What To Do After A Hit-And-Run Accident
You're waiting at a traffic light when suddenly another vehicle slams into you. Your fright turns to shock as you see the driver speed off, leaving you with severe injuries and a totaled automobile. Hit and runs are crimes, and the Illinois civil court system also allows victims to seek compensation in...
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When Is A Misdiagnosis The Result Of Malpractice?
Although doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are not expected to be perfect, some mistakes are simply unreasonable. When these sorts of errors are made, you could have a claim for medical malpractice. One of the most common examples of medical malpractice involves making a misdiagnosis. If your disease or condition...
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Understanding Police Brutality and Misconduct
Police brutality and other forms of misconduct are unacceptable. But victims are often afraid to speak up and worry that the justice system will be stacked against them. While taking on the police is no easy task, having the right attorney will substantially increase your likelihood of receiving compensation for the injustices...
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The Role Of An Expert Witness In Your Personal Injury Case
We think of witnesses as being the individuals who see the events surrounding an accident or injury. There's another group of witnesses who can provide testimony about more technical, scientific, or specialized matters. These are the expert witnesses, and in many personal injury and accident cases, they play an invaluable role in...
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Man Convicted in Starved Rock Murders, Freed From Prison
Chester Weger, convicted in the infamous Starved Rock State Park murders decades ago, was released from prison on February 21. Mr. Weger, who had been serving a life sentence, was granted parole by the Illinois Prison Review Board in November 2019. Hale Law Group represented Mr. Weger in his...
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Hale Law Group is representing Derrick West in a claim alleging that he was brutally beaten by Florida Department of Corrections Officers in 2017. Andy Hale is serving pro hac vice, collaborating with local co-counsel Mary Sherris in Orlando, Florida. The complaint against the Florida Department of Corrections, and...
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How Much Is My Automobile Accident Case Worth?
Automobile accident victims are usually overwhelmed with all of the significant expenses that are suddenly piled on top of them. Medical bills, lost wages, and other losses can make the recovery process that much more painful. The personal injury attorneys of Hale Law Group are here to help victims understand how...
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Cook County Jail: A “Petri Dish” For Coronavirus
Chicago's Cook County Jail is the largest single-site jail in the United States. And as coronavirus has swept the country, it was only a matter of time before detention centers felt the brunt of the epidemic. Sheriff Tom Dart says that time has come. The jail has reported...
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Can Law Enforcement Take – And Keep – My Property?
Most people know that if they are arrested and accused of a crime, they could be looking at jail time, fines, and probation. Not as many understand that the police can also seize property if they believe it was involved in the alleged crime. Even worse, the police can keep the property...
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Why You Should Talk To An Attorney Before Accepting An Insurance Settlement Offer
After an automobile accident or personal injury, you just want to get your life back to normal. Insurance companies know this, which is why they are quick to make settlement offers in many cases. With so much going on, it's tempting to take that offer and speed up the resolution...
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What To Know If You’re Hurt On Someone’s Property In Illinois
If you're injured on someone's property, you may be wondering what your legal rights are. Being injured, however, is not enough to recover compensation for your injuries. To hold the property owner liable, you have to prove that the individual or entity who owns it was somehow negligent. The personal injury...
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Understanding Your Fourth Amendment Rights
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects every American from illegal searches and seizures. But just because we are promised this civil right does not mean all of us enjoy it. Unfortunately, the police regularly disregard the Fourth Amendment in carrying out its law enforcement duties. The civil rights attorneys of...
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