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Can I file a claim against my employer for contracting a virus while on business travel in China that attacked my immune system?
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Answered on August 24, 2013
As the other attorneys opined, this is a worker's comp case. It is also an uphill one that will require a very dedicated attorney who is willing...
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Is it against public policy in ILL to hire a probate attorney on a contingent fee basis on a will contest?
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Answered on August 23, 2013
It's fine.
Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(d) only prohibits:
"(1) any fee in a domestic relations matter, the payment or amount...
I took lithium for 23 years and found out 2 month that it was the cause of my kidney disease and parathyroid growth.highcalicium
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Answered on August 22, 2013
If it is a known risk, then you probably consented to it at some point. Is the prescribing doctor even still practicing? Still solvent? ...
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Our son is getting married Aug 25th at Meyer's Castly, Dyer IN. We found out from a friend there was a fire on the property.
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Answered on August 22, 2013
If you want to breach the contract, this may be an excuse, but the short notice will make it difficult to re-schedule the wedding. You may also...
Can i sue my gym for defamation of character or slander for falsely reporting me to child protection services?
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Answered on August 22, 2013
Possibly, but probably not. Statements made during quasi-judicial proceedings are often privileged. Additionally, what are your damages? No...
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I was fired because of a serious medical condition
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Answered on August 21, 2013
Did you try to obtain FMLA leave? Is it a disability for which the employer could have made reasonable accommodation? These are two avenues. ...
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Do I have any legal remedies when the owner changes my work duties and days that I work.
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Answered on August 21, 2013
He can change your duties and hours. There is nothing illegal going on here.
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My mother fell at walmart a parking lot 2 days ago. She does not have health insurance will walmart have to pay her medical bil
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Answered on August 19, 2013
I have done a number of similar "premise liability" cases. In order to prevail, you would need to show:
1) Wal-Mart had notice, or should have...
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Can I sue my job for negligence while being pregnant and for unecessary write ups?
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Answered on August 19, 2013
Unfortunately, your employer can mistreat or be rude to you. If you believe you are endangering your baby because of this job, you should quit and...
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Need to know if I have a case
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Answered on August 19, 2013
Much depends on how he lost. Was it because he blew the statute of limitations? Or a jury didn't buy that your doctors had breached the duty of...
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