Our top Chicago auto accident attorneys have some good news to report regarding the incidence of teenage drunk driving. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that for teens between the ages of 16 and 19 years old, the percentage who drink and drive has dropped by more than half: since 1991, it… Read More
Keep Your Children Safe From Others’ Negligence on Halloween
Halloween may be the best night of the year for children: costumes, candy, and staying up past bedtime are an unbeatable combination. Unfortunately, it has become an adult party-holiday, as well, leading to sharply increased risks for the little ones from negligent and drunk drivers. In fact, as our Chicago auto accident attorneys know only… Read More
Your Rights When a Drunk Driver Strikes
Who Is at Fault? This may seem like an obvious question: the drunk driver whose careless driving caused injury to another is, of course, at fault. However, others may be legally accountable as well. For instance, if the drunk driver was a minor, or was served alcohol while visibly intoxicated, you may have a cause… Read More
Can Spouses Recover Under Illinois Dram Shop Act?
When people are killed by drunk drivers or intoxicated individuals in another context, a cause of action may arise under the “Dram Shop Act.” The Illinois Liquor Control Act, known as the Dram Shop Act, gives individuals injured by an intoxicated person the right to sue not only the intoxicated person, but also the business… Read More