Driving under the influence or DUI is a huge problem in Illinois. Every year, many people are arrested for drunk driving even if they don’t cause an accident or injuries to other people. There may be deeper reasons behind the problem such as a mental health issue....
Losing a loved one in Illinois to a car accident is absolutely devastating. Depending on the circumstances, you may have cause for a wrongful death lawsuit. Negligence or recklessness on the part of the driver responsible for the accident or a manufacturing defect by...
The Fourth Amendment of The United States Constitution forbids police officers from conducting searches or seizures without a valid warrant or probable cause. However, what happens in Illinois if the police officer performs a search or seizure, neglecting your fourth...
Divorce can often be difficult. When high net worth people are involved, that can be even more true. Couples in Illinois who are ending their marriages need to be careful. It can be easy to fall into some costly mistakes when dividing assets. Avoiding common pitfalls...
Every year in Illinois and around the country, thousands of people experience traumatic brain injuries, otherwise known as TBIs. Though some TBIs are relatively mild, others are severe and life-changing. In the immediate aftermath of a TBI, you might not even know the...
Many Illinois couples who are going through a divorce have to decide what they will do with their marital homes. While a spouse might have an emotional attachment to his or her home, it is not always a good idea to keep it after a divorce. There are a few things...
Contrary to how entertainment portrays arrests, police in Illinois cannot do anything they want. They cannot search a vehicle or make arrests just because they have a suspicion of criminal activity. They must establish probable cause, a key component of searches and...
Getting pulled over under the suspicion of driving under the influence can be a scary situation for anybody. You always want to act in a manner that is in your best interest. When it comes to being pulled over in the state of Illinois, there are a few things you...
Many Illinois court trials feature an eyewitness or two. In fact, lawyers know that eyewitnesses can be a big benefit for any case. However, more recently, experts have been questioning the accuracy of these individuals. The statistics show there is a problem As the...
Many people in Illinois would be surprised to learn the divorce rate for Americans has declined over the last two decades. The statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that for every 1,000 couples, four experienced divorce in 2000. By...
