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Does the Insurance Company Have a Right to See All My Medical Records?

Insurance companies frequently request medical records when evaluating claims. The adjuster needs to corroborate your records with the medical bills you submitted for compensation. The insurance company doesn’t have an...
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New Laws Taking Effect for Illinois Residents

Illinois has many new laws going into effect at the start of the new year. One law that has been the focus of much media coverage and debate is the...
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2021 New Illinois Laws

With the coronavirus pandemic cutting the Illinois legislative short in 2020, only a few laws became effective as of January 1, 2021. Additionally, the minimum wage law that was enacted...
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2020 Illinois Significant Law Changes

2019 was a very active year for the Illinois legislature. Over 200 new laws went into effect as of January 1, 2020. Listed below are some new laws that may...
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Could a Juror Facebook Post Change a Trial Result?

Many complain about jury duty. And in January 2016, a juror took this frustration about missing work to Facebook. At first, she wrote, "As if one day of jury duty...
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State Negligence Damage Cap Raised to $2 Million

The Illinois legislature overrode the veto of SB 2481 in November. The bill provided additional compensation to families of veterans who died of Legionnaires’ disease at the Quincy veterans home by raising...
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Additional Illinois Shoveling Tips

As another snowstorm comes to Arlington Heights, remember that shoveling your sidewalk provides you immunity from liability. But at the Law Offices of R.F. Wittmeyer, Ltd., we want to provide...
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Illinois Medical Record Rules for Personal Injury Cases

As previously discussed, insurance companies frequently request medical records. What do you need to specifically know about Illinois medical record rules? How Do I Get My Medical Records? Health care provides...
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New Distracted Driving Law in Illinois

Using electronic devices while driving is as dangerous as drunk driving. Recently, texting has become the most common cause of distracted driving accidents. A U.S Department of Transportation 2015 report...
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Bike Walk Education in Schools Act

When previously discussing pedestrian accidents, we noted that children have a high risk of injury. Illinois crash data shows nearly five children are hit by people driving every day in...
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