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Does my dad still has workers comp case?

1. It looks like your Dad reported his claim to his employer within 45 days. This would mean that he still would have the right to file a workers' compensation claim with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. This right continues for 3 years from the date of injury or 2 years from the last date compensation was paid, whichever is later. 2. The claim number you refer to means that the employer reported the claim to its workers' compensation insurance carrier. If he wants more...

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Can i sue for medical negligence for retained placenta on me for 22 days

I don't practice law in Texas but can give you some general advice. You need to request copies of your complete medical records from the hospital and make an appointment with a lawyer who accepts medical malpractice cases. They will talk to you, review the records, and may have them also reviewed by a doctor. If one lawyer won't help you, you should go to another for a second opinion. You'll also have to keep in mind the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Texas--as in...

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Is there help for car accident victim when hit by driver with no insurance, no license and fled the scene?

Your daughter needs to consult with a lawyer in the state where the accident happened or the owner of the car lives as soon as possible. Her initial concern should be to make sure that she doesn't have her case barred by the statute of limitations. The lawyer may have better luck getting the car owner to respond than your daughter and if the lawyer doesn't, then a lawsuit will need to be filed against the driver and car owner. The lawyer might also hire a private investigator to see if the...

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How much money can i get for injury?

There is no simple answer to this question. The best thing to do is to consult with a lawyer who accepts personal injury cases and discuss your case with him or her. You can make the lawyer's job much easier if you bring to the appointment the crash report issued by the police department, your medical bills and records (or at least a list of the places where you've received treatment), any receipts from prescriptions, any accounting of lost wages, and any other money that you've spent or lost...