Statistically, you will be in a car accident every ten years. With any luck they will be minor fender benders that do not result in injuries. When most people imagine a fender bender, they probably picture bumping into another vehicle in a parking lot or other low...
Month: January 2019
Serious accident takes 1 life, puts others in the hospital
Multiple people are in the hospital, and one man is dead, after a serious accident in Illinois.The crash happened when a 74-year-old man lost control of his pickup truck, according to reports. He drove over the centerline and slammed into a van that was coming the...
Top scams to watch out for in 2019
It seems like there are potential scams almost everywhere you turn. People are always looking for ways to make money and take advantage of others in ways that are illegal.It's important to know what to watch out for, so here are some of the top scams to be aware of:...
Sports Gambler Cannot Recover Losses in Games Facilitated by FanDuel
Illinois law allows a losing gambler to recover his/her losses to "any other person". After losing $100 in a fantasy game for the selection of NBA players, the losing gambler sued the winning gambler claiming a violation of the Statute. The game had been...
Caretaker May Recover From Elderly Client’s Estate, After Pleading Guilty to Misdemeanor Elder Abuse
The Illinois Elder Abuse Act provides that anyone convicted of abuse, financial exploitation or neglect of an elderly or disabled person, shall not receive any property, benefit or other interest by reason of the death of that elderly or disabled...
Pedestrian gets hit by car, suffers life-threatening injuries
A man in Illinois was just trying to cross the street when he was hit by a car. The injuries he suffered in the accident are considered life-threatening, and reports claim he is "fighting for his life." The incident took place on a Tuesday night, right around 9:29...
Does intellectual property really matter?
Have you ever heard someone say that they do not think intellectual property violations are all that important? It's just information, they say. They don't feel like someone should be able to own it or protect it the same way that they can a physical asset.Even if...
