That text message can wait if you are behind the wheel
A lot of attention has been given lately to texting and driving. Laws have been passed in Illinois making texting and driving a moving violation, with enhanced penalties for multiple infractions or if the texting motorist causes another person to suffer “great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement.” Moreover, many public safety initiatives have...
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Trying to get your license back on your own may be a mistake
Was your driver’s license revoked for a DUI? You might think that all you have to do is pay the required fees to get your license back. However, the state of Illinois is not prepared to let you off the hook quite so easily.The state will have to determine whether reinstating your driving privileges...
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I’ve suffered a serious injury, what are my damages?
Suffering a serious personal injury can drastically affect a person’s quality of life; the mental and physical anguish can be, at times, almost unbearable. But the lasting effects of a personal injury may also go well beyond bodily harm — debt, time away from work or even job loss, and financial insecurity may also...
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Why see a doctor if you can walk away from a car crash?
If you are the victim of a minor traffic accident such as a rear-end collision, you may be a bit shaky afterward but otherwise, you feel OK.You may just want to go home and take it easy, but there are two good reasons to stop and see a doctor on your way.Common resultsA minor...
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