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Tips Everyone can Follow to Help Prevent Pedestrian Accidents
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeAt some point during the day, we are all pedestrians. If you are not in a motor vehicle, you are a pedestrian. During the warm-weather months, the number of people walking from place to place greatly increases. Unfortunately, so does the risk that they will be involved in a car accident. According to the National […]
What Types of Evidence Should I Gather After an Illinois Car Accident?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeGetting into a car accident is a scary experience. Not only are you probably emotionally rattled, but you may also be suffering from serious injuries. These injuries may be causing you immense pain and prevent you from working, resulting in lost wages and putting a financial strain on your family. Pursuing a personal injury claim can often […]
Can a Prosecutor Call Me a “Criminal” in Front of the Jury?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeIf you are charged with a violent crime in Illinois, you have the right to a fair trial. On television legal dramas, you often see crusading prosecutors make powerful opening or closing arguments designed to sway a jury’s emotions. In real courtrooms, however, prosecutors need to stick to the evidence. They are not ethically or […]
Can the State’s Attorney Conduct a Traffic Stop and Search Your Car for Drugs?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeAnyone who has seen the television show Law & Order knows the familiar opening narration: “In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important, groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders.” But what happens when these functions become blurred, i.e. the district […]
5 Steps to Take When You are Injured on the Job in Illinois
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeThough some occupations may have higher injury rates than others, you can get hurt at work no matter what industry you work in. Workers’ compensation cases can be difficult and tedious, but it is important to note that the first 24 hours or so after your workplace injury are crucial. Taking the correct actions after being injured […]
Dealing With Instances of Juvenile Retail Theft in Illinois
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeWhen it comes to teens and crime, there are certain types of crimes that are rather popular with teens, such as underage drinking and drug use. One of the more common crimes committed by those under the age of 18 is retail theft. According to the latest statistics from the FBI, there were more than 93,000 […]
What Makes an Illinois DUI Charge an Aggravated DUI?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeIn Illinois, any DUI charge that is classified as a felony charge is automatically considered to be an aggravated DUI charge. As the name suggests, aggravated DUI is more serious than a misdemeanor DUI and carries more serious consequences. Aggravated DUI charges can range anywhere from a Class 4 felony to a Class X felony, depending on […]
What is Comparative Negligence in an Illinois Car Accident Case?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeWhen it comes to car accidents, there are few instances in which the fault of the accident can be entirely blamed on one person. In many cases, the actions of all those who are involved contributed in some way to the accident, meaning there is more than one person to blame for the outcome of the […]
Understanding the Construction Industry’s ‘Fatal Four’ Accidents
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeWhat comes to mind when you think of dangerous workplaces? For many people, construction sites are considered to be extremely dangerous – and they are not wrong. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there were more than 4,600 worker fatalities in 2017. Of those fatalities, around 971 of them happened to construction […]
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeAs the average lifespan has increased, so has the elderly population in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, there were estimated to be nearly 50 million Americans who were age 65 or older in 2016. With the rapidly growing elderly population, more round-the-clock care is needed, which is why nursing homes […]