Sorry about the accident. I pray your father and the other driver are recovering.

You don't have all the details yet so your course of action is not totally set. There are a few things you can do and know at this point.

Generally, if your Dad had permission to drive your... View More

Sorry about your accident and rough birthday!

The Statute of Limitations for filing most claims related to the accident is 3 years from the date of the accident. This is for negligence claims.

There are also some issues dealing with insurance that need to be dealt with earlier. It... View More

I am sorry for your loss.

I agree generally with my colleague but would add this is a good conversation to have with your lawyer. I would hope you are working with a lawyer on a case of such magnitude.

I am sorry for your loss.

It would be included as part of the damages caused by the car accident if the miscarriage was caused by the accident or injuries related to the accident. This would likely be a good issue to talk with an experienced car accident lawyer about as the proof... View More

Possibly. It depends on how the accident happened.

As an employee, if you were working at the time of the accident, you would likely be entitled to file a Workers Compensation claim with your employer for any injuries and damages. You could also file an action directly against the driver... View More

I am sorry for your loss. That is terrible.

Yes, lost earnings will be includable as part of the damages you can claim. The amount is based upon salary, projected future earnings as well as things like expected life expectancy which is a figure set out by the government. This is not the... View More

Hello - first, I am sorry for your loss!

There are many factors that go into an estimated future income when someone dies before they reach the workforce. In most cases, the attorney on the side of the deceased will hire experts in the area and gather evidence to support an estimate that... View More

First, I am sorry for the loss of your father! That is terrible.

Yes, the ability to bring an action is based on the family relationship. You should be able to bring such an action and may also be able to named personal representative of his Estate for that portion of the claim. It is... View More

It really will depends on the details of the case like when was the product recalled and what are the damages, but it doesn't sound good from your limited description. I would recommend you sit down and go over it with an attorney.

This is a question where details would be important. I suggest that you talk with an attorney who handles wrongful death cases. Many offer free consultations.

Sorry for your loss.

Yes, a nursing home can be liable for malpractice and there are particular standards of care that apply to them. Nursing home negligence is a regular issue in courts around the state.

Hi - sorry for your loss.

It would depend upon the details of the case but yes, there is a possible case if a doctors negligence hastened the death of the patient. Particularly in cases of a terminal patient, shortening their time can be quite tragic.

Sorry for your loss.

Yes, they are separate causes of action with different parties so they can be filed together in one lawsuit at the same time or in more than one. The advantages and disadvantages would depend upon the details of the case.

With a case such as a wrongful... View More

It depends upon the facts of the procedure and results. In some cases, it does begin on the date that you are aware of the malpractice which can be the date you began feeling ill in some instances, but you need to look at the specific facts of the case to determine which one applies.

You... View More

Hi there, sorry you are unhappy with the insurance settlement. The answer to your question depends upon what you mean when you write "insurance settlement". If this is a personal injury settlement that you agreed to and signed settlement papers, it will be argued that you are bound by... View More

It depends what you mean.

You cannot bring the statements in and read them in Court. That is not allowed by the rules. You need to get the witnesses to Court to testify in person.

You can use the statements if those witnesses come in later and change their stories to help them or... View More

So sorry this happened to you! Bike accidents can be very traumatic. It is not surprising that your memory is blurry.

If you don't recall the details of the accident, it will be important to see how much you can find out from other sources. Even if have areas of memory loss, if you... View More

"This law"???

It would seem if you are the owner of the property where the downspout is located, the neighbor would need your permission to enter into your property to attach a cable. If this is an apartment or connected dwelling, it may be more complicated.

It depends what you mean by adequately covered. If they have no insurance, then you can make a claim them personally and/or make a claim against your own insurance policy for uninsured motorist benefits. This would depend upon the limits of your insurance coverage to determine whether you can... View More

Sorry you are dealing with this. It is bad enough to be injured in an accident without finding out there are coverage issues.

That is really a two part question. The first part deals with whether you can sue the other driver. If they are at fault, you can and if you take it that far... View More