A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) comes with many costs – some of which may not be readily apparent. Most every state requires individuals convicted of DUI to spend some period of time in jail, even for a first conviction. There also may be a fine of several hundred dollars or more. In […]
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Getting one DUI can present enough challenges for you. Getting a second DUI can make the sanctions and penalties imposed on you for your first offense seem like child’s play. Illinois, like other states, employs a system of progressive sanctions to address repeat DUI offenders. This means that the penalties you face for DUI increase […]
Is Illinois a good place to live? The answer depends on who you ask and what factors they consider important. Because Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and one of the most populous in the nation, a discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of living in Illinois undoubtedly includes a discussion of crime in […]
On July 24, 2018, the State Journal Register published an article which reported that 2 Springfield nursing homes were cited for substandard care. The article can be found: here. The article reported that Bridge Care Suites is disputing the $25,000 imposed by the Illinois Department of Public Health for failing to ensure that safety measures […]
If you have been involved in a car accident in Illinois, our Springfield, Illinois Auto Accident Attorneys recommend you take the following steps: Step 1 – Check for injuries Assess the situation. You need to check to see if anyone is injured – including yourself. In addition, you want to make sure that you do […]
It is important to have a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury lawyer on your side for your lawsuit. There’s a couple of reasons why. Number one, the insurance adjuster does not work for you. They work for the insurance company, and their job is not make sure you get the most money. It’s the opposite, […]
A negligence claim generally has two phases. The first phase is liability, and the second phase would be damages. This isn’t just for negligence claims but all civil lawsuits. A liability stage, you are looking at whose fault was it and what percent of fault was it? Was it 100% responsible for a person? 20, […]
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Health insurance isn’t really affected by a medical malpractice claim other than if the health insurance provider determines that it had to pay for medical treatment for somebody as a result of the medical malpractice. They may file a lien or a request for reimbursement from any settlement that the person has from the medical […]
