Whenever a person is injured on property owned by an individual or business, this is referred to as a “premises liability” claim. It is necessary to establish that the person responsible for maintaining the condition of the property, who may be someone other than the actual owner of the property, was negligent in some fashion, in order to recover compensation for the injuries that have resulted.
There are many ways that negligence can be shown. For example: A step that is not effectively marked with a warning sign, potholes in a concrete surface, loose tiles or wet, slippery surfaces, are just a few of the many ways that a property owner or maintainer can be found to be negligent.
These type of accident cases usually create back and neck injuries that are complex and the amount of compensation you are entitled to can be quite substantial, but only if the proper medical and legal arguments are presented to the insurance company. It is very important that the injured party talk to a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. There are deadlines in pursuing these claims, and one should not try to discuss the claim with an insurance adjuster without receiving legal advice.
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How much do you have to drink (BAC* – blood alcohol content) for a DUI in Illinois?
If you are Under the age of 21, the State of Illinois has zero tolerance.
If you are 21 or older it is .08%
If you are Commercial Driver it is .04%
How many drinks does it take to reach your bracketed % mark?
Check out our the BAC calculator and find out. http://craigmillerlawfirm.com/calculator.html
First DUI in Illinois entails both criminal penalties and prolonged license reinstatement process upon conviction.
Having legal counsel involved from the outset of any DUI arrest is advisable, as a defendant does have legal options to challenge the impending license suspension stemming from the DUI arrest itself, as well as options for defending against pending criminal charges as well.
1st Illinois DUI Offense
First Drunk Driving Conviction
Jail – Up to 1 Year Possible
Jail – Add Up to 6 Months – (If Child under 16 in Vehicle)
Fine – Up to $2,500
Fine – Add $500 Minimum (BAC above .16)
Fine – Add $1,000 Minimum – (If Child under 16 in Vehicle)
License Suspension – Minimum 1 Year
Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) Possible
Vehicle Registration Suspension
Community Service – 100 Hours Minimum – (BAC above .16)
Community Service – 25 Days – (If Child under 16 in Vehicle)
Getting Legal Help
While the state of Illinois explicitly forbids a plea option entailing reduction of charges to lesser offenses, using legal counsel can either help with obtaining dismissal of charges, or if not feasible, work towards gaining favorable terms in a plea agreement. For more information, please call us at (708) 422-1121 and consult with an Illinois DUI lawyer.
What is a personal injury?
A personal injury is defined as a physical or psychological injury that is caused by another individual or a company that acted negligently or intentionally and can be held strictly liable for causing injury to a person.
Besides dealing with the physical pain and emotional trauma from the incident itself you will also have future headaches with financial complications from mounting medical bills and lost earnings from missing work. Our mission is to provide quality legal counsel to our clients to help them make the best decision for their family from the start. Contact our office to schedule a free consultation and find out how we can help you.
Craig F. Miller
Attorney at Law
(708) 422-1121
cfmillerlaw@yahoo.com
Q: “IF YOU ARE INJURED AT WORK, WHAT ARE YOU ENTITLED TOO?”
A: You are entitled to …
A) 2/3 of your pay while you are off work for your injury,
B) Your doctor bills paid for,
C) A payment at the end of the case reflecting on the change in your body due to the injury.
These are the basics but there are other kinds of relief available depending on your case.
If you or someone you know has been injured at work please see an attorney and know your options.
Today my client was found not guilty for unlawful use of a weapon charge. Since he complied with exception of statute he was found not guilty.
There are many questions to be asked about a personal injury case. One important question is about the Statute of Limitations time frame. The deadline for a personal injury case is 2 years after you were injured. For Workers’ Compensation work injury cases, it is 3 years, but you must notify your employer that you had an accident or injury within 45 days of the original occurrence. There are many exceptions to this, please consult with a lawyer about this because if you pass your deadline, chances are, your case is over before it even started. Call for a FREE Consultation at: (708) 422-1121
Summer is around the corner and many of us will be going away to cottages, vacations, etc. Please remember to know your limit but if you find yourself confronted with a DUI situation in your travels please be aware that an “Out of state DUI conviction” will be counted as a prior offense and added to an Illinois residents driving record. There will be important deadlines that can affect your case. If you or someone you know is in need of an experienced defense attorney – please take action today and call Craig F. Miller at: (708) 422-1121 without delay.
It’s too easy to make an error under stress.
Make sure you have all the information needed to make good, educated decisions.
• Was the manner in which the police stopped you lawful?
• Was your field sobriety test legal?
• Was your breathalyzer or blood alcohol content (BAC) test properly administered in accordance with local laws and procedures?
• Can certain evidence against you be dropped?
• Is it possible to plea bargain?
• Can you get the charges reduced or dropped altogether?
To get the answers to these questions and more please call our office at:
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Case #: YW 210-942 before Judge Alan Murphy on May 3, 2013
Won suspension hearing thereby allowing the defendant to drive without restriction.
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Judge Donald Havis found my client to be Not Guilty on all Charges just this past Wednesday, April 17th at the Bridgeview Courthouse.
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