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Isn't it a civil rights issue that, just because I'm poor, I'm not able to depose a witness?
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Answered on January 12, 2018
Creative thinking, but no, this is not a violation of your civil rights. Litigation is costly. That is one thing that has always been true and...
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Will my daughter's credit score or insurance rates be affected?
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Answered on January 12, 2018
No effect on credit score but will affect insurability and rates. You need to get her to buy in to this (make her pay for insurance or changes in...
What more do I need to file a civil no contact order or pursue him criminally for cyberstalking and harassment in Cook County?
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Answered on January 12, 2018
Continue reporting it police and/or hire a lawyer again. Try blocking all social media contacts, change your phone number etc.
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Can a judge selectively redact parts of a settlement communication?
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Answered on January 11, 2018
The judge did what trial judges do; he made a decision on what could be admitted as evidence. It sounds like a reasonable reading of the law to...
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Need to recover my damage loss of income money from hyrecar
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Answered on January 11, 2018
Your post is very difficult to understand, but I think you are saying your car was stolen from a shared car situation known as Hyrecar. I believe...
How do I proceed legally after my mom died from septic shock?
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Answered on January 11, 2018
Oh, that is so horrible! I'm sorry about what happened to your mother.
Here is what you do with a nursing home malpractice claim: talk to a...
What kind of lawyer is needed in a personal injury case resulting from an assault?
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Answered on January 11, 2018
A personal injury lawyer. The problem will be whether the offender is covered by insurance or not. If not, likely because it’s an intentional act,...
Can I legally record the mother of my child at exchanges if I have reason to believe she will falsely accuse me of child abuse?
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Answered on January 11, 2018
Audio recording in Illinois requires consent of all parties, so no. I agree with attorney Moens.
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My wife got hurt at work and didn't report it right away, as she was hoping that it would get better?
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Answered on January 11, 2018
This is a workers' compensation case similar to many I handle for teachers. Your wife absolutely needs to stop what she is doing and talk to a WC...
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Why did my daughter get a ticket for driving a vehicle without tags when the owner was in the car.
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Answered on January 11, 2018
Your daughter was the driver, she she received the ticket. A driver is responsible for confirming the vehicle driven is in legal compliance. She...