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I was injured while playing basketball at the YMCA. I broke my elbow after slipping on a water patch on the gym floor.

Contact a Chicago Personal Injury attorney to discuss the specifics of your claim. Due to the seriousness of your injury you will want contact an attorney and discuss your options before making any (more) statements regarding your injury. Most Personal Injury attorneys offer FREE consults.

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Does my 20 year old son need a criminal attorney?

Your Son should hire an attorney. Drug charges can have a negative impact in gaining Financial Aid for college and can have a negative influence on future employment. Most Criminal Defense attorneys offer FREE consults that can be highly informative.

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A Fan fell from a 2nd fl. balcony in the supermarket and hit me while I was waiting in the self checkout line!!!!

If you are now in need of Medical attention, go see a Dr. Next you should contact a local Personal Injury Attorney. Consults are free with most PI attorneys.

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Can I get any money back for a vehicle with an INCONSISTENT ODOMETER READING that was not reported to me.

I'm unsure of the exact facts surrounding your situation. Are you saying that in the 3 or 4 months between Jan/06 - April/06 your vehicle accrued 24,000 + miles? What I can tell you is that BOTH Federal AND State "Lemon Laws" only apply to the sale of new vehicles. Judging from the language of the statements you have given here, your vehicle was purchased "used".

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If the person that was at fault in an auto accident is excluded from the policy what do i do?

You may have to use your "uninsured motorist" protection. Hire a local Personal Injury attorney. Good Luck!

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What will happen if i do not do the dui classes that i am sentenced to.

If you are in the process of garnering a deal with the city/state, you are represented by counsel already. The attorneys here on "Avvo" are not here to "second guess" your legal counsel. Follow the advice of your attorney/Public Defender. Your legal counsel has the facts of the case and your best interests in mind. Good Luck!

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Isn't it illegal when insurance companies make a low offer to unrepresented people vs a higher one to lawyers?

It is not illegal and this is a common practice by insurance co.'s regarding personal Injury claims. You may be hurting your claim by the statements you have given also. There are professionals who deal with this situation. They are called Personal Injury attorneys. If you ever have a cavity, I don't advise you do your own fillings, same goes for trying to settle a Personal Injury claim on your own.

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My husband is in jail on burglary charges and he is currently on probation. how much time is he facing?

When someone is close to you and is facing criminal charges it is as if your life is turned upside down. Without seeing the discovery against your boyfriend it is hard to tell what he is up against. There are several factors to consider: Has your BF ever been to prison? What courthouse is his case being heard at and what judge is he in front of? Are his associates turning/testifying against him to cover themselves or curry favor with the state? These are only a few factors to consider....

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Charged with Class A Misdemeanor, first offense, absolutely no knowledge, no money, what do I do?

If you cannot afford an attorney a Public Defender will be appointed to represent you. Theft cases can have lasting consequences. There are many things you need to be aware of if you are convicted or even given supervision for this crime. Being a student for most of my life I have experienced the "Ramen noodle/Kool Aid" diet with limited resources available to me. If you are a student and have limited resources, contact my office for a consult. I'd be willing to give you a free...

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I was arrested last night for a misdemeanor retail theft for 90 dollars at walmart.what can my penalties be?

Theft is a crime of "Moral Turpitude". It is VERY serious to be accused of theft. This may impact future employment negatively. If you are a college student (or ever plan to be) this could effect your admission to schools. I urge you to hire legal counsel to review the case against you and inform you of the options that may be available to you. Take this seriously becuase future employers will... If you are in Kankakee, you should find a local attorney who appears regularly in the...

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