I greatly appreciate your time and any help concerning this situation. Recently i was travelling on a tn county rd with double yellow lines. I was approaching a slow moving farm tractor (travelling less than 25 mph) , i began to slow but had sufficent sight to know there were no on coming hazards,... Read more »
answered on Jun 7, 2023
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope you're okay after three vehicle flips. In most jurisdictions, you can't cross a double yellow line to pass. There are limited exceptions for turning into lots or streets. But that's only a... Read more »
I wear prescription glasses and had to wear a pair of safety glasses over top of the prescription glasses the safety glasses had a sharp edge on the bottom and kept ripping into my skin kept cutting in my skin I tried many different pairs of the safety glasses and they all did the same thing they... Read more »
answered on Jun 7, 2023
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It sounds like you may be working in an industrial, lab, or other setting where the glasses may be part of your safety gear in the course of your employment. If that's the case, it's possible you... Read more »
Failure is legal action still possible at this point.
answered on Jun 6, 2023
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for the injuries you suffered from your exposure. Ordinary, statutes of limitations for injury cases nationwide are only in the order of several years, even in the most lenient jurisdictions. But... Read more »
I never got car fixed and since left my insurance. The guy insurance sent notice they paid me. It went.to my insurance. My insurance took deductible out and sent me a check. They had no business doing that. What should I do
answered on Jun 4, 2023
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If they won't pay full damages that you can legitimately prove, one option is to go to court. You could consider taking the matter to court on your own or trying to arrange a free initial consult with attorney to... Read more »
I know who ran me off the road and the exact vehicle they were driving. What do I need to do?
answered on Jun 3, 2023
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you didn't know who the person was, you could have explored the possibility of a UM claim - but it depends on the coverage of your policy, and many jurisdictions require physical contact in such claims.... Read more »
Need help asap need appeals federal court case
answered on May 29, 2023
An attorney in those jurisdictions could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you don't have someone recommended professionally, you could run searches by going online, using the tab above (Find a Lawyer), or through attorney referral services of local bar... Read more »
answered on May 28, 2023
Your question might continue to be overlooked under the "Trademark" heading, which is more about intellectual property rights involving brand names and related issues. You could repost under "Business Formation" and "Business Law." But because your question appears to... Read more »
Grandma did not have car or homeowners ins at the time. My apartment was boarded up for 49 days. I had to live in complete darkness. He stopped the SUV 2 1/2 feet from where I was sitting. I didn't suffer physical damage but a lot of emotional distress. I am in the care of my Dr. Do I have a... Read more »
answered on May 28, 2023
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It appears that you have a straightforward case for the property damage. However, recovery is another issue, with the vehicle owner having neither auto or homeowner's coverage.... Read more »
ND asked her to leave .then another supervisor added she didn't smell like urine. My mother was so upset . She's a very clean 80 yr old wheel chair ridden. Isn't that against the law?
answered on May 27, 2023
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for the way your mother was treated. Yes, you're correct. It could be actionable from a textbook standpoint. But as a practical matter, it's a tough one as far as a solid case goes -... Read more »
Adjuster said they can’t give the entire settlement to me instead they need to issue payment separately such as compensation $2000 to me and reasonable medical bills related to auto accident up to $10,000 to doctors. I told them I am the responsible person to pay back and want to entire... Read more »
answered on May 28, 2023
It sounds like the adjuster may have concerns about being left on the hook for obligations to medical providers, despite the point you make about there being no liens. If that's in the carrier's standard operating procedures, it's possible their discretion could be limited. Your... Read more »
I know there's no accurate amount that can be estimated here but I was wondering.
Rear ended by a negligent teenager who was texting. I received serious whiplash, cervical lordosis, cervical stenosis, a back brace. My passenger received a concussion, post concussion syndrome and... Read more »
answered on May 29, 2023
It could be difficult to offer an "average settlement amount." There are too many variables involved. Liability appears to be clear-cut, based on your description. That makes things easier. Now it will be a matter of reviewing the medical records in detail. Those findings, and the impact... Read more »
i need to know what this violates & what actions should i take.
answered on May 21, 2023
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. If the talk involved confidential medical information, it's possible it could involve HIPAA laws, which govern the privacy of personal medical information. If it's only "gossip" type talk... Read more »
answered on May 21, 2023
People sometimes use such terms loosely. Formal legal proceedings are usually understood to mean a process that takes place in a court system or ADR forum, with formal notice to the parties, and where applicable, in compliance with rules of civil procedure and evidence. A disciplinary hearing might... Read more »
I have my own car insurance Can I use my insurance policy for proof of insurance. It states that my insurance will transfer to” none owned autos”
answered on May 17, 2023
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The general rule in most places is that insurance follows the vehicle. It isn't fully clear what that provision that you cited means. The word "none" there doesn't seem to help. But it would... Read more »
Because the hospital failed to provide information in a timely manner. What should I do?
answered on May 16, 2023
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. You may need to consult with a local attorney on this, but you could first reach out to the Kansas Department of Insurance to see if they could offer guidance. Departments of insurance nationwide monitor and oversee... Read more »
I am a videographer and run my own videography company. If I promote a safety product (film ads and take photos) for another company's product to be released on their social media, and that safety product ends up not being what is stated unbeknownst to me and it ends up failing and hurting... Read more »
answered on May 14, 2023
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In a setting like this, there are no guarantees as to who a potential plaintiff would name in a lawsuit. If someone is merely inserting a script that the client provided without knowledge, that would probably be... Read more »
I was not extremely hurt. A few bruises, and a hospital check up. My car was fully totaled. I had a passenger, she was hurt a bit more, but not a significant amount.
answered on May 13, 2023
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope you and your passenger are okay. No attorney can really answer your question based on these limited facts. Your car was totaled. That evidences the possibility of serious impact, or that you were... Read more »
I had an accident five months ago. It wasn't big so I didn't report it. But now I am being sued by the other driver for $8000 in damages. Can I still get help from my insurance company? Its American transit insurance company ATIC. Do they provide free lawyer in this case?
answered on May 12, 2023
Turn the lawsuit papers over to American Transit after making copies for your own records. Because of the time gap, you may be confronted with the argument that their rights to investigate the claim were prejudiced by the delay in reporting. Every carrier can be different in their tolerance for... Read more »
Have a permit and don't need dual brakes
answered on May 10, 2023
Here is an excerpt from the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles regarding dual brakes...
"If you have a junior learner permit, you may drive in any of the five boroughs in New York City between the hours of 5 AM and 9 PM only under the direct supervision of your parent, guardian, a person... Read more »
We had a house fire on 1-1-22 in Aitkin, MN. We were renting and I had renters insurance and I was told by my claims adjuster I had 2 years to get them my non salvageable list. Was going to send and my claim has been closed since July 2022. Just wondering how long a claim is open for
answered on May 9, 2023
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about the fire. In terms of Minnesota statutes of limitations to file suit, only a local attorney can advise you there. But as a general premise of insurance practices nationwide, claims can... Read more »
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