Larry Disparti
Attorney and Writer
Larry Disparti is an attorney based in Chicago, IL. His work focuses on Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Social Security Disability.
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Do I Have a Valid Slip and Fall Case?
Just about everyone takes a fall at some point in their life. Usually, this happens if you’re not paying attention or if you’re having a clumsy moment, and they’re usually not very serious. However, on occasion, a fall causes major injury, and if such a fall occurs due to a hazard that should’ve been fixed by the property owner or business in question, you may be entitled to significant compensation for the injuries you suffer.
Knowing whether or not you have a claim, however, is the first st...
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How to Tell if You’re Eligible for Social Security Disability
Most of us know or have heard of someone who is “on disability.” This means that the person in question is collecting benefits from the federal and state governments to help them pay bills and meet their monthly expenses after suffering an injury, illness or other condition that renders them unable to hold down a regular job. Often, people wonder what makes one able to collect these benefits. Learn who is eligible for social security/disability benefits through SSI and SSDI, and what circumst...
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Safety Tips for Driving in Unfavorable Weather Conditions
Any time of year, anywhere in the United States, you can encounter adverse weather that can cause dangerous driving conditions. From rain and snow to sleet and ice to fog or even blistering heat, these conditions can cause all manner of accidents and highway disasters.
It’s sad, but the vast majority of these accidents could be avoided simply by drivers exercising a bit less speed and a lot more care and vigilance when they’re behind the wheel. Discover some vital tips to keep you and other d...
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Will My Workers’ Comp Benefits Be Taxed?
Workers’ compensation is a vital part of keeping American workers safe and healthy at their jobs. It’s a form of insurance that almost every employer has to carry in order to ensure that when someone gets hurt at work, their medical needs are covered. Under workers’ comp, if you get hurt on the job, your medical bills will be covered and you can recoup a portion of your weekly wages to help you make ends meet while you recover.
Many people are curious as to how taxes work in relation to worke...
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Product Liability vs. Medical Malpractice: The Core Difference
At first glance, you may not think medical malpractice and product liability have much in common — after all, isn’t one associated with things like exploding cell phones and curling iron burns, while the other has to do with a doctor making a mistake during surgery? Yes, in some cases that’s true. However, what if you have an issue with medication?
There are times when it can be tricky to tell whether an issue you suffer is malpractice or product liability. In such cases, you need to examine ...
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Can You Sue the City of Chicago Over an Injury Claim?
When you get hurt in a public place, it can be more confusing to pursue an injury case for damages than when you’re hurt on private property. After all, when you’re hurt in someone’s home, or in their place of business, the homeowner or business owner is usually responsible for covering your injuries, assuming that you didn’t cause your own injury.
When you’re in a public place maintained by the local municipality, however, it gets trickier. Suing a government entity carries a number of limit...
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Hurt on the Job: What Can I Do?
Every company tries to make safety a priority when it comes to their employees. There can be instances, however, when a worker can be hurt on the job, even with companies taking all available precautions. Whether it’s broken bones, inflammation of a pre-existing condition or illness, or something else, any injury can occur at work. The good news for employees is that all states have some system to help them deal with work-related injuries. In this article, you can see the rights that employee...
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Carjacking Laws in Chicago
Carjacking in Chicago became an unfortunate 2017 trend, with the rates of the crime reaching a 10-year peak. Popularized especially in the 80s, carjackings grew increasingly frequent and fatal in Detroit, Chicago, and Newark, finally requiring federal attention. In 1992, Congress passed the Federal Anti-Car Theft Act, which accomplished two important goals in reducing the instances of car thefts that left victims dead in their wake. Firstly, the law made carjacking a federal crime punishable ...