Central Illinois Law Blog
What you must demonstrate during a license reinstatement hearing
When have your Illinois driving privileges revoked after driving under the influence, certain things must be true for you to regain possession of your driver’s license. The state needs to make sure you are not a threat to the public and that giving you your license...
How do falls result in back injuries?
Falls are a common accident that can occur almost anywhere. Whether it is a slip and fall or a fall from a height, this type of accident can result in serious back injuries. The jarring of your body is often bad for the back and could leave you in serious pain. Cedars...
What does the Glasgow Coma Scale mean?
Car accidents are common sources of head injuries. If you or your loved one suffered a head injury, medical professionals use the Glasgow Coma Scale to describe the extent of consciousness. According to the National Library of Medicine, physicians examine three...
What are the penalties for DUI in Illinois?
Drunk driving in Illinois carries serious legal consequences. There are different punishments to correspond to the age, occurrence and amount of alcohol in the blood at the time of the incident. Facing a DUI charge could lead to imprisonment, paying hefty fines or...
How does the new license reinstatement law affect you?
Laws change, and in Illinois, a law passed in 2016 introduced significant changes regarding driver’s license reinstatement. You need your car to get around and are probably used to driving on a daily basis. If the state suspended or revoked your driving privileges,...
Can a TBI trigger personality change?
Traumatic brain injuries can impact your life in a number of ways including your mobility and your emotional reasoning. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may suffer a permanent disability. Since your accident, you may feel like you are not the same person...
3 reasons you should not talk to an insurance company alone after an accident
In the aftermath of an accident, it is important to take the proper steps to ensure you, your passengers, the other party and your vehicles or property are safe and adequately protected. Though one of the first calls following an accident is to an insurance company,...
What do you know about getting a job with a DUI?
Even though police pulled you over and charged you with drunk driving, you want to defend yourself and protect your legal rights. At the same time, you also want to advance your career. Chron explains whether a DUI could keep you from getting a job. Understand how...
Data on poor visibility and traffic accidents
If you find yourself in a motor vehicle crash, you could suffer serious injuries that generate costly medical bills and leave you unable to work. Sadly, car accidents take place for many different reasons, such as drunk driving, distractions and traffic congestion....
The dangers of a parking lot without sufficient light
A person who owns a property has a responsibility to keep it safe for people who visit the premises, and the owner of a parking lot is no exception. Evening hours can be particularly dangerous since the sun has set, giving pedestrians and drivers less light to help...
