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![Charles Candiano Charles Candiano](http://justatic.com/profile-images/410262-1490221356-sl.jpg)
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.
![Voss Skoullos Voss Skoullos](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1674948-1717533731-sl.jpeg)
answered on Jun 4, 2024
Here is the best chance for a personal injury claim based off the information you shared. You were a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a car crash. One thing is for sure, the accident likely wasnt your fault. The airbag case sounds rather weak. Instead, you probably have a claim against... View More
I think it was a issue with airbags as it bursted.
![Charles Candiano Charles Candiano](http://justatic.com/profile-images/410262-1490221356-sl.jpg)
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
![James L. Arrasmith James L. Arrasmith](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1668636-1701034960-sl.png)
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
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Apr 24, 2024
Addendum - another option, but it could cost a fee. The larger process server companies handle a variety of functions related to investigation, skip tracing, and general court records research. You could discuss with them. Good luck
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
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
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
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
![Charles Candiano Charles Candiano](http://justatic.com/profile-images/410262-1490221356-sl.jpg)
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
![Adam Maksimovich Adam Maksimovich](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1672666-1698369189-sl.jpeg)
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
Or can I take the lady to small claims court
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Feb 20, 2024
As my colleagues point out, it's possible the terms of the release and the timeline could present challenges. Most releases are worded to preclude future claims (unless you mean a claim based on med mal, which is usually a separate matter). This is something you should discuss with the... View More
Or can I take the lady to small claims court
![Charles Candiano Charles Candiano](http://justatic.com/profile-images/410262-1490221356-sl.jpg)
answered on Feb 19, 2024
Apparently, you posted the question about settling your claim in 2021. When you settle a claim, you release the Defendant from any liability that is in any way related to the events that took place on that date. As noted in my other answer, you probably received the policy limits. Contact the... View More
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
![Lindsey Seeskin Lindsey Seeskin](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1669460-1666382468-sl.png)
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 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
![Charles Candiano Charles Candiano](http://justatic.com/profile-images/410262-1490221356-sl.jpg)
answered on Jan 8, 2024
If I understand correctly, you were a passenger in your own car at the time of the accident. Your friend who was driving is currently incarcerated, and your car was impounded and has remained impounded for 10 months. Sadly, the towing and storage fees on your car may far exceed its fair market... View More
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
![Scott K Walker Scott K Walker](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1523938-1706120771-sl.jpeg)
answered on Jan 24, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your accident and hope everyone is recovering well. Here's are some things you can try to obtain information about your accident.:
Illinois State Police (ISP) Crash Reports: You can request a crash report from the ISP online at... 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
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
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
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.
![Adam Maksimovich Adam Maksimovich](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1672666-1698369189-sl.jpeg)
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.
![Joel Gary Selik Joel Gary Selik](http://justatic.com/profile-images/130948-1554488444-sl.jpg)
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
Is there grounds to sew.it has caused problems with my family causing them to think I'm on drugs.
![Tim Akpinar Tim Akpinar](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1223027-1537137006-sl.jpg)
answered on Nov 23, 2023
It does not sound like it would be a strong case. Because of the costs involved in litigating med mal cases, law firms are generally reluctant to contemplate something where the potential for recovery is not strong. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It's possible other attorneys could see things... View More
I have been trying to return to work but I'm getting the run around. What can I do?
![Charles Candiano Charles Candiano](http://justatic.com/profile-images/410262-1490221356-sl.jpg)
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.
![T. Augustus Claus T. Augustus Claus](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1664706-1680212684-sl.jpeg)
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
If a truck driver was In the left lane but had the right turning signal on . I pulled up and got in the right lane at the stop sign . After traffic is clear The truck driver makes a right and hit my car while I’m still sitting at the stop sign . Who is at fault
![Lindsey Seeskin Lindsey Seeskin](http://justatic.com/profile-images/1669460-1666382468-sl.png)
answered on Oct 19, 2023
I'm very sorry to hear you were involved in an accident. The truck driver is at fault. Truck drivers, especially those driving semitrucks, even though they sometimes must move to the left lane to make a wide right turn, are obligated to check their side mirrors and be aware of vehicles that... View More
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