Central Illinois Law Blog
How can you protect against winter property hazards?
Of all the seasons, one of the most hazardous is winter. With heavy Illinois snows and the ice that comes with it, everyone has to take extra precautions when outside. It is easy to slip and fall on unseen ice buried beneath the snow. For homes and businesses, the ice...
New law takes effect setting court fines and fees in Illinois
Critics have long said that Illinois’ legal system is disproportionately harsh on low- and middle-income citizens compared to the wealthy. Excessive fines and fees for traffic offenses, DUIs and other violations can hurt access to employment, transportation and...
What to know about Illinois’ distracted driving laws
Illinois, like several other states in 2019, implemented a new distracted driving law looking to hold motorists accountable for their actions behind the wheel. According to the Illinois Tollway, more than 11,000 distracted driving crashes occurred in the state between...
Steps to take after a dog bite
Dogs may be known as a man’s best friend. But not every k9 is well-trained or has a responsible owner, which can put anyone who gets in its way at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4 million dog bites occur in the U.S. every...
Why daylight saving time makes your work commute more dangerous
As the days grow shorter, Illinois drivers will spend more time driving in the dark on their commutes, especially on their way home from work. This added darkness puts you at a higher risk of getting into a car accident. Unfortunately, daylight saving time makes it...
Could wet leaves lead to injury?
Fall is a beautiful time in Illinois. The leaves change to a rainbow of different colors that make the landscape stunning. However, soon after changing colors, leaves start turning brown and falling off the trees. You probably already know that leaves on roadways...
Illinois drivers should be on the lookout for deer
Drivers in Illinois may want to start taking extra precaution. That is because more deer are out on the roads, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Since fall is typically the start of deer mating season, they often become more active in the morning...
What should you do if police pull you over for a DUI?
You made a decision to get behind the wheel after having a few drinks. You may have felt sober enough to drive or felt like you wouldn’t run into any cops on your drive. But now there are flashing red lights behind you. What should you do? Whether the officer pulled...
How should you help your kids learn to drive?
Most people remember what it was like to get their driver's license. You can probably recall how nervous you were when you first got behind the wheel and how exciting it was to drive yourself to school once you passed your driver's test.Years later, your experience in...
What do you do when you are involved in a crash?
It seems typical to believe you are a better driver than your friends and family members. And you probably adhere to the posted speed limit, find a designated driver for your nights out on the town and maintain a safe following distance during inclement weather.The...
