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How to ensure that a minor receiving a legal settlement retains public aid benefits?
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Answered on October 10, 2013
Often, an estate planning attorney can set up a special needs trust in order to circumvent this problem.
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I have sign all documents and agree to payment from workman's comp. how long should it be before I get my settlement check.
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Answered on October 10, 2013
Ask your attorney.
Generally, in Illinois, once the pink contracts are signed by you and your lawyer and are signed by the other side (adjuster...
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My wife has filed a personal injury case due to a auto accident in 2009, it has been draging every since.
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Answered on October 10, 2013
This is a repost.
Assuming it is a PI case as you say, it would likely be that they could only send you once without an order of court. That...
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Can I be fired for notifying an employer of a work related injury that happened a few days after the fact??
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Answered on October 10, 2013
As the other answer said, you don't have much in the way of rights when it comes to being fired or let go in Illinois.
Now, keep in mind that IF...
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Sued a year after a car accident?
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Answered on October 09, 2013
Report this to your carrier and forward the lawsuit papers. They'll appoint counsel to represent you and defend the case.
In addition, if you...
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Hit by a car from back on expressway. Neck and head pain, vomiting the next day. Went to emergency, pain continues.
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Answered on October 09, 2013
Three words: get a lawyer.
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Can a defendant attorney asked the plantiff for more than one IME from a doctor that has already done an IME?
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Answered on October 08, 2013
I wish I understood whether this was an auto collision involving personal injury or whether it is under workers' compensation. There is a...
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If a medical facilities waste practices are confidential
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Answered on October 05, 2013
As Attorney Goldstein mentioned, this question was already answered.
Further, it appears not to be medical malpractice or personal injury in...
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Insurance company has been accepting my payments for seven month, but doesnt want to pay now that im in an accident.
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Answered on October 05, 2013
My guess is this is a sub-standard company playing games and trying to find a way out of paying for what they are supposed to pay for under your...
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What are my financial liabilities to a rental car company with whom I had a small accident during an out of state rental?
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Answered on October 03, 2013
Re-read your rental agreement and verify they have a right to do this.
If so, talk to your carrier and see what they suggest. I assume your...
