Insurance company claims "breach of contract" by their insured so won't pay for damages.

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...

Having to be off work for a work injury, employer says I have to use FMLA time 1st. Is this legal? Thanks, Bob R.

Shouldn't have to. Get a workers' compensation lawyer. Under the workers' compensation law in Illinois, you are entitled to partial pay for...

Can a young lady hit a car, cause serious injury, then declare bankruptcy if sued for damages, in order not be responsible?

Unfortunately yes. See an attorney. Have you pursued her insurance? Stephen L. Hoffman Law Office of Stephen L. Hoffman LLC Chicago,...

Do I have medical malpractice claim based on statutes? Doctor prescribed me medication without seeing me and I did not know.

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...

In a car accident, which was not your fault, is the insurance co. responsible for lost wages, because could not go to work?

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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Can I sue the city (Chicago) if i had an accident on a well known curve that was unsalted?

No for numerous reasons. Municipalities are generally immune from most negligence suits, like this. Get your car repaired by your company...

How long do i have to file an accident report for a car accident? Also, do I file a claim with my insurance company?

Report it To your carrier, file a police report within 30 days, and photograph the damage. Stephen L. Hoffman Law Office of Stephen L....

This is a question about scabies.

I'm sorry for this experience. It probably is not serious enough to justify a case filing under the Nursing Home Malpractice Act but talk to an...

A veteranarian prescribed valium far in excess of what any dog could consume, which contributed to a human death.

Possible angles galore but hard to prove without getting a lawyer involved, who could subpoena the records and such. It would likely have to be...

Can I sue for food poisoning?

Food poisoning is tough to prove. If anyone has a receipt proving what they had on what day, or saved some of the food particles (yes, it's gross,...