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I was involved in a 7-car pileup in which my car will probably be totaled. The crash was due to farmers burning fields, causing severe visibility issues with no prior warnings or signage. A police report is available, and there was a significant injury to another person involved. I have not... View More 
answered on Apr 17, 2025
If you were not injured, what would you sue for? Anyone who was injured will bring a claim against the car that struck them. Individuals like yourself who were not injured but who sustained significant property damage will also bring claims against the drivers who struck them. All drivers are... View More
I am dealing with a B2B lead generation company whose Terms of Service require arbitration in Illinois, but the business has been harassing us and attempting to bribe us to remove a review of their services. Despite our cease and desist efforts, they retaliated by leaving an unfounded review on our... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2025
Harassment is a legal finding, NOT something that can be simply be asserted by a party. You give no example of the conduct that you allege constitutes harassment. If you signed a contract with a choice of laws clause that mandates Illinois jurisdiction, that is where you are. Be careful!... View More
I have twin sons who received dental fillings: one received 9 composite fillings, while the other received 9 mercury silver fillings. The latter twin developed MS, which was linked to the mercury fillings by a renowned neurotoxicologist's published research and extensive documentation.... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2025
Statute of repose for what? TODAY, there is no restriction or guideline against amalgam fillings in Illinois so even if you could prove a nexus between the fillings and the MS (and I don't see how you can), you CANNOT hold the dentist responsible because using amalgam fillings is still... View More
In January 2017, we had a furnace installed, but in November 2017, the duct board fell and burned due to improper installation. My wife inhaled smoke from this incident, which we suspect may have contributed to her developing an autoimmune disease, as toxic fumes are known causes. Although no... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
I am not an HVAC contractor, but I don't understand how improperly installed ductwork could possibly cause a fire. If that happened, the installer would almost certainly file a third-party action against the manufacturer, thereby minimally tripling the cost of any suit. Beyond that, you... View More
I had a psychiatrist for six years, mainly consisting of talk therapy after discontinuing medications. He made inappropriate comments, such as asking about my experience as a woman with physical features and dismissing my experiences of abuse. He objectified me and commented on my attractiveness,... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
What you describe is your opinion that the psychiatrist conducted himself/herself inappropriately. You also say that you have consulted with his peers, butt you do not tell us their opinions. Another psychiatrist or clinical psychologist would be in the best position to advise you whether your... View More
I was sexually assaulted at work around 2017 or 2018. Despite having witnesses and camera footage, my manager did not report the incident to the police or take any action. I had to continue serving the customer involved. I spoke to a psychiatrist about it, but he said it wasn't sexual assault.... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
You claim that you were sexually assaulted 8 or 9 years ago. You also tell us that your psychiatrist advised you the situation that you conveyed did NOTconstitute sexual assault. You tell us that your manager made NO police report but your manager was not assaulted. You claim that you were... View More
I underwent an invasive gynecological exam in October 2023. I agreed to the exam because the doctor told me it was the only way to get information about my issue. I was informed it might cause "discomfort," but it was excruciatingly painful, and I was crying and unable to speak. The... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
I'm sorry to hear of your trying experience. Unfortunately, doctors are often misinformed that they are unable to express their concern/sympathy for your situation without admitting liability. You have to understand that if the procedure that the doctor performed was an appropriate procedure... View More
What Indiana trial court rule determines jurisdiction in a civil wrongful death case, especially if the decedent was killed in a different county than where she lived? The case is filed against an individual, and there are no other pending related cases.
answered on Apr 3, 2025
You are really asking two separate questions. You are asking about jurisdiction (authority of the Court) and venue (the appropriate situs to bring the action). Jurisdiction is addressed in Rule 4.4 and venue is addressed in Rule 75. In your example, any state Court in Indiana would have... View More
I bought a car on March 7, 2025, with the requirement to have full coverage insurance in order to drive it off the lot. The car salesman informed me that he would set up insurance for $401. I paid this amount via Cash App but did not receive a declarations page or any official documentation. On... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
First things first. Begin by contacting the dealer and requesting the name and contact information of the insurance company. In the future, avoid the situation by comparing various insurance carriers ahead of time and advising them of your intention to purchase this make and model vehicle so... View More
I found half a pill and some pieces in prepackaged Kroger broccoli slaw while eating it and spat it out. As an RN, I'm certain it's medication due to pill markings (numbers on it). I have the pill, pieces, and remaining slaw in its packaging. It's too late to contact Kroger today,... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
If you are correct, a deli worker dropped prescription medication while making coleslaw. Failure to notice or remediate the situation constitutes negligence that can be imputed to Kroger. That said, notwithstanding Kroger's negligence, if you suffered no ill effect from ingesting the... View More
I am concerned about an incident where my 3-year-old child, who has behavioral issues, managed to get out of his harness on the school bus and nearly fell. My child claims the bus driver spanked him, and when we requested to review the bus footage to understand how he reached the front of the bus,... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Why would you want to pay a $5,000 retainer to hire an attorney to see a video of your child acting badly? What are your concerns? If your child has behavioral issues, why is he riding the bus at age 3? If this is a publicly funded school, it is protected by the Indiana Tort Claims Act. On your... View More
Can a company in Indiana deduct my vacation time to cover days while I'm on workers' compensation and terminate my employment after issues with those deductions? My employer took five days of PTO while I was on workers' compensation. HR said there's nothing they can do about... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2025
Your question is confusing. I don't know whether you're saying that you were paid for the 5 days or not. In Indiana, the employer doesn't have to pay you For the first 7 days unless you are off work for 21 days or longer due to your injury. If your injury was disputed and/or you... View More
I have been accused of harassment, with claims that I said something inappropriate to the accuser. However, I did not say what they claim, and I do not know who the accuser is. The matter is currently being investigated in-house, with no legal proceedings in place yet. What should I do now?
answered on Mar 22, 2025
Do not agree to be interrogated without representation.
If you have been accused of saying something and you know that you did not say it, then you know exactly what you are accused of saying. Usually, there are a limited number of people to whom the comment could have been addressed.... View More
I live in a town where the city neglected the sewer main by my house, causing sewage to flood into my finished basement. A plumber confirmed that the issue was solely the city's responsibility, and the city was fixing the problem in a neighbor's yard when the plumber verified with them... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
I disagree with your strategy. A far better course of action is to file a claim with your insurance company. If the insurance company wants to pursue a claim against the City of Hobart, that is their prerogative. BE CAREFUL!!! you cannot sue a municipal entity unless you file a tort claims... View More
My son was involved in a car accident in Indiana with no personal injuries and no citations for fault by the authorities. The roads were snow-covered at the time of the incident. The other driver lost control and wrecked their vehicle, and subsequently, my son, who was behind them, hit their... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2025
If I understand correctly, you imply that your son was driving uninsured on the date of the accident. You further state that the roads were snow-packed and that the car in front of your son lost control while it was traveling at approximately the same speed as your son. The other car was... View More
I've been negotiating a wrongful death settlement in Illinois. Initially, the opposing party offered $40,000, below our range of $250,000 to $850,000. After years of negotiation, my attorney urgently emailed me to settle for $250,000, stating it was a limited-time offer. I felt pressured and... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2025
If you haven't signed any documents, your case is NOT settled. NO Insurance company is going to order a check until they have your executed release. If you did not file a lawsuit, the statute of limitations is NOT tolled.
Before an attorney conveys an offer on the case, the... View More
I received a traffic ticket for improper left yield near my driveway, which resulted in a collision with another car in Illinois. The ticket doesn't mention the cost, and there were no injuries reported. I have no previous traffic violations and have been instructed to appear in court. What... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2025
The responding officer cited you for failure to yield the right-of-way and you did fail to yield or there would not have been an accident. I'm sure there was damage to both vehicles and by morning the other driver and/or passengers will experience some symptoms and may go to the ER. All of... View More
I work in HVAC, and our employer plans our service calls. Recently, our company's policy changed so that we're not paid for driving to our first service call of the day and we can't use company vehicles for personal use. In a hypothetical situation, if I were in an accident and... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2025
Hypothetical questions are difficult because the details often don't make sense. If you are injured in an accident that is not your fault, the at-fault driver is responsible. None of the other details matter. If the at-fault driver is uninsured or carries minimum coverage and you sustained... View More
I was in a car accident and signed a law and injury form with State Farm. A couple of days later, State Farm totaled out my car. Given this situation, am I still able to sue?
answered on Mar 10, 2025
There is no such thing as a "Law and Injury Form," so it is difficult to answer. Your property damage claim is handled entirely separately from your personal injury claim. Before any insurance company will release any money to you for property damage or personal injury, you must... View More
I reported the non-custodial parent is receiving workers' compensation benefits from the U.S. Department of Labor, which he hasn't reported. This was reported three months ago. The last two hearings resulted in either an increased obligation for the non-custodial parent or keeping the... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2025
When any Court issues a child support Order, it is ordinarily forwarded to the employer of the party responsible for payment. The funds are then deducted from that person's paycheck. If the employee is injured and eligible for Workers' Compensation benefits, the employer is obligated to... View More
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