We are excited to announce that a new attorney has joined Olson & Reeves. John Beckham, a Mt. Vernon, IL native, has practiced primarily in the areas of insurance defense, real estate law, contr...
Illinois Car Passenger Injuries
If you are a passenger in a vehicle and are in a car crash and your driver is at fault, then you have a right to recover for your injuries. Most of the time when we think of filing a lawsuit in regard...
Should I hire A Personal Injury Attorney? I think I can handle this myself
After an accident, may people try to handle their personal injury claim by themselves. They think to themselves, “Why should I pay to have a personal injury lawyer, the insurance company has offered...
“I’ve been hurt in a car accident, how long will my case take?”
The timeline of any personal injury case can vary greatly. There are many factors that can be variables in determining how long the length of a case may take. Some of these factors are -Liability Issu...
The Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse and Neglect is particularly disturbing because of the vulnerability of the elderly and there inability to defend themselves. This makes detection of elderly abuse and neglect often times e...
Different Types of Damages In Personal Injury Cases
Different Types of Damages In Personal Injury Cases If you’ve been hurt as a result of the negligence of someone else, you are entitled to recover money for compensation. There are various different...
Abuse of the Voiceless
Illinois Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Many of us have loved ones living in nursing homes. We like to believe that while they are in these facilities they are being cared for properly and being treat...
What is an Order of Protection?
The person wanting an order of protection must file for an Emergency Order of Protection. In Illinois an Emergency Order of Protection is a court order that becomes effective as soon a the Judge enter...
“How Long Do I Have To File A Lawsuit?”
Illinois Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Cases What is a Statute of Limitations? A Statute of Limitations is a legally binding timeline that determines how long an individual has to file a l...
The Disturbing Trend of CILA Abuse in Illinois
The first question your probably asking is, what in the world is a CILA? Community Integrated Living Arrangements or CILAs, are living facilities for adults who have developmental disabilities under s...