Let the Sparks Fly: Unforgettable Local Independence Day Celebrations
At Johnston Law Offices, P.C., we are excited to share the incredible Independence Day celebrations happening right in our local community. From Alton to St. Louis, there are numerous festivities and fireworks displays that promise to make this holiday truly memorable. Alton On Monday, July 3, the Fireworks on the Mississippi event at the Alton […]
Read MorePatrick Johnston Recognized by Super Lawyers
Join us in congratulating Patrick for his 2023 selection to Super Lawyers. This is a distinct honor, as Super Lawyers is reserved for the top 5% of attorneys each year who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Read MoreSharing the road with a heavy loaded 18-wheeler
Semis, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers – whatever you want to call them, the drivers and their loads travel the highways 24/7. When sharing the road with one of these big rigs, accidents inevitably happen – ones you may not be able to avoid. However, you can control your awareness of your surroundings. The lanes of the highway […]
Read MoreWill the new distracted driving rules reduce vehicle crashes?
Tougher restrictions on distracted driving in Illinois went into effect on Jul 1, 2019, putting new penalties put in place. Distracted driving is an ongoing problem the state is trying to fix. Will the new rules help? About distracted driving According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the percentage of motorists who use handheld devices […]
Read MoreA helmet may save a cyclist from irreversible brain damage
If you are a recreational bike rider, you probably give little thought to the possibility of an accident, and you may not wear a helmet. On the other hand, if you are an avid cyclist, you are very much aware that horrendous accidents can happen. You know about injuries such as brain damage, and you […]
Read MoreWelcome To Our Blog
We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for updates.
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