Do you have to be a legal citizen to have legal representation?

Foreign nationals can and do take advantage of American courts. Every attorney studying for the bar learns that laws distinguishing between aliens...

Is there anyone in Chicago who will take a medical malpractice case of my mother who did not get her 3 CT Scan results

There were indications she had cancer but nobody told her? Failure to diagnose is a legitimate basis for a medical malpractice suit. As Mr. Hoffman...

You need to appear in order to avoid a default. Ask the judge for 28 days to respond or otherwise plead. Then file a 619 MTD within that time or an...

Is there any action I can take?

Very odd. What was their stated reason for demotion? I'd talk to an attorney and consider filing a charge ASAP. Time limits are very short.

What the value of the loss of half a lung?

What did the local chiropractor do exactly? Do you have proof that this damage occurred only as a result of the chiropractor's actions? Should...

My employer fired me a year ago and they are now offering me a settlement but I don't think it is fair

Employers rarely settle these cases unless the facts are unfavorable. Did you have a return to work date? Did you ask for accomodations or time off...

Can an employer decide to dock pay after the work has been done with no warning beforehand?

Retroactively deducting pay is illegal. If your paycheck is missing hours or salary based on this "performance" related reason, file a wage claim...

What are the chances of winning in cook county in a person injury case if the plaintiff goes to trial

You might as well be asking who'll win the Super Bowl next year. Trials are extremely unpredictable and depend on unknown factors like the...

Who do I contact concerning the death of my mom and her husband due to environmental issues

Was there a factory nearby? What does he mean by external effects? As a general rule, these cases are extremely expensive to prosecute.

AED in schools

I'm very sorry to hear what happened. In Illinois, local government entities such as schools are usually immune from lawsuits. You cannot sue...