Central Illinois Law Blog
Review the rules about distracted driving in Illinois
In July 2019, Illinois introduced new laws governing electronic device use by drivers. The state also increased the penalties for distracted driving violations. As these updated regulations reach the one-year mark, make sure you know the rules about using your...
Illinois among top states for speeding-related fatalities
Driving on roads in the Springfield area can be dangerous. There are many drivers out there who don’t obey traffic laws and are putting others at risk. These drivers engage in many risky behaviors that affect thousands of families each year. A recent study by CoPilot,...
Do I need a lawyer for a DUI?
So, flashing lights pull you over and the police thought that you have been drinking. You took a breathalyzer and are now facing charges. It can be overwhelming and difficult to know what to do next. Do you need to get a lawyer? How do you even fight a DUI? Know the...
Stay alert for motorcycles on the road
Motorcyclists face many hazards on the road. Besides weather and road conditions, a big hazard for them remains other motorists. Many of these drivers may not have as an acute sense for safety as motorcyclists, causing accidents mainly because they are unaware of them...
Don’t let comparative fault derail your personal injury case
Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be totally overwhelming. You might experience physical and emotional pain and suffering on a daily basis that makes it challenging, if not impossible, to live your normal life, and your financial damages might be...
Illinois working to reduce traffic fatalities
The Illinois Department of Transportation has launched, and is now in the second phase of, a campaign to raise awareness and help reduce statewide traffic fatalities. The project is known as the Life or Death Illinois campaign. It all began with the launch of a...
Exploring liability for slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents can result in serious, and unexpected, injuries for victims. Premises liability law is an area of the law that protects victims who are injured in slip and fall accidents and holds property owners liable when a victim has been injured on...
Woman charged with aggravated DUI after fatal crash
A 32-year-old Illinois woman has been charged with aggravated driving while under the influence in connection with a May 16 accident in Champaign that claimed the life of her boyfriend. Prosecutors filed the charge on May 18 after receiving a preliminary accident...
What causes a semi-truck to jackknife?
A jackknifed semi is a common occurrence on Illinois roads. The traffic reports seem to always be mentioning a serious situation in which a semi is blocking the roads because it has jackknifed. As we all know a truck accident is often serious but how does a jackknifed...
Pursuing financial compensation in a personal injury lawsuit
When Illinois residents are injured in accidents that occur through no fault of their own, they may feel immediate emotions of anger and resentment. This makes sense, as these injured victims may have had their entire lives turned around due to severe injuries in...
