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How does compensation for excessive force civil claim work? Are there set amounts or only for actual amounts for replacement?
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Answered on July 28, 2016
As in all civil cases fir damages, you get what you can prove as actual damages. In some cases, soft damages such as pain and suffering are also...
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Who will represent a smaller civil claim on a contingency basis for excessive force? For compensation can anything else be done
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Answered on July 28, 2016
First of all, we cannot "bid" for a case on here. That would be solicitation, so you have to contact us.
There are many civil rights attorney...
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Do we have a case?
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Answered on July 28, 2016
Tough case, but possibly, assuming the statement about the slickness can be proven.
Slip and fall cases are the toughest ones in Illinois and...
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My mom had a bed sore one and a half times the size of her open hand. Is there a malpractice case against the nursing home?
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Answered on July 28, 2016
Sorry about your mom dying. It's a tough loss for anyone. I've been there.
You'd need records reviewed by an expert to show the standard of care...
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Hello, I got a speeding ticket for going 30 mph over He didn't take my license, but only wrote bond amount, not other cost
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Answered on July 27, 2016
30 over can be a pretty steep fine and is more than just a typical moving violation, so I advise you to hire a traffic lawyer NOW. You probably...
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I had a lighter explode while lighting a cigarette. Lucky no one got hurt but my daughter moved just in time. It was s brand new
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Answered on July 27, 2016
Injury law is just that; injury law.
If no one is injured, you generally can't sue for injuries that did not occur.
There is no legal case...
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I was driving 26mph above the speed limit on the highway. How much is the speeding ticket would I have to pay?
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Answered on July 27, 2016
It sounds like you would not be in jeopardy of losing your license, and could receive supervision. If so, it would be a monetary fine, court...
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I have a civil union since 2011 and as of a month ago we have split up. I need to know if i need to file for a dissolution.
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Answered on July 27, 2016
You should definitely talk to a family/divorce lawyer. While the law has evolved on this, and I don't think a formal "divorce" is required, there...
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Can I claim my medical bills after an UBER passenger hit me with the door while I was riding bicycle on the bike lane?
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Answered on July 26, 2016
Of course you can claim them and other damages if you can prove liability.
Call an injury lawyer immediately.
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Can I still be charged with a hit and run?
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Answered on July 26, 2016
You are supposed to report every single crash involving property damage or personal injury. Here, while technically there was some property...