Are Scooters Dangerous?

Electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular modes of transportation. These vehicles offer a less expensive alternative to cars and provide the rider with a fun experience on the way to their destination. There are even companies that loan scooters in urban areas. The user finds a scooter via an app, pays their fee, hops on,…

What Are the Top Ten Causes of Car Accidents?

Car accidents are extremely difficult incidents to handle, regardless of their severity. Even a minor accident can be stressful and cause property damage or minor injuries that are challenging to move on from in the days after the crash. Other car crashes, however, can have far more dire outcomes, including catastrophic injury or even death.…

How Many Trucking Accidents Happen a Year?

Across the United States, commercial trucks play a valuable role. These bulky vehicles are responsible for transporting all kinds of goods across the country. Trucks are a crucial element of American transportation as a whole. Without them, commerce would be far more complicated than it needs to be. There is no shortage of semi-trucks on…

Steve Greeley’s Distinguished Service Award

Today, we celebrated our partner, Steve Greeley, as he earned the Distinguished Service Award at the McHenry County Government Center. Dedicated Service to McHenry County Steve received this award for his outstanding efforts outside of legal work to help McHenry county. Below are some of those efforts: President of the board of Prairie State, 2018-present…

How to Refinance Your Mortgage in Illinois

When a mortgage is refinanced, a current home loan is replaced with a new one. There are many reasons to take this step. Some Illinois homeowners wish to refinance in order to secure a loan with a better interest rate. Other homeowners opt to refinance a mortgage to switch to a different type of loan,…

Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market: What You Need to Know

The common fluctuations in the real estate market are often described as being either a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. In a broad sense, these terms refer to supply and demand at any given time, although there are various factors that can affect the real estate market. Below, we dive more into these common…

The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying a Home in Illinois

In 2019, around 6 million homes were sold in the United States, a number that dipped sharply in 2020, primarily due to COVID concerns. On a positive note, the buying market is expected to improve in 2021, according to HousingWire. If you have plans to buy a house this year, consulting with a real estate…

Things to Know Before Buying a Foreclosed Property

If you do your homework first and have a good strategy in mind, a foreclosed home or property can be a smart buy and a bargain. However, there are fewer foreclosed properties available today, so you’ll have to hunt to find one that’s right for you. As a client-focused real estate attorney, we want to…

When to Consider Hiring a Real Estate Attorney

While not legally required to hire a real estate attorney if you have plans to buy or sell a home or piece of property in Illinois or any other state. This being said, there are some times when you’ll want to hire an attorney with a solid knowledge of real estate matters and related issues.…

Why Get Witness Info at Intersection Accidents?

While we certainly hope you have safe experiences on the road, there are times when unexpected situations can occur. In fact, there were more than 300,000 total vehicle crashes in Illinois in 2020, according to Illinois Car Crash Statistics reported by Top Driver. A common place where motor vehicle accidents occur is at busy intersections.…

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