We have no worker's comp insurance, and an employee was injured. Should we hire a lawyer? Settle out of court?

Worker's Compensation does not consider the fault of the injured worker. So long as the worker was performing work which benefited the employer at...

No. If you settled, you executed a release. If you went to trial it is res judicata.

My nephew , went to court on the 5th of this month for a drug charge he got 10 due 8. he has a lot of medical problems .

The judge would have ordered a presentence investigation to be prepared prior to the sentencing hearing. The judge is obligated to take into...

How long is the wait period for a settlement check in a work comp. case if the attorney and the Adjuster agree upon an amount?

I would agree with my colleagues' estimates. The fact that the attorney and the adjuster agree has nothing to do with the time. You need to ask...

I really wish I could be more encouraging, but I can't. You say you "called." Not to be cynical but I could crack my tooth in any number of...

Will judgement automatically be against me if I was in an accident with suspended DL & no insurance (in IL)?

No. There are independent penalties for driving while suspended and driving without insurance but they have nothing to do with whether you were...

Can i sue someone for defamation of character that lead to my wedding being cancelled?

You can sue but you will not recover.

I agree entirely with my colleague. You are liable for the negligent acts of your minor children. Ms. Goldstein's advice on compensation is spot...

Can a owner of property dispute search warrant if he was never notified of search?

I agree with my colleague. I want to state outright that I am NOT discouraging your questions. Think about your question. If the police sent...

I cannot improve upon the answers you have been given. If none of the aggravating factors are present, you are looking at 3-8 years which is...

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