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owner, or the truck company the driver worked for? Can I sue all three?
answered on Oct 29, 2018
Contact an attorney as soon as possible. There may be multiple defendants involved depending on the facts of the case, including those you mentioned.
the facility's maintainence workers were running a river of sewage from their restrooms across a walk way into an uncovered manhole. there we're no signs, no cones, no way of knowing that we were about to come in contact with hazardous waste. the man hole wasn't even blocked off at... View More 
answered on Sep 17, 2018
Any claim would likely be limited due to the minimal damages involved.
Was diagnosed with a new doctor
answered on Jul 20, 2018
Talk to an attorney as soon as possible. Failure to diagnose cases in medical malpractice are difficult, but your attorney can evaluate your claim and help determine a plan of action.
answered on Apr 22, 2018
It depends. Were you the driver or passenger? Very fact specific as to who your claim is against. Contact an attorney ASAP to discuss.
Not their fault. No citation was given to them. Just got the police report put my sister at fault stated failure to control speed. Do not mention my husband or my sister in law that was in car and hurt at all.
answered on Mar 6, 2018
Contact an attorney. Your attorney can speak with the officer who wrote the report, who should then issue an amendment.
answered on Jan 11, 2018
You very well may be able to continue your husband’s claim. Contact an attorney ASAP to discuss the process.
My husband was rear ended by a dump truck He was stopped and waiting on traffic to make a left turn. Truck never hit his brakes and was going about 45-50 mph. Husband now has 3 ruptured discs as well as injuries to 2 others. Never a back problem in his life. Devastating because his only hobby was... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2018
With depositions scheduled, I assume you have previously hired an attorney. If so, then you need to ask your attorney this question. If you haven't hired an attorney, then you should probably do so ASAP. Criminal convictions can be used against witnesses in certain instances, generally to... View More
They won't look into the mid or lower back.
The Dr did not even mention my complaint
answered on Dec 19, 2017
You need to speak with a personal injury attorney ASAP. Your attorney can help determine whether you're receiving fair compensation for your injuries. As a general rule, represented persons receive more compensation that unrepresented persons.
insurance co. called her today and offered to settle but she still has problems with neck and shoulder. they want her to accept 1500.00 but have said nothing about paying the bills already incurred. there is also the issued of diminished value to her lease vehicle. any help or directon would be... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2017
You should speak to an attorney as soon as possible. The insurance company is not your friend. Your chances at an increased recovery are much greater with an attorney representing you.
answered on Dec 12, 2017
The statute of limitations for minors wishing to pursue a cause of action generally begins at age 18. However, a claim could be brought sooner through a parent or guardian. You should first, however, speak to an attorney to determine if you have an actionable claim.
answered on Nov 28, 2017
We need more info on how the injury occurred. Your attorney can then determine if you’re entitled to additional compensation. Contact someone asap.
He was with her in a different city 25mi.away. they were there for shoes and walking back to the truck. So if the car is on my mother in law's left then my son was opposite and vice versa. The lady proceeded to back out of her space striking my mother in law knocking her down on to my son... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2017
Speak to an attorney as soon as possible. You, on behalf of your son, may have a claim, as well as grandma, against the driver. You need to keep a diary of what happened and the injuries sustained. Sorry you are going through this.
answered on Nov 23, 2017
We need more information on how the injury occurred. If there is no workers’ compensation insurance, then the company could be on the hook.
Can I change my mind if I didn't sign any papers yet.I filed a small claim already but he wanted to settle before court, can I call him back and tell him I went over everything and I would like to come up with a different amount?
answered on Nov 21, 2017
If you have yet to sign a release, you could potentially still litigate the matter or renegotiate a better deal. Really depends on where you are in the process and what you did in small claims court.
The actual owner just watched as her son in law and pit bull were attacking my brother in the alley. They are saying the dog was "protecting her home" yet my brother showed no sign of violence and had been on the property for quite some time thus it was a party he had been invited to. It... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2017
Potentially. Probably depends on whether the dog owner has homeowners insurance that could provide coverage for this type of incident.
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