As has been said, if it was a Workers' Comp. (WC) accident then not for the reason that they are retaliating for your exercising your WC rights....

Do I have to hire my own attorney if I hit a pedestrian with my car?

Mr. Sigmond's answer is spot-on. Geico has an obligation to defend you, and to notify you if there is some problem with the policy limits. If...

Involved in car accident and insurance reporting to medicare?

Sometimes Medicare liens are called "super liens" That's because they take effect even if they don't tell anyone that they have a lien at all....

Civil suit got car accident after judge said everyone would be responsible for their own damage?

It's unclear what kind of court was involved in the court hearing. If it was civil (small claims?) then she's stuck with the judgement (too late to...

Yes, there still can be a benefit to getting both. It largely depends on how long the SSDI will continue. Medicaid/Medicare is a great benefit...

Can I ?

You asked about a negligence claim against the school district; there are none against schools in Illinois that you can use. For that matter, you...

How much is my claim worth?

Your daughter's claim could be worth a great deal, but no-one here can tell you without a thorough review of her medical records and bills. That...

Can I still try to get workers compensation?

As Mr. Candiano, stated, notice under the Workers' Compensation Act is sometimes allowed to be imperfect. If you complained to anyone at work in...

Why would my lawyer pay a 12 percent contingency to the lawyer i fired 3 yrs earlier.?

Yes, your first lawyer is entitled to quantum meruit, which is a fee based on the amount of work that he did. That amount can be established...

In a wronful termination, can a get damages for a injury after the termination?

Your question starts out with "In a wrongful termination.." but doesn't say how your leg got broken "after the termination." If you were no...