On August 14, 2018, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a new law that changed texting-while-driving citations to moving violations, even if the driver is a first-time offender. This change will go into effect on July 1, 2019. Currently, first-time offenders would only receive a...
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Illinois Laws
DE MINIMIS IS NO LONGER A GAME OF INCHES
The Illinois Appellate Court for the First District recently determined that surrounding circumstances are relevant when determining whether a defect can be de minimis as a matter of law. A pothole of a depth between half an inch and 2 inches was a defect not so minor...
DISCOVERY RULE PROVIDES NEW AVENUE FOR JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS IN WRONGFUL DEATH ACT AND SURVIVAL ACT CASES
The Illinois Supreme Court has now provided a new avenue for victims in wrongful death act and survival act cases: the discovery rule. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/13-212(a), the discovery rule establishes that, within a four-year statute of repose, any claim of malpractice...
NEW LAW CLARIFIES “RIGHT OF WAY” PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO BICYCLISTS
The longstanding question as to whether bicyclists are entitled to the same "right of way" protections as motor vehicles on public roadways in Illinois has finally been answered. On January 1, 2017, a new law went into effect that clarifies that bicyclists are...
Can I Recover for My Injuries if I Was Partially At Fault?
If you were involved in a slip/trip-and-fall, car accident or other incident where you might be partially at fault, Illinois laws say you may still be able to receive fair compensation for your injuries. Since the details of every case are different, please contact an...