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Do I need to contact my malpractice insurance? What do I do if I don't remember anything? Will the chart be available?
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Answered on April 06, 2013
Likely, you should at least inform your carrier. Aldo, if you're at a hospital, they often want to know in the legal department and may provide a...
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I have Sciatica in my leg and a pinch nerve in my back. Is it too late to file a workman's compensation with my employer?
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Answered on April 05, 2013
Like the others say, it depends
Sciatica is a tough injury (I've had it myself) so definitely talk to a lawyer ASAP.
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Their Insurance Company is asking me to fill out a Medical Authorization and Wage Verification forms, Why?
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Answered on April 05, 2013
All the questions you pose just make me want to tell you that you should get a lawyer. These are issues for which there are many complex and...
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I can't sleep! I went to a restaurant chain and saw a racist ad in their restaurant! And so, can I sue for discrimination?
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Answered on April 04, 2013
You should probably not patronize that restaurant.
If you feel you've been harmed directly, contact a lawyer who handles civil rights cases....
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What does strike or withdraw motion or petition mean in an Illinois workers compensation case under judicial review mean?
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Answered on April 04, 2013
Essentially, that is what is going on. But the bigger question is why your husband, with such a serious injury, is doing this himself, asking to...
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Attorney Needed: How do I qualify a WC attorney?
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Answered on April 04, 2013
Excellent question.
You have begun the process by looking online. As you know, avvo has places for client reviews, attorney endorsements, and...
Case Managers: Good Guy or Bad Guy? (Chicago, IL)
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Answered on April 04, 2013
I will give the lawyer answer; "it depends."
Many of us who handle comp do not like case managers, but I have had generally good experiences. ...
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Can an insurance company try to get money from the at fault driver of a car accident if the accident was settled out of court
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Answered on April 04, 2013
I THINK you are saying you caused property damage and it was paid for by the other car's insurance, although you were at fault.
I also THINK you...
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Can I get this case thrown out?
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Answered on April 03, 2013
You must retain a criminal lawyer. Likely, it will be dismissed against you, especially if you dump on your friend, but I wouldn't go it alone....
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Is having a show about objects sticking to skin legal to put on in Chicago, Illinois?
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Answered on April 03, 2013
You don't need an injury lawyer, like me. What you need is one who handles performers and the licensing rules for performances. Start by looking...