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Can you file a judgement against someone even after agreeing to a settlement from the at-fault person's insurance company?
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Answered on November 11, 2012
No. Once you sign a release to accept the policy limits, the release will end any claims or litigation against the insured or their insurer.
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Can I take a doctor to small claims court for a refund on a cosmetic procedure that was botched?
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Answered on November 11, 2012
Sure you can but it'll be difficult to win without an attorney.
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I had knee surgery back in Jan 2012 and my WC case was closed in March of 2012..how long does it take to settle my case?
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Answered on November 09, 2012
Each case is unique. No way to answer. Talk to a lawyer.
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Upper & lower teeth don't touch after occlusion adjustment. Dentist used paper to fix the bite before putting in crowns.
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Answered on November 09, 2012
If you don't like the work done by this dentist, don't pay him and find another one. That's the most realistic way to handle it.
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Can I file a claim for my cars' diminished value?
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Answered on November 09, 2012
Not in Illinois. The only thing you can recover is the cost of repairs, or th fair market value, less depreciation.
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How pain and suffering can i sue an insurance co. for if the other driver hit my parked car while i was in and ran n got caught.
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Answered on November 08, 2012
You can't settle anything until you've finished treating.
Please contact an injury lawyer before doing anything further.
I'd be happy to...
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Can i get some compensated from my own insurance .
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Answered on November 07, 2012
It all depends on many factors--insurance carrier, treatment, liability...
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Uninsured insurance claim for physical therapy denied blaming my pregnancy for it when my back pain only started After accident?
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Answered on November 07, 2012
When you say "denied," do you mean they won't pay the bill through medical payments coverage or the entire UM claim is being denied?
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My mother died in the hospital she was found in the bathroom of her room can I sue the hospital?
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Answered on November 06, 2012
Unless there was some "fall risk" data in her chart, I don't see how this falls below the standard of care.
Probably not a case, but I suggest...
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I ASKED A QUESTION BEFORE ABOUT A MEDICAL MALPRATICE SUIT AND DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE HSPITAL OR DOCTORS ARE NOT LIABLE.
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Answered on November 06, 2012
Medical malpractice cases are expensive to pursue because a doctor must sign an affidavit saying he has reviewed all the medical records and...