Rockford, Illinois, Legal Blog
Negligent entrustment and teen drivers
After experiencing a car accident in Rockford, your first thought may not be to seek legal action. However, as the medical bills related to the treatment of the injuries you sustained in the collision begin to pile up (along with the estimates on how much it will cost...
Stay safe on the road this winter season
Illinois gets a lot of snow during the winter months. Combined with cold temperatures and high winds, this can cause a lot of issues while driving. Whether someone is a new driver, is new to the state or has been driving in these conditions for years, it is always a...
What is human rabies immune globulin?
A bite from an unvaccinated dog, cat or another type of animal in Illinois typically requires you to receive anti-rabies prophylaxis, i.e., injectable medications to protect you from contracting the disease. Rabies takes a relatively long time to incubate in the body,...
What is a staged car accident?
The number of staged car accidents in Illinois may be increasing at an exponential rate. These accidents may put your life in danger. In addition, they may jeopardize your insurance policy and increase your car insurance cost. According to CNBC, investigations in...
How can I protect kids on Halloween?
Are you planning on giving out candy at your home on Halloween? While this can be a fun night for all, homeowners should take extra steps to ensure their property is safe for trick or treaters. Problems on your property can lead to serious injuries depending on the...
Hazard: Motorists taking selfies while driving
Although the dangers of texting and driving are widely known, throughout the nation people continue engaging in this deadly behavior. In 2017 alone, distracted driving car accidents killed more than 3,100 people and injured thousands more, according to the National...
What are some diseases that can be caused by dog bites?
The sheer terror of being bitten by a dog in Illinois is bad enough, and some incidents end in serious injury or death for those who are bitten. While the initial trauma is where most of the focus goes, the truth is that the aftereffects of the bite can be just as...
Fall driving tips to decrease accident risks
Every season brings a new set of challenges for Illinois drivers. Now that summer has ended and most kids are back in school, the leaves start to fall, and people prepare for colder weather. As preparation is taken for houses and clothing, there are also some fall...
What should I do after a cat bite?
Many people often worry about loose dogs and dog bites, but there is just as much concern about cats. With feral cats being a concern in many Illinois neighborhoods, it is important that you understand what to do if you are bitten by a cat. This information is even...
What is an attractive nuisance in Illinois?
The term attractive nuisance usually describes something on your property that could attract the attention of a child but that could also be a danger to the child, but according to the Illinois Forestry Association, this is a term not used in the state. While many...
