 2018 | Blog
As an aging member of the workforce, you face many pressures from employers. Often, you may rely on your protections under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) to ensure that you do not receive unfair treatment in the workplace simply because you are an older, more experienced employee. When an employer begins considering layoffs, […]
HELPING CHILDREN UNDERSTAND BRAIN INJURIES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | February 5th, 2018 | Blog
Many people focus on the victim when a traumatic brain injury occurs, but the victim isn’t the only person who suffers. Other family members can be impacted by these injuries. It can be hard for some people who have this type of injury to think about how their loved ones are being affected. When children […]
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 […]
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 […]
DON’T LET SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS DERAIL YOUR ACCIDENT CLAIM
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 6th, 2017 | Blog
If you were injured in an auto accident in southern Illinois and are making a claim against an at-fault driver, you must be careful not to do anything that could adversely affect your case. This is especially true when it comes to making posts on Facebook, Twitter or other social media sites. Big brother is […]