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I am getting sued for a two year old car accident I am disable and cant work, I am filing bankruptcy, can they go after me?
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Answered on July 02, 2011
Hopefully, you were insured at the time, in which case your carrier would defend you (provided you reported it at the time).
If not, make sure...
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Accident involving driver pulling out and sideswipping car beside it got out to look behind vehicle didnt see anything and took
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Answered on July 01, 2011
I am really unclear what your question is so my apologies if my response doesn't help you much.
I think you are saying you had an accident where...
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My husband lost his two fingers in a machine accident he got 16000 i think he deserves more what do you guys think.
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Answered on June 30, 2011
Much of what a workers' compensation case in Illinois is worth depends upon the rate of pay, the body part, and the amount of disability. Loss of...
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Do I need photos of the car wreck, when suing the person in small claims?
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Answered on June 29, 2011
You should have photos to prove damage but you don't need them.
While I advise against filing a suit yourself, you may.
Your best option is to...
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My Father was diagnosed with lung cancer in February 2011
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Answered on June 29, 2011
I echo Mr. Margolis' condolences. It is truly sad to lose a parent, and I lost my own mother to lung cancer so I do understand how horrible it is...
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In a WC in IL case do I suppose to pay 2nd opinion doctor from the settlement? Attorney is pushing me towards low settlement w/o
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Answered on June 28, 2011
I cannot advise you as you are represented but I do think if you "don't trust" your attorney anymore, you have to vote with your feet.
Be...
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I was hurt in a las Vegas hotel a year and three months ago. I filed a clam w/ the ins company but didn't sue. Still in pain
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Answered on June 26, 2011
I am licensed in Illinois only so my only suggestion is to retain a Vegas-based attorney.
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Minor biking accident-- didn't get drivers' insurance information, what should I do?
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Answered on June 24, 2011
Probably, without a name, police report, license # or the like, there isn't much you can do other than what you mention.
Fortunately, you weren't...
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What to do if you are rear ended by an Illinois State Trooper and no citations were issued?
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Answered on June 24, 2011
Tough case to prove simply because Illinois State Troopers are about the best witnesses you could ever invent.
However, if it in fact occurred...
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Ins. co. wants to give me $1,400.00 for my 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee; damages total $3,400.00. They said it NADA $2,500 then
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Answered on June 23, 2011
You should understand that most insurance contracts allow them to reduce amounts by these deductions.
Consult a property damage lawyer....