Questions answered by Steven A. Sigmond

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Do I need a lawyer?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

Yes, you need a lawyer. DCFS can take your child away. Attorneys under the heading of Family Law will have more experience in this. They deal...

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2nd degree frostbite on knee after PT ordered by doctor for injured knee, covered by work comp (Illinois)?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 06, 2013

YES, it's to get an attorney. First of all, yes, the physical therapy bills should still be covered under workers comp. That is just a...

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Am I entitled to a settlement

Steven's answer | Answered on October 24, 2013

I'm sorry to hear that you've been injured so seriously. However, nothing in your post suggests that you are entitled to a settlement for pain and...

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Am I really 100% at fault for this car accident?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 23, 2013

Yes. You have a duty to stop and yield the right of way.

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If intentional infliction if emotional distress causes a person to attempt suicide would that toll the statute of limitations ?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 23, 2013

NO. Intentional infliction of emotional distress claims remain subject to the statute of limitations. Steven A. Sigmond Chicago, IL

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Can our workmans comp lawyer change the settlement amount on the Settlement Contract after it was presented to us and signed?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 22, 2013

There isn't anything unfair about your lawyer wanting to be reimbursed for his actual out-of-pocket expenses that he spent on your case. The fee...

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I was hit by a driver that was not the owner of the vehicle and had no drivers license and the owner only had

Steven's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

The answers depend upon many other facts. A permissive driver is generally covered, but a specifically excluded driver will not be covered. If...

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Do I need an attorney for an auto accident that I didn't cause

Steven's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

Do you need an attorney for an accident that you didn't cause? That depends upon your goals. If your only concern is not having to pay for the...

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Hit by a car from back on expressway. Neck and head pain, vomiting the next day. Went to emergency, pain continues.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 09, 2013

DON'T SIGN ANYTHING!!!! You should be worried about the long term effects. How much your case is worth depends upon the nature, extent and...

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Can a defendant attorney asked the plantiff for more than one IME from a doctor that has already done an IME?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 08, 2013

Your question is impossible to answer without more details. Once thing is for sure: You need to get a new attorney on-board as fast as possible. ...

Steven A. Sigmond's Answers (973)

Do I need a lawyer?

2nd degree frostbite on knee after PT ordered by doctor for injured knee, covered by work comp (Illinois)?

Am I entitled to a settlement

Am I really 100% at fault for this car accident?

If intentional infliction if emotional distress causes a person to attempt suicide would that toll the statute of limitations ?

Can our workmans comp lawyer change the settlement amount on the Settlement Contract after it was presented to us and signed?

I was hit by a driver that was not the owner of the vehicle and had no drivers license and the owner only had

Do I need an attorney for an auto accident that I didn't cause

Hit by a car from back on expressway. Neck and head pain, vomiting the next day. Went to emergency, pain continues.

Can a defendant attorney asked the plantiff for more than one IME from a doctor that has already done an IME?