Joe Carlson

Is A Mining Accident Handled Through Workers' Compensation Insurance? Posted on: 16 October 2020
After a mining accident, an investigation is necessary to find out everything that went wrong so that similar accidents can be prevented in the future. Also, if the mining accident was the result of negligence and you were hurt, you will need to perform your o

DUI And Prescription Drugs: Yes, It Is A Crime Posted on: 16 October 2020
When the average person thinks about drugs, cocaine, heroin, and other street drugs often come to mind. However, from both a scientific and legal standpoint, many prescription medications also fit the bill of being a drug. For this reason, some people are shoc

What Is Undue Influence in Probate Law? Posted on: 29 September 2020
One of the basic arguments for invalidating a will is what a probate lawyer would call undue influence. This occurs when a third party in a position of trust relative to the granter of the estate unduly imposes their judgment on the terms of the will. Let's ta

Don't Ruin Your Custody Chances By Making These Moves Posted on: 11 September 2020
When child custody is in contention, emotions can run high. Without a doubt, child custody issues can throw a divorce agreement into a state of chaos in no time at all. Family court judges often depend on a child study to help them make a custody decision. If

Facing Criminal Charges? You Need Confidentiality Posted on: 29 July 2020
If you've been charged with a crime, hiring a criminal defense attorney is a critical move. Criminal matters can be extremely serious, even if it's a first-time offense. Being honest with your attorney will only help them represent you better and there's plent

Can the Police Search Your Home After a DUI? Posted on: 29 July 2020
Some of the most common questions attorneys receive regard the legality of property searches. For example, you may have been arrested for a DUI in your vehicle, only to find that an officer searched your home. Is this legal? Can evidence found during a home se

Do You Have A Medical Malpractice Case? Posted on: 16 July 2020
Medical malpractice is incredibly serious, especially because healthcare providers and doctors are given so much trust. When a medical professional fails in their duty to provide for a patient, they may be perpetrating medical malpractice. Many people file per

Can You Contact the Accuser to Have Domestic Violence Charges Dropped? Posted on: 24 June 2020
When someone falsely accuses you of a crime, resolving the matter seems like a simple fix. You can simply contact the person and tell them to drop their erroneous charges against you, right? For cases involving an accusation of domestic violence—it's not that

When A Business's Negligence Leads To Virus Exposure: What You Can Do Posted on: 5 June 2020
It is the duty of a business owner to protect their customers from dangers, both seen and unseen. One dangerous, yet invisible, thing included on this list is communicable viruses. When a place of business is aware of a risk of spread and they do nothing about

Collided With A Big Truck? Why You Need An Attorney Posted on: 27 May 2020
Getting into a motor vehicle accident with a big truck can be absolutely devastating. The average semi-truck weighs in excess of 33,000 pounds and when all of that raw metal hits you at high speeds, the results are often brutal. Your life could totally change