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I was hit by a tourist bus. I was on a bike and it was totally the driver's fault. I have surgery and cannot work yet.
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Answered on July 23, 2013
The question of whether you need an attorney is answered emphatically as a "yes, yes, for god sakes yes" or something similar.
You have a...
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Daughter got a failure to yield ticket while making a left turn her car was in right side passenger bumper can she fight ticket
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Answered on July 23, 2013
Left turn cases are alwsys muddled and contested.
Report this to your (her) carrier.
Retain a traffic attorney.
The insurer will not...
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What recourse do I have?
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Answered on July 23, 2013
So far you've done everything right. This stuff upsets us who do things correctly. Perhaps a report to the ARDC may also spur some action.
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I was on opana and had blacked out while driving. It killed me twice onsite and enroute. 7 weeks in hospital can I sue for this.
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Answered on July 23, 2013
Opana is an opiate pain medication. I'm sure whoever prescribed it advised you not to drive while using it. Also, if you were given a DUI and did...
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I'm filing for divorce. I'm also in the middle of a work men's comp claim. Can my husband get half of any settlement made
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Answered on July 23, 2013
Probably not.
What you must do is inform your divorce attorney so he can make sure this never becomes an issue.
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Is it legal in the state of Illinois for my Doctor to do a drug (urine test ) without my consent.
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Answered on July 23, 2013
All medical acts must receive consent from the patient, aLthough de minimus things are implied to be consented to as in your case. Besides, doctor...
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Do I have to pay damages or should it be submitted to the insurance company?
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Answered on July 22, 2013
Report it to your insurer and let them decide what a fair amount of damages is in this case.
Lesson is honesty is commendable but volunteering...
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Can the Insurance company of the at fault Driver only offer to cover 75% of whatever the damage estimate is on my vehicle?
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Answered on July 22, 2013
As you said, the at-fault driver's coverage was with a sub-standard company. This is all you need to know to answer your question. Sub-standards...
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Wrongful death case evaluation question
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Answered on July 22, 2013
I suggest you consult with your lawyer about such momentous concerns rather than try for free advice online. If you don't have your own lawyer, get...
Can I sue the plasma center?
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Answered on July 21, 2013
Probably your damages are too minimal to make such a suit cost effective.
Further, you likely signed some sort of a waiver when you agreed to...