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Can I sue the man that hit my car with my six year old daughter in the back seat, and the man who hit me was arrested for DUI.
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Answered on January 17, 2013
Certainly if either you or your daughter were injured and received medical or psychological treatment, you could pursue a claim or lawsuit against...
Someone rear ended me. They are pleading not guilty. Already settled with their insurance. Should I testify?
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Answered on January 17, 2013
If you settled, have no injuries, and have no interest in penalizing this person, you have no reason to show up. If you signed a release and the...
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Question about accident caused by my friend
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Answered on January 17, 2013
If your friend did not have liability insurance that would cover him, it is quite possible the rental car policy will not cover this. It sounds as...
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I think my insurance company is trying to cheat me!
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Answered on January 17, 2013
Yes, it does happen frequently, which is how insurers make money. They reduce the value of your total loss, forcing you to get a lawyer to disprove...
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Will i lose a lawsuit if my roommate took my car and crashed it? the car wasn't insured but he didn't have my permission.
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Answered on January 17, 2013
If the keys were easily accesible, you might be on the hook. If you can prove he stole it, you may be okay.
If you do get sued, make sure to...
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Insurance company claims "breach of contract" by their insured so won't pay for damages.
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Answered on January 17, 2013
This is a clause in the policy where if the insured "fails to cooperate" with his carrier, they can dyeny coverage.
Intakes a special lawsuit...
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Having to be off work for a work injury, employer says I have to use FMLA time 1st. Is this legal? Thanks, Bob R.
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Answered on January 16, 2013
Shouldn't have to. Get a workers' compensation lawyer.
Under the workers' compensation law in Illinois, you are entitled to partial pay for...
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Can a young lady hit a car, cause serious injury, then declare bankruptcy if sued for damages, in order not be responsible?
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Answered on January 16, 2013
Unfortunately yes. See an attorney. Have you pursued her insurance?
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Do I have medical malpractice claim based on statutes? Doctor prescribed me medication without seeing me and I did not know.
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Answered on January 15, 2013
Are you a minor? I'd check with the guardian ad litem office to see if they can help unravel this. It's certainly possible parents can medicate...
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In a car accident, which was not your fault, is the insurance co. responsible for lost wages, because could not go to work?
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Answered on January 15, 2013
No.
The only possible exception I could think of is if your car was somehow used for business and your business was interrupted and your policy...
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