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I am facing a denial of my workers' compensation claim related to an inhalation injury I sustained while working in NYC. I believe I have a valid case, and the judge has offered me more time to retain a lawyer. What are my options for representation, and how can I strengthen my case to receive... View More 
answered on Feb 28, 2025
The judge is being nice to you. You ask about your options. You could use that opportunity to reach out to workers' comp attorneys to discuss your case. Workers' comp attorneys generally offer free initial consults without obligation. That could help you make the most well-informed... View More
I had a breast MRI on February 13 at a hospital where I fractured my rib during the procedure. There were three staff members present, and one mentioned the pain would go away in a few days. However, a chest X-ray the following week confirmed a fracture. Since then, I've been experiencing... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2025
I'm sorry for your painful injury. Your options, if you are considering pursuing this legally, would be to try to set up a consult with law firms. Free initial consults without obligation are the norm for such cases. If a law firm expressed interest in such a case, they could retrieve your... View More
I had a car accident 4 years ago and settled my claim, with the settlement funds being used for joint household expenses for my wife and me. My wife is still in the process of settling her claim, and we do not have a prenuptial agreement. We have been married for 33 years and are currently... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
It could depend on the breakdown of damages - if they consist of solely one person's pain & suffering, or they involve components that impacted both parties (such as consortium), which are addressed by my colleagues. Depending on how it is drafted, the release form at the conclusion of the... View More
I was in a car accident in New York almost three years ago and was at fault. The other party is now suing me, but fortunately, my insurance company has provided an attorney to defend me. Although I live with my son-in-law and daughter, who own the house and have their own car insurance, I am listed... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2025
It sounds like your affairs were totally separate three years ago, and that you had you had your own separate insurance. Under those facts, that should limit any possible theories of recovery against you. With your arrangements now, it's difficult to say. Your assigned insurance attorney is... View More
I was involved in a motorcycle accident while on my way to work. I was driving behind a car when the driver suddenly made a U-turn, causing me to crash into the car. The police arrived on the scene and filed a report, which accurately states that the car driver was at fault for the accident. I... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2025
I'm sorry about your accident. Your question contains a number of components - all of which are valid. You raise good questions, some of which would ordinarily be addressed by first-party no-fault benefits. Unfortunately, New York law is not fair when it comes to motorcycles because they are... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2025
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Yes, from a textbook standpoint if the actions could be proven to cause tangible harm that led to a divorce, such as financial ruin, etc. But from a PRACTICAL standpoint, law firms are reluctant to touch cases along... View More
If I hold a stick in front of me while crossing at a crosswalk in New Jersey and a motorist, who fails to yield, runs into the stick, could I be held liable for damages to their vehicle, assuming I was using the crosswalk properly, they had a clear line of sight, and there were no cameras or... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2025
A walking stick or cane used in an ordinary manner to assist in crossing a street should not create any liability for a pedestrian. In such a setting, jurors would generally focus more on the fundamental issue of harm to the pedestrian from a vehicle that did not yield where required. Good luck
I was recently in an accident right after crossing the border from Mexico into the US, where someone hit my car, causing damage. We did not file a police report, but the other driver gave me their insurance information. How should I proceed with both insurance companies to address the damage to my... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
If liability is solely on the other party, the two of you should be able to handle things solely through the other side's insurance. If the other side gave their carrier a statement, and the carrier is satisfied with the account of the accident, they could work with you - that would probably... View More
I thought I could just decide my rates but a billing specialist told me there are proper ways to figure out a sliding scale system so I was looking for some guidance on that.
answered on Feb 19, 2025
I'm sorry your question remains open for a month. One option at this point could be to reach out to health care attorneys who work more closely with billing issues - it might be a more narrow area of practice. It would probably be advisable to review any constraints imposed by applicable fee... View More
I was riding my Suzuki motorcycle in a NYC bicycle lane when another driver turned left in front of me, causing an accident. He claimed he couldn’t see me due to two lanes of cars. I suffered multiple fractures in my foot/ankle and had surgery, with medical bills exceeding $25,000. The other... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2025
I'm sorry about your accident. More information is needed for a meaningful analysis, but it looks like you are currently represented. That would place your attorney in the best position to know the important details of the file needed to make a sound decision. As my colleague correctly... View More
Had a slip and fall at Safeway, was offered 700$ which I declined. Couple days later they said they weren’t responsible but the janitorial services they hired were. Contact the better business bureau to mediate. Both Safeway and their janitorial services are putting the blame on each other and no... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
The Better Business Bureau is not going to mediate; that's not what they do. They don't adjudicate accident cases - their work is more with consumer issues. The usual options in accident matters are court or arbitration. You mention hiring a lawyer with your own money. Accident cases are... View More
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answered on Feb 17, 2025
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for the health impact this has had on you and others in your surrounding community. If you wanted to conduct some preliminary fact-finding, you could research news sources and also check with... View More
I have a case (No. 24-1362) concerning a $10,000,000.00 award certificate. The Supreme Court of the United States declined to review my petition because it was "out-of-time." Can a law firm or lawyer still assist me in pursuing my claim for the award amount? What steps can I take next?
answered on Feb 26, 2025
If the timeliness issue involves a statute of limitations or other procedural law filing lapse, that could make finding representation difficult, as those cases could present limited grounds to challenge. But every case can be fact specific. Attorneys here can't respond to you with offers of... View More
I am seeking advice on determining the appropriate jurisdiction for a legal case involving my fiancée, who is a Colorado resident. Approximately a year and a half ago, while visiting family in Texas, he was hit by a semi-truck after getting a flat tire on the highway. His injuries were... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2025
My colleagues have correctly and thoroughly outlined applicable jurisdiction and venue issues, pointing to Texas, based on the location of the accident, and Colorado, depending on the connections of the corporation. New Mexico is irrelevant, unless there are issues of med mal. The only thing... View More
She slammed her door onto my passenger door leaving a dent/scratch the dashcam could not capture her doing that just the sound but it did get video of her pulling in and out of the spot next to me I took pictures of my door and the edge of her door where you can see a little bit of my white paint... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2025
I'm sorry this happened to you. One option is pursuing it in court; another (depending on your coverage) could be handling through your own carrier as a first-party claim. Although your account of events is credible, it looks like the carrier recognizes the difficulty in proving the claim and... View More
Do you do any medical malpractice complaints regarding deliberate missdiagnosis causing a delay in incorrect treatment?
answered on Feb 13, 2025
I'm sorry for your ordeal. Could that be the Princess Alexandria Hospital in Harlowe, UK or Brisbane, Australia? If so, you could reach out to local attorneys/solicitors where you are located to discuss further. You haven't reached a law firm here (your question suggested you might have... View More
I had experienced a traumatic workplace incident September 2023 that resulted in amputation from a defective device. The employer was liable for the injury and took it upon themselves to hire a maintenance company to repair the machine instead of returning to manufacture company to avoid a lawsuit.... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2025
I'm so sorry about your accident. There's a lot to sort out in this brief summary. Your post doesn't mention if you had a workers' comp attorney. If you did, then you could focus on possible third-party claims, which my colleagues correctly point out. That could mean a case... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2025
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Based on the brief facts, it's difficult to say why law firms have been turning you away. Attorneys could tell you to persist in exploring representation and to be mindful of statutes of limitations (and... View More
Existing condition I had a iliac artery aneurysm rupture 2 years ago
answered on Feb 12, 2025
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. Two of your options include (1) reviewing the policy, discussing the denial with the disability carrier, and discussing whether your providing medical evidence from your... View More
I had a slip & fall on ice on my driveway which led to a physical injury. My landlord has repeatedly left the driveway unplowed & full of ice, where another one of my neighbors fell. I had to plow the entire driveway to get my vehicle out to which I blew my lower back out to today.
answered on Feb 11, 2025
I'm sorry about your injury. If your injury was a slip and fall, you could consult with an attorney. If it was closer to being a strain-related injury, my colleague correctly points out the distinction there. In either event, you could review the terms of your lease with an attorney for a... View More
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