Central Illinois Law Blog
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...
What is a field sobriety test?
Being stopped for suspected drunk driving is intimidating. But you’re your interactions with police and their gathering of evidence impacts your DUI defense. The field sobriety test is one method for obtaining evidence. Police administer the field sobriety test when a...
What are some home hazards that cause falls?
Injuries on Your Property You might plan on hosting some friends or business associates over at your home. If you are considering some kind of gathering, you should take a look at your house and think about how safe it is. Unfortunately, many people suffer falls at a...
Are spinal cord injuries a slip-and-fall risk?
A slip-and-fall injury might sound mild at first. Most people have experienced a slip-and-fall that results in little more than soreness in the immediate aftermath. This is not the case with all falls, however. In fact, these falls can be more dangerous than you might...
When can a DUI become a felony?
In 2018, more than 26,000 people in Illinois found themselves arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). According to a report from the Secretary of State, the average blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for those arrested was 0.16. A high BAC reading...
How can I avoid an accident with a semi truck?
It is well-known that one of the most dangerous things Americans do every day is get behind the wheel of an automobile. However, unless you happen to live in an area where there is very robust public transport, driving in the US is all but essential. With this being...
Are breathalyzer tests accurate?
Even if you’ve never been pulled over for being drunk behind the wheel, you probably know how police will handle a DUI stop. First, an officer might lean in close enough to see if your breath smells of alcohol. Then, the officer might conduct a field sobriety test....
How can I drive again after my license is revoked?
Driving is almost essential to American life. Though many big cities have public transit like subways or buses, often it isn’t sufficient to get around the entire metro and doesn’t always extend into smaller towns. In Illinois, biking and walking isn’t always a safe...
Road rage endangers the lives of others
It is not unusual for drivers in Illinois and across the U.S. to feel angry when navigating through heavy traffic. Motorists may get overwhelmed when stuck behind slow drivers or late to an important appointment. AAA reports that at least 80% of American drivers...
How to find out if your license has been suspended
If you drive with a suspended license in Illinois, you could face a variety of penalties. However, there is a chance that you are driving with a suspended license and don't even know it. While authorities will likely send a notice by mail, there is a chance that you...
