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Am I able to subpoena a lawyers case file/records if he withdraws 2 weeks before trial is set and get a continuance?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
He was your lawyer and now is withdrawing,so he will transfer the file to you at your request. But you can't say I can't be bothered to show up to...
Can I sue the city for fraud?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
No you can't sue the city. But retain a lawyer to get this straight.
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Is it common for a adjuster to offer a settlement less than my medical bill?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
Yes.
You're acting as your own lawyer and the adjuster has seen thousands of these. Unless you are able to file a lawsuit and try the case, you...
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What do I do when I made a police report for battery in Illinois and later realized the person was wronfully charged? Any advice
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Answered on October 26, 2016
If you have already advised the State's Attorney, there is not much you can do.
I am reading between the lines here, and I am guessing that when...
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Can auto insurance company refuse to negotiate when their insured is at fault?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
YES.
While the State Department of Insurance forces insurance companies to negotiate claims in "good faith," these arguments are at least on their...
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Are there exceptions other than age to personal injury statute of limitations?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
You are too late. The only exceptions for the SOL are age (under 18 at the time--have 2 years after you turn 18 to file), disability (you are in a...
If someone was robbed inside store can the store be held liable if the cameras wasnt working?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
IF you sustained any physical injury, you may have a possible civil claim against the store for inadequate security, provided you could prove the...
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I have received court supervision twice within the past 2 months. I currently just got a speeding ticket for going 63 in a 45.
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Answered on October 26, 2016
You could have a couple of issues here if the counties talk to each other, as they are supposed to. Best way to handle this is contact a traffic...
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Can i have supervision in IL for a 2nd speeding ticket in 6 months
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Answered on October 26, 2016
Your original Supervision undoubtedly had a provision that you not receive another moving violation for a period of time (a year?). Unlikely you...
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In Chicago, is a condemned building always considered condemned and is there any legal recourse that can be taken if it is?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
You throw around terms that make little sense. Talk to a lawyer.