Central Illinois Law Blog
Are there different types of brain injury?
A car accident can cause you to sustain several different kinds of injuries. One of the wounds you might incur is a brain injury. This wound may come in one of several different forms. Healthline says that you may have a head injury if you receive a blow to your head...
Did that crash change your personal relationships?
Getting into a crash is often a life-altering experience with repercussions that will stretch for years to come. It can impact finances, health, wellness and even your interpersonal relationships. Though this particular aspect of life after a crash often goes without...
Getting your driver’s license back after a DUI
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious crime with harsh consequences. If an Illinois court convicts you of drunk driving, you will automatically lose your driver’s license until you complete the requirements to get it back. Suspension versus...
Extra precautions needed for winter motorcycle riding
For most motorcycle enthusiasts in Illinois, the riding season runs from spring through fall. The additional dangers of hitting a patch of snow or ice, as well as the cold weather, convince most motorcyclists to put the bike away for several months. Bikers who do ride...
How does a motorcycle accident produce road rash?
Road rash is an injury many people experience. It may occur if you fall while out on a run or during a bicycle ride. Some road rashes are minor and easily treatable at home. However, if you are riding a motorcycle and a negligent driver fails to see you, you could...
What are some fire risks in fall?
Fall is the ideal time to have friends and family visit for a bonfire or to sit around a campfire. However, bringing fire into a party can create a hazardous situation. If you want to have a fun fall involving fire, Johns Hopkins Medicine recommends keeping some...
Fractures may have a long-term impact
Several different situations, such as car accidents and falls, can cause people to sustain a fracture. People may sometimes view fractures as relatively routine injuries. However, these wounds can have a serious impact. There are several different kinds of fractures...
Are you sure your DUI checkpoint was legal?
In the Land of Lincoln, driving with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08% is one of the more effective ways to see flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. If your arrest for driving under the influence leads to a conviction, you may face some significant legal...
Psychological trauma and healing from physical injury
A sudden and life-changing injury can impact people's emotional health in serious ways. If they neglect to treat their psychological trauma or do not recognize its influence on their well-being, their physical recovery may take longer. Because of the correlation...
What should you do if your tire blows out?
There is nothing like the sudden panic you feel when you start to lose control of your vehicle while driving. Reckless drivers, road debris and even mechanical malfunctions on your car can all cause you to lose control. Tire blowouts are one of the more common reasons...
