Peoria
Peoria, located in north-central Illinois, is the state’s third-largest city outside the Chicago metro area and home to about 115,000 people with a metro population … Continued
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Naperville
About 28 miles west of Chicago is Naperville, home to about 147,000 people. Naperville is regularly ranked among the wealthiest cities in the Midwest and … Continued
Read More.Joliet
About 30 miles southwest of Chicago is Joliet, the fourth-largest city in Illinois with a population nearing 150,000 people. Joliet is known for its cultural … Continued
Read More.Evanston
Evanston is a suburb 12 miles north of Chicago and situated right by Lake Michigan. It has a population of 76,486 people and is home … Continued
Read More.Decatur
Along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur is is the largest city in Macon County with about 76,000 residents – Decatur. It is located in … Continued
Read More.Cicero
Cicero is a suburb on the outskirts of Chicago and is home to 84,103 people, as of 2013. The median age of Cicero citizens is … Continued
Read More.Champaign
Champaign, located in central Illinois and home to about 87,000 people, is a prominent transportation hub and crossroads for three major highways: I-57 runs north … Continued
Read More.Bloomington
125 miles southwest of Chicago is the city of Bloomington with roughly 77,000 residents. Bloomington is in McLean County here in Illinois, the largest county … Continued
Read More.Aurora
Aurora, which is just outside the Chicago metro area, is Illinois’s second-largest city and home to about 200,000 people. Known to some as the “City … Continued
Read More.Design or Building Violations
Pools, just like any other public establishment, must adhere to building and design codes as set by the state or local ordinances. These regulations are … Continued
Read More.Inattentive Untrained Lifeguards
We trust lifeguards with our lives when we are at a pool. Their whole job is to watch out for the safety of others. When … Continued
Read More.Inadequate Depth Markers
All pools are required to have depth markers to delineate where the pool’s depth increases and by how much. They must be accurate and easily … Continued
Read More.Poorly Lit Pools
Pool owners owe all their lawful entrants a duty of reasonable care once they enter the premises – it’s the owner’s responsibility to watch out … Continued
Read More.Water Clarity
Water clarity is the degree to which the pool water is clean and clear. Pool owners should take measures to ensure that pool water is … Continued
Read More.Overcrowding
All pool owners must exercise a reasonable duty of care in the property that they manage to ensure the safety of their lawful entrants. One … Continued
Read More.Intoxication as a Proximate Cause of Injury in Dram Shop Cases
To be eligible for compensation for your injuries and damages, it is necessary that the defendant’s intoxication was at least one direct cause of said … Continued
Read More.Use of Blood Alcohol Tests in Dram Shop Cases
Blood alcohol tests are permitted in legal claims involving dram shops. According to Section 1 [4.6] of the Illinois Dramshop Practice Act handbook issued by … Continued
Read More.Liquor as the Direct Cause of Intoxication in Dram Shop Cases
In a dram shop case, it essential that the plaintiff clearly establishes that the liquor provided to the defendant directly caused, or contributed substantially to, … Continued
Read More.Parties that Cannot Recover Damages in Dram Shop Cases
According to Section II [2.2] of the Illinois Dramshop Practice Act handbook issued by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE): “A vital aspect … Continued
Read More.Complicity as a Defense in Dram Shop Cases
In some dram shop cases, the defendant – typically the establishment which serves alcohol – may proclaim “complicity” as a defense against charges brought by … Continued
Read More.Provocation as a Defense in Dram Shop Cases
In some dram shop cases, the defendant – typically the establishment which serves alcohol – may proclaim “provocation” as a defense against charges brought by … Continued
Read More.Drug or Alcohol Impaired Minor Responsibility Act
According to Chapter 1, Section II. C. [1.20] of the Illinois Dramshop Practice Act handbook issued by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE): … Continued
Read More.Dram Shop Cases Against Social Hosts who Provide Alcohol to Adults
Under Illinois state law, social hosts who provide an alcoholic beverage as simple courtesy or politeness are protected from the legal liability commonly associated with … Continued
Read More.Lost Domestic and Parental Services in Dram Shop Cases
In dram shop cases, lost domestic/parental services – or lost “means of support” – typically refers to an individual’s wage-earning ability rather than a literal … Continued
Read More.Lost Spousal Support in Dram Shop Cases
In some dram shop cases, a spouse may be compensated for lost spousal support, including lost income. According to Chapter 1, Section II. 6 [1.12] … Continued
Read More.Lost Wages and Lost Means of Support in Dram Shop Cases
In dram shop cases, “lost wages” and “loss of means of support” are both categories of potential compensation for plaintiffs; however, both types cannot be … Continued
Read More.Why is it Called “Dram Shop Law?”
“Dram shop” refers to any bar, tavern, club, restaurant, liquor store, or other commercial establishments in which alcoholic drinks are bought and sold, while a … Continued
Read More.Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Dram Shop Issue?
As is the case in all personal injury claims, compensation for your injuries and losses requires that you establish a few essential factors: The defendant … Continued
Read More.What is Illinois’s Dram Shop Law?
According to 235 ILCS 5/6-21(a) of Illinois state law: “Every person who is injured within this State, in person or in property, by any intoxicated … Continued
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