I entered into a legal agreement with the company I worked for for 26 years after a work related injury that prevents me from returning to my job.3 days before the trial was to begin they offered a settlement that included insurance for my family -THAT is the ONLY requirement I wanted to settle -(I held out for over a year to get insurance)so I took it. 23 days after I signed the papers they canceled my insurance and all other benefits provided in the agreement. I never receieved any notification. I went to pick up meds. refills and the lady behind the counter told me -sorry-no insurance.\nMy lawyer has been working with their lawyer for over 3 months and each time they will have an answer for me in 2 weeks.In the mean time I have no meds. for my heart,blood pressure or depression and am in bad shape health wise.\nMy lawyer does not even what to discuss a law suit.\nAnyone with a legal background have advice?????
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If you signed a settlement and release from your employer, and the employer has failed to perform under the contract, then you can file suit for damages to receive the benefit of the bargain in the settlement, out-of-pocket costs  which were reasonably foreseeable in advance and which flow as a natural consequence of the breach, and/or specific performance, to force the employer to maintain insurance in your favor, if that is what was originally agreed.\n\nOr, you can ask the court to void the release on grounds that the employer never intended to perform, in which case the agreement is a fraud, and then you would be entitled to the benefit of the bargain you would have received had the employer not defrauded you, which could include punitive damages to discourage the employer from repeating this behavior in the future.\n\nI am curious as to why your attorney is not telling you any of this -- it could be because the attorney messed up the contract and is afraid to tell you for fear that you will sue for malpractice or complain to the State attorney licensing agency.\n\nYou really should get a second opinion from another attorney to make certain that you are not being mislead.
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Did you say that the guy who hit you owns a business?  Hmmmmmmmmm.   He was stupid to not have insurance.  But if his business is profitable, that's your insurance.  You can get a judgment against his business and garner his profits.\n\nThat having been said, you should do a couple of things.  First, take the guy up on his offer to pay for your expenses.  DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING FROM THIS GUY UNTIL YOU TALK TO A LAWYER.  In the meantime, let him help with your medical expenses.\n\nAnd then find a lawyer and sue his @ss.  \n\nI'm sure this is the exact wrong time to say this, but I'm saying it for everyone else's benefits -- this is a prime example of why you want your insurance affairs in order.  Keep your liability limits as high as you can afford.  In this case, you should have carried uninsured motorist coverage.  UM insurance is outrageously cheap and will usually only cost you on the order of about an extra $100 per year on your insurance, depending on the limits of your coverage.  In this case, you would have been insured and not in the mess.  As it is, this may take some creative and agressive negotiating to free you of this cr#p.  \n\nGet yourself an attorney right now.  Go to www.martindale.com for a listing of attorneys in your area.  I'm sure you can find one who will take this case on contingency.
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Because I am an attorney, I have to say:  I am not your attorney.  I do not represent you.  If you feel you have a valid claim, you should immediately consult an attorney in person.  I am not advising you one way or another to do anything.\n\nBelow is what I would do assuming that this happened to me in the state where I live (so I am familiar with the law and the court rules).  However, I am an attorney, so I am comfortable with doing this kind of thing.  Since you are not, you should probably put the "consult an attorney" part first.\n\nFirst, I would be very cautious proceeding against Google.  They can afford a lot of attorneys.\n\nSecond, I would be very cautious about the facts.  Computers are complex and either side may be miscounting, or counting something different, or counting for a different period of time.  (For example, does their 24-hour day differ from mine because we are in different time zones?)\n\nSo, as a first step, I think I would raise the issue with their help desk.  I would take a deep breath before I call and remain calm throughout.  I would not show them my cards -- I would act like I am concerned, but not angry.  The point of the call is to get more information from them, not to blast them.  I would remember that they may be recording it, and I don't want to look like an idiot to the judge.\n\nI would make sure to write down the name of the person I talk to and try to get a phone number or email address I can use to contact them directly.  In any case, I would make sure that I get whatever internal ticket number they use to track my call.\n\nI would then explain the situation to them -- they there is a discrepancy between my numbers and theirs, and that I would like to try to track down the source of the discrepancy.  (I would avoid saying, "So I can sue your butt.")  I would be listening and taking careful notes on the technical description that they give me.  I would not argue with them, especially if I know that they are dead wrong.  I am trying to get evidence, not start a fight.\n\nAfter the call is the time to think about and critique what they told me.  I would read whatever agreement I entered as part of the Adwords deal.  I would talk it over with some of my friends from a technical perspective.  Is there any problem, even slight, with my numbers, or with the technology I am using to count, or with the way I set it up?  If so, I would correct the problems and re-evaluate.\n\nAfter all of that, if I still felt like I am getting ripped off, I would write a letter of complaint to Google.  In the letter, I would provide all of the data I can provide them, in detail.  If I can send them a file on disk of all of my page views, that would be ideal.  I would tell them that I am very concerned that I am being falsely charged.  I would ask them to respond, in detail and within 30 days.  I would not threaten and would be very polite -- it will get a better response (and looks better if I get no response).\n\nIf they blow me off or give me a response I don't believe, then I would talk to a lawyer.  Yes, I am a lawyer, but I don't do litigation for a living, so I would be out of my depth.  I will tell you that I would not trust a lawyer who would advise me to sue for such a small amount of money.  However, I might get a free evaluation of my case.  I would take the contract any my communications with Google with me to make sure the lawyer looks at them.\n\nYou may find a lawyer who is willing to try a class action against Google.  I won't comment on that further.  I don't like those kinds of lawyers.  Given your views on Google's motivation -- which I have to say you seem to have zero evidence for -- you may find that you do like them.  There are lots of them in California, if that is where you live\n\nIn any case, if no lawyer takes the case, I can always file a small claims court case on my own.  (You probably can, too.  You don't have the be a lawyer and
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I think that you should have got the paperwork to sign even so also you have 28 days I think with the right to cancel check it out though and keep everything you have to do with it, I signed with NTL for a package and they could not then change my phone number as they said so cancelled direct debit and have not and will not pay I have got a letter from a debt agency and also someone called to pick up the box I refused to give it until they stop sending me bills it is not bothering me in the slightest as I would love them to take me to court as it would be very bad for them so stick to what you were told no documentation no contract good luck
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This is a bizarre story. Surely you must have been taken in front of the judge to explain the settlement, and surely you must have been represented by a "guardian ad litem"?\n\nYou should contact a mental health charity for advice and assistance. It may be possible to reopen your case.\n\nIt's not possible to comment on the your lawyer's conduct other than to say that she may have made a mistake, may have based an incorrect judgment on wrong facts given to her, or may have settled a dispute on the best terms possible. In the first case, her errors and omissions insurance may be liable to pay for any malpractice judgment. In the second and third cases, while she may be faulted for not explaining herself adequately she would have done nothing obviously wrong.
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Given your background info, it is advisable for you to contact a lawyer who specializes in workers comp. You may have a case for getting some relief.\n\ncc
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Did you sign anything that you didn't read?  He has to pay you otherwise.  Go to court.  You'll win.  Also get some free legal advice from legal aid or a local university if you can't afford a lawyer.  You can also research DiretTv's policy but if you were not told you were providing free labour then he has no case.  You could've worked an hour and he has to pay you.  He's probably just pissed that you quit but he's breaking the law.  P.S.  Document every conversation you have with him regarding this (include dates, times, specifically what you both said).  Keep all e-mails from him.  Keep any and all paperwork from the job (help wanted ad, any policies you were required to read and or/sign).  You will need them for your case.
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You idot.\n\nThis is the reason my insurance goes up! Cuz I have to pay for a dumbass like yourself who wants to make a few quick bucks.\n\nIf you are having such money problems - get a second job. Or, move back in with your parents. Or, go to a homeless shelter. But, don't make my life miserable because you decided to have kids before you were ready.\n\nAnd, no, you won't win. \n\nWhat was your injury?\n\nIn order to have standing to sue you must prove you had an injury. If the dog did not break the skin, and you stated this to the doctor (duh), you have no standing. Your case will be dismissed via summary judgment.
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Dont' wait until statute of limitations runs out...\nWhy is the reason a lawyer won't help? Were there witnesses? Was it reported to the store manager? Was it cought on store camera? Were there immediate pictures of the injury? Call any lawfirm in your area or get the yellow pages, or internet searches on personal injury lawyers.  Someone must be interested in handling the case.
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STOP! before retaining an attorney $$$, consider contacting the business and informing them of the incident and request the name of their ins. provider. Often they make reasonable offers. (in this case doc bill plus $1000)\n\nOnly if they refuse and your injuries/damages exceed your states max. small claims award by $1000 should you even consider discussing the matter with an attorney. \n\nUnless you were injured and treated professionally (have a bill) your case is weak. Damages for pain and suffering with this type of occurance will be aprox. $1000 unless you can prove the incident was the result of negligence or malice. \n\nIf you hire an attorney it is likely there won't be enough money left to pay the bill for your care.
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Computer Mail Order Submitted: 3/19/2004 8:24:31 AM\nModified: 4/27/2004 10:12:22 PM\n \n\nImpact Health Care myprivaterx.com (aka: Impact Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) charged my charge card for product, did not deliver, lied on the phone Miami Florida *UPDATE ..Finally got a refund \n\nCompany\nImpact Health Care (aka: Impact Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)\nAddress:\n11440 N. Kendall Dr,Ste 206\nMiami Florida 33176\nU.S.A.\nPhone Number:\n866-789-6337\nFax:  \n\n\nOn Dec. 30, 03 I ordered Zoloft on line from . They charged my charge card on Jan. 3, 04 for the full amount $125.00. I started trying to contact them three weeks later after the time they had said it would take to receive the order. No response to emails at all. The phone number is usually busy or the message box is full and cannot take messages, if you do get to a voice mail box, they do not return those messages either. I left numerous messages on the so-called office manager's (Gail Long)voice mail with no return. \n\nI called another number I found on line, 866-789-6337, early morning on 3-12-04 and "John Smith" (I swear that is the name he told me!) put me on hold and finally came back on to tell me he had called the pharmacy and the pharmacy was having trouble getting all the orders shipped. I told him I thought the trouble was probably worse than that and that I had seen a report on this Rip Off website about his company and to please just refund my money. He acted like he was typing it in then and even gave me a Transaction I.D. #, but of course, 7 days later and the credit is still not on my card. I told him the Rip Off website reported that they would say they were refunding but not do it, he just acted insulted when I said that. I also asked him the name of the owner of this business and he said he did not know.\n\nCandace\nJackson, Georgia\nU.S.A.
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Get A Lawyer.NOW!!!!!! Trust me Ive been there.I was in an accident over a year ago,basically lost everything,am still in pain and the doctors will just drive you insane if you dont keep them under control.Get second opinions,document everything.Trust No one not even your insurance provider.Your pain could definitely be with you the rest of your life no matter what is done.Use caution.
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I can only suggest seeing a lawyer if they do not want to let you out of the lease.  Have you given your landlord some type of documentation from your doctor stating the problem?  Depending on the time left on your lease, if it's not to long, you may be able to work out a deal with the landlord.  Good Luck KG
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i feel so bad for you, i am sorry. these things should not happen. i`am facing a case now about to call the lawyer and say settle, but i feel i`am getting screwed even before anything starts. car accident messed up back or tho claims arthritis my Dr. says nerve damage yet the or tho gives me nerve blocker medicine. well if i settle and arthritis is the issue i will gain very little monetarily. plus live with nerve damage the rest of life. but we need the money from settlement to help us out since i`am out of work.yes you can reopen a case if not by a different argument .
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It doesn't matter.\nThey are self-insured and since they are you can sue them for any negligence.\nFirst of all, you need to contact a personal injury attorney and tell them your story.\nYou are likely going to have to pay all of your medical bills for right now and probably have a very good case to make a recovery at some point, but it may take some time.\nYou really need to gather up and preserve as much evidence as you can.\nYou may need to find out if the area in the store was covered by a security camera.  You may need to preserve that right away, so you may need a subpoena, which means you need legal help on that soon.\nDon't delay.
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Jennifer \n#1 You need to get a lawyer. A corporation cannot represent itself in a judicial proceeding.  \n#2 -- If this was a JUDGMENT, that means that they went through some process and it's enforceable as a matter of law.  Most likely, they filed a lawsuit against you, you didn't respond, so the court entered a "default judgment" for the relief requested by the Court.  This could have happened in Ill. OR in Florida. If the latter, then they have merely filed or registered the judgment in Illinois so that they may collect it. \nDid you ever receive a summons and complaint from these people? Did you ignore it, believing that it would go away?  If so, it will be hard to get the judgment vacated.  You usually need some excuse or good reason to have a judgment vacated (although in Cook County, you may get a sympathetic judge, who wants to adjudicate the merits, who will vacate and set the litigation going). See #1.\n#3 They have already "taken it to court" if, indeed there was a "judgment" filed against you. See #2.  If they merely have filed a complaint seeking judgment, that's a different story, and you have a short amount of time to respond to their allegations.  Get to a lawyer ASAP, otherwise you will be faced with a default judgment.\n#4 -- you won't get good legal advice for this issue here because of the fact-specific nature of your problem (exactly what was filed, the underlying dispute between the parties, etc.) Then you need to think about cost.  How much is the judgment for (or is the Complaint alleging?)? A good lawyer in Chicago will set you back $250.00 an hour at a minimum plus expenses.  If this is something you want to fight, expect $20,000 in fees for litigation at a minimum.  If this is a small matter, expect at least $2,000 in fees to reach an amicable settlement.\n\nThe Illinois State Bar Association should have a referral service on their website if you do not have a lawyer.  If you're willing to pay the going rate ($250.00 for associates, $400-500 for partners) in Chicago, I have some referrals for you.\n\nGood luck.
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Wow, sounds like a pickle.  First off have you confronted them on the issue of the contractual statement you both signed and agreed upon?? You need to confront them firmly on that and ask them if they themselves are breaking the contract.  Act like a lawyer and get tough.  You have your rights and as long as you are paying the agreed amount within the time limit given, you are should be legally safe.  Whether or not they are a legit agency that plays by the rules is another story.  \nTry contacting some government agencies regarding rights and commerce.  Try the phone book, online and through the library.  Even try the ACLU and ask them if they can refer to you the proper support network and then get some support.  Every large town should have a group that does free or low cost legal advice as well as representation.  Try those!  \n\nAlso, ask them why they are doing this beyond collecting the alloted amount that you are legally expected to pay.  Question them, challenge them...call them on the spot about what they are doing.  If they insist, tell them you are seeking legal counsel to see if what they are doing is legal?  \n\nJust get tenacious and find out from every free source what you need to, to protect yourself.  You have rights, remember that!