Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public.

Workers with health or disability issues Resources
Liens upon Illinois Tort Actions
Manual on liens perfection, and attachment of liens; attorney liens; the Health Care Services Lien Act; public aid liens (Medicare); workers’ compensation, etc. 2022 Edition.
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Local, state, and federal laws
Case law with links for all aspects of an auto accident in Illinois.
Lawyer Manuals
Long-Term Care Litigation
Manual on federal and state regulation, HIPAA, end-of-life issues, nursing home litigation, and more. 2020 edition
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Medical Malpractice
Manual on medical malpractice including client contact, tangible evidence, claim evaluation, duty, experts, and more. 2022 edition
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Notifying the insurance company
If the insured fails to notify he may lose his coverage.
Lawyer Manuals
Options for Late Appeals - SSI Overpayments
Gives information about the different options you have for late appeals.
Lawyer Manuals
Proving fault in auto accident cases
Manual on intersection collisions, one-car accidents, rear-end accidents, railroad crossing crashes, and more. 2023 edition
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SSDI Work-Related Overpayments
Gives information about issues arising from SSDI Work-Related Overpayments.
Lawyer Manuals
SSI and SSDI overpayments and appeals
This article for attorneys explains overpayments, Notices of Overpayment, SSA's appeals process, and SSA's options for collecting overpayment.
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SSI Non-Work Related Overpayments.
Gives information about issues arising from SSI non-work related overpayments.
Lawyer Manuals
SSI Work-Related Overpayments
Gives information about issues arising from SSI work related overpayments.
Lawyer Manuals
Subrogation
Info about insurance company’s right to recover money it pays to its insured from third parties allegedly at fault.
Lawyer Manuals
Third party coverage or liability insurance
The policy will pay for damages and the cost to defend the insured if litigation is filed.
Lawyer Manuals
Tort Actions
A practical reference tool for lawyers on the most common tort actions in 5 areas — pleadings, intentional torts, personal injury, federal claims, and injunctions. 2022 edition
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Understanding your legal medical rights for mental health
Information for people who get Mental Health and Developmental Disability services about your legal medical rights.
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What does the plaintiff have to prove?
Injury and damage claims arising from motor vehicle accidents are due to negligence.
Lawyer Manuals