What is FELA?
FELA is the Federal Employers Liability Act. It is a federal law that protects and compensates railroaders injured on the job. It…
Illinois Gender Violence Act
The Illinois Gender Violence Act, 740 ILCS 82/1 et seq. (“IGVA”), enacted in 2004, protects victims of sexual violence by creating a…
The Life of a Case
When you are injured by someone else or due to someone else’s negligence, whether it be in a car crash,…
What Are Severance Agreements?
Simply, a severance agreement is a contract between an employee and an employer which terminates the employment relationship in exchange…
Illinois Animal Control Act
The Illinois Animal Control Act was passed in 1949. It eliminated the requirement that a dog’s owner had to have…
Product Liability Law in Illinois
A person injured by a product can bring an action against a manufacturer, distributor or retailer. For example, if you…
Underinsured Motorist’s Coverage & Compensation
Just as uninsured motorist’s coverage protects drivers in situations where an at fault driver may not have any insurance to…
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
What is age discrimination in the workplace? Age discrimination is the unfavorable treatment of an employee due to their age.…
What is a Class Action Lawsuit?
What is a class action? Briefly, a class action is where a few plaintiffs represent a broader class of persons…
Civil Justice for Criminal Attacks
Generally, Illinois law does not impose a duty to protect another from the criminal conduct of a third party unless…