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This is for a federal Jones Act case. The plaintiff ....
THe dismissal was 'dismissed without prejudice for lack of prosecution'. It didn't show up in the details
Editing this for more details... of course yes she has tried reaching out to other counsel but running... View More 
answered on May 5, 2021
Under these circumstances, it sounds like she may have a good argument to get the dismissal vacated if the basis behind the dismissal is because of former counsel's inattention and not the individual personally. There is no black and white answer because it seems as if there are a lot of... View More
Just wondering if it’s too old she’s getting no cooperation with mgmt company anymore.
answered on Aug 4, 2020
I agree. Just wanted to add that the sooner you decide to proceed, the better the odds of evidence being preserved by the at fault parties. The sooner they are advised of your intention to pursue a claim, the higher your odds of success will be. Make sure to speak with an experienced injury... View More
Progresive contacted me. I was in the ICU burn until in a coma for a month and in there longer. I suffer from al kinds of stuff now
answered on Jun 25, 2020
You may definitely have a claim. If this accident happened on a boat, there is a high probability that it will be governed by General Maritime law. You should speak to an experienced maritime attorney immediately because there are different statutes of limitation for maritime claims as compared to... View More
Injured but now I have back pain
answered on May 30, 2020
If you are injured, the first thing you should do is get medical care. A injury to your back can be a very serious condition because of the nature of the spinal cord and the nervous system. Hopefully a doctor tells you that you have nothing to worry about but nonetheless, the first step is always... View More
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