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Or can I take the lady to small claims court
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 
Or can I take the lady to small claims court
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Is there grounds to sew.it has caused problems with my family causing them to think I'm on drugs.
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
I have been trying to return to work but I'm getting the run around. What can I do?
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
A year ago, my dad kicked me after we had a conversation about some jokes I made that got me in trouble. I felt bad about the situation, but I'm also concerned about the physical aspect of the incident. I want to understand my legal rights regarding this situation and explore what steps I can take.
answered on Feb 25, 2025
Are you a minor? If so call the DCFS hotline and make a report. You may may a police report no matter how old you are.
However, the main answer is to keep you separated and living in separate residences if there is violence.
Is that really what you want? Many questions need to be... View More
I received a covid inject on 09-26-2004, afterwards i began to fill pain and tingling in my right arm. After that i ended up in the emergency room twice. Then i was call in to the Joliet clinic and found out that my arm was infected and feverish. I was given antibiotics for it and sent home with... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2025
Technically, YES, but for all practical purposes, NO. Before you can sue, you must submit a Standard Form 95 to the VA, stating:
The negligence that occurred
The damages suffered
The amount of compensation sought
The evidence supporting your claim (medical records,... View More
It’s been 6 weeks since I heard from my adjuster , I needed surgery, I was out of work for 3 months & I have 6k in medical bills, the homeowner agreed that they didn’t take the adequate steps to ensure the driveway was safe, what’s taking them so long with my claim?
answered on Jul 15, 2024
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your accident and your frustration with the claims process. One option is to follow up with the claim representative to ask if they need further documentation or information to continue processing... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
Everyone harboring you can be charged with a felony for harboring a runaway. You put everyone in danger who tries to help you.
Accident August 2017, got lawyer for back injury, needed therapy. Didn't hear from my lawyer except Summer, 2018 asking question, and April - May, 2019 with wrong BDay. Never got a hold of him otherwise. Went through separation, cancer, divorce, selling house and finally I moved November 2019.... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2024
Your facts just don't make sense. If you had an accident in August 2017, your attorney needed to file suit by August 2019 or the statute of limitations would have run and you would be barred from any recovery. If your attorney filed suit in August 2019, your deposition would have been... View More
first claim was closed when i was told by my attorney after telling him I was diagnosed cancer it would be left open ....i am seriously so upset that i was told i have no case even w the getting stage4b lung cancer all the sudden 6 -12 months before may 2022 scan and had breakout at work sept... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2024
You also posted this question in Avvo. Unfortunately, neither posting contains the information necessary to provide a definitive answer to your question. You do not tell us about your Worker's Compensation claim other than you had one and you are represented by an attorney. You do not tell... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
You need to check with your attorney. Pacer shows the case was closed on 12-04-23.
My mom left bruises on me after a harsh fight, I talked with the school about what happened and the school police officer but they dont consider it abuse. However because of her previous abuse she isn't supposed to hit or lay a hand on me or my siblings. So I left the house and have been... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
You should contact DCFS and the police, tell them what you are doing and why. Dcfs has forms where your mother could sign guardianship over to another responsible adult until you are 18.
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.
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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
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