answered on Feb 18, 2018
If a case were filed claiming negligence or willful and wanton conduct by the party or parties who caused the death, then yes that would amount to a wrongful death claim and a separate count for a survival action if the decedent survived the injuries that caused the death for any length of time. In... View More
Injuries: back, pelvis, hip
Defendants: driver & the company
Lost work: 1year
answered on Sep 25, 2017
Your questions raises more questions. Yes, it's possible to settle a case within 6 months. Whether you should do so depends on the nature of your injuries, the liability of the involved drivers, and the willingness of the insurance company to resolve the matter. If you have to file suit in... View More
Attacked while sitting in chair. Concussion and waiting on MRI results for shoulder tear. Police said they would file report with courts, now they want to question attacker prior to filing. Is that typical?
answered on Jul 26, 2017
You should consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible if you have not done so already. Also you should discuss the criminal aspect with an attorney who would have experience in this as well to determine if you need to appear or speak with the victim's advocacy office. Feel... View More
I would like to know what I can do about this.
I also have an inmate wondering about medical leave and good behavior time. Her case should also be looked into from 1997. I don't believe she had got representation. Thank You
answered on Jun 11, 2017
I would be interested in discussing the matter with you. From the limited amount of facts that you provided, I am not sure that I can give any kind of appropriate answer. And in fact left me with more questions. Please feel free to contact me at my office at 2:03. 870. 6700. Thank you
Anything I can do?
He attack me and I did self defense but he punch me in the face and he broke my nose also I got stitches on top of my nose (between my eyebrows)
I would like to know if I can win my case or if I can sue him. You think I can win my case?
I want to sue him for the following reasons... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2017
Chances are he doesn't have money so you can sue him but it won't do you any good. As to the bills, if you are eligible for medical assistance try getting it--it is sometimes retroactive. You can file a complaint with the police.
So How would know the Next Step I won My Case Oct ,16
answered on Feb 2, 2017
Congratulations. Assuming the other side hasn't filed an appeal, you have a right to collect the judgment. You haven't said what type of case it is. You would start by notifying the defendant. If they don't pay you you then need to take steps to enforce the judgment.
Bought and 09 chevy cobalt from a buy here pay here dealership. They never mentioned that the ignition switch had not been fixed and now I'm recieving letters in the mail from GM telling me it needs to be replaced or death/serious injury could occur.
answered on Jan 30, 2017
The letters presumably say they will pay. In which case, no harm, no foul. If they aren't a GM dealer not sure they have a duty to check each car for recalls--especially as that can be done as easily by you.
If you have further questions why not get a consultation from a consumer... View More
type of condition in personal injury lawsuits, rather than an injury that was physical?
answered on Jan 27, 2017
You can give it a shot but you really should get with a member of the Ct. Trial Lawyers Assn--they give fee consults.. Much will depend on what your medical records show, etc.
On a practical note, there is a form of therapy called EMDR that you may want to look at--it's relatively... View More
I wanted to know my daughter had called lead poison is in her blood from the apartment that I am living on for the past 2 years 7 month ago my daughter had called lead poison I have proof of information from my daughter's doctor papers and documents I even have the health department came... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
Contact Mike Koskoff in Bridgeport. Tell him I suggested you call. You have a number of potential claims, but the big thing is to figure out what you/your daughter need to do to get it chelated /out of your system. Should be a specialist at Yale New Haven. Odd an adult like your daughter would get... View More
Or do I have to have a lawyer write it for me?
answered on Dec 22, 2016
The more important issue is that a company will not take a pro se seriously and will low ball any offer. Once an attorney is involved the value of the case goes up and that attorney can help negotiate a better settlement for the injured person.
After our CEO and his wife got into a big fight, a doctor who served as our client's Chairman of the Board, called his Marriage Counselor to obtain confidential information shared during counseling sessions. The doctor then shared that information with the client's CEO. As a result, my... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2016
Possibly for breach of the fiduciary duty to the corporation. Contact Michael Koskoff would be my suggestion. Feel free to give him my name.
Do not discuss this further on public sites.
All the best.
I am the only person on the lease, but we verbally agreeed she'd pay rent, which she has done, but not very regularly. She just had an accident using some of the tools in the space and thinks I should pay for it - am I legally bound to?
answered on Oct 30, 2016
Unless part of the deal was you'd loan the tools and they were defective, no. She used them at her own risk. Knives & saws cut.
DCF took my children and gave them to their mothers, my two other children were present during my daughter tripping and falling.
answered on Aug 13, 2016
It would be best to hire an attorney who is experienced in defending against DCF - it is a highly specialized area.
The person did file a claim in 2014 against my then husband - he never appeared in court. This week my daughter was served papers - saying she was the owner or keeper of the dog. She did not provide housing or food for dog. She was home from college during the summer and is the one that answered... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Two year statute of limitations. She is covered by your homeowners at the time. She needs to talk to a) the insurance company b) the lawyer who the insurance hired to represent your husband. The dog statute makes the owner liable. She wouldn't be liable anyway, though if she was dogsitting... View More
hey i want to know if i can sue someone who intentially gave me herpes he knew he have std but lied to me.
i have a proof in facebook message
answered on Jul 1, 2016
Yes, but if he doesn't have money I don't see that you'd ever collect. But yes, you have a claim.
My 8 yr old son was playing in the apt basket ball court. So were a bunch of other kids. In a moment when my son was kneeling down facing the wooden floor to catch his breath another kid for whatever reason threw the basketball directly on my sons head making him hit the wooden floor and he lost an... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Injuries during sporting events are harder to win, but talk to a local injury lawyer about the details.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your... View More
My 8 yr old son was playing in the apt Racquet ball court. So were a bunch of other kids. To note they were not playing any basketball game . In a moment when my son was kneeling down facing the wooden floor to catch his breath another kid for whatever reason threw the basketball directly on my... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Injuries during sporting events are harder to win, but talk to a local injury lawyer about the details.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your... View More
The fall was a result of the pavement walkway being improperly cared for. An EMT and policeman and several people saw the accident/fall. I am questioning whether I need a HiPPA consent filed with the insurance company before I release my records to them.
answered on Nov 6, 2015
The insurance company may well want to get your medical records directly from your health care provider(s). In that case, the provider(s) will probably require that they receive HIPAA consent form(s) signed by you before they will release the records. If, on the other hand, they will settle for... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2015
You can refuse alcohol to any person as long as it is not arbitrary or discriminatory. You can refuse alcohol to someone you deem to be underage, unreasonably rowdy, that exceeds your building's capacity and still wants to enter, if your kitchen or bar is already closing, or someone who is... View More
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