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answered on Jan 14, 2018
If you are at a standstill with the insurance company's adjuster for the other driver, I would urge you to contact an attorney in your area who practices personal injury litigation to help you sort through this either by reaching a fair and reasonable settlement or filing suit.
My doctor ordered a cologuard test for me.
He knew what health insurance I had.
He did not inform me that the test was not covered by insurance.
The lab sent me a bill.
My insurance company said it was the lab’s responsibility to check that they took my insurance... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2018
Unfortunately, from what information you gave you would be responsible for the bill.
We had him there on the Sunday before for extreme pain in his arm. He was a drug addict going into treatment that Monday. They said he was detoxing, gave him something for pain and let him go.
answered on Jan 14, 2018
Being a family member, next of kin, the father of your son, the hospital's records can be retrieved by signing the hospital's release of medical records form; HIPPA release. I usually tell my clients to call the hospital's medical records department to clearly understand its... View More
If the ruling was in my favor but because of special verdict is it possible the other party will negotiate to settle out of court. Is going back to court the only way with a person injury civil suit
answered on Jan 14, 2018
Without being clear on the question you are asking, if you were the prevailing party in a personal injury jury trial that had a special interrogatory as part of the verdict, I don't see why you couldn't now settle your case with the defendant(s). Defendants many times file posttrial... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2018
Much depends on who was at fault, what were your medical bills and medical treatment. What insurance did the car driver have? Do you have any permanent injury or impairment? You probably have a disfiguring scar which could valued differently depending on how the scarring shows and what your... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2018
If any offer is not accepted, the insurance company's adjuster can simply withdraw the offer. That usually doesn't happen. It also doesn't mean that the insurance will meet your demand or even increase the current offer. If you don't reach a reasonable offer from the insurance... View More
The sibling is lieing about being the eldest, and the nurses are still not listening. The head administrator nurse said in Illinois law the eldest gets to decide what happens to the parent if their is no spouse, just because your the oldest.
answered on Jan 1, 2018
Being the eldest offspring of a parent is irrelevant. Even without a health care power of attorney, a child of the person hospitalized should be able to know what the condition of the parent is. The nurse administrator is wrong about the notion that the eldest offspring is the only person to make... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
Was there a criminal conviction (juvenile) for shoplifting? I assume that Macy's is asking for $500. If that's the case, consult with a lawyer, but be sure to get full release for all possible claims that could be brought against the minor and his/her parents, guardians should that $500... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
In any product defect case that caused an injury or damage of some kind, the products themselves must be preserved in the same condition they were in at the time. Without the tires in the condition they were in at the time of this incident, you may not be able to prove that the tires were somehow... View More
I have a Florida Certification of Immunization form saying my daughter received shots on a certain date, but when her current Doctor's office requested the notes from the previous office, there was no record of her getting the shots. It was not recorded on her last visit and it actually says... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
The question who pose should be taken up by your daughter's physician: What health consequences did the 3 extra doses of vaccine your daughter receive have on her health? You didn't say, fortunately, that your daughter had any ill-effects or injury of any kind from the overdosage.... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
You may be able to sue to enforce the clear terms of the contract. If the roof repairs were described in that contract, you should contact a local real estate attorney to learn what action you may be able to take to seek relief.
an illegal alien was arrested for probation violation and spent one year at the Joliet Correctional Center in Joliet Ill. The individual was a healthy man when he entered the prison system and one year later he walked out handicapped. Had a tracheotomy that was supposed to last for 2-3 weeks and... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
Most lawyers who handle negligence cases for the injured handle cases including those in medical malpractice on a contingency basis, meaning the lawyer would only receive a fee and costs advanced recovered if there in fact is a recovery that the client approves or a verdict or judgment entered in... View More
Mediation was about three years ago with a large medical device company. Complex litigation personal injury case.
answered on Jan 3, 2018
It is not normal. You should insist on receiving an up-to-date status report on your case.
ble that the judge is still considering our case? It was complicated: i sued a global paint company for product defect - the label didn't include a warning that the paint might have long-term odor issues. We had to replace our drywall. Could she be researching? How long is reasonable?
answered on Jan 1, 2018
Seventeen months seems like a long time to consider the case you describe. Assuming you brought this case without a lawyer, pro se, there's nothing wrong in calling the judge's secretary or clerk (not the judge directly) and ask about the status of a decision.
answered on Dec 26, 2017
What would an ordinary and reasonable nursing facility do or not do under the same or similar circumstances. However, Illinois has adopted the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act which places what amounts to a greater duty of care on nursing homes and their medical/nursing providers.
The delay in receiving the accurate diagnosis severely affected my chances of survival. Does that count as medical malpractice?
answered on Dec 26, 2017
The short answer is it depends. Of significant importance are: The time line of when the first symptoms were misdiagnosed; the particular kind of cancer you have unfortunately contracted; what your staging is now; and what the prognosis and treatment plan is. Those all would all factor in on... View More
I was in a car accident on my way to work in my personal vehicle so it has nothing to do with work my employer now is saying after the Dr releases me to go back to work that I have to sign a liability waiver saying they are not responsible for any injuries should they occur on the job
answered on Dec 23, 2017
It's not illegal to ask you to sign a waiver, but before you do so, I would urge you to consult with a local attorney well-versed in workers' compensation law.
Doctor is recommending to continue physical therapy and to check back with him after 6 to 8 weeks. Workers Comp is on their own agenda and pretty much rushing the situation when I am physically not ready to go back to my job.
answered on Dec 23, 2017
I would urge you to consult with your lawyer. If you don't have a lawyer at this time, I know in your best interests you should hire an experienced workers' comp lawyer. Your physician's recommendations on treatment, the one who is actually treating your injuries, should overrule the... View More
bring the vehicle in but I got into an accident before I could. Will this affect my ability to file a claim against the vehicle manufacturer?
answered on Dec 23, 2017
You should contact an attorney who regularly handles automotive defect or product liability lawsuits. I don't believe your having failed to take the vehicle in for the recall will necessarily bar you from bringing an action against the manufacturer of the vehicle or component part maker for... View More
I received a notice from my association Dec 7th. stating the board has approved the repair and replacement of patios and balconies. They are considered outside the home and limited property. The cost they say I am responsible for is $1010 due April 1st which I do not want to pay as the patio is... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
Your question is a common one in condominium ownership matters. The question could best be answered by having an experienced real estate/condominium law attorney review the notice of this special assessment along with the declarations and bylaws of your condominium association. I would also... View More
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