Judge says Hastert abuse victim can proceed with lawsuit – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

YORKVILLE — A judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by a sexual abuse victim against former U.S. House speaker Dennis Hastert can go forward.Kendall County Judge Robert Pilmer says the plaintiff established what was needed to allege “a claim for contract.” The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the judge filed his ruling Monday.Attorneys for Hastert had asked Pilmer to dismiss the lawsuit, which was brought in April by a man who contends Hastert owes him $1.8 million of the $3.5 million promised to

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The court has allowed the case to proceed against Hastert. This does not mean the man has won the case. He must prove that a contract was in place with Hastert to pay millions to keep his sexual abuse quiet. If the case goes forward the sordid details will come to light.

Why Does It Have to be so Complicated When I am Hurt?

The law in Illinois is complex when it deals with work injuries, personal injuries and Social Security Disability.

You just do not have the time, knowledge, and ability to juggle everything when you are seriously hurt.

Pain is overwhelming and invades every part of our lives.

You need someone who will help guide you through the process so that you can come out on top.

It does not cost you anything up front to get experienced help.

Lawyers who represent you in work injury, car crashes, falls and Social Security Disability cases charge you only if they win money for you.

The peace of mind and guidance is worth it.

Make sure that you partner with an experienced lawyer so they can help you through the process as painlessly as possible.

Questions about your injuries and disabilities? Feel free to contact Illinois injury and Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Top Doctor Visit Tip for Social Security Disability

The odds are stacked against people who are seeking Social Security Disability.

This is because Social Security is running out of money and there is political pressure to deny more and more disability applicants.

So make sure that you do all you can to make your case as strong as possible.

One important thing to remember: what is in your medical records can really help your case.

When you go to the doctor or the nurse make sure that you take a piece of paper with you explaining your recent problems and how it effects you.

Hand it to them and politely ask them to make sure that it gets in your notes.

Do this every time you go to the doctor.

You do not have to tell them that you are trying for Social Security Disability.

For instance, the note may look something like this: my leg swells throughout the day and I have to elevate it above my waist for 20 minutes every hour, or my hands are numb and tingle when I have to use them more than a few minutes at a time and it causes me to drop things.

Doing this simple task for each doctor visit will really help your case.

Questions about Social Security Disability? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

 

Make Sure That You Have Help With Your Workers’ Compensation Settlement

The Work Comp insurance companies have plenty of help from lawyers they hire to protect their interests.

Why shouldn’t you be able to have an experienced Illinois Work Comp lawyer help you negotiate your settlement?

It does not cost you anything unless you recover money.

The attorney fee is limited to 20 percent according to Illinois law.

This will give peace of mind to know that you are getting the best settlement possible and to make sure that your medical bills are being paid.

Do not listen to people who are not lawyers and do not understand the complex Workers’ Compensation system.

Make sure that you have someone on your side who will be able to explain what the insurance company is doing and what needs to be done to maximize your settlement and protect your future interests.

Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Social Security Disability Tips

The early stages of your disability case make a big difference and may cause you to win or lose your case.

Make sure that you get an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer to help you file the application.

Important questions are asked about the conditions that keep you from working, your doctors and hospital treatment, and your past work.

You need to understand why Social Security is asking these questions and what it means for your disability case.

Make sure that you get help with the forms Social Security sends you.

They include questions about daily functioning and activities, and the history of your work duties.

Social Security is trying to determine whether your ability to function on a daily basis translates to being able to work full time.

Be very careful with the way you answer these questions.

Your past work duties are very important because if Social Security thinks you can perform them, then you are not disabled.

You can get help from a Social Security Disability attorney because they only get paid if you win, and the payment is from your back benefits and it is limited by Social Security.

Questions about how to get help with your disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.