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Terminated for theft whoever is stealing is still doing it. Can I filed a defamation of character suit or slander?

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

Probably nothing you can do unless you have proof the company was aware you were not the thief and/or the identity of the thief. Talk to an...

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Do I have a case are not?

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

No injuries equals no case. No one who ate this got sick or had any medical treatment. This, there's no case because there are no damages. Best...

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SECOND SET OF EYES/SECOND REQUEST: 70 y.o. female, died in July2014 @ Hospital, I believe due to wrong 1)medicine 2) dosage...

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

As we explained to you the first time you posted this, we don't know at this point whether there is a case. The reason why we can't give you an...

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Would a personal injury settlement affect my ssa benefits

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

Yes it can, depending upon the type is social security income you're receiving. You can create a special needs trust to get around this if needed ...

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I did not see the other car in front of me that had the turn signal on to get in to the two lane road that was coming up.

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

You got a ticket, quite rightly from your description. Hire a traffic lawyer to assist you. If you caused any damage (doesn't sound like...

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Last year I was in the hostipal for a miscarriage and was discharged with medication too strong for my body

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

Obtain all the medical records from that medication and hospitalization and contact a lawyer. They may have given you medication without monitoring...

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Do I need a lawyer for injuring myself at my child's school?

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

This may be a "case" if you were injured. Get medical treatment. If it's serious, call a lawyer. School cases are particularly tough as they...

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What type of lawyer do I need? workers comp or injury?

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

This should be covered under workers' compensation. Contact a lawyer who handles workers' compensation as soon as you can. Workers'...

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Slip and fall case

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

Get medical treatment first. Then contact an attorney. These are difficult cases and your injuries may not be immediately apparent. The defects...

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I was in a department store and fell.

Stephen's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

Okay, so you fell. I'm sorry you got hurt. BUT that doesn't necessarily mean you're ent to recover a thing. The law in Illinois requires that...

Stephen Laurence Hoffman's Answers (18892)

Terminated for theft whoever is stealing is still doing it. Can I filed a defamation of character suit or slander?

Do I have a case are not?

SECOND SET OF EYES/SECOND REQUEST: 70 y.o. female, died in July2014 @ Hospital, I believe due to wrong 1)medicine 2) dosage...

Would a personal injury settlement affect my ssa benefits

I did not see the other car in front of me that had the turn signal on to get in to the two lane road that was coming up.

Last year I was in the hostipal for a miscarriage and was discharged with medication too strong for my body

Do I need a lawyer for injuring myself at my child's school?

What type of lawyer do I need? workers comp or injury?

Slip and fall case

I was in a department store and fell.