Q: I have recently been dog-sitting for a man who who claimed he was going to pay me 100 per week the dog stayed at my pla
Not only has he not paid at all, but the dog recently pulled me down off the leash and resulted in a broken collarbone. I can't work for the next 6-8 weeks as a result of this dog. Can I sue?
A:
On the 100 a week yes. On the injury probably not--barring a written agreement it happened as you were acting as an independent contractor, not an employee.Check with a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Assn --they give free consults--but I don't see it.
If you can't do your job but can do some job you could collect unemployment though your employer may not be happy.
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