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answered on Mar 7, 2011
Possibly. However, in order to answer your question fully, the medical reords would have to be reviewed and a determination made concerning whether the condition is permanent and disabling.
answered on Mar 7, 2011
Possibly. Please post more details.
answered on Mar 7, 2011
Based on how your question was phrased, generally 33-40% of the gross recovery.
answered on Mar 9, 2011
Please repost with more details. I do not know what you mean by copies of your old account. Thank you
answered on Mar 10, 2011
You can try a Freedom of Information Act Request. Good luck.
answered on Mar 24, 2011
File a claim with the Federal Employees Compensation Program.
answered on Dec 22, 2010
Damages for any case involving a tort, like battery is dependent on a number of factors. The most important in assessing damages could be the extent of the injury. Another would be whether the injury is permanent. Was the injured unable to work?
answered on Dec 3, 2010
I would recommend,that if you haven't already sent a letter to the opposing counsel setting forth the settlement terms that you do so. But in that letter make clear that on a given date, say 14 days out at 5:00 pm that the your acceptance of the offer to settle is withdrawn should counsel not... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2010
To file a lawsuit for injury in Illinois you must be able to state a cause of action. That means that you must be able to lay out enough facts that describe the duty, breach of duty, proximate cause of the injury and the damages suffered. That may sound complicated, but can be achieved with the... View More
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