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Can my attorney settle my case on workman comp, without consulting me on a settlement number, the attorney is in AZ
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Answered on October 02, 2013
I practice in Illinois and that is where you posted this question, so with the caveat thst I am not licensed to handle cases in other states, I...
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Fired while on worker compensation
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Answered on October 01, 2013
You can't be fired BECAUSE you filed a claim (it's NOT a lawsuit) for WC.
This doesn't mean unscrupulous employers don't find creative ways of...
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What do I do because my wc lawyer quit before he even did anything to help me
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Answered on October 01, 2013
Fire this lawyer, find a new one. Perhaps use health insurance to pay for surgery if WC denies it.
WC cases are difficult to understand, so...
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Is my dentist guilty of negligence/ malpractice?
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Answered on September 30, 2013
Part of oral surgical risk.
Not negligence and no damages.
It'll heal soon. Move on. There's no logical legal remedy.
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I live in IL and I am having trouble with my car insurance agency.
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Answered on September 30, 2013
Agree with attorney Candiano. Assuming you're insured by a substandard carrier.
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An uninsured driver hit my car and drove off. Am I able to sue them for the deductible cost in Chicago?
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Answered on September 30, 2013
Don't bother, as the others said. Tender it to your carrier.
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Uninsured car accident but might not be?
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Answered on September 29, 2013
She should be covered if she had permission to drive that car.
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Law Office of Stephen L. Hoffman LLC
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MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
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Answered on September 29, 2013
Most often, nerves can be nicked and often are a normal risk of many surgeries, oral and otherwise.
There are few attorneys who handle dental...
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Just want the truth
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Answered on September 29, 2013
You can always vote with your feet and get a new lawyer but recognize that Malman will be entitled to some of the fees, reducing the fee of any new...
Work injury, can i sue?
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Answered on September 29, 2013
Not a lawsuit but a claim under the Workers' Compensation Act, which provides payment for time off--TTD--, medical, and permanency
Call a local...