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answered on May 30, 2015
A personal injury lawyer would be the type of lawyer to handle such a claim.
Tonight I went to El Cajon, a mexican restaurant in Encinitas, CA. When I got there, I told them that I am vegan and they gave me a special laminated vegan menu, from which I ordered the mushroom enchiladas (no cheese) with green sauce. The waitress informed me that the red sauce contained chicken... View More 
answered on May 24, 2015
You can sue for anything. But yours would not be a viable claim a lawyer would deem worth pursuing. You can try calling a lawyer or two for a free consultation, nevertheless.
answered on May 22, 2015
Your old attorney may be entitled to a lien. If you have hired a new lawyer, let him or her deal with it.
Who do I connect
answered on May 22, 2015
You need to contact your insurance company and report the accident.
answered on May 19, 2015
A Google search of the doctor would be a good place to start.
if I have tricare prime an they paid all my medical bills out of a personal injury will I have to pay them back
answered on May 19, 2015
Generally, yes. They would have a lien against your personal injury settlement. Do you have a lawyer representing you? If yes, speak with him or her. If you do not have a lawyer, and are trying to represent yourself, I strongly urge you to get a free consultation for a personal injury lawyer near... View More
answered on May 19, 2015
Sounds like a very difficult case. You need to contact a personal injury lawyer right away for a free consultation. Cases against a city generally have a short statute of limitations.
im on wrkers comp for aback injury. i am a hotel housekeeper & dont think i will be able to return to the same line of work. what are my courses of action
answered on May 18, 2015
Do you have a workers compensation lawyer representing you? If yes, you should direct your question to him or her. If you do not have a lawyer, you should contact one regarding representation.
answered on May 18, 2015
You need to contact a medical malpractice lawyer in your area for a free consultation.
answered on May 18, 2015
Yes, they can be held liable. Whether or not there is a medical malpractice case will depend on whether the infant sustained any injury because of the contaminated blood. You might want to consult with a medical malpractice lawyer in your area for a free consultation.
Can I file a bankruptcy claim?
answered on May 18, 2015
Yes, both the driver and owner can be held liable. You should contact a bankruptcy lawyer for a consultation.
answered on May 18, 2015
Yes, in most states a minor cannot directly receive money from a personal injury settlement. The settlement normally has to be approved by a judge and the judge directs that the money be placed into a trust account until the minor turns 18.
Two special needs children were unsupervised at school and had sex. School is not accepting any responsibility because the actions took place after school was released.
answered on May 18, 2015
If this happened after the school no longer had supervision of the students, I don't see how the school could be held liable. You might want to contact a personal injury lawyer in your state for further advice, nevertheless.
if one was working on the roof and the hammer drops accidentally injures a neighbors' child.
answered on May 18, 2015
Any person who accidentally injures another person can be held liable for the resulting injury.
My dad and stepmom always have acted different to me than with my siblings. Ive been hit with belts and slippers and their hands, and sometimes i have had marks left on me. Ever since i dont feel as if i should listen to them and they threaten to send to some discipline boot camp. But i don't... View More
answered on May 18, 2015
You do not state how old you are now. If you're a minor, you can report the abuse to your state's child welfare services.
What's the next step is there papers I have to sign ?
answered on May 18, 2015
Hard to answer your question. Have you signed a release? Have you sent it back to the insurance company?
The fee is 33% 40% if it goes to litigation there was no deposition my lawyer sent discovery papers and the man who actually hit me hisinsurance co tenders the money even my lawyer was surprised have not been to see my lawyer yet they just got $ and said I was being charged the 40% is there... View More
answered on May 19, 2015
If the lawyer started a lawsuit, i.e. served a summons and complaint, your case was in litigation. The 40% would then be appropriate. Any questions you have about the fee should be addressed to your lawyer.
7 years ago I injured my leg at work. I moved from area moved with family financial problems. Have not heard from attorney for 4 to 5 years got letter 6 months ago if i wanted settle my medical. There therapy H wave machine I've been using since I moved. I've been trying contact him... View More
answered on May 13, 2015
Your lawyer is the only one who knows what's going on. Keep trying to call him... sent him emails.. if need be, send him a certified letter asking that he call you immediately.
Point can I file a claim or am I passed that point
answered on May 13, 2015
If your injury is work related, you should contact a workers compensation lawyer ASAP.
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