Is my situation possibly a situation in which malpractice occurred? I have lasting damage from a surgery I did not need.
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Answered on November 21, 2014
I am sorry you feel you've been wronged. There is nothing worse than feeling as though a medical procedure was not needed or did more...
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Can i sue a nursing home i found a sharp material in my food?
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Answered on November 21, 2014
Without a significant injury or treatment, probably no case there, although if talk to a nursing home lawyer for a free consultation.
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Can I sign up for affordable care health care plan in Illinois before becoming an official resident?
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Answered on November 21, 2014
This is not a legal question so much as an administrative one.
Talk to the state agencies that administer the ACA in both states and determine...
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My friend is currently living in a nursing home that medicaid is paying for.
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Answered on November 21, 2014
Talk to an Elder Law attorney to see what suggestions they have for how to handle this. I would think continued complaints to the right agencies...
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Is there any point in going to small claims court if there is an arbitration clause in the contract? (Illinois)
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Answered on November 20, 2014
File a motion to dismiss based on the arbitration clause.
Not showing up is alwAys a bad idea.
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Will filing a motion to vacate following an ex parte judgment get me in a higher level of court?
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Answered on November 20, 2014
If you file a motion to vacate, and it is granted, typically the case returns to the original trial judge.
Your strategy is a bad idea on many...
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Bail forfeiture after 5 years. Fines sent to collections can they seize my bank accounts?
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Answered on November 20, 2014
A judgment can be collected via bank garnishment among other ways.
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How can I find a pro bono attorney?
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Answered on November 20, 2014
Try legal aid services.
It really depends on what type of lawyer you need.
You may also talk to lawyers yiu find in Avvo about alternative...
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I was in a at fault accident and I didn't have any insurance
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Answered on November 20, 2014
Installment plan with secretary of state will work.
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My mother died 10 years ago. I retrieved her medical records and discovered multiple errors. Is there a statue of limitations?
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Answered on November 20, 2014
Regretfully, you are far too late.
In Illinois, the limitation period is 2 years, with an outside shot at 4 years in some specific circumstances,...
