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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New York on
Q: Do I have any legal rights against my daughter school when the staff failed to do there job, which left my daughter not

Getting the immediate medical care she needed?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

Not clear if there was injury from the delay. A local injury lawyer can advise.Don't delay.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: what if I have sent a demand for damages to a place be it they didn't respond what if there insurance lapsed or somethin

my son was bitten on a hotel property by a poisonous snakes and has medical bills and suffered quite a bit

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

Talk to a local injury lawyer about next steps ASAP.

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 specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Is my granddaughter entitled to her scholarship money from a private college?

This is the last semester and the coach has made her life miserable. She has had to have therapy and suffered ill health and her grades have suffered. She has rowed since high school and she never had a problem but she can't row for this coach. Any advise you can give me would be appreciated

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

Not clear how the narrative impacts scholarship. Talk to a local lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: my local news paper made my medical info about my PTSD public can i sue

im a disabled vet with ptsd i recently got into some legal trouble for selling bath salts my local news paper did a artical on me that was titled Warren man with ptsd sent to jail for bath salts now is it ok for them to put my medical diagnosis out there for the public to see i never gave them... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

You might have a case. Talk to a local lawyer.

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 specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: I am titled owner on a vehicle my 18 year old drives, am I liable if there is accident? He lives at home, PT student

Could I be held liable for his actions because the car is titled in my name? He is insured under my auto policy.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

Anything is possible. Best to have good insurance. Verify with a local lawyer.

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 specific situation. It is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: If you are hired by a tugboat company as a Captain and this company has no Company truck and they have you using

Your personal vehicle to run errands long distances off the boat and do work at thier office if an accident happens is the company legally responsible or is it on you.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

In most states, if you are at fault, you are responsible and the company might also be responsible. However, check with a local lawyer for the answer in your State.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Alaska on
Q: If you have settled a case against a state for personal injury, but years down the road the injury becomes more

significant, can you ask for more to help cover costs for medical?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

Usually the release is broad enough to prevent this, but ask a local lawyer to review and advise.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury on
Q: Working in a Chinese restaurant in Tampa, FL as a waiter, and one day a child came up and bite my thigh. Skin was broken

Working in a Chinese restaurant in Tampa, FL as a waitress, and one day a child came up and bite my thigh, I screamed a little and was in pain. I told the owner when it happened because the store was busy so I did not check right ahead. About 30 minutes later, I went to the bathroom and checked,... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

Talk to a worker's compensation lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for North Carolina on
Q: I was injured pretty badly in a foreign country due to the negligence of the city. How can I go about suing?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

A city in that country? You may need a lawyer in that country. More info is needed.

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1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Colorado on
Q: I am on WC an recieved call for better paying job with less work, can I quit to go to other job. Dr said it was a sprain

It was in my right (dominate ) forearm. I wore a brace from 1/25/16 -1/8/16 Which was hurting more. Now with out it my arm/Wrist feeling better. I have been put on light duty with a pay cut. Would it be better to go part time or PRN at current job if I have the option and take the new job.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

Talk to a local workers' compensation lawyer to determine best course of action based on your specific situation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Arizona on
Q: How does inevitable disclosure work across state lines when moving from one company to another?

Does it matter where the headquarters are? What happens if the company has operations in multiple states including the one were you are going, or the company you are moving to has operations in the state you are coming from. Because it is my understanding the IDD is not applied equally across all... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

Each state has it's own laws regarding disclosure of trade secrets. A lawyer can advise based on your specific circumstances.

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1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law and Products Liability for North Carolina on
Q: Is a dealer allowed to sell a car with a fraudulent inspection? Can I sue for them to fix the items that wouldn't pass?

I bought a van a month ago and took it just yesterday to have to oil changed. I found out the the powersteering boot was ripped open and leaking, among other problems. According to the service department at Toyota, the van should not have passed inspection. If this is true, is the dealership I... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

You might have a claim, but more info is needed. Talk to a local lawyer. A strong letter from a lawyer might help.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Delaware on
Q: My son's car was hit by another party now their insurance closed the claim. can i sue them if there was no police report

There was no injury by either party. the 911 dispatcher said there was no reason to send an officer for a report since the accident happened on private property. The other party admitted fault to my son immediately following the accident. they exchanged information and went on their way. Now the... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 12, 2016

Whether there was a police report doesn't affect whether you can file a lawsuit. Talk to a local lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: Other guys car insurance company is refusing to pay for the majority of the bill, what options do I have to get paid?

It was 100% the other guys fault he ran a stop sign and hit me, the police report and other driver confirm this. However now we are having to pay $1400 out of pocket and they are refusing to pay on the basis that we did not use the shop they requested.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 12, 2016

You can sue. A strong letter from a lawyer might help.

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 specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a...
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2 Answers | Asked in Business Formation for Colorado on
Q: Could a organization be made such as a non profit or activist group that helped provide training and assistance to kurds

and other groups that are fighting against ISIS? Or to hire Private Military contractors to assist with training and security.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 12, 2016

A local non-profit lawyer can advise.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation for New York on
Q: Can I open a company that charges people a monthly fee of 50$ only to return them the money minus 5%

I want to setup a company that does that but does it require any special approvals, I don't want to be a bank or something, I am selling a service to people where they can keep money for a year and get it out after a year.

Is that legal?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 12, 2016

Talk to a local banking lawyer to see if those laws apply.

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1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: Can a wrongful death case be brought against emts in GA?

My brother was having a gran mal seizure when the paramedics got to him he was starting to come out of it the seizure the paramedics threw him to the ground and held him down and he couldnt breath even though i was telling then he was turning blue. He died right there on he ground with them... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 12, 2016

A local malpractice lawyer can advise about the options based on the details. Don't delay in talking to a laywer!

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Can i sue for medical expences?

i was looking at rental property and fell and broke my knee cap on 12/09/2015i fell on the pourch while leaving .had whitnesses the property handy man and his girlfriend were there showing the house rental

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 12, 2016

Unclear whether there was negligence. Talk to a local injury lawyer.

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 specific situation. It is impossible...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: My Son got a chemical burn from the toilet seat at school. Went to er they confirmed it was that. What can I do now?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 12, 2016

Talk to a local injury lawyer about your rights and options.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Montana on
Q: Can you assault someone if they haze you?.
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 12, 2016

Not a good idea.

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