How long does one have to file a dram shop claim against a tavern ?

Generally speaking, the statute of limitations for a dram shop claim is one year. It's too late for that. However, there may be a different cause...

Slip & fall cases in Illinois are tough to win, and in my experience grocery stores are reluctant to settle. They go into "loss prevention" mode...

How long do I get paid by Work comp?

I certainly hope that you have a case on file at the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission. Generally speaking, you have three years to file a...

Can workman's comp be filed?

You cannot file a traditional workman's comp case if the employer is a branch of the US government. Federal workers comp is an entirely different...

The defendant is hiding -what can be done

Sure the case can be tried before a jury without the other guy, but that is not the right question. The issue here is that the insurance company...

I had a partial subtaylor joint surgery back in 2004 and continued seeing the same doctor for the next 9 to 10 years.

If I understand your question, based upon what you added in the additional information section, you want to know if you have a case against the...

Do I go after the driver personal

With an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side, you can file a U.M. claim. So long as you had coverage on your own car, your UM...

Is there any legal action that can be taken against a police department for a pursuit that ended with death?

Yes, but this is not an easy case. I'm sorry to hear about your brother. In general, the police officer has special statutory protections from...

Do I have a case?

If you were working as an employee then you may have a workers comp case. If you are an independent coach then no, there's no comp case. Workers...

I would like to know what my options are concerning a Hit and Run accident I was involved in last Friday night in Chicago.

This is a question for a criminal defense Lawyer, not a car accident lawyer. By giving you six tickets, the police officer is sending the...