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...
Eddie Veltman joins Olson & Reeves
Legendary Southern Illinois criminal defense attorney Eddie Veltman has joined Olson & Reeves as “Of Counsel.” Eddie will be joining Olson & Reeves, LLC in an advisory role, where he will ...
I Was In A Car Accident and Got Hurt, What Should I Do?
I Was In A Car Accident and Got Hurt, What Should I Do? There are several things you should do immediately after the accident if you can. Firstly, call the police and have a report made. Secondly, tra...
What is a bond assignment?
Southern Illinois Criminal Defense After an arrest, a bail is set for the defendant. A bail is a conditional release, where the defendant promises to appear in court, and as collateral posts money. Th...
“Why Did A Personal Injury Lawyer Refuse To Take My Case?”
You believe you have a rock solid injury case and it seems pretty cut and dry. You go and visit a personal injury attorney and he passes on taking your case. This can be quite demoralizing, particular...
“What Are Field Sobriety Tests and Should I take Them?”
After a Police Officer pulls someone over at a traffic stop, and begins having suspicions that the driver is driving under the influence, the officer will attempt to initiate a series of tests known a...
“What’s a contingency fee?”
“What’s a contingency fee?” How Personal Injury Lawyers Get Paid So you’ve been hurt in a car accident and you’re shopping around for a personal injury attorney. The injury attorneys you tal...