When you get into a car accident and you know someone else’s negligence was responsible for your injuries, filing a lawsuit can be the key to receiving the compensation you deserve. However, it’s understandable to be hesitant about moving forward with the legal process when you aren’t familiar with how it works. It’s important to become knowledgeable about the basics before pursuing a claim.At Lane & Lane, LLC, we strive to help victims in car wrecks feel more confident as they seek justice in the legal system. A Chicago...Continue Reading...
When a person dies and leaves a property or estate behind, the probate lawyer helps executors of the estate manage the probate process. This involves helping with the estate planning, managing trusts, drafting wills, representing clients in court and acting as administrator or executor of the will or trust.Types of Probate LawyersUsually there are two types of probate lawyers. Transactional lawyers are more experienced in handling the administration of estates and trusts. Probate litigators on the other hand are better at representing clients in...Continue Reading...
Auto Accidents Due to Texting and DrivingAccording to the Pew Research Center, as of 2018, 77% of U.S. adults have a smartphone. This shouldn't come as a surprise, considering the many ways in which these little devices make daily life easier. For example, whether you're sharing the punchline of a joke or lengthy instructions, text messaging allows you to communicate quickly and efficiently with friends and family.But timing is everything — and when you're behind the wheel, there's no time for texting.When driving, it's...Continue Reading...
When a person dies due to the negligence of another, the victim’s survivors may have the opportunity to bring forth a wrongful death claim against the liable party. When the victim’s survivors seek to bring forward a claim for the wrongful death, the suit seeks restitution for their sudden loss, any loss of income they benefited from the victim, funeral costs, and the unfortunate loss of companionship.Wrongful death claims can be complex and even stressful to plan and carry out. If you or someone you know looks to file a wrongful...Continue Reading...
Recovering damages for any injuries you sustain as a result of a serious accident can sometimes be challenging. In these instances, you may want to consider hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer to represent you and advocate for your interests in any negotiations with an insurance company. Moreover, it is especially important that you consult with an attorney before filing a personal injury lawsuit. However, before you decide to hire a lawyer, there are some questions you should be sure to ask them. When you choose your personal...Continue Reading...
As a Los Angeles Jewish Attorney, that has been married, and divorced, and who has advised Family Law Clients getting divorced, I’d like to emphasize that Weddings are much more enjoyable than Divorces, and we should all remember that. Really. “War of the Roses.” I can never forget that old (1989) movie, “War of the Roses,” starring Kathleen Turner, as the very unhappy Mrs. Barbara Rose; Michael Douglas as the equally unhappy Mr. Oliver Rose, and Danny DeVito as the Divorce Attorney that tells the...Continue Reading...
Brain and spine injuries can result in permanent disability. These injuries generally make a person incapable of earning a livelihood and can have a devastating effect on not just the victim, but the entire family. Whether the injury had occurred due to intentional or negligent behavior of another person, justice demands that the victim is compensated for the injuries.Legal Process Involved in Brain and Spine InjuriesBrain and spine injuries can have lifelong consequences. The injuries usually happen as a result of a penetrating head or back injury....Continue Reading...
“Drinking and driving”- Most people are aware of the deaths caused by reckless behavior like driving while under the influence of alcohol. The warnings against this type of conduct are everywhere we look. Drunk driving is a risk not only to the driver,but also the public at large.A Glance at the Statistics-In the year 2015, approximately 10,265 people died in alcohol-related crashes that account for one-third of the entire traffic related deaths in the US.In 2015, 16% of the drunk driving crashes involved children...Continue Reading...
