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Self conscious about obvious scars

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 25, 2014

There is no way to know if you have any type of medical malpractice case without more information. Generally, in Illinois, the law is that an...

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Subsidiary auto insurance in Chicago area

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

There is no such requirement to use the preferred shop. However, having low end coverage like United means jumping through many silly hoops and...

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Had a top m c l complete detachment, torn meniscus and had to have my plica removed what kind of settlement should i expect.

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

Impossible to know. Was this a work related injury or a negligence claim? Big difference in value there and damages available. If workers'...

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Family of a former inmate seeking justice_ what to expect? Would the Doctor get her license suspended if we win? ~thank You

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

I'm sorry you lost your father. Unfortunately, to prove not only malpractice but that a jail was at fault for failing to treat him properly it is...

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I slip and fall at work 2 weeks no employer insurance cooperation...no follow up.....how can I get my lost wages and some reimbu

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

Mr. Candiano nailed it. Get a lawyer NOW, as you've obviously been played with for two weeks already. This is the system. IF you don't take...

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Can there be a lawsuit for resperdal for teen girls with breast pain since taking meds?

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

How about you take her to a doctor first and find out if a doctor thinks this drug regime might have caused her problems. Even if there is some...

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Can I sue companies that have left someone work under my name and s.s number while I was incarcerated. ?

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 23, 2014

Best option is to go to the authorities first.

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Do I need a lawyer?

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 23, 2014

I answered this same question last night. Please file a claim against the driver and get medical treatment. Then retain a lawyer.

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Can I sue if I was in the car with a friend and he ran into a brick wall it was a rental car

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

Of course you can pursue a claim against the driver's auto insurance for your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, among...

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Should I lawyer up if my boss has not filed my paperwork for workman's comp for an injury on the job...a week after it happened?

Stephen's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

Yes you should for many reasons. It will get treatment approved, get you TTD benefits, and it will drive up the value of any permanency...