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In the letter it says the date and time it happened I'm not sure if it actually did happen that day we were in church. My dog doesn't have his shots he's a small Maltese mix dog he was due last month for his shots but his apt is on March
answered on Mar 1, 2016
First, contact your homeowners or renters insurance and open a claim so they can take care of defending you if you get sued by the lady. Otherwise, following the instructions on the letter from animal control or hire an attorney.
answered on Feb 5, 2016
It sounds like you are saying that a person you hired to do work on your home was injured while performing work for you. Any liability you may face will be dependent on your role in the incident itself. For example, if you provided a defective ladder that ultimately gave way and caused the worker... View More 
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
We were at a stoplight and we were rear ended. My daughter was checked by an ambulance and she was fine but had some mental anguish. The insurance company is offering 200 dollars for her injuries. Is this a fair settlement? I don't want to be greedy about it but it is my daughter. The... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2016
Make sure you have a full picture of her injuries and check with a local lawyer.
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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 Nov 16, 2015
Talk to an employment lawyer about this.
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My ex wife texts and emails me everyday with threats. Anything from keeping me daughter from me to making my life miserable. She is even trying to talk to me family just to tell them how "horrible" I am. I do not respond to her messages but she will send paragraphs calling me names and... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2015
Go see a local attorney for a full discussion about these matters.
The subdural hematoma lead to a stroke and eventual death. Should the Federal Government be held liable?
answered on Oct 11, 2015
Talk to a lawyer asap because there strict time deadlines involved.
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No admission charge just donations Just worried about liability and insurance is way expensive
answered on Oct 3, 2015
Waivers are no guarantee, especially if it's a waiver of negligence. A local lawyer can advise.
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she only spit in front of security, who witnessed it , what is the precidure of resitted arrest
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answered on Aug 16, 2015
Not sure why this posted in injury law. Talk to a criminal defense lawyer.
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An I told the officers that I had a headache and they have my medicine
answered on Aug 4, 2015
More information is needed to answer. Talk to a local injury lawyer ASAP.
Don't delay. There are strict deadlines for making legal claims. In many states, those deadlines are much shorter for claims against public entities and employees.
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can i get a lawsuit in my sitiation
answered on Jul 16, 2015
If you were injured at work, talk to a workers' compensation lawyer.
I fell flat on the cart and my chin hit the ground and snapped back.i had bruises on my chin and my neck hurt. Knees hit the ground hard I had just had surgery for cubital tunnel on 11/14.the cart rolled out of the spot and I didn't see it. I returned the cart to the store so no one else Would... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2015
I'm not exactly sure how the accident happened or what negligence, if any, there is against Home Depot. The fact that you did not report the accident will hurt you in making a claim. You should contact a personal injury lawyer in your area for a free consultation.
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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