Posted on June 10, 2025 in Personal Injury

Most people are pedestrians at some point. You may walk for exercise, from a parking area to a store, or to visit a neighbor across the street. Unfortunately, car versus pedestrian accidents can happen at any time, anywhere, with many of them causing severe or fatal injuries. When someone else’s negligence causes an accident, you may be able to collect compensation.

One of the first things victims want to know is how much their cases are worth. Damages in pedestrian accidents are usually quite high. No average settlement amount exists because each case is unique. However, one thing is certain. Our determined Will County, IL personal injury lawyer will fight to help you obtain the highest available compensation.

Why Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen?

Everyone sharing Illinois roads has rules and laws to follow. For example, pedestrians should use crosswalks where available. Drivers have multiple rules of the road and should yield to pedestrians in most cases.

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 Posted on May 28, 2025 in Nursing Home Injury and Abuse

If your elderly loved ones are in a nursing home, you expect them to receive proper care. You do not expect to get a call that your parent or elderly loved one suffered a severe head injury. Falls are the primary reason for nursing home injuries, and head injuries are often sustained through falls. The sad fact is that many injuries caused by falls among nursing facility patients are preventable.

It is often harder for older adults to recover from head injuries. Even a minor head injury can lead to major, long-term consequences. If your loved one was harmed due to neglect or abuse in a nursing home, our determined Morris, IL medical malpractice attorney can hold the at-fault party or parties accountable.

What Kinds of Abuse and Neglect Can Lead to Nursing Home Falls?

Many nursing home residents have trouble balancing and walking. Long-term care facilities have a legal duty to take steps to prevent patient falls. Although some falls are sudden and unavoidable, many happen due to neglect:

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 Posted on May 08, 2025 in Drug Crimes

Various types of drug charges are among the most common criminal offenses in Illinois. Depending on various factors, the consequences of a drug conviction can be severe. Allegedly having a gun or another weapon in conjunction with drug offenses can make the penalties even worse, especially when the charges are federal.

If you are charged with a drug crime with a weapon enhancement, you cannot afford to choose the wrong attorney if you hope for a favorable outcome. Our experienced Joilet, IL criminal defense attorney previously served as a prosecutor and judge, so he knows better than most how the legal system works. That means he can mount an effective defense on your behalf.

What Kinds of Drug Charges Could You Face in Illinois?

Three main categories of Illinois drug charges carry misdemeanor or felony charges. Drug possession charges do not involve intent to sell, but could be a felony depending on the type and amount of drugs.

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 Posted on April 23, 2025 in Truck Accidents

Have you ever paid much attention to exactly how much larger tractor-trailers are than cars? Everything about them is bigger, making passenger vehicles very vulnerable in accidents. Some kinds of crashes are unique to semis, with overrides and underrides being examples. Both are extremely dangerous to drivers and passengers in cars. Many of these collisions cause catastrophic or fatal injuries.

A personal injury or wrongful death claim could compensate you for your losses after a truck accident, but claims involving commercial vehicles and high damages are complex and challenging to handle alone. Let our competent Morris, IL truck accident lawyer handle your case and maximize your compensation.

What Is a Truck Override?

The bottom of a semi-truck is higher than many cars’ back ends. If a tractor-trailer rear-ends most cars, the tractor portion can travel over the car’s trunk and directly impact the passenger area. That override impact can crumple the car and cause serious or fatal injuries to those inside.

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 Posted on April 08, 2025 in Criminal Defense

In many movies and TV crime shows, police officers are shown reciting the Miranda rights to suspects, beginning with the phrase, "You have the right to remain silent." However, you may not fully understand when officers must inform you of those rights, what they mean to you, when you can invoke them, and what constraints invoking these rights places on officers.

If you are questioned as a crime suspect or have been arrested, you have the right to refuse to answer an officer’s questions. You also have the right to speak to your Joliet, IL criminal defense attorney. Call us right away so we can help you protect your rights.

What Are Miranda Rights?

In 1963, Ernesto Miranda was arrested on charges of kidnapping and rape in Arizona. Although he signed a confession, he was never told that he could speak to an attorney or that his statements could be used against him. Mr. Miranda was convicted and sentenced to prison. The Arizona Supreme Court upheld the conviction, but in 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned it.

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 Posted on March 24, 2025 in Medical Malpractice

Doctors have to complete years of schooling and training. Medical specialties like surgery and cardiology take even more time. Because of these requirements, patients expect their physicians to know how to address injuries, illnesses, and other medical issues. While most doctors meet high care standards, many can make mistakes. If medical errors happen due to negligence and they harm the patient, the at-fault provider can be held liable through a medical malpractice claim.

Medical negligence can cause minor injuries, but catastrophic injuries also occur from medical errors. Catastrophic injuries have significant long-lasting or permanent impacts on the victim’s life. They may also lead to death. Medical malpractice claims are complex, but a skilled Morris, IL personal injury attorney can handle yours effectively.

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 Posted on March 06, 2025 in DUI

When law enforcement officers make a traffic stop because they suspect the driver is intoxicated, they usually ask the driver to undergo field sobriety testing. These tests are intended to help officers determine whether the driver is intoxicated. We get several questions related to field sobriety tests, and we hope these answers are helpful. If you are charged with a DUI, call our experienced Joliet, IL DUI defense lawyer to help you fight your charges.

Can Field Sobriety Test Results Be Used as Evidence Against Me in Court?

For prosecutors to use these tests against you in court, the officers who administered them must have followed the strict procedures established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Standardized tests include the horizontal gaze nystagmus, one-leg stand, and walk-and-turn tests. Non-standardized tests are also used sometimes, such as asking the driver to count backward, recite the alphabet, and place his finger on his nose.

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 Posted on February 20, 2025 in Medical Malpractice

A recent survey showed that 61 percent of U.S. respondents were currently taking prescription drugs, with 27 percent taking four or more different prescribed medications. In 2022, there were 6.7 billion prescriptions in the U.S. Medical errors harm or kill patients every day, and the most common medical errors involve medication.

Adverse medication events can happen in hospitals or when taking prescribed drugs at home. If these medication errors are preventable, you may qualify for compensation through a medical malpractice claim. To maximize the amount you could receive, you need to choose the right Morris, IL medical malpractice attorney to handle your case.

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 Posted on February 06, 2025 in Criminal Defense

Most people find it frightening and stressful to face criminal charges. Even being investigated for a crime can leave you frantic. You probably have many questions you would like to ask an experienced Joliet, IL criminal defense lawyer. We offer free consultations to answer specific questions, but this list of frequently asked questions and their answers can get you started.

Can You Guarantee That My Charges Will Be Dismissed?

No criminal defense lawyer can guarantee a specific outcome for your case. Steer clear of any who do. While we cannot say with certainty that we can get your charges dropped, we can promise to work diligently toward the best possible outcome for your case. When you work with us, you also benefit from the fact that Attorney Dave Carlson has also been both a judge and a prosecutor and has a unique ability to understand cases from all perspectives.

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 Posted on January 23, 2025 in Truck Accidents

Almost everyone knows that driving under the influence is illegal. Alcohol and drugs can cause various impairments that make driving risky. You may have also heard that driver fatigue is responsible for many motor vehicle collisions, particularly those involving large trucks. Did you know that excessive fatigue can cause many of the same impairments that drugs and alcohol produce?

How does fatigue make driving unsafe? If driver fatigue contributed to the truck accident that injured you, can you get compensation? You will need evidence to support your claim, and a resourceful Will County, IL truck accident attorney can find it.

How Does Fatigue Affect Drivers?

We all know what it feels like to be tired. Fatigue is a deeper kind of tiredness with several adverse effects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that being awake for extended periods is similar to being intoxicated. The impairments you could experience by remaining awake for 17 hours roughly equate to having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05 percent, with 24 hours being similar to a 0.10 percent BAC. Inconsistent and restless sleep can also add to fatigue.

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