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Q: What should I do about medical treatment and insurance after a no-fault auto accident in IL?
I was in an auto accident about a day and a half ago on the interstate in Illinois, where I was side-swiped by another driver. I was not at fault. Since then, my knee is swollen and bruised, and I'm experiencing pain in my hip and lower back. I want to seek medical treatment but am wondering... View More 
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
I'm sorry about your accident and injuries, compounded by the stress of how to arrange payment for medical care. It looks like one of the main questions you are trying to deal with is whether to go to your urgent care facility (with the coverage you have) or see what options might materialize... View More
Q: What should I do about medical treatment and insurance after a no-fault auto accident in IL?
I was in an auto accident about a day and a half ago on the interstate in Illinois, where I was side-swiped by another driver. I was not at fault. Since then, my knee is swollen and bruised, and I'm experiencing pain in my hip and lower back. I want to seek medical treatment but am wondering... View More
David Abels
answered on Jul 13, 2026
answered on Jul 13, 2026
I'd recommend contacting a personal injury lawyer licensed in Illinois as soon as possible to review your claim. If you're injured, don't wait to get medical treatment. If you're not sure where to go, the lawyer you choose can usually point you in the right direction, whether... View More
Q: Can my sister keep all equity from mobile home's sale if we verbally agreed to share ownership?
I'm on the title of a mobile home in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, that my sister and I verbally agreed to share ownership of since March 2022. While I was out of town in 2025, she packed up my belongings, changed the locks, and threatened to dispose of my things if I didn't retrieve them.... View More
Leslie Margolies
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answered on Jul 11, 2026
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answered on Jul 11, 2026
There is a contradiction in your facts. First you stated that you are on the title. Then you stated that you "verbally" agreed to share ownership. You are either legally on the title or not. If you are legally on the title she cannot sell it without your permission (unless she knows a... View More
Q: What charges for assault on a public servant and DWI in Texas?
What kind of charges can I face for assault on a public servant combined with a DWI in Texas? In my situation, the incident occurred without anyone getting injured. I was charged at the scene, and I have no prior criminal record.
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Brian Foley
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answered on Jul 11, 2026
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answered on Jul 11, 2026
Thank you for your question, and I'm sorry you're going through this. Based on what you've described, you're likely looking at two separate charges arising from the same incident, and they'll be handled differently.
Assault on a Public Servant (Texas Penal Code §... View More
Q: Can I use "Syryn" as a trademark for clothing in Virginia?
I am considering using "Syryn" as a trademark for my clothing brand in Virginia. I conducted a search on the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) database and found no existing results for the name "Syryn" in this category. What steps should I take next to ensure I... View More
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Jul 11, 2026
answered on Jul 11, 2026
Although SYRYN is registered in class 9 for MP3 players, usage for apparel should by registrable. Since the process takes many months, it is prudent to apply as early as possible. If multiple applications are made for the same mark, the earliest user of a mark has priority.
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