Can I call the insurance company to verify they received the demand letter from my attorney for my personal injury case?
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Answered on October 13, 2020
You can, but they can’t talk to you and it’s a bad idea.
You don’t trust your lawyer so you can either fire them or demand a meeting where they...
Looking for an Ethics Attorney to answer some questions. Would any in the IL area like to offer assistance?
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Answered on October 13, 2020
There is no such thing as an "ethics attorney," first of all.
Second, no one on this site can or will offer any legal opinions. You need to...
I want to file a bad faith action against my property insurance company bur I'm not sure the timing is right.
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Answered on October 12, 2020
First off, Mr. Pont is correct that you can always change carriers, since it is the coverage you had at the time that is on the hook.
Second, a...
How to extend time to serve summons on a defendant?
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Answered on October 11, 2020
You don’t. You make reasonable attempts at service per Supreme Court Rule 103. If unsuccessful, you ask for leave to issue an alias and/or appoint...
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Can a MD legally withhold Rx’s pending payment of a balance?
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Answered on October 11, 2020
Remove your personal contact information for your protection.
Doctors can restrict treatment or medications if money is due.
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Can I sue a former employer's attorney for defamation?
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Answered on October 11, 2020
Unlikely, since attorneys are generally immune from being sued for things said or done while representing a client during litigation.
You’ll need...
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Court dock in cook county the defendant filed petition to adjudicate
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Answered on October 09, 2020
Likely, the plaintiff’s lawyer is attempting to reduce or have the court adjudicate a lien, which is money owed out of the case proceeds, usually...
In Illinois are supplemental interrogatories included in the 30 interrogatory limit?
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Answered on October 09, 2020
You get 30 including subparts.
If you want to propound supplemental interrogatories, you should get leave of court.
Should I tell my attorney about my deteriorated mental health due to my injury ?
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Answered on October 08, 2020
Tell him, but understand workers’ compensation is only concerned with your ability to work relative to the injury. No pain and suffering in WC cases.
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I stained a guys log cabin and now he won’t answer or respond how would I go about me to get my Miney and how long
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Answered on October 08, 2020
You can sue in small claims or retain a lawyer. Your choice.