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What is considered a good personal injury settlement?

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Chris asked:


This was for injury from a car accident in Illinois. I was once told that a good settlement was 1.5x your medical bills. I’m looking for an “adaptable” estimate like the one above as the amount of injury can vary greatly and the medical bills are a good indication of that.

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What is the difference between personal injury and tort of battery?

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George asked:


In Illinois, if somebody assaulted you, do you file a civil personal injury claim or civil battery claim? And if it is civil battery, under which law you file it? any details will be helpful.

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Can someone refer me to a good personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles?

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Glendaleguy asked:


I was in an auto accident and need to find an attorney for the case. Has anyone had a positive experience with a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles?

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Is it possible to make a personal injury claim for minor injuries such as bruising and neck pain?

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Sarah H asked:


I was involved in a road traffic accident and the other party has admitted full liability as the driver and me as the pedestrian. Although my injuries were minor and I was fully recovered after 1 week, I wonder am I entitled to any compensation for the pain caused?

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How do you find out if someone won a personal injury lawsuit?

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spectacular asked:


My daughters father had a back injury at work, and I know he filed a lawsuit, how do I find out. I can’t ask him because he has skipped out on us, but people around town has seen him with new cars and lots of money. I know he also does illegal things.

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Florida Personal Injury out of court settlement that has yet to be sent?

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starling asked:


My mom filed a personal injury suit against Disney Epcot in Florida. They ended up with an out of court settlement for $50,000. This was last October, and payment has yet to be sent.

What legal avenues would she be able to go through to light a fire under their butts?

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Do you have to report Tax-free money received in Personal Injury Settlement?

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Peg G asked:


I received some tax free money in a Personal Injury Settlement. Does it still have to be reported when filing your Taxes? The State is Idaho.

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