Lake County, Illinois Legal Blog
How can older drivers reduce the odds an accident?
Older drivers often face many challenges in the wake of motor vehicle collisions. For example, some are seriously hurt and have to deal with pain and other physical consequences for the rest of their lives. These wrecks are also devastating emotionally and...
Dividing college expenses after divorce
Illinois divorce law is unique in that judges can require parents to pay for their children's college education. If you are ending your marriage and will share custody of minor children, you may want to make arrangements for these expenses in your parenting agreement....
Can I still sue if I signed a liability waiver?
If you have recently suffered an injury in Illinois due to someone else’s negligence, you can pursue damages to compensate for your suffering. Illinois subscribes to modified comparative negligence, meaning that you may still receive damages even if you were partially...
What to do with a denied workers’ compensation claim
Employees who receive injuries while on the job are legally able to file for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits cover medical bills and lost wages as a result of the injuries. In order to receive these benefits, an employee must fill out a claim form;...
Who is responsible for injuries in a medical malpractice case?
When you have long-term physical complications after a surgery or other procedure, you may rush to place the blame solely on the doctor. However, there is a wide scope of people who may contribute to this injury beyond the attending physician. Improper drug dosages In...
How blood alcohol concentration affects DUIs in Illinois
According to the Mayo Clinic, blood alcohol concentration is the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream expressed as a percentage. In Illinois, as in all 50 states, having a BAC of at least 0.08% equates to legal intoxication. This would mean that a person has eight...
How does spousal support work in Illinois?
After divorce, one or both spouses may experience financial struggles. After all, maintaining two households costs much more than maintaining a single household. If you are unsure how you will support yourself after divorce, explore the laws that pertain to spousal...
Can you do damage control when breaking news of divorce?
Illinois parents like you have a lot to handle when approaching divorce. One of your primary concerns is your child. You have to deal with the behind-the-scenes issues like child custody and support. But there is more to it than that. One of the biggest initial...
What is a hangover DUI?
Some drivers do their part to stay off the road after having a few drinks. They make it home thanks to a rideshare or a designated driver and go to sleep. But your fears of a DUI arrest do not end because you have made it to the next day. You might still run the risk...
What are the signs of a severe concussion?
What happens after Illinois residents like you suffer an injury to the head? You may develop symptoms that point to a concussion. Concussive injuries cover a large range of potential damage. Some concussions are a higher severity than others. It is important to know...
