Waukegan, Illinois Legal Blog
Advisory speed limits could prevent rear-end collisions
About 1.7 million rear-end collisions take place on highways in Illinois and around the country each year according to the National Transportation Safety Board. These accidents kill approximately 1,700 road users and leave a further 500,000 injured, but the results of...
How can you defend yourself against a DUI charge?
If you get pulled over for a suspected DUI in Illinois, you may feel like there is no way out of the situation. However, there are actions you can take that may reduce your penalties or get the prosecution's case dismissed altogether. Here's what to do if you get...
Visitation transportation: Things every parent should know
If you're going through a divorce in Illinois, you may notice that every detail of your child's handling and well-being going forward will be recorded by the court. One of the lesser-known areas that parents should take the time to craft out properly includes the...
How divorce can affect a business
People in Illinois likely know that almost half of marriages end in divorce. What people may not be aware of is how divorce can impact a business. When someone who owns a business is getting divorce, there's a risk that the proceedings could impact their compensation...
Crash deaths go down 2% in 2019
If you lost a loved one to a negligent driver in Illinois, you're not alone. The National Safety Council estimates that in 2019, 38,800 people died and 4.4 million people had to be medically treated because of car crashes. While both numbers represent a 2% decline...
Teens and adults over 65 are at the highest risk for car injuries
A recent study showed that teenagers and adults over the age of 65 are the most likely to be injured in a car accident due to driving vehicles with substandard safety features. The study also showed that people in low-income areas are more frequently killed in car...
What to know about prenuptial agreements
Illinois law typically allows married couples to create custom marriage contracts. These contracts are often referred to as prenuptial agreement or premarital agreements. It is worth noting that creating a prenuptial agreement doesn't mean that a marriage is more or...
What to expect when the court divides your property in a divorce
Property distribution is among the most vital topics when going through a divorce. Perhaps this is because the distribution could affect several areas of your life, not just financial matters. Child arrangement issues, how your living situation may look in the future...
Why you may be charged with impaired driving
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol on an Illinois road can result in a misdemeanor or felony charge. In many cases, erratic driving will result in a traffic stop and cause an officer to believe that you may be impaired. The officer who conducts the stop...
Could Alcohol-Detection Systems Become Standard?
Some drivers who are convicted of drunk driving are required to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicles. These are portable breath tests connected to the vehicle, and they won’t allow the vehicle to start if the driver’s blood-alcohol content (BAC) is...
