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Can an order entered in a dismissed case apply to my new case? What is this called in Illinois law?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 25, 2015

That is correct. The law has been interpreted to avoid the scenario when a non-compliant plaintiff merely voluntarily dismisses a case only to...

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Do I need an attorney ?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 25, 2015

This is step one of a root canal (aren't they fun?!). There is usually a step 2 and step 3, which I'm sure you were told to return for. Either go...

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Went for what was to be a straight forward procedure that was to correct problems in my heart. Something went wrong!

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

You absolutely must see a lawyer now. He can order your records, which he can have reviewed by a medical expert to determine whether you have a...

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Looking for a lawyer to take my dad's case on medical malpractice I had a lawyer and they can't take the case anymore

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

Duplicate post. Use the find a lawyer tab to find lawyers.

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Looking for a lawyer to take my dad's case on medical malpractice I had a lawyer and they can't take the case anymore

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

Use the find a lawyer tab at the top of the page.

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I think an un need surgery was performed on me.

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

You have asked this same question several times in several different forms this afternoon. My earlier answers suggested that you obtain all your...

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I think a Dr. Did an un needed surgery on my ankle and now I am disabled. Just needed some help on what to do?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

There are some red flags that would make me wonder about the surgery and the surgeon. First, I'll assume you have a lawyer for your workers'...

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I'm a defendant in a car accident do I have to attend my deposition?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

You have to attend the deposition. In fact, you MUST COOPERATE with EVERYTHING your insurance carrier asks of you, or you could be violating your...

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How much damage is required for an accident to be considered a hit and run?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

Assuming this is just minor damage and there are no injuries, I'd simply take photos of the damage, report it to your carrier, and move on. ...

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Not at fault in car accident but no insurance, can I sue the other driver for negligence?

Stephen's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

This is completely dependent upon fault. If you sue someone, you must prove all the elements of your case by a preponderance of the evidence. If...