Illinois Civil Rights Lawyer
The law makes it very clear that people with physical or mental disabilities are to be treated equally in all contexts, from employment to housing. Victims of discrimination may be entitled to compensation, in the process sending the message to the discriminator and other would-be discriminators that such practices will not be tolerated. At the Giacoletto Law Office in Collinsville, we have more than 20 years of experience helping victims of disability discrimination in the St. Louis area and Southern Illinois.
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State and federal statutes, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in particular, are very protective of the rights of disabled people. These laws specifically name physical disabilities, including diabetes, paraplegia, quadriplegia and more. They also name mental disabilities, including bipolar disorder and depression. These laws also outline the compensation that people with these disabilities are entitled to if they are the victims of discrimination, and that compensation includes attorneys fees and costs.
Workplace disability discrimination is a common form of disability discrimination. These cases are unique in that they involve both civil rights law and employment law. We are experienced in both of these areas of the law.
Housing disability discrimination is also common. This form of discrimination can arise in the context of apartments and multi-family housing without ramps and appropriate staff on site. These lawsuits may target cities that refuse to rezone an area for disability housing or take other steps to keep housing designed for mentally and physically disabled people out of certain areas. This is illegal and we will hold cities accountable. We will take on anyone, from individual property owners to homeowners associations and condo associations.
We also handle cases involving access to public buildings.
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Located between the Madison County and St. Clair County courthouses, we protect the rights of disability discrimination victims across southern Illinois. Open during weekly business hours, we offer evening, weekend and off-site appointments as well. Contact us today for a free initial phone consultation with a Collinsville disability discrimination attorney.
