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Lawyer got settlement of $34,00 for both knees (had W/C covered meniscal surgery on both)..at MMI..should I take the money?
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Answered on August 19, 2013
Why are you not asking your lawyer?
Since I don't know anything about your wages, injury, job etc, I can't make an intelligent recommendation....
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What are my legal obligations to a notice to appear in court after a car accident in which I payed my ticket?
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Answered on August 19, 2013
You should and if subpoenaed, you must.
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I had a injury on one of my two jobs. How does it go from here all the way to the settlement.
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Answered on August 19, 2013
The wages should be combined and averaged, although that may depend on several factors, one if which you raised
The settlement depends upon...
My 8 years doughter silp and fall at foo d 4 less grosary store,do i have a case?
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Answered on August 19, 2013
It depends on specific facts as the others noted.
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Law Office of Stephen L. Hoffman LLC
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My short term disability is about to expire but my Dr won't release me back to work
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Answered on August 19, 2013
You can plead with your doctor to release you. You can take the chance your job will be there once you are released, although it is not...
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WC in IL. Spinal fusion was recommended. I'm deathly afraid of getting put under. I declined initially. Future medical possible?
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Answered on August 19, 2013
If your doctors recommend surgery, generally the value of case should be more or less the same as if you had the surgery.
The only way to...
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How long should a personal injury at work case last? Mine has been over a year.
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Answered on August 19, 2013
First of all, this is a workers' compensation case and not a personal injury. Totally different type of system.
Second, in WC, you have to wait...
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Can I Sue Fot A Hit& Run Someone Caused in my car?
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Answered on August 18, 2013
Since you did not have full coverage for your car, you are stuck either giving up and paying the cost of repairs out of your pocket or suing her in...
Can I sue my former beautician for overprocessing my hair? Leaving it severely damaged.
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Answered on August 18, 2013
I've handled similar cases. In my opinion, start with an insurance claim and see what you can get for damages (hair, at least yours, not mine)...
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I got hit in thé face with a glass at a night club tonight they gavé me a ice pack and advil To take for thé pain but it Still h
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Answered on August 18, 2013
I don't see what your question is, but I assume you are fine now.
If so, there really is nothing to be done.
Potentially, a dram shop case exists...
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