Posted on November 28, 2024 in Medical Malpractice

When we visit a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare provider, we expect our ailments to be diagnosed and treated correctly. Although not all illnesses are curable, physicians have a duty to provide a standard of care. Unfortunately, medical malpractice harms hundreds of thousands of patients every year and is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.

What is medical malpractice? Are these claims difficult to win? An experienced Joliet, IL attorney from Carlson Law Group, P.C. can significantly increase your chances of winning the compensation you deserve.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Healthcare providers undergo years of focused education and training before they can practice medicine. Their oaths demand they uphold a high care standard. Medical malpractice involves negligence that results in substandard care and harms patients. Medical negligence means that someone has failed to provide the same standard of care that another similarly qualified medical professional would in the same situation.

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 Posted on November 12, 2024 in Expungement

If you have a criminal record, it can follow you and impact your employment opportunities, loan funding, and housing options. Whether you were charged with or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense, you may wonder if you will ever escape the consequences.

In Illinois, you could be eligible for expungement or record sealing. Either option could give you the fresh start you are looking for, but it is best to work with an experienced Joliet, IL lawyer from Carlson Law Group, P.C. who understands your eligibility and the procedures that must be followed, and can present your request to a judge effectively.

What Is Expungement?

When someone is charged with a crime, it leaves a paper trail. Various documents become part of your criminal record, such as:

• Arrest records

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 Posted on October 28, 2024 in Truck Accidents

Have you ever noticed that when you hear about a semi-truck accident, truck drivers often escape with minor or no injuries, while drivers and passengers in cars sustain severe or catastrophic injuries? If you are injured in a truck accident caused by another party’s negligence, you may qualify for compensation. Damages are usually high in truck accident claims, meaning liable insurance companies will likely resist paying you.  

Why are truck accidents so deadly? How do you know if you are eligible for compensation? A knowledgeable lawyer from Carlson Law Group, P.C. can determine your eligibility and explain your legal options.

Trucks Vs. Cars: The Disturbing Facts

The following statistics from 2022 demonstrate how severely truck accidents can affect motorists:

• 70 percent of truck accident fatalities are drivers or occupants of other vehicles, with 19 percent being truck occupants and 11 percent primarily bicyclists and pedestrians.

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 Posted on October 10, 2024 in DUI

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Illinois because it increases the likelihood of car crashes that produce injuries or fatalities. If you are facing a DUI charge, you may be unaware of how serious the consequences may be. Even a first-time conviction carries various penalties that can complicate your life.

Do you need to work with an attorney if you have been charged with a DUI? What repercussions could you experience if you are convicted? An experienced DUI defense attorney from Carlson Law Group, P.C. can help you develop a solid strategy for the best possible case resolution.

What Are the Potential Consequences for an Illinois DUI Conviction?

There are several kinds of DUI charges in Illinois, each with specific penalties. It is illegal for adults 21 and older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or a THC concentration of 5+ nanograms per milliliter of whole blood or 10+ nanograms per milliliter of other bodily substances. Those under 21 are prohibited from driving with any alcohol or drugs in their systems.

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 Posted on September 25, 2024 in Nursing Home Injury and Abuse

Over 100,000 Illinois residents call one of the state’s approximately 1,200 long-term healthcare facilities home. Although young people may live in a facility, the majority of these residents are elderly. Each facility is legally obligated to uphold care standards to safeguard its patients from harm. The Illinois Department of Health’s Nursing Home Hotline gets around 19,000 annual complaints, resulting in over 5,000 investigations.

If your loved one is injured or otherwise harmed by nursing home abuse or neglect, you may qualify for compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death claim. The underlying basis for some of these claims is medical malpractice. Your experienced lawyer from Carlson Law Group, P.C. can support you and your family during this trying time, providing the skilled legal representation you need and helping you get the compensation you deserve.

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 Posted on September 11, 2024 in Personal Injury

Chicagoland is home to many major freight hubs, with thousands of trucks traveling throughout the area daily. Although these tractor-trailers are a vital part of America’s supply chain, they are capable of causing catastrophic injuries when they crash. Preliminary 2023 data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports 6,695 truck accidents in Illinois, injuring 3,203 people and killing 172.

If you were paralyzed due to a spinal cord injury sustained in a truck accident, you deserve compensation. Unfortunately, these claims are often extremely complex. Working with an experienced lawyer from Carlson Law Group, P.C. can help you overcome challenges and maximize your settlement.

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 Posted on August 28, 2024 in Medical Malpractice

When you are not feeling well, you trust your physician to diagnose your condition correctly and prescribe the proper medications or treatments. For serious conditions like cancer, early detection and proper treatment can determine whether a patient goes into remission or faces life-threatening consequences.

What happens if your doctor does not detect your cancer or fails to diagnose it promptly? What if he attributes your symptoms to another cause and does not treat the cancer? Do you have a medical malpractice claim? Call Carlson Law Group, P.C. to speak with our experienced lawyer to see if you qualify for compensation for misdiagnosis.

What Is Medical Misdiagnosis?

There are several ways that a doctor can misdiagnose patients, and each can have devastating consequences.

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 Posted on August 15, 2024 in Truck Accidents

Injured accident victims are not the only ones who can suffer due to another person’s careless, negligent act. The ripple effect extends to family members and friends, especially when a motor vehicle collision causes a fatality or permanent disability.

You may wonder how much a personal injury attorney can really affect your case. Attorney Dave Carlson of Carlson Law Group, P.C. is a former prosecutor and judge with a history of holding at-fault parties accountable for their actions. He understands from multiple perspectives how much difference an effective lawyer can make to the outcome of your case.

Case Highlights

As a Will County judge, Attorney Dave Carlson presided over many cases involving car crashes and truck accidents. Two specific cases demonstrate the widespread effects of negligent driving, how a diligent attorney is beneficial, and Attorney Carlson’s dedication to seeing justice done.

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