If you receive a bite from a dog in Illinois, whether a pet or a stray, you are at risk for contracting a number of different diseases. The scientific name for these conditions is "zoonoses" because they can transmit between animals and human beings. Zoonotic diseases...
Month: April 2019
Attorney sentenced in fatal drunk driving crash
Many people in Illinois may hear about how strict the law is when it comes to drunk driving, especially if a serious accident occurs due to the actions of an impaired driver. The definition of strict may well be subjective as some people may think that the laws are...
A look at joint-custody: What is best for kids
When parents decide to terminate their marriage, there are a host of factors to negotiate. One of the most stressful may be that of child custody. The judge presiding over the case will make the decision based on what is best for the kids. Traditionally, people...
Traffic crashes and road construction workers
Road construction workers encounter a number of hazards every day. Not only can this be a physically demanding job, but they may also be exposed to extreme temperatures and other job-related hazards. Moreover, they may find themselves in the middle of a traffic...
What Illinois courts consider when awarding spousal maintenance
Divorcing your spouse in Illinois leads to inevitable change, and while you might welcome some of those changes, you may have concerns about how you are going to support yourself, post-divorce, if you have not been a part of the workforce for some time. If this...
Fathers, child custody and fighting for rightful parenting time
When parents divorce, it is often the children who experience the most significant impact. Naturally, you want to protect your kids from experiencing undue hardship and emotional trauma, and one way you can do this is by providing your children with a sensible custody...