Northern Illinois Trial Lawyer Blog

Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | September 2, 2022

We are heading into the last holiday weekend of summer 2022. Unfortunately, getting wrapped up in fun can be easy, and you forget to practice safe driving. Click here for tips on staying safe on the roads this weekend. Labor Day Safe Driving Tips

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Have you been doing everything in your power to stay below the radar due to unpaid fines or tickets? If your past criminal or traffic history is putting a cramp in your style, you need to take advantage of McHenry County’s Amnesty Week. What is Amnesty Week?   Taking place September 12-16, Amnesty Week is…
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Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | July 29, 2022

Do you have fees that need to be paid to the McHenry County court? Visit the link below to reach their payment portal! We also have a list of resources on our website for things such as court payment, BAIDD, remote access, and more. https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county-government/departments-a-i/circuit-clerk/online-services/payments

Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | July 21, 2022

A DUI is one of the more common red flags an employer sees when running a criminal background check on a possible new employee. Although it may not be a deal breaker for every job, it is for many. The decision of whether to look past it or not often depends on the severity of…
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Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | July 14, 2022

Do you think that body worn cameras are helpful or hurtful to a DUI investigation? Visit the website linked below to learn the ways that they are beneficial as well as the ways that they are lacking. Using Body-Worn Cameras During Impaired Driving Investigations

Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | July 6, 2022

Not only can you be charged with a DUI due to driving under the influence of alcohol, but you can also be charged with a DUI for driving under the influence of drugs! Although DUI’s are most often due to alcohol, you can also face a DUI charge due to drugs and face very harsh…
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Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | June 30, 2022

Supreme Court Eliminates Lawsuits Over Miranda Violations “The issue in the case was whether the warning given to criminal suspects before they talk to authorities, which the court recognized in its Miranda v. Arizona decision in 1966 and reaffirmed 34 years later, is a constitutional right or something less important and less defined.” https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rules-suing-police-miranda-violations-rcna35012

Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | June 21, 2022

Plaintiffs in a medical malpractice case can receive large sums of money for compensation. But how much is that? Click the link below to see the top medical malpractice cases from the past year. https://www.mdlinx.com/article/the-biggest-medical-malpractice-cases-in-the-past-year/4YPeLnPMn95qyQoRT35tej

Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | June 16, 2022

I am sure you have thought, “how would an attorney be able to defend my DUI?” Click the link below to see eleven proven ways an attorney can defend your DUI. Ways How To Beat A DUI

Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | May 30, 2022

The top three types of workplace injuries account for over 75% of all nonfatal workplace injuries. These top three are exposure to harmful substances or environments, overexertion or bodily reaction, and trips, slips, and falls. Follow the link to learn more statistics on these types of accidents. Top Work-Related Injury Causes