If a client gets me fired under false pretenses can I sue for libel/slander?

Find an employment lawyer near Carbondale. Keep in mind, employment cases tend to be both difficult to prove and also have very short time...

What are my rights as a hit and run victim in Illinois?

I agree with the other answers in that unless there is contact between your car and the other car, you likely cannot pursue an uninsured motorist...

If Workers comp decission is rendered and this appears, how is it read, I am sure the small ammount per week is for employee.

This is the language from the award specifying all aspects. The various monetary amountsbrefer to sections of the Workers' Comp Act and what you...

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My son was injured on a boat in Chicago. He tripped on a threshold and was taken by ambulance to the hospital.

It sounds like a very difficult case to prevail on due to the fact that your son was intoxicated. That said, potentially there may be either a...

Absolutely, you are entitled to collect for pain and suffering regardless of whether you have a secondary source paying medical bills. That means...

Do i need a lawyer? and if so how do i begin this process?

Absolutely you need a lawyer immediately! While your question was pose under the "Medical Malpractice"heading, what you need is a discrimination...

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I broke my back and hurt my leg do to a workmanscomp case in Dalton Georgia it has been like 16yrs i am 44 yrs old

I can only practice in Illinois so I cannot advise you. It seems your injury occurred in Georgia, a state I am not licensed to practice...

My 82 year old father was knocked off of his bike by a large dog and suffered several injuries, as well as lost time from work.

Most likely, it would be difficult to prevail versus the landlord unless there was specific evidence this dog had caused problems...

Workers compensation case, how long after the decission does your TTD benefits starts back when decission is made in your favor?

You're likely referring to a 19(b) hearing to reinstate TTD benefits. Certainly, since you probably had a lawyer handle this hearing, I cannot...

1st Degree Burn form Chemical at Salon

The salon's actions may have been negligent and your injuries could be permanent so you should explore all options. I have handled similar cases...