Legal Question in Personal Injury in Illinois

Well, if they're not willing (and you too) to settle, you MAY be able to have the case advanced on the calendar, but with the way things are in the real world a case like yours unfortunately may take a back seat (no pun intended) to foreclosures, etc. Check with the court clerk and see if they can be at all helpful; maybe the transfer was to in fact move things along (4-5 year old cases in outlying counties not getting to trial is not unheard of...). The only other thing you may want to consider is having an attorney do this for you, even though your recovery would be reduced by the fees..... While I can't apologize for the state of our court system, it is discouraging for all of us, believe me.

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Good grief. Call them and ask if they'll pay you for a new pair of pants.

I dont understand why the one attorney would tell you just settle for your pants, when you incurred other expenses. There is a reason why he works for an insurance company.

Talk to the Clerk of the Court and have your case set for trial.