People become injured on the job at alarming rates across the country on a daily basis. As blue-collar workers face increasing demands to pack boxes, make products, deliver goods and stock shelves to keep up, these accidents may begin to spike. Already, 4.7 million...
Lake County, Illinois Legal Blog
How is child custody determined?
When a couple gets a divorce, one of the main questions that need answering is how much time each parent is going to spend with their child or children. The general assumption is that 50/50 custody is in the best interest of the child. This means the child will spend...
What are symptoms of a hip fracture?
In the United States, about 300,000 people break their hip every single year. Some of these hip fractures can link back to fall injuries. Those who are more likely to suffer hip fractures are adults over 65. If you are in this demographic, WebMD explains that there...
What do I do at a roundabout?
Roundabouts are becoming more prevalent on roadways. While you may not have encountered one yet, the chances are that you will. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with how they work before you find yourself driving into one. The Lake County Division of...
What is negligent entrustment?
You have a lot to think about in the immediate aftermath of having been involved in a car accident in Lake County. Because of this, taking legal action is likely not at the forefront on your mind. Yet once the expenses associated with your accident begin to pile up...
How can you determine the severity of a slip and fall?
Slip and falls may initially seem easy to overlook. After all, people fall every day and do not injure themselves. However, some slip and falls can be extremely dangerous and lead to severe injuries. How do you know if your slip and fall was severe? The best way is to...
How long is the CDL suspension for DUI?
Commercial drivers typically face suspensions of no less than one year of CDL privileges when they get a DUI. This rule would apply to your first conviction. For your second conviction, the court would probably ban you for life from getting a CDL. As mentioned on...
What couples should know about splitting an IRA during a divorce
The aggregate divorce rate in the United States has fallen over the past few decades. However, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of gray divorces, which refers to divorces involving individuals who are over the age of 50. Illinois residents who are...
Report: Teens no longer the most dangerous drivers
Likely for as long as you can remember, people have regarded teenagers as the most dangerous drivers. The biggest reason is inexperience. A 16-year-old, even one who has gone through all of the proper training, just doesn't have much time behind the wheel. People make...
New tool helps workers limit dangerous movements
Research has found that 35% of injuries that occur in warehouses occur because workers don't understand proper ergonomic practices. However, a company called Soter Analytics has created a product that Illinois warehouse workers can wear to help them learn more about...