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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: I am being sued over my dog biting someone that came in my house without my permission

Not sure what to do now

Ross Diamond III
Ross Diamond III
answered on Apr 30, 2019

If you have not already done so, contact your homeowner's insurance carrier to report the claim. The insurance company should defend the case and will employ a Mississippi lawyer to advise you on your liability.

2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Illinois on
Q: if a self-employed person is killed at work is his boss liable
Ross Diamond III
Ross Diamond III
answered on Apr 24, 2019

You should consult an attorney in Illinois. Workers' compensation there may provide benefits even though the worker was called an "independent contractor. If not, the boss could be liable for any negligence or other wrongful that caused the death.

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: can I sue for medical malpractice a wound that won't heal due to the negligence of hospital staff over 40 years ago?

1977 at age 17, i was in a motorcycle accident and suffered several injuries. i was in traction & a sponge was placed under the bracket that rested on my shin & never was checked or changed for at least 10-12 months while i was in traction. when they finally removed the traction, they... View More

Ross Diamond III
Ross Diamond III
answered on Apr 15, 2019

You have waited far too long to pursue your claim. I do not know the California statute of limitations, but it cannot be anything close to 40 ytears.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: can power of attorney be appointed to a lawyer by the spouse of someone who is already in a coma.

How can a spouse have enough power to grant power of attorney to a lawyer on behalf of their comatose spouse, if they can't get power of attorney themselves??

Ross Diamond III
Ross Diamond III
answered on Apr 15, 2019

A power of attorney by a comatose person would be invalid.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: I am being sued from an accident do they have the right to subpoena my medical records without my permission
Ross Diamond III
Ross Diamond III
answered on Apr 15, 2019

The plaintiff in the case does have a right to issue subpoenas for your medical records, particularly those that relate to the accident. They can probably also obtain records covering all treatment you have had for a year or two before the accident. Your attorney can object and ask for a court... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Virginia on
Q: I had a train derail in my backyard April 6th and I was just wondering what needs to be done to comtactthe train company

Property damage , fence, house structure, family is scared, stressed, dogs are on edge every time a horn blows

Ross Diamond III
Ross Diamond III
answered on Apr 15, 2019

You should contact a lawyer in your area and file a claim against the railroad for damage to your property, loss use of the house if you need to move out during repair. You may also have a claim for mental anguish,m if the law of Virginia allows that.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for North Carolina on
Q: If you believe a car malfunction led to your injuries who or what attorney would you try to get for that? Thank you

So I believe that Toyota should be held responsible for their airbags deploying which caused the vision impairment to avoid the accident that caused the injury to me I have a lawyer for the injury the self but feel that Toyota should be held responsible because it could have been avoided thank you

Ross Diamond III
Ross Diamond III
answered on Apr 12, 2019

Depending on evidence in the case, Toyota could be named in the suit. Since you have a lawyer representing you, this is something to discuss with that lawyer.

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