Police Brutality - Are Courts Too Lenient On Cops Who Violate Law?
Jun 02, 2010
Q. How did the judge determine the sentence for the Chicago police officer who beat up the female bartender? Probation seems too lenient!
A. Sentencing in criminal cases is left to the Judge, with th...
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Car Accident - I was injured, and now surgery and lost wages! (Q&A)
Jun 02, 2010
Q. Two weeks ago another driver ran a stop sign and crashed into my car. As a result I suffered a herniated cervical disc that will require surgery, as well as a fractured wrist and arm. Thankfully, t...
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I'm being sued for child support I'm NOT the father! (Q&A)
Jun 02, 2010
Q. I was served with notice of a lawsuit claiming that I am the father of a child I know is not mine. The woman is seeking child support from me. What do I do?
A. You have been served with a Complaint ...
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Suing for Wrongful Arrest & Police Brutality (Q&A)
Jun 02, 2010
Q. I was arrested for a crime I did not commit due to a mistake in identity. During the arrest the officers broke my nose and tasered me with a taser gun. After trial, I was found innocent of all charg...
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How To Address Errors in Credit Report - from letters to litigation (Q&A)
Jun 02, 2010
Q. I recently applied for a mortgage and was denied. The mortgage company said my credit history showed late payments, but I've always paid my bills on time. How can I correct this so I can get a mor...
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Automobile Accident & Injury (Q&A)
Jun 02, 2010
Q. I was in a car accident. I felt o.k. after the accident, but the next day I did have some pain, so I went to the doctor. The car accident was the other guy's fault, and his insurance company is of...
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Nursing Home Abuse (Q&A)
Jun 02, 2010
Question: A family member of mine was injured in her nursing home. What can we do, and who is responsible?
Answer: A nursing home injury is any form of physical, cognitive, psychosocial, or financial...
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Nursing Home Abuse (Q&A)
Jun 02, 2010
Question: My mother was abused while in a nursing home. Other than filing a police report is there anything else we can do, such as filing a lawsuit against the agency and employee that abused her?
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Attacking the Breathalyzer Test (Q&A)
Jun 02, 2010
Q. I was arrested for driving under the influence with a BAC of .09, barely above the legal limit. Do I have any defense to this crime, or should I just plead guilty?
A. Although a breathalyzer test r...
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Fighting Back Against Unlawful Collection Efforts (Fair Debt Collections Practices Act Q&A)
Jun 02, 2010
Q. I am currently unemployed and have fallen behind in paying my bills. A collection company constantly calls me at all hours regarding a credit card debt. They have even called me at work, and when I ...
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