Although most people know that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if their blood alcohol content is at .08 or higher, fewer people understand how many drinks it actually takes to get to that level. The truth is that there is no right answer, as alcohol affects...
Compared to vehicles of the past, cars today have more safety equipment, which helps to protect occupants from injuries. While spine injuries from car accidents are relatively rare as a result, there is still a risk. Several different injuries are possible, and some...
If you are a parent facing divorce proceedings, you may have concerns about child custody. To help minimize conflicts, and to make decisions easier, the courts consider what is in the best interest of the child. The state acknowledges that, in most situations, the...
Most teenagers are ecstatic when they pass their driving test, and they definitely are not thinking about the risk they pose to other drivers. In reality, teens are the riskiest age group when it comes to car accidents. Crashes occur due to a variety of reasons....
A traumatic brain injury can impact your life on many levels. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may require months or even years of rehabilitative therapies. Learning to cope with your injury may take time and requires the help and support of others. With...
The relationship that you have with your children doesn't end just because your relationship with their other parent has. The state of Illinois generally requires you to provide financial support to your children until they reach the age of majority. In addition, you...
The U.S. Supreme Court validated the limitations under which law enforcement may search a home without a warrant. Citing the Cady v. Dombrowski case, the court's ramifications for Illinois residents mean that police can only enter a home under very limited, exigent...
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...
