Are insurance companies allowed to have allowed to have my prior medical records

YES. Generally speaking, they are allowed to get your prior health records. When somebody files an injury claim, they waive a great deal of...

Can I file for diminished value against other party's insurance when they are at fault?

I recently read a case where a person made this claim. The appellate court ruled that her testimony regarding the diminished value of her car...

It is 4 years later. Is it to late to sue?

Generally speaking, an adult has two years to file a suit for negligence. This is a very "hard line" rule, and your situation would not seem to...

Don't the claims adjuster have to pay for my injuries from 4/31 and after

Does the Adjuster HAVE TO? No. He's entitled to his opinion about what injuries were caused by the accident, same as you, and entitled to make...

You simply haven't provided enough information for a proper evaluation. Your attorney has far more information and is in a far better position to...

Can I sue the city of Chicago or the apartment buildings landlord

Your case would be against the landlord, not the City. It is very difficult to win a slip and fall case when the fall occurs outdoors on ice and...

When do I find out if the plaintiff who is suing me is going for a jury or a bench trial ?

Let me begin by suggesting that you need an attorney. There are simply too many things about the process that you do not understand. To answer...

Are lawyer fees/charges/costs regulated in Illinois?

In Illinois, attorney fees in Workers Comp is regulated, and limited to 20% of the gross award. The state publishes a fee contract, and every...

YES, assuming that your case is compensable, and it would appear that it is, you are entitled to a settlement or award for the permanent partial...

How do law firms differ from those lawyers who have there own practice?

A great question. Speaking for the small firms and solos, I can only say that when you hire one of us, the person who's bio your read, that is...