Accidents on our highways are as common as they are dangerous. The impact of two vehicles crashing into one another at highway speeds can lead to life-threatening injuries and extensive financial, physical, and emotional damages. If another motorist leaves you injured in a highway crash, seek the professional legal counsel of an experienced Joliet personal injury attorney today.  Driver Negligence The truth is that traffic accidents on our highway are often caused by driver negligence. When we take to the...

If you work in construction, you’re probably well-aware that it’s one of the most dangerous occupations out there. Falls are some of the most dangerous – and most common – accidents that occur on construction sites. In fact, such a fall can be permanently debilitating or worse. If you’ve been injured by a fall on the job, an experienced Joliet workers’ compensation attorney can help.  Falls Happen The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) relays just how statistically significant falls...

Divorce is never an easy matter, but divorcing after a long marriage has its own unique complications that tend to focus on finances. While you’ve probably already raised your children, dividing your finances and starting over after commingling your lives for many years can be as complicated as it is stressful. A dedicated Joliet divorce attorney will skillfully advocate for divorce terms that support your rights and your future.  The Division of Your Marital Property A marriage of many years...

In the State of Illinois, your child support order, as entered by the court, can be modified if the reason for the modification is a substantial change in circumstances, if your child has experienced a substantial change in his or her healthcare needs, or if your child support amount deviates substantially from the state’s child support guidelines. The most common basis, however, is a substantial change in circumstances from the time the order was issued.  If your financial situation –...

Are you considering a divorce from your spouse? Or perhaps you are in the early stages of the divorce process? Before divorce proceedings begin, your attorney will need some important documents from you regarding your financial picture. These documents are an integral part of the process because, as the saying goes, dry ink doesn’t lie. Your spouse may claim one thing in court, but clear and factual documents may prove otherwise.  Here is a list of five document categories and...

If you are convicted of a crime, your life will change in an instant. Criminal charges put your finances and your freedom at stake, and having a criminal defense attorney in your corner is vital. The legal system is stacked against those who represent themselves and often favors the prosecutors. By contrast, a defense lawyer can use their experience and knowledge to fight for your rights and pursue the best possible outcome for your case.  Here are five of the...

Have you noticed all the delivery trucks zipping up and down the streets of Will County recently? This is especially true right now as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, and more people are having products shipped directly to their door. We depend on these delivery truck services for our businesses and our personal lives, but we don’t often think about the risk they impose on our personal safety. One of these risks is the increased likelihood of being involved in...

Every year, 1.1 million people suffer burn injuries severe enough to require medical attention, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Approximately 20,000 of these burn victims sustain major burns that cover 25% or more of their bodies. Nearly 4,500 burn victims die each year from their injuries, while 10,000 Americans die annually as a result of infections that develop from their burns. Clearly, these statistics are scary, and many of these burn injuries occur right here in Illinois....