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I was involved in a car accident where I was coming down the wrong side turning lane and I took fault for that part but in doing so he wasn't supposed to be turning without one a turning signal then he came down a turning lane stating that he was jus trying to go on on coming traffic headed... View More 
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
Illinois has a modified comparative fault rule, which means that someone who is partially at fault can still recover compensation from the other party's insurance as long as they were 50% or less at fault (the amount they recover would be reduced by the share of fault they carry, so if they... View More
It’s been 6 weeks since I heard from my adjuster , I needed surgery, I was out of work for 3 months & I have 6k in medical bills, the homeowner agreed that they didn’t take the adequate steps to ensure the driveway was safe, what’s taking them so long with my claim?
answered on Jul 15, 2024
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your accident and your frustration with the claims process. One option is to follow up with the claim representative to ask if they need further documentation or information to continue processing... View More
Hello,
My Question: If a law firm files an appearance and list two attorneys on the appearance, Can a new attorney for the same firm, present to the court without filing an additional appearance?
Ex: attorney X represents Client A, X law firm files an appearance for his firm,... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
Everyone harboring you can be charged with a felony for harboring a runaway. You put everyone in danger who tries to help you.
answered on Jun 6, 2024
You CANNOT sue a police officer or the state's attorney for anything they do in the performance of their official duties. They are immune from prosecution. Beyond that, a police officer has broad discretion in making an arrest. If you believe the arrest was unlawful, you should discuss the... View More
I think it was a issue with airbags as it bursted.
answered on Jun 3, 2024
The way this works is that you need to ask a question. You only tell us that you were a passenger in a used car that is 5 - 15 years old. Then you say that you think there was an issue with the airbag because the airbag bursted/ruptured.
Essentially, you are asserting that the airbags... View More
Accident August 2017, got lawyer for back injury, needed therapy. Didn't hear from my lawyer except Summer, 2018 asking question, and April - May, 2019 with wrong BDay. Never got a hold of him otherwise. Went through separation, cancer, divorce, selling house and finally I moved November 2019.... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2024
Your facts just don't make sense. If you had an accident in August 2017, your attorney needed to file suit by August 2019 or the statute of limitations would have run and you would be barred from any recovery. If your attorney filed suit in August 2019, your deposition would have been... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
Here are some steps you can take to try to find the disability lawyer you worked with a few years ago:
1. Check your records: Look through old emails, letters, contracts, or receipts related to your disability case. The lawyer's name and contact information may be listed on these... View More
She found she has carpal tunnel both wrists from workin for same facility for years as housekeeper now shes a receptionist there loved by all her patients. She now has alot more problems with said arm being numb and having bad bloodflow. We get many bills from that n previous back surgereywhich she... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2024
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear whether you are inquiring about your rights in a potential med mal matter, or are seeking representation in defense of a collection suit. One option could be to reach out to law firms to... View More
first claim was closed when i was told by my attorney after telling him I was diagnosed cancer it would be left open ....i am seriously so upset that i was told i have no case even w the getting stage4b lung cancer all the sudden 6 -12 months before may 2022 scan and had breakout at work sept... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2024
You also posted this question in Avvo. Unfortunately, neither posting contains the information necessary to provide a definitive answer to your question. You do not tell us about your Worker's Compensation claim other than you had one and you are represented by an attorney. You do not tell... View More
Same surgery 2 times I feel the first dr should have done better is there anything I can do cause this has changed my life forever I never knew it would of turned out this bad
answered on Feb 19, 2024
CAR ACCIDENT
If you are asking about reopening the car accident, you CANNOT do that. That said, given the extent of your injuries, the insurance carrier probably surrendered their policy limits. That is to say that you probably received ALL available money.
Medical Malpractice... View More
Or can I take the lady to small claims court
answered on Feb 17, 2024
It’s unlikely due to both the statute of limitations (since accident was in 2019) and the fact that there was a settlement. However if the amputation has some additional cause (medical negligence perhaps?), then it might be possible to recover in some other way. It’s best to contact a lawyer to... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
You need to check with your attorney. Pacer shows the case was closed on 12-04-23.
I was passenger in the vma and my “friend” driving My car crashed & left me there. When police arrived I was unconscious so I went to the hospital as trauma 1. He has since been in jail and I have tried to get information for my Insurance but all I have is a report number that doesn’t... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear what you have been through. It's possible the police report number you were provided is incorrect. If that's the case, please know you can also search for police reports using the name of your "friend" and/or your own name, the date of the crash, and... View More
I assume its my turn but I wasn't a 100% sure because I was mostly trying to take pictures but no cars were driving on toward me. Apon looking left I look right and I see a sedan flying by possibly speeding and almost hitting me, What would have happend if i got hit and who would have been... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2023
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Both of you would be liable to some extent - the vehicle for speeding (and other possible reasons, depending on whether it was in a crosswalk, traffic control device, etc.). You would be liable for being distracted... View More
My mom left bruises on me after a harsh fight, I talked with the school about what happened and the school police officer but they dont consider it abuse. However because of her previous abuse she isn't supposed to hit or lay a hand on me or my siblings. So I left the house and have been... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
You should contact DCFS and the police, tell them what you are doing and why. Dcfs has forms where your mother could sign guardianship over to another responsible adult until you are 18.
Scan that left imprints of teeth tongue and bone of my mouth inside on the outside of my face on both sides of my cheeks.
answered on Dec 7, 2023
I recommend promptly speaking with an attorney in the state where the CT scan occurred. To answer your question, a lawsuit will need to be filed where you will need to demonstrate that the medical personnel were negligent, specifically by failing to conform to the appropriate standard of care in... View More
Is there grounds to sew.it has caused problems with my family causing them to think I'm on drugs.
answered on Nov 19, 2023
It would probably not be a viable case.
The first issue is did the doctor commit malpractice. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
The second issue... View More
I have been trying to return to work but I'm getting the run around. What can I do?
answered on Nov 16, 2023
You need to provide some facts before anyone can help you. For example, how were you forced to take an unpaid medical leave? Does your employer qualify for FMLA? If you "took a leave" without the leave being approved, how is that different from abandoning your job? You have been... View More
I was hired than a company for a period of time and the end of the 90 days period I got fired based on this wrongfully termination I got severed damaged financially mentally and emotionally through a lot of abused and harassment at the workplace my case right now at the federal court.
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answered on Nov 2, 2023
The law protects employees from being fired for their race, religion, age, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics.
To win a wrongful termination lawsuit, you must prove that your employer fired you for an illegal reason. You can do this by providing evidence of... View More
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