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this is more than reason to sue correct?
answered on Oct 18, 2024
What exactly do you mean by "more than a reason"? Do you have claim grounded in law? The short answer is yes you may. However, whether or not you have a claim that an attorney will be interested in pursuing on your behalf will likely depend on the damages claimed. Where damages are... View More 
Follow up to my previous comment
answered on Apr 26, 2021
I need some more information. Of course there are situations where you may have a legally cognizable claim against your landlord and assuming the landlord is insured then they would be the ones liable to compensate you.
I thought I heard her bf slap her during arguing, I ran and said 3 words are you ok .. She cursed me out telling me to mind my own f**n business go the f home I started walking to my door opened it got on inside of apt and here comes her cousin Elijah whom is also a tenant and slams my door and... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2021
You can most certainly seek compensation for pain and suffering in addition to other damages. The real question that needs to be explored is whether or not there will be a path to recovery. Specifically, are the individuals we are seeking recovery from insured? Do they have assets from which a... View More
My brother is 14 and my friend is 10 and my brother wants to beat him up
It was in a restaurant located in a casino wet floor no wet sign a very bad fall which I ended up getting surgery
answered on Jul 28, 2019
So sorry to hear you were injured. I have some more questions about your case. Feel free to contact me to discuss.
The other driver's insurance company has been contacting me nearly every week to settle the matter for $3,000. He tells me that I do not have much time left. I have a spinal cord injury which, although not too serious, has left me in pain to this day. What should I do and how much time do I... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Generally, when injured in an automobile accident which would be venued in the State of NJ you have two years to file a lawsuit after which your claim would be time-barred. In the event a governmental entity is at fault this time-frame is severely decreased and also imposes other notice... View More
Driver was issued a summons for failing to yield my daughter was taken to the hospital with a broken scapula. Other injuries as well can we sue?
answered on Mar 26, 2019
Absolutely, you can sue. Whether or not you will prevail depends on a number of factors. It is important that you do not discuss the claim with any insurance companies. You should speak to a personal injury attorney first who will take care of all your concerns so that you may focus on your... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2019
It depends on type of property, exactly where the person fell and what caused specifically what caused the fall.
Will I face jail time
answered on Feb 18, 2019
Most likely given the basic facts you provided you will not be facing jail time. If there is any concern for exposure it may be in the context of a civil lawsuit, but even then the likelihood of success on the part of a plaintiff would depend on additional facts you have not presented.
answered on Jan 5, 2019
You can go to your local police department and report the crime.
I received a letter from the insurance company whom in which is paying the settlement stating that they sent the payment to my lawyer on the 21st of December. Which I believe my lawyer should have received by now, however he hasn't contacted me yet. Could this be because of the holidays or... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2019
Could be any or all of the above. Best thing for you to do is to call your attorney and inquire.
an injury case)?
answered on Nov 12, 2018
This is a fact sensitive question. Depends on whether property is residential or commercial. If residential is it owner occupied or rented? Further, a homeowner may be held liable for dangerous conditions of abutting sidewalk if homeowner created the condition. Best thing to do is call an... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2018
NJ dog bite law is strict liability. You can call my office tomorrow morning for free consultation... I would need to know more information concerning the incident.
do they have right to collect.
answered on Sep 25, 2018
The fact that a creditor has written a debt off their books does not in and of itself bar them from collecting on the debt.
I filed a complaint with the NYS Division of Human Rights in 2016 against a volunteer dentist who worked in conjunction with a Donated dental service & it was determined no probable cause & I am experiencing a lot of pain around the work that was done & undone 2 years later...do I have... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2018
Any malpractice claim needs to be fully investigated before filing in court. The question becomes “was there anything the doctor did or didn't do that departed from the standard of care". If an individual files suit "pro se" there is no requirement to satisfy the certificate... View More
Severe ear and leg injuries. No security present. Is McDonalds liable?
answered on Aug 21, 2018
You may have a viable claim for negligent security against McDonalds however i need to know some more information. Feel free to call any time.
answered on Aug 20, 2018
In the event your claim can not be resolved without the need for litigation your lawyer will have to be licensed by the Pennsylvania State Bar Examiners.
answered on Aug 10, 2018
What type of pool is it? Where is the Pool located? Is it a public or a private pool? It would also be useful to look at local regulations concerning pool barrier requirements.
answered on Aug 10, 2018
This is a very difficult question to answer. Duration of the litigation process varies from case to case. It depends on a number of factors including how many parties are involved in the lawsuit, the complexity of the issues involved, The cooperation of counsel for the parties as well as the... View More
Sister fell off the swing set at city park due to faulty chains. This caused her femur to break and protrude through the skin requiring emergency surgery to repair. What type of lawyer is needed?
answered on Jun 23, 2018
Personal injury lawyer. It’s important to photograph the location immediately, and get any witnesses contact information. I can be reached anytime at 908-279-7979 and I would be more than happy to meet with you over this weekend .
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