Questions answered by Joseph Andrew Brabender IV

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Can i sue a person for a hate crime with physical injuries?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

This is certainly a serious crime that should be reported to the police. As for a civil suit, yes, this is pretty clearly battery. However, a...

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Can a foreclosure pay off a lien?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

The lien is probably extinguished, but the debt is not. Your attorney will probably just attempt to collect in a different way, such as wage...

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How do I hold the lender responsible for an unlawful repo of my car on my own? And, how do I sell my car while in repo?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

You should contact a consumer protection lawyer, they will be able to advise you of your options.

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Am I entitled to additional renumeration in Illinois for waiting 11 months for insurance co & hospital to sort out a claim?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

You can try consulting with a consumer protection lawyer, especially if the amount you are owed is large.

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My wife had the Depuy hip replacement,and then had to have that one removed,she has had 4 surgeries,can I file a civil lawsuit?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

Consult with a lawyer that handles products liability cases. These consultations are almost always free.

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Illinois public high school forcing community server to be able to grad. myson is working on passing his classes. this does not

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

This is a common graduation requirement. If there is a legitimate reason for your son to be excused, discuss it with school administrators....

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I am the beneficiary to someone s account how can I start receiving the funds the fund need to be transferred from overseas

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

If speaking to the bank doesn't work, contact an attorney in the country where the funds are located.

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Can they kick me out of the house I live in without proper notification?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

You don't provide enough information to know what stage the foreclosure is at. Ultimately there will be an order of possession and the sheriff will...

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Breaking a Lease due to domestic violence in the apartment

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

You are likely protected by the Safe Homes Act 765 ILCS 750/1 et seq. There are formal requirements that must be followed though. I suggest you...

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I would like to take legal action upon a doctor whom obnoxiously blurted out my condition in front of patients.

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2013

There is no private right of action under HIPAA. Lawsuits for embarrassment are generally not actionable anyway as damages are far too low. Be...

Joseph Andrew Brabender IV's Answers (5178)

Can i sue a person for a hate crime with physical injuries?

Can a foreclosure pay off a lien?

How do I hold the lender responsible for an unlawful repo of my car on my own? And, how do I sell my car while in repo?

Am I entitled to additional renumeration in Illinois for waiting 11 months for insurance co & hospital to sort out a claim?

My wife had the Depuy hip replacement,and then had to have that one removed,she has had 4 surgeries,can I file a civil lawsuit?

Illinois public high school forcing community server to be able to grad. myson is working on passing his classes. this does not

I am the beneficiary to someone s account how can I start receiving the funds the fund need to be transferred from overseas

Can they kick me out of the house I live in without proper notification?

Breaking a Lease due to domestic violence in the apartment

I would like to take legal action upon a doctor whom obnoxiously blurted out my condition in front of patients.