How many times do I have to see a vocational rehabilitation counselor before I receive my settlement?

Because they can. Because it delays your case. Talk to your lawyer. If you don't have one for such a serious injury, no wonder you're getting...

Can a lawyer take 20% of a work men's compensation settlement? Finally approved for past payments.

Yes! The Illinois Workers' Compensation Act provides for a capped fee of 20% of all amounts for permanency, in addition to any CONTESTED medical...

Is it legal for a psychiatric dr to withold medicine and what can be done if they do

A psychiatrist is not required to continually refill medication. It is impossible for us to know what happened or why your doctor wouldn't...

Do I have grounds to sue

There are a number of issues and problems to address. First of all, the GENERAL rule in Illinois is that all medical malpractice suits must be...

Can I sue the fitness club for injury sustained during a personal training session?

Talk to a lawyer. Hard to know what trainer did wrong or if waiver can be circumvented. Terrible injury, but whether there is liability is...

What does it mean when an attorney "voluntarily dismiss the case"?

Your case is settled, so the case is then dismissed by the plaintiff's attorney. Voluntarily, just means that no one on the other side brought a...

You and your boyfriend should be in some luck, since the accident was not his fault. Your boyfriend MUST get medical treatment immediately, as...

I'd like to take an action against national board of examiners in optometry, I did very good in their exams and my scores are l

Our courts are open to anyone to sue anyone, for the most part. However, to succeed, you need evidence and support for your allegations. You...

This is not something I think you can do, as you would need some facts to support your allegations, to succeed in any lawsuit.

I was told I may get subpoenad and I want to understand my options. It may negatively impact my career.

You MUST respond to and obey a subpoena, so here is what I suggest. Contact a lawyer who handles matters of the type this dispute is, and talk to...