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I was rear-ended about a week ago on I-5 during a traffic jam, which resulted in back pain. I have received medication and might need therapy, according to my doctor. The other driver's insurance company contacted me to give a statement about the accident. Should I provide the statement to them?
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answered on Feb 13, 2025
It’s generally not advisable to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company without first consulting an attorney. Insurance adjusters often look for ways to minimize their company’s liability and may use your words against you to reduce or deny your claim.
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answered on Feb 11, 2025
Possibly, but whether you can successfully sue the security company (or the property owner) depends on several factors, including negligence and duty of care.
Security personnel generally have a duty to provide reasonable safety measures, but they are not always automatically liable for... View More
Patient went in for cataract surgery, during the surgery the doctor dropped an instrument directly on her eyeball, which caused excessive bleeding which took a long time to stop. She has no sight in her left eye after a week, and is in pain. She went to see a retina specialist who said she now... View More
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answered on Feb 11, 2025
A patient experiencing vision loss after surgery may have a potential medical malpractice claim. The type of lawyer best suited for this case would be a medical malpractice attorney or a personal injury attorney who specializes in medical negligence cases. Medical malpractice cases can be complex... View More
I have heart problems now. I fear for my life
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answered on Feb 11, 2025
I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this. If you're being targeted or harassed, there may be legal protections available to you, especially as a senior and a person with a disability. Depending on the nature of the targeting—whether it's harassment, discrimination,... View More
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO PERSUE LEGAL ACTION AND IF THERE ARE ANY LEGAL AIDE OFFICES THAT WOULD ASSIST WITH THIS KIND OF CASE
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answered on Feb 11, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you were subjected to excessive force by law enforcement, you may have a claim under civil rights law for police misconduct and excessive force, as well as potential claims for assault and battery under state law.
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