My granddaughter got in an accident and the car was uninsured. She is 19 and being sued for $13,000. Should she claim bankruptcy

Present the claim to her fathers insurance company to see if they will cover her. If she was a permissive driver then it's possible she is covered...

Hello need to know is there a cap on the amount you can ask for pain and suffering in a civil case.

No, there is not "cap" on what you can ask for - but asking for an absurdly large amount can backfire as well. What the "right" amount is to ask...

Unbeknownst to me while at work my car was stolen from home and wrecked.

They will have to prove you were actually driving. It's not enough that your car was involved. That being said, you would be better off if you...

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If it's from a debt buyer then file an appearance and demand trial. If you can't afford to file the appearance you can apply to have your court...

I adopted a kitten in my name and my ex took him from me.

As already said, contact the police. If they won't help, you can pursue what's called a replevin case. Since a kitten is property, and it's yours,...

What are my mothers options in this case? Consider her mentally disabled condition.They also own a house together.

If she's in an abusive relationship then she needs to get out of it. Have her consult with a divorce attorney ASAP, she may be able to get spousal...

What is the statute of limitation on collecting a judgment for defamation in Illinois

Look to 735 ILCS 5/2-1602 for specifics; however, the short answer is 7 years before you have to revive it in accordance with the statute. You can...

Any good defense attorneys in Chicago Illinois?

First off, if you had insurance then you need to contact your insurance company immediately. If you had coverage at the time of the collision they...

In Illinois, can a judgement that is more than 7 years old be collected?

With respect to your question, the judgment can be revived. Look to 735 ILCS 5/2-1602 for more information on timing issues and rules that apply...

Can another student photograph me without me knowing/ my permission?

I agree with essentially what my colleagues have said here, you likely do not have a case based on these facts unless the photos are used for...