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When can a DUI become a felony?

April 13, 2020 Legal Team
In 2018, more than 26,000 people in Illinois found themselves arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). According to a report from the Secretary of State, the average blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for those arrested was 0.16.A high BAC reading can lead to some additional penalties and fines. But it is not...
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Are spinal cord injuries a slip-and-fall risk?

April 13, 2020 Legal Team
A slip-and-fall injury might sound mild at first. Most people have experienced a slip-and-fall that results in little more than soreness in the immediate aftermath. This is not the case with all falls, however. In fact, these falls can be more dangerous than you might immediately expect. Spinal cord injuries can be the result of...
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How can I avoid an accident with a semi truck?

March 30, 2020 Legal Team
It is well-known that one of the most dangerous things Americans do every day is get behind the wheel of an automobile. However, unless you happen to live in an area where there is very robust public transport, driving in the US is all but essential. With this being the case, it is very...
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Are breathalyzer tests accurate?

March 13, 2020 Legal Team
Even if you’ve never been pulled over for being drunk behind the wheel, you probably know how police will handle a DUI stop. First, an officer might lean in close enough to see if your breath smells of alcohol. Then, the officer might conduct a field sobriety test. Then, at some point, the officer...
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