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answered on Oct 24, 2025

Court supervision is essentially a “get out of jail free” card for your prior offense—it’s dismissed if you stay clean for the full term (usually 90–360 days). But a new ticket like yours (failure to signal under 625 ILCS 5/11-804 and no insurance under 625 ILCS 5/3-707) counts as a... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

At your age, the last thing you need is a conviction on your driving record. Depending on the circumstances, you would be well served by attempting to obtain court supervision - court supervision is a disposition in Illinois that allows you to plead guilty to an offense, but with no conviction to... View More

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answered on Aug 18, 2025

Insurance companies don't work like that. If you were offered $2,000, that is also intended to cover your medical bills. You cannot take an ambulance for $2,000 or go to an ER, much less have an MRI and undergo PT. If you have private insurance, the insurance company has a subrogation... View More

I'm sorry about the loss of your father. You could contact the insurance carrier. But it's possible they would not share that information if you were not a beneficiary or contingent beneficiary. The insurance policy is a contractual matter. As for the inheritance-related issues you raise,... View More

The question does not describe when the policy which covered the vehicle on the date of accident was issued. Illinois law requires a policy holder to read/review the policy when it is issued to verify they have the insurance coverage they requested and if unsure, to contact their agent/broker to... View More

You cannot have the title in your name alone unless you are 18. You were a minor when the car was purchased. It does not matter who paid for it. If your dad's name is on the title, he will want the car to be insured. You cannot take the car without your father's permission.

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answered on Mar 10, 2025

There is no such thing as a "Law and Injury Form," so it is difficult to answer. Your property damage claim is handled entirely separately from your personal injury claim. Before any insurance company will release any money to you for property damage or personal injury, you must... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2025

They probably will not be able to prove you were under the influence but there’s nothing stopping them for making the claim although there should be some evidence to support it before they claim it is the case.

On your other thing, you probably received a letter from your insurance... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2025

Let's get something clear. When you have an accident, you are either at fault or not at fault. Beyond that, for the purposes of calculating the value of the claim nothing else matters. You could be a nun, driving sisters to a convent or you could be a junkie, with an open bottle of... View More

An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It sounds like you're basically saying you got shortchanged on an insurance claim. If that's the case, you could set up a consult with a local attorney to review the... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2025

You did the right thing by refusing to sign anything under a threat of prosecution. In Illinois, an employer cannot withhold a final paycheck or deduct alleged losses without your written authorization or a court order, and your wages are due on the next regular payday. Illinois does not charge... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

In Illinois, if you choose to keep a car that an insurance company has declared a total loss and receive a reduced payout, you can retain the original title. This allows you to continue driving the car with standard liability insurance coverage. You are not required to apply for a salvage title... View More

I'm sorry about your friend's accident. Although your post describes your friend as the one who hit another car, it isn't fully clear who is at fault. If your friend is at fault, they should work with their insurance carrier (and the carrier's assigned attorney if the other side... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

You’ve been incredibly patient, and it’s frustrating that after more than two years, your home still isn’t fully repaired. When both the contractor and public adjuster go silent despite having formal agreements, it’s time to get someone on your side who can push for answers and... View More

Not necessarily. It will partly depend on whether the police officer and states attorney believe these people.

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

Start by contacting Shelter Insurance directly and requesting clarification on the two claims they mentioned. Ask them to provide documentation or proof of these claims, as you have confirmed no claims were made through the portal. If they are unable to provide valid information, this could... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

It sounds like you've been through a very difficult situation, and it's understandable that you want full compensation for the damages caused. Since you have documented evidence, including video footage and a police report, you are in a strong position to pursue compensation. In Illinois,... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

That sounds like an exhausting and costly situation, and you're right to want to take legal steps. If the city is responsible for maintaining the sewer system and their negligence is contributing to the backups, you may have grounds to file a claim against the city for property damage.... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

You’re asking a very important and practical question, especially when it comes to protecting your health and your finances after an accident. Since the other party’s insurance has accepted liability and you have a police report supporting your case, you have the right to seek medical... View More

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answered on Apr 4, 2025

Assuming the citation was issued in Illinois, almost certainly not. That is probably the case in Wisconsin but I do not practice in Wisconsin so I cannot tell you. That said, you must immediately make arrangements with the other driver or his insurance carrier to make payments on the debt or... View More