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that had been laid down at the entrance which resulted in injury - who's at fault, the mall or the store - neither one is telling me they're to blame.
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answered on Jul 21, 2017
Slip and fall cases AND trip and fall cases are among the more challenging personal injury case out there. A store or business not an absolute insurer of the safety of the guests. The store or business must act in a reasonably prudent manner. It is common and reasonable to have a mat at the... View More 
I recently had an accident whilst boarding a passenger sight-seeing vessel where the hatch on the gangway was not secured and it gave way when the boat moved, making me fall deep down between the oat and the dock.
I was under water for approx 25 seconds, then when I surfaced it was... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2017
Admiralty - maritime laws may provide a remedy and cause of action to you. You should contact an attorney who handles cases of this nature. There are restrictions and procedures applicable to most admiralty - maritime claims. Also, contact an attorney with particular knowledge of these claims.... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2017
For any State, it is difficult to name somebody "the best". That certainly is a matter of opinion. I can recommend an excellent attorney who I met a number of years ago. Here is a link to his Justia Lawyer Profile:
https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/joshua-shulman-791055... View More
- he was in the car with an underage drunk driver - can we sue the bar that served them to pay for some of his medical costs?
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
New Jersey has a Dram Shop law in place as follows:
New Jersey's Dram Shop Law
Section 2A:22A-4 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes says that any person who has been injured by an intoxicated individual may seek damages from a vendor who served the alcohol if:
the... View More
person at fault insurance (state farm) already took liability went to e.r twice for pain in back and neck and right arm today in x rays from a specialist found out i have torn ligaments in my neck and lower back from whiplash and a sprain right shoulder how much could my claim be worth i am a 21... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
You asked an excellent question. The value of a case will depend on a number of factors including the extent of medical treatment, diagnostic testing, length of treatment, types of medical providers, insurance coverage, and other factors. Seeing that you have been treating for 2 months, it is... View More
Trying to find out if I should be concern with fact that my 13yr old little girl's shoulder pops out of place from almost any thing from just rolling over,she takes a lot of steroids for her allergys.We have taken her to childrens hospital and they say something about growing pains,I found out... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
Medical malpractice cases are quite complex. I recommend that you get your daughter assessed by an orthopedic specialists. If there are issues related to growth and maturity, you may see if an evaluation by and endocrinologist is in order. For an attorney to take on a medical malpractice cases,... View More
I was in center lane for less the 100 feet before the it turn into a turn lane that I was going to use. Driver came straight from two lanes of traffic to make a left turn
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
If you were rightfully in the lane, the other driver may have violated your right of way. If there was a police report, that could have an impact as to how the case is evaluated by the insurance company. Louisiana has unique sets of laws in place. Contact a local attorney to find out your... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
Comparative negligence refers to the situation in which two or more people or entities are at fault for an incident or accident. For instance, let's say that a driver is turning left into the right of way of a speeding driver. Under this scenario, it appears that both drivers are... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
The payment of medical bills will depend on the available coverage and the liability or fault for the incident or accident. The bicyclist may take the position that he or she was not at fault. If there was a police report, this may help clarify how the accident took place and how the insurance... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
You asked a fairly broad question. There are two kinds of damages: economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are measurable damages in the form of past and future medical bills, wage loss, and other expenses which may include child care if you have that expense and did not have... View More
Why won't the insurance company just pay the exact medical costs?
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
You asked a good question. There is not always going to be a negotiation; however insurance companies and adjusters typically attempt to save money for the insurance company. It is not unusual for an insurance company to deny a claim or attempt to pay less than what was billed out in medical bills... View More
- does that mean I won't get fully compensated?
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
Your ability to get compensated will depend on the amount of coverage in place, the severity of the injuries, the amount of the medical bills, and the potential claims of other injury victims (if any). Contact an attorney to find out the totality of coverage and the next action steps to take to... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
You may end up getting compensated for the medical bills. It may be a problem that you lacked insurance that you were required to have in place. Most personal injury attorneys will provide a free consultation. Contact an attorney as soon as you can to get some guidance and direction. Good luck.
- is it okay to just call them and ask if they'll pay to medical costs? I don't want to make a big deal out of it.
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
You can attempt to call the water park if you wish to do so. If the water park has "medical payment" coverage, the water park has insurance in place that will cover the medical bills regardless of fault. In other words, medical payment will cover the medical bills even if you cannot... View More
In-laws were rear-ended and car rolled while in Omaha, NE on Friday. MIL has fracture of vertbra. FIL sustained some injuries (including a tear in prostate) but was treated and released. Don't have many more details as we are in Texas and they are in Auburn, NE. Car is totaled.... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2017
You will be best served by an attorney in Nebraska. Most personal injury attorneys will provide a free consultation and will handle the case on a contingency basis. Make sure that your in laws feel comfortable with the representation. The case will depend on the extent of the injuries,... View More
The driver (my friend) doesn't own the car, it's her moms car and
she has no insurance herself at all. They havr filed the insurance claim and for their own odd reasons lied not listed any passengers, being my son and myself. The driver of car I was in admitted fault and was... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2017
You should contact the insurance company as soon as possible. In Florida, there are some time deadlines for getting treated and for informing the insurance company. The police report should be available for pick up or online retrieval. Most personal injury attorneys will provide a free... View More
He was not harmed or injured. Can I sue the day care for not providing supervision and allowing him to walk 2miles crossing major busy intersections and being found in a strangers apartmemt.
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answered on Jul 14, 2017
Certainly, the day care center was negligent. From a practical standpoint, most attorneys limit their practices to cases involving some form of physical injuries. The laws, standards of proof, and collectible damages may be limited by the applicable law in place. Most personal injury attorneys... View More
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answered on Jul 13, 2017
It will depend on the particular facts and the surviving family members. Here is a link to a Nolo Article that provides an overview of California law. You should contact a local medical malpractice attorney in California. Most attorneys who handle these cases will provide you with a Free... View More
We went to their dr. and he commanded us back to work on day 2. My husband took personal time( 3 days) and a weeks vacation because he could not hardly sit up. He returned after that but was doing so bad. He took 2 more weeks off and continued to decline. He started a bad cough. He was placed in... View More
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answered on Jul 12, 2017
It appears that you have been getting the run around from the worker's compensation adjuster and company. You should hire a worker's compensation attorney to handle this matter. There are many twists, turns, and challenges to a worker's compensation case. An experienced attorney... View More
Does this mean I no longer can file another lawsuit for economic damages? I was not advised of the differences and now I'm coming to the end of my 3 years on no fault benefits PIP at least my wage loss and replacement services and soon this will stop. So now I will not be able to perform or... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2017
Typically, when there is a settlement, there is a general release signed which ends up releasing the at-fault driver and insurance company from any further liability. You may want to consult with an attorney in your area to see if you truly waived all of your legal rights. Good luck.
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