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answered on Dec 19, 2017
generally no, unless the police came looking and they lied to the police.
parents or the school/gym teacher for inadeuately overseeing the class?
answered on Dec 13, 2017
It depends on the specific circumstances surrounding your sons injuries. It may be all of the above depending on how the injuries occurred, or there may not be a valid cause of action against any of the parties. In any event, I would recommend organizing all information relevant to this... View More 
Mom filed on behalf herself and juvenile. Dismissed on 2-622 delay. SOL claimed. But child is a minor- doesn’t his claim stand?
answered on Dec 12, 2017
I assume they had an attorney. If not they need to consult a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Assn. Generally, the wrongful death claim may be barred, the childs claim for future support and loss of companionship might possibly survive.
answered on Dec 4, 2017
It is certainly possible, but the likelihood of recovery is dependent on a number of very specific facts that are not provided here, such as the nature of the ice and your fall, and whether or not the ice was a known risk, or foreseeable. In any event, I would recommend organizing all evidence you... View More
Its been more than 6 months I got injured with the dog bite and the owner of the dog told me all my medical expenses will be paid by them. I contacted them several times . For the first 2 months they said they will pay but busy with some work and later they are not even responding to my calls or... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2017
Ask them for the name and claim number of their homeowners.
Prep for all this by sending them a letter with a copy of the bills you have sent them, asking that they forward these bills to their homeowners.
I'd suggest you consult with a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers... View More
I have to have surgery now it got worse wanting to know if I can still turn it into Workmen’s Comp.
answered on Nov 29, 2017
ABSOLUTELY. The sole requirements are that you notify the employer within 45 days and file with the Commission within 3 years. Contact an experienced Workers' Compensation attorney ASAP to provide the details and make certain that you can move forward. There is no cost or obligation for... View More
The neighbor's lawyer has already sent papers that I sent to my insurance. They found us not liable and offered the 5K in medical. Neighbor has been advised to not take that and the lawyer is going to try again. Should they be going after my father's home owners instead since my sister... View More
answered on May 9, 2018
This is a complicated question, but if you did not own the dog or were dog sitting or letting the dog stay at your house, you are probably no responsible. If your sister lived with your dad then his insurance could cover it. Your sister is definitely responsible, but probably does not have any... View More
$2,000 and he wants to sue my insurance co. under liability. Do I have personal liability?
I hope to hear from you.
answered on Nov 15, 2017
Your personal liability only exists if there was a condition that was dangerous you caused through carelessness.
However if you mean will you be sued etc, how it works is for some bizarre reason it's difficult to get high medical payment policies for property liability. So the next... View More
Paper saying I was shutting the doors to my business (which I'm not) and having those customers go through his business that he was starting is there any legal action I can take
answered on Nov 11, 2017
Yes, you can file an action to have the earnings from those customers go to you. You need to consult a business attorney who handles partnership and other business litigation dealing with who shares in the proceeds of a business.
If you have the business's computers you need to get... View More
I fell down my apartment stairs and ruptured my tendon and now I've suing my apartment complex for over a year. Does it really take this long for a case like this?
answered on Nov 10, 2017
The length of a case from filing to final disposition depends on the Illinois venue (the county where the case has been filed) and the size of the court's docket. However, most cases even in a crowded court docket like Cook County depend on the lawyers and how they handle the various court... View More
The lady is suing me for medical bills and i need to know if this could save me from having to pay them.
It was dark and raining and i was turning left and did not see a car but when i turned the lady t boned my car. She did not have her lights on but the bank across the street has footage... View More
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answered on Nov 3, 2017
Turn the video over to your insurance and let them handle. You might be able to get your gulty plea vacated depending upon how old it is.
The lead is in our water, as well as well as our windows that a company installed. But on our part the lead is on our stairs. So I was wondering if I still have a case.
answered on Dec 27, 2017
Yes. If exposure to lead has resulted in health problems, you can successfully file a personal injury lawsuit against whoever is responsible for the contamination. Please contact a lawyer specialized in Environmental Law and they will gladly assist you with recovering financial compensation. They... View More
a blind left turn going the other way and my daughter had to hit the brakes, the person behind her smashed into her. Who is at fault here?
answered on Oct 23, 2017
It depends on very specific facts that are not provided here. Do you have a police report? Also, did your daughter sustain personal injuries as a result of the collision? In any event, I would recommend organizing all information relevant to this situation, and consulting with an attorney... View More
- will my insurance help out with any medical bills if I drove off like that?
answered on Oct 9, 2017
They may, but you want to contact a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Assn for the county where the wreck happened; they give free consults.
My husband has a lawsuit against a Bar because he was assaulted while in this Bar, and his attorney says the Bar owner does not have insurance to cover the injuries received while a patron of this bar. We have been advised by a Very Reliable source, that the Bar Owner is "Required" to... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2017
The bar owner IS required to maintain insurance so it can secure and renew it's liquor license. There are laws that prevent anyone from driving without insurance, yet people drive without insurance every day. It is illegal, not impossible. Many small bars that don't carry insurance own... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2017
I am terribly sorry to hear that you were involved in an accident, and hope you are alright. First, seek medical attention immediately. Do not let any additional time lapse between your first appointment. Next, consult with a personal injury attorney immediately.
A knowledgeable... View More
Several years ago I was at a complete stop at a light, when a cab rear ended the person stopped behind me, who in turn hit me. I sold the car shortly thereafter. Now, I have purchased a new vehicle and found out that my rates are affected because of that accident, which was by no stretch of the... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2017
No. It isn't something you can recover from. Also, you would have a statute of limitations and likely a release of claims issue if it was something you could get. However,you should contact the insurance commissioner to see if you can do anything about the rating you received.
Just came out of small claims court for what I thought was an closed case in my favor against Comcast. The case against Comcast was because during a service call, their service people did something to cause the circuit breaker to trip while I was home at the time and which then after investigating... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2017
Some DJ's feel you need an expert report from the computer people to say what caused the computer to malfunction.
File a complaint with the AG's office of consumer affairs. You can file an appeal of your case within a set period of days, but trying to hire an attorney looks to be... View More
Is there anything I can do? The broker didn't even ask if I was ok or offered to help me with medical atention
answered on Sep 13, 2017
Unfortunately, it's hard to give you meaningful advice without more information. Are you a realtor? What exactly caused your fall? How serious are your injuries? Feel free to contact me at the office if you'd like to discuss your specific situation in detail. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
He is at fault and other car is insured
answered on Sep 13, 2017
Was the vehicle he was driving insured? If so, I'd start with bringing a claim against that policy. If not, you could try asserting a claim against the driver's policy. Ultimately, the smartest thing you can do is protect yourself from other drivers who might not have adequate insurance... View More
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