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Q: I just had my appendix removed 9 days ago and my tongue has been numb for 9 days is there compensation to be had?
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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.

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Q: Can my mother be covered under my uninsured motorist coverage for bodily injuries if she was in a hit and run accident
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answered on Mar 7, 2011

Possibly. Please post more details.

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Q: What is the average percentage payed to attorneys that win a personal injury suit?
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answered on Mar 7, 2011

Based on how your question was phrased, generally 33-40% of the gross recovery.

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Q: How can I find out if I am intitle to part of the lawsuit settle? Can I get copies of my old account?
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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

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Q: Diagnosed with auto immune disease - how can I get my company's OSHA records to see if they contributed?
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answered on Mar 10, 2011

You can try a Freedom of Information Act Request. Good luck.

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Q: How can i sue the us for a work injury
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answered on Mar 24, 2011

File a claim with the Federal Employees Compensation Program.

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Q: How much can a civil suit go for due to battery?
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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?

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Q: I have agreed to settle my personal injury claim,6 mo ago but opposing coun wont send contracts what are my rights
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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

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Q: How do i file a lawsuit for injury in Illinois?
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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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