I ordered food from a popular chain restaurant by my house. Upon opening a container, on my first bite I swallowed a small sharp piece of plastic. And began choking. I panicked, as I was home alone, and was able to throw my stomach into a table and force the piece out. My throat hurts a tremendous... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2018
Although traumatic, the injuries you describe are likely not severe enough to justify filing a lawsuit against the restaurant. That said, I certainly recommend following up with a doctor ASAP to determine whether or not there is more damage than seems apparent. The longer you wait, the less... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2018
The question is unclear, but assuming you are asking if your girlfriend can unilaterally transfer the lease into your name, it is highly unlikely, and is dependent on the terms of the lease. That said, I recommend organizing the lease and consulting with an attorney individually for a consultation.
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Yes, it is certainly possible you have a viable cause of action against your broker, but the chances of obtaining a judgment and recovering on that judgment is dependent on very specific facts that are not provided here, such as details of any contracts you have signed with the broker, and the... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
It is certainly possible, but the chances of recovery are dependent on very specific facts that are not provided here, such as any contracts signed and any representations made by your stockbroker. That being the case, I recommend you organize everything in your possession related to this matter,... View More
the person who hit her?
answered on Apr 15, 2018
It depends on specific facts that are not provided here, such as your daughter's scope of employment, and whether or not she was authorized to be driving as part of her job duties. That said, I recommend organizing everything in your possession related to this matter, and consulting with an... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2018
If you were injured, you should seek medical attention immediately. Next, you should consult with a personal injury attorney. Many of us offer free consultations and will represent you on a contingent basis if your case has merit, so it will not cost you anything out of pocket to obtain the... View More
My manager has harassed me for months. She has retaliated against me by trying to have me written up when I report things to HR. Recently following a dispute she threw a gift card at me which hit me in the face in on front of the whole staff. I went to HR and our corporate and they told me she is... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2018
Yes, it is possible you are entitled to a remedy from your previous employer, but the viability of your claims is a very fact specific determination. That being the case, I recommend organizing everything in your possession related to this matter, including proof that you reported these actions to... View More
I purchased a used vehicle from a dealership in Illinois. After a week I had the vehicle in the shop for some work and it was determined at that time that the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to numerous issues with the front end. I was not made aware of these issues at the time of purchase. The... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2018
You still may be entitled to a remedy, even if you purchased the vehicle as is, but it is a very fact specific determination. Assuming you did not purchase an expressed warranty when you purchased the vehicle, there still may be an implied warranty if the vehicle purchased had less than 150,000... View More
Leave, or pay him what I’m behind and he will move me to a different store. He’s not giving me the option to pay and stay.. ( my neighbor wants to expand) can he break my lease if I pay him? Or will he owe me for breaking the lease?
answered on Mar 30, 2018
The answers to your questions depend on very specific facts that are not provided here, such as the precise terms of your lease, and the remedies for defaulting on the lease. That being the case, I highly recommend organizing your lease and anything else that is relevant to this matter, and... View More
I just sold my portion of a family business (commercial real-estate that had rental income) back to my family who held the mortgage. I understand I need to purchase like property to avoid cap gains tax. If I cannot close in the 60 days can I get a commitment letter? Can I use a portion for... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2018
The answers to your questions depend on very specific facts that are not provided here, such as your relationship to the family business, your actual interest in the business, as well as terms of the sale of your interest back to your family.
Since it is apparent you are making very... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2018
No, you cannot turn off essential services because the tenant is likely to hold over. That would open you up to tremendous liability. If you believe the tenant has violated, or will violate the lease, organize the lease and anything else that is relevant to this matter, and consult with an... View More
I spoke with a guy who works for a debt collection company who currently has a debt from a payday loan I took out from a tribal payday loan company. I tried to comply and pay a portion but he refused my amount and said an arrest warrant will be issued. Can this really happen?
answered on Mar 27, 2018
No it cannot, and it is a blatant violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Do you have any written evidence of the threat? In any event, refrain from speaking with the debt collector and contact an attorney immediately. Many of us offer free consultations, and will advise as to your... View More
When I arrived for his discharge, I found Dad in bed alone in his room complaining of horrible R hip pain. When I tried to have him sit, then stand to get in a wheelchair to leave, he was completely unable & began to shake & scream in pain. At this point it was obvious he had a severe... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2018
My most sincere apologies that you and your family have to go through this, as it certainly could be considered a case of neglect. That said, it is a very fact specific determination, and is dependent on notice the nursing home had, the nature of the fall, as well as whether or not it exercised... View More
Only use to work, drop off my daughther to school and home.
answered on Mar 26, 2018
Assuming you are inquiring into your potential remedies, it is going to depend on any warranties that attached to the car. If there are not expressed warranties covering these issues, there may be implied warranties depending on the amount of miles on the car since you purchased it.
In... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2018
You have two years from the date of the incident, or two years from when you discovered or should have discovered your injury. That being the case, if you believe you have a viable medical malpractice claim, I recommend consulting with an attorney as soon as possible. Medical malpractice claims... View More
Held a 25th anniversary party at a local restaurant/banquet hall for about 150 people. The provider messed up on the agreed upon menu and over the half the menu items were wrong. He agrees that there was a goof up that has never happened before but also agreed that this is the 2nd time with me that... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2018
You can certainly ask for a discount, but whether or not they will award a discount is a different story. Depending on the amount of damages you are alleging, it may be worth consulting with an attorney individually in order to obtain a professional's opinion that is tailored to the specific... View More
i accidentially mad a right hand turn in front of a bus and acidentially struke it no tickets now I am being sued what kind of lawyer can you refer me to
answered on Mar 19, 2018
You need to hire an attorney that is experienced in civil litigation, namely dealing with motor vehicle collisions. If you were insured at the time of the accident, report the accident to your insurer as soon as possible, and they will hire an attorney to represent you. If you were not insured at... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2018
It is possible, but it is a very fact specific determination that truly requires the assistance of an attorney. If you believe you have a wrongful death and/or survival action lawsuit with merit, consult with an attorney immediately. Many of us offer free consultations, and will represent you on... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2018
Yes, assuming you were not at fault, you can still sue the other driver personally for damages. That said, recovering from a judgment is a different story, as you will have to make sure the at-fault driver has enough assets where it makes economic sense to pursue a lawsuit against him or her. As... View More
I moved into my Chicago condo about a year ago and was told parking was not included. Building management advised I would have to rent one from another tenant or wait until one became available on the market. I figured something would eventually become available because there is an excess of... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2018
Your question is a bit unclear, so did you purchase the parking space and later find out it could not be sold individually, or did you find that fact out prior to the completion of the sale?
Generally speaking, the association's liability depends on what representations were made by... View More
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