Hello need to know is there a cap on the amount you can ask for pain and suffering in a civil case.

You are really asking 2 questions. Regarding the pain and suffering, it is a complicated calculation- but in theory no. Pain and suffering is...

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I need help with custody of my daughter

From your post, any attorney will have a lot of questions before understanding what you need. Do you have parental rights? Is there a custodial...

A minor can't engage in contracts- that's the problem here. A guardianship could be established for the benefit of the Minor- where the guardian...

How can I file a civil claim against Cook County, Maywood Police department? How do I obtain an attorney to help represent this?

I would contact a criminal lawyer in Illinois immediately to see if you are justified in claiming an unlawful arrest and detention. This site is...

Will a citation, or drugs were found in a car I was in, when companies look to hire me, for a cdl position show up?

It is safe to say that if you have a conviction on your record, it can be found by a potential employer- unless it was sealed for some reason or if...

I am an employee in food company inc.but I injured in my shadower and i did surgery relate to work almost six months ago

If you have an injury that happened on the job- you have the right to talk to experienced attorneys and decide who will represent you best. ...

Employee of a corporation, slips and falls hard on the sidewalk which the company failed to shovel/remove ice. Ends up in ER.

This sounds like a potential Workers' Compensation case. Sidewalk cases or "egress or regress" cases can be complicated. I would consult with an...

Do I have a case even if it is a small one?

I agree with Mr. Hoffman. If you have no medical treatment, or other losses, then the potential case has no damages = no recovery. As for the...

Can a doctor who works for the company release an employee to full duty before they see their physician?

You really need good representation here. Your doctor likely has your best interest in mind. The company doctor or an IME may not. However if...

I think my lawyer messed up by not asking for enough compensation for my injuries and case.

I think my colleague Mr. Corti is absolutely correct that your first meeting with an attorney was an insurance or company lawyer. If the...