If I am injured in Chicago but from California, how would I proceed, if I can?

You would hire a Chicago personal in jury lawyer to evaluate your claim and pursue it if he or she thinks it is viable. I would imagine you...

Kind of. It is unlikely that you can get the case sealed (removed from the public record), though you can ask. If you pay the debt, you can get...

My 25yo stepson was killed in a car accident. How will the insurance money be settled?

I think I answered a lot of your questions previously, but there are a few more now. The State's Attorney represents the state, not your son...

I'm so sorry for your loss, this is an awful situation. Not all questions can be answered and it would be very wise to hire a lawyer (yes they...

I was attacked by a English mastiff Jan 2nd sustained injury other party WON'T GIVE INFO ON INSURANCE

Since the attack happened in Michigan it is almost certainly a Michigan case. Collections (getting money if you have a judgment) can be...

What is the tenants right to terminate a lease due to domestic violence in Illinois

Illinois does have a law called the Safe Homes Act (765 ILCS 750/1) . It is very technical with respect to notices and steps that must be taken. I...

We appointed my brother as POA and executive of estate, he made alll my dad's accounts joint accounts with him, ?

Sounds like a mess. You didn't ask a question, but if you hope to inherit some of the estate you have to immediately contact a local probate...

What type of lawyer could give me advice on my issue about tenants rights with breaching of lease ?

The harm (called damages) the landlord suffers from a breach of contract is all they can claim. If the landlord did not lose any rent, they cannot...

Do I have grounds to break my lease for mental health reasons?

Probably not. Breaking leases is very difficult down state (though I think Champaign has its own tenants' rights law). Generally, an apartment...

What are my options when my apartment was advertised as a 900 sqft apartment but after moving in, finding its actually 500 sqft?

There are different arguments that can be made both under the consumer fraud law and the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance...