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BEEN In an accident,car hit me, have a torn ligiment in my knee, neck, back, side injury, have a lawyer, but want to do it my

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 06, 2012

I will try not to sound arrogant about this, but you have no business trying to "do this yourself" if you have an injury this serious. Also, the...

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Can I sue my doctor for C-section, might be because Internal fetal monitoring?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 05, 2012

Even if this was malpractice, there doesn't appear to be any injury to you or your child. Medical negligence occurs when the normal standard of...

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Can i sue a florida pcp now that i live in illinois?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

Where you live has no impact on whether malpractice occurred or whether you can sue for it while it may affect where the suit can be brought, that...

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My husband has finally signed papers and settled his workmen s comp. law suit in Missouri,

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 03, 2012

I am only licensed in Illinois so my answer will be based upon that State's law. If he signed settlement contracts then there is no reason for...

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Dentist called me paranoid when I didn't like a crown he had for me after calling me paranoid for saying my bite didn't feel ok

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

This is not malpractice. However, it is poor bedside manner, unprofessional, and obnoxious. You can opt to find another dentist and ask for...

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I was badly hurt last week and wondering if i can sue anyone.

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 01, 2012

You may have several options, as the denial of insurance can be challenged by a clever lawyer. You also may have an Uninsured Motorist...

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I was rear-ended what can i sue for?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

You need to report this to your insurer, get medical treatment, take photos of the damage to your car and any visible injuries, and talk to an...

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I was in a minor traffic accident. I had a lapse in my insurance at the time, I was scared and drove away.

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 28, 2012

Do not talk to the police without a lawyer. Ever. Period. Ok, so you made a bad decision by not having insurance and compounded that by...

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How long it takes to resolve a case?

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 28, 2012

Mr. Candiano summed up the process well. Far too many variables to pinpoint how long it will take or what form of resolution will be...

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If 2 parties involved in an accident which totals both cars & later find out neither has insurance, what options for restitution

Stephen's answer | Answered on June 27, 2012

If neither driver had insurance, neither owner had insurance, and there is no insurance that covers either car, realistically you're out of...

Stephen Laurence Hoffman's Answers (18860)

BEEN In an accident,car hit me, have a torn ligiment in my knee, neck, back, side injury, have a lawyer, but want to do it my

Can I sue my doctor for C-section, might be because Internal fetal monitoring?

Can i sue a florida pcp now that i live in illinois?

My husband has finally signed papers and settled his workmen s comp. law suit in Missouri,

Dentist called me paranoid when I didn't like a crown he had for me after calling me paranoid for saying my bite didn't feel ok

I was badly hurt last week and wondering if i can sue anyone.

I was rear-ended what can i sue for?

I was in a minor traffic accident. I had a lapse in my insurance at the time, I was scared and drove away.

How long it takes to resolve a case?

If 2 parties involved in an accident which totals both cars & later find out neither has insurance, what options for restitution