When a couple divorces in Illinois, one of the significant considerations is the potential for alimony, also known as spousal maintenance. Alimony involves financial support one spouse provides to the other during and/or after the divorce. The purpose of alimony is to...
Illinois has some of the harshest speeding penalties in the country. Drivers who get caught driving too fast can face more than just a traffic ticket. A conviction for aggravated speeding can result in jail time. What is aggravated speeding? What is aggravated...
Workplace accidents can occur for a host of reasons, from inexperience to intoxication, dangerous equipment and bad weather. However, it is vital to understand the dangers associated with fatigue. If you feel tired while working, this could significantly increase the...
Rear-end accidents, where one vehicle smashes into the back of another, are some of the more common crashes on U.S. roadways. These collisions also routinely cause whiplash. Without complications, whiplash is usually not a serious condition. Indeed, even though...
Many people going into a divorce situation want to avoid spending time and money on a lengthy and stressful court battle. Thus, alternative resolution methods have gained increasing popularity over the years. This includes mediation, an option that many may find a...
Operating a motor vehicle in a manner that knowingly overlooks road safety could constitute reckless driving. In Illinois, reckless driving is a misdemeanor charge with serious consequences. Therefore, drivers should be familiar with actions that law enforcement...
Construction sites are, unfortunately, inherently hazardous places to work. Accidents can occur for various reasons, and it's essential for both employers and workers to be aware of the most common causes to minimize the risk of injury. Falls from heights pose a...
After getting pulled over by an officer, you may start to panic if the tests they give you show that you were using intoxicated while driving. These field sobriety tests range from walking in a straight line and counting to a certain number to taking breath test...
Despite some significant enhancements in vehicle safety in recent decades, car accidents continue to be responsible for millions of injuries every single year. Wearing your seat belt is one of the more effective ways to stay safe during a crash. In fact, according to...
The National Floor Safety Institute gathers contemporary and accurate data on what they refer to as “same level, slip-and-fall occurrences” from various sources that range from private industry statistics to insurance company loss information. Gender does not play a...
