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answered on Nov 16, 2015
Talk to an employment lawyer about this.
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answered on Nov 17, 2015
Generally speaking, a claim is for new injuries, which can include exacerbation of old injuries. Best to talk to a local lawyer about the specifics of your situation.
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answered on Feb 5, 2016
You are likely referring to the permanency awards for Illinois work comp cases. The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission has a schedule for each part of the body (see http://www.iwcc.il.gov/ppdschedule.pdf). Depending on when your injury occurred and the severity of the injury, you may... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2014
Many people diagnosed with lung cancer - even former smokers - may be able to file a claim and receive compensation for their illness. Asbestos was used in thousands of products and industries until the 1970s, and exposure may still occur today through old building materials, auto parts, and... View More
We had to do so many other things to keep her well, to take her to her doctors' appts and to adjust to her needs.
answered on Oct 21, 2014
As long as your daughter's birth injuries were not caused by a federally funded agency (clinic) where the statute of limitations would be two (2) years, in Illinois an action for damages or injury or death against any physician or hospital as in this case your described, must be brought within... View More
i.e., if you injure a person while saving him/her AND the family pays you some money as a "reward", can the family then sue you for injuring the person?
answered on Nov 3, 2014
The act of payment would not bar a lawsuit, but that payment certainly could be used as evidence to strengthen your position that your acts were that of a Good Samaritan when you bring a motion to dismiss or a motion for summary judgment.
answered on Oct 15, 2014
If you are on the losing side of a summary judgment motion, you would not recover. You could, if time allowed, file a motion to reconsider to the judge who entered the order or file a timely notice of appeal to the Illinois Appellate Court, assuming that the order was final and appealable. Under... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2014
If I understand your question correctly, the mother of the injured 18 year-old (who has reached his/her majority) doesn't have the right to sue for the injury of her son or daughter, unless that son or daughter is under some legally recognized disability. The right to sue for the damages... View More
I injured my left knee due to a trip in 5/ 2011. I obtained a lawyer and did not follow through because I was afraid I would loose my job. I recently injured my right arm due to a fall down the stairs. Both while working for the same company. both my knee and arm bother me a lot. Can I get... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2014
That's entirely up to whatever lawyer you decide to retain.
The tooth is gone forever and the jaw is still separated. I tried to let my jaw heal but it may be like it is for a long time if not forever. Beef is the only meat that is supposed to be in the product but the bone was something else. My dentist had before-and-after x-rays of the tooth and gave... View More
answered on May 13, 2014
You should contact a personal injury attorney in Illinois.
answered on Apr 5, 2014
There is no requirement that a plaintiff must ever have lived in the state where the lawsuit is filed. The key is that the defendant must either live in the state where the lawsuit is filed or submitted to that court's jurisdiction.
answered on Oct 29, 2014
The last and more involved treating physician would have the greatest weight in most cases as to when a patient would be well enough to return to regular or light work duties.
answered on Apr 2, 2014
Presumably, this is a question for an Illinois lawyer. If, per chance, the case is in California service has to be completed a certain number of days prior to the hearing of the motion, depending on the type of the motion. There are numerous issues related to amending complaints and how to go about... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2014
If it happened in Cook County you could check with clerk's office if its online service doesn't show the case on its database. Otherwise, any county's clerk would be able to help you with this.
answered on Nov 5, 2012
A civil law suit is an action seeking monetary damages or equitable relief (like an injunction ordering an individual or entity to do/refrain from doing a particular act). Typically, monetary damages is the primary relief sought in a civil law suit. If you are sued, you will be served with a copy... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2011
Based on the information provided, no.
answered on Aug 22, 2011
maybe. it just depends on the facts. waivers are narrowly construed and not always valid. you are welcome to contact our jon remijas at 312 526 5250 for a free tx consult.you can tell him i told you to call.
I was attacked at the casino and the security was no where to be found and they have it on tape
answered on Jul 29, 2011
you need to contact an indiana lawyer. a buisness is liable for the criminal acts of someone else only if it was forseeable and the buisness could have done something to have prevented the criminal act. believe it or not but cases against the river boats are not generally well thought of by our... View More
Insurance company myself and have only gotten so far as making my statement. My 2 year old will have a scar on her face from the fall. Should I get a lawyer?
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answered on May 17, 2011
Yes, you should hire an attorney. It is unfortunate that you provided a statement. Hopefully, the adjustor did not trick you into saying something that may damage your case. The insurance industry spends millions of dollars training their employees on how to frame questions in a manner where the... View More
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