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What Makes an Illinois DUI Charge an Aggravated DUI?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeIn Illinois, any DUI charge that is classified as a felony charge is automatically considered to be an aggravated DUI charge. As the name suggests, aggravated DUI is more serious than a misdemeanor DUI and carries more serious consequences. Aggravated DUI charges can range anywhere from a Class 4 felony to a Class X felony, depending on […]
What is Comparative Negligence in an Illinois Car Accident Case?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeWhen it comes to car accidents, there are few instances in which the fault of the accident can be entirely blamed on one person. In many cases, the actions of all those who are involved contributed in some way to the accident, meaning there is more than one person to blame for the outcome of the […]
Understanding the Construction Industry’s ‘Fatal Four’ Accidents
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeWhat comes to mind when you think of dangerous workplaces? For many people, construction sites are considered to be extremely dangerous – and they are not wrong. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there were more than 4,600 worker fatalities in 2017. Of those fatalities, around 971 of them happened to construction […]
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeAs the average lifespan has increased, so has the elderly population in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, there were estimated to be nearly 50 million Americans who were age 65 or older in 2016. With the rapidly growing elderly population, more round-the-clock care is needed, which is why nursing homes […]
How is Permanent Partial Disability Workers’ Compensation Calculated in Illinois?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeEach year, there are an estimated 200,000 work-related accidents that occur in Illinois, according to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Though most of these incidents do not result in a workers’ compensation claim, there are still quite a few claims filed each year. The latest information available from the Commission states that there were more than […]
Can a Dog Owner be Liable for a Motorcycle Accident?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeApproximately 4,500 people are killed each year in motorcycle accidents, according to federal safety statistics. Even a non-fatal motorcycle accident can leave a driver with serious injuries and cost thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost income. Therefore, when an accident is the result of another party’s negligence, it is important to hold him or […]
DUI Arrests: What to Expect When You are Presented with a Breathalyzer Test
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeBeing pulled over, no matter the reason, is always an unnerving experience. If you are pulled over under the suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), it is possibly one of the most serious crimes a driver can face when it comes to breaking the law behind the wheel. The crime is severe, and the consequences can […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois Workers’ Compensation
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeThough some workplaces may present more obvious dangers than others, you can get injured in any workplace. According to the latest information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were around 2,811,500 nonfatal workplace injuries in the United States in 2017. Being injured at work can be stressful, especially if you have to miss work […]
Understanding the Importance of Probable Cause in DUI Defense Cases
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficePolice officers are tasked with protecting our communities. However, as with any person of authority, laws exist to direct how and when police officers can use their power. One of these constraints involves the concept of “probable cause.” In order to pull over a motorist, a police officer must have a good reason for doing […]
What Does the Right to a “Speedy Trial” Mean in Illinois?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeYou probably know that the United States Constitution guarantees your right to a “speedy trial” if you are accused of committing a crime. The Illinois state constitution has a similar requirement. But what exactly constitutes “speedy?” In state criminal cases, Illinois law says that a defendant who is taken into custody must be tried within 120 […]