Medical malpractice can envelop a variety of different physician behaviors and actions. One type of medical malpractice that can get overlooked is the misdiagnosis of a patient. According to a study published in the medical journal “BMJ Quality & Safety,” around 12 million adults are misdiagnosed each year, which is roughly equal to one out […]
Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Illinois Being injured while you are at work can be a profoundly stressful and worrisome situation. The immediate aftermath often brings a whirlwind of concerns. Beyond the physical pain and discomfort of the injury itself, a significant burden arises from the uncertainty surrounding your ability to earn a living. […]
If you are arrested on drug charges, such as possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, the burden is on police and prosecutors to prove you did something wrong. This includes establishing your identity and presence at the crime scene – i.e. where the alleged drug transaction took place. Many criminal convictions rely […]
One of the most serious laws you can break when you are behind the wheel of a car is driving while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If a police officer spots you while you are driving and thinks that you may be under the influence, he or she will immediately pull you […]
Although DUI is usually associated with drunk driving, Illinois law actually prohibits operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of any drug or controlled substance. This can even include a legal prescription drug. To avoid a DUI conviction, a defendant must prove not only that he or she had a valid prescription, but he or she […]
Nobody expects to go to work and become injured, but that is why they are called accidents – you do not know when they are going to happen. All employers in Illinois are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, which helps both employers and employees if an employee is injured while on the job. Workers’ […]
Being pulled over on suspicion of DUI can be a nerve-wracking experience for many. Even if you were pulled over for something unrelated to your driving, police officers are always looking for signs of impairment behind the wheel. If the police officer has any reason to suspect that you have been drinking or are impaired […]
A good criminal defense lawyer will always tell you two things: Never voluntarily answer police questions – remember, you have the right to remain silent – and never consent to a warrantless search of your car. If you are pulled over on a traffic stop, you must provide the officer with your license, registration, and insurance information. But […]
Following a car accident, your first priority is seeking treatment for your injuries. As we all know, medical care is expensive, especially if you lack sufficient insurance. Even a simple accident can lead to thousands of dollars in unpaid bills. Additionally, Illinois hospitals are not shy about collecting on those bills, even if the injured victim […]
Most drug crime cases in Illinois involve police searches, and the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires the police to obtain a warrant for most searches. In its broadest terms, the Fourth Amendment protects our right to privacy. However, this presumes that we had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the first place. For example, if […]
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