Everyday Law

Car Crash? The Two Legal Battles Ahead By Robert Monahan 847/848-6165 info@monahanfirm.com The law is rarely straightforward. Even something as simple as a car crash can have unexpected twists and turns. For example, did you know that if you are a victim in a car accident, you will probably be dealing with not one, but … Continue reading Car Crash? The Two Legal Battles Ahead The post Car Crash? The Two Legal Battles Ahead appeared first on Robert A Monahan.

Navigating the IEP Process for Struggling Students The law surrounds us. Even though my job involves injury claims and estate planning, knowing about other areas of the law helped my family protect my son. Navigating IEPs: Our Story My second son was diagnosed with autism when he was a toddler. We had suspected something was … Continue reading Navigating the IEP Process for Struggling Students The post Navigating the IEP Process for Struggling Students appeared first on Robert A Monahan.

I am glad that early in my career, I became a plaintiff's lawyer and tried to make a difference. I left the lucrative career of defending big insurance companies in New York City and returned home to help ordinary people -- the people from the community where I grew up -- who might otherwise be cheated by the dirty tricks of insurance companies.  The post Portrait of the Plaintiff’s Lawyer as a Young Man appeared first on Robert A Monahan.

Car accidents can be scary. You may be wondering if you should call the police, especially if the accident seems minor. But the truth is, you should always call the police after a car accident. The post Call the Police After an Accident appeared first on Robert A Monahan.

In this episode we learn about the history, background and plans of Jennifer Banek, candidate for coroner. She aims to promote awareness of health issues as the coroner, including spotlighting issues like the opioid crisis, ethylene oxide, gun control and vaping.   The post Episode 99: Jennifer Banek | Coroner Candidate appeared first on Robert A Monahan.

Join Mary Ellen Vanderventer and her Chief Deputy, Cynthia Pruim-Haran, as we discuss with her what the Lake County Recorder’s Office does and how it helps the Lake County Community! In the Lake County Recorder’s Office, there are over 7 million documents — mostly relating to real property, like homes, or buildings, or land. The … Continue reading Episode 96: Lake County Recorder Mary Ellen Vanderventer The post Episode 96: Lake County Recorder Mary Ellen Vanderventer appeared first on Robert A Monahan.

What can you expect when you see a lawyer to draft your will? How much do you need to prepare? What documents do you need to bring? Join us as we discuss estate planning with Attorney Julie Kolodziej, of The Matlin Law Group, in Northbrook, who has been doing estate planning for nearly 20 years. … Continue reading Episode 95: Estate Planning with Julie Kolodziej The post Episode 95: Estate Planning with Julie Kolodziej appeared first on Robert A Monahan.

Join Everyday Law and Lake County Treasurer David Stolman, as we discuss what the Treasurer's Office is, what it does for Lake County, and what challenges it has faced over the last few years -- especially with regard to the changes in the tax code regarding the property tax deduction! The post Episode 92: Lake County Treasurer David Stolman appeared first on Robert A Monahan.

Join Attorney Matt Stanton and I as we discuss how the Constitution developed, fortifying the weaknesses of the prior Articles of Confederation; and whether its very structure is preventing us from confronting our current, pressing issues -- such as the monopoly power of the tech industry, the bank-bailouts, the aftermath of the Great Recession, and immigration reform. The post Episode 91: Are We in a Constitutional Crisis? appeared first on Robert A Monahan.

Join Everyday Law as we discuss accident reconstruction with Sgt. Andrew Thomas of the McHenry County Sheriff's Office. The post Episode 90: Accident Reconstruction with Sgt. Andrew Thomas appeared first on Robert A Monahan.