When law enforcement officers pull motorists over on suspicion of drinking and driving, they often use a myriad of tests to determine whether the driver is indeed intoxicated. One of the methods used is breath test devices. While these handheld monitors are easy to...
Traffic Offenses And DUI
What could happen if I refuse a field sobriety test?
By driving a car on the public highways in Illinois, the law considers you to have given consent to a roadside breath or sobriety test. If a law enforcement officer stops your vehicle and reasonably suspects impairment, the officer may request that you perform a field...
Divorce and child support
If you are getting ready to end your marriage and you have kids, you could have various concerns. However, it is especially important to look into child support, whether you expect to receive payments from your child's other parent or you will have to pay support. In...
Statistics on drowsy driving crashes
On the road, you need to remain alert at all times, especially since the negligence of other drivers can result in an accident. Aside from drunk driving, speeding and distractions, some drivers cause accidents as a result of drowsiness. Driver fatigue is very...
How do you utilize workers’ compensation benefits?
Your employer's workers' compensation program can provide supplemental income while you recover from a work-related injury. However, overlooking the details may jeopardize your benefits or prevent you from realizing the full value of the program. Knowing how to...
Types of headaches you may develop after a car accident
Even minor car crashes can have medical consequences. Seek immediate care from a doctor if you are in a wreck. Head injuries have the potential to be serious, yet you may not be aware you have one. A headache after a motor vehicle incident could be a sign of...
Division of property in an Illinois divorce
Going through a divorce involves making a number of complicated decisions, such as determining child custody, alimony and child support. One of the most difficult topics to tackle, however, may be property division. Many people become attached to property and items...
What is the cost of a Lake County DUI?
Losing time at work due to jail or community service requirements after a driving under the influence conviction often leads to substantial financial losses. However, these may only be the tip of the ice burg in terms of the financial expense of drunk driving charges....
Which assets are often hidden during a divorce?
Asset division is one of the more challenging aspects of divorce. This is especially true when one spouse has concerns about hidden assets, which are marital assets that are not immediately disclosed during divorce proceedings. Tracking down hidden assets is often...
What are Illinois workers’ compensation permanency calculations?
If you have an injury related to the kind of work you do, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Based on a schedule of calculations, you may also be able to receive a permanency award along with temporary benefits. What is this and how does it work?...