In case of divorce is my wife entitled to money from my personal injury settlement

It depends. Often, this is something negotiated as part if the divorce. It also may depend upon when the incident occurred and the type of damages...

How settlement at the end of my workman's comp case can affect the final settlement of my personal injury case

You have asked a GREAT question. This is confusing and makes my head hurt trying to explain the particulars (one reason I did not follow in my...

Since you're dealing with insurance, there isn't a hard and fast time. The only way to force a decision is to get a lawyer, file an Application for...

What do I need to proceed with a suit based on a repressed memory?

Your first step is to contact a personal injury attorney who can assist you with all of the possible causes of action, time limitations, and other...

I have a recent personal injury pending law suit. I am thinking about bankruptcy in IL. Will they take my settlement .

Consult with a bankruptcy lawyer and inform your lawyer handling your injury claim. Generally, this should be exempt. But contact a lawyer to...

A month ago my neighbor's truck was involved with a hit and run while parked outside his house on the side of the road.

Report to your carrier and consult a criminal and civil rights lawyer to see what steps are available. Stephen L. Hoffman Law Office of...

Hi.. Can a undocumented worker settle a workers compensation case?

Yes. The current law has decided immigration status is not relevant to recovery. I suggest you contact an attorney to handle this tough issue...

Who pays the deductible when your at fault in a company vehicle. Is it legal to charge the employee the deductible?

I know I answered this same question earlier today in another post. Your boss is being a jerk but there is no written policy or rule that says...

Can I sue for being exposed to hazard materials?

YOu may have a workers' compensation case and/or a third party case against the third party, depending upon the facts. You also are dependent upon...

Workers comp case

You cannot get a "second opinion" from a lawyer if you already have a lawyer. What you want is a lawyer who will explain the intricacies of...