My son was 7 days old & passed away 2/8/11

I'm sorry to hear that. The answer to your question is possibly. If they should not have discharged your son (or should have known at an...

Am I personally liable or is my boss liable for hospital bills?

What do you mean by "pressed charges"? You mean he filed a police report? Individuals have no right to press anything; this is a common media...

I recently found my biological dad, I am an adult now, can I file for back child support?

Child support debts are never extinguished. Consult with an attorney about the possibility of a suit. Bring your mother or any guardian.

How do I know if I'm being offered enough in an accident settlement?

You are almost certainly not being offered enough. Insurance companies routinely railroad pro se claimants. In light of the potential...

Bad references are probably protected opinion. It would only be slander if it involves untrue statements. Without solid proof of what your...

Can I file for unemployment benefits AFTER I was hurt on the job and then fired? I haven't received any Worker's Comp. pay.

Assuming this is all true, you employer could be in some serious hot water: 1) Retaliation for WC is illegal 2) They owe you your medical...

My 20yr son was rear ended at a stop light, son recieved whiplash ,what would his pain and suffering be?

Some excellent advice here, except I will add this: Insurance companies tend to use time against you. If your son waited to go to the ER or...

Should my mom retain a personal injury lawyer or just work with the restaurant to pay her bills?

It depends on the extent of the bills and injury. If they are limited to a hospital visit, then I would try to settle it pro se. But if there is...

My fiance got into a car accident, at the time we had insurance. The lady never showed up to court but is trying to sue?

Your insurance company has a duty to defend any lawsuit filed against you. As Mr. Hoffman said, you need to send them all of the court papers ASAP...

Is there a lawyer in Chicago, IlL that takes in libel per se cases on a classic retainer's fee or contingency fee?

Assuming the above is true and you file within a year, you could probably prevail. The real issue is that your defendants are likely to be...