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I am handicapped, alternating between walking with a cane or a walker, depending upon the day. I was on a Metro bus in March 2015, and at a stop, I went to the bus driver and asked him to ask the people in the back of the bus to stop smoking pot. He refused. He had previously refused the request... View More 
answered on Aug 12, 2016
You may have some big problems. Has your attorney filed a government claim yet? There is a 6 month deadline from the date of the March, 2015 accident to file a personal injury claim against a government agency, such as those running the bus system. If your attorney failed to do that, your claim... View More
I was accused to stealing something from a buisness and upon leaving the buisness and going to get into my truck approx. 6-7 employees (sales reps, service reps) none of them being loss prevention or even identifying themselves as such, did not even say anything just ran after my truck trapping me... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2016
I didn't see any claim in your question that you deny stealing something, which tells me that you stole something and they went after you legitimately. If you plead to grand theft, that means you're essentially admitting you committed a crime that day. If you stole something and a bunch... View More
My mother was putting in the bus fare when she got hit in the face by a black lady right in front of the bus driver . The bus driver didn't do anything or call the police he just sat there and watched. The lady was caught by the sheriff department.
answered on Aug 12, 2016
The lady who punched your mother in the face is likely broke, so it would be pointless to file a lawsuit against her. However, you can contact the District Attorney who is prosecuting the case and submit all the medical expenses and other damages that your mother suffered and ask to have the... View More
My dogs were in the garage while my son was doing yard work. My dogs went up and sniffed a couple and their 2 dogs across the street from my house. The female who was not paying attention on her cellphone, got caught up in HER dogs leash and tripped herself. When my dogs were called they... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2016
If your dogs didn't cause the lady's injury, then you have no legal responsibility for it.
They opened the door anyways and didnt have hold on their dog or put it away but instead opened the door and let it run out at me biting my leg. I ran inside their house to run from the dog because my car was parked on the side of the street, closed the door to keep the dog out and begged the woman... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2016
You likely have a valid claim against the homeowner if you sustained injuries from the dog bite. Speak with some personal injury attorneys about the viability of your claim.
Every week, I organize a bike ride mostly on USFS lands. There are no fees involved, no prizes, or anything. I just select a route and we go ride for the fun of exploration. , A secondary primary purpose is to get people involved in becoming more active. Some of the areas can get a little rough and... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2016
I come down on the side that waivers are usually useless. There are significant legal barriers to individuals trying to sue while engaging in recreational activities, such as mountain biking out in the wilderness. Although it's not impossible, most people would have an awfully tough time... View More
throwing huge pieces of cardboard in front of my truck not only blocking me in, but baracading me in. When I approached
this individual and asked him politely to throw it in another directions he got very arrogant and indignant with me.
So I went to report it to the... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2016
It sounds like a silly dispute that resulted in you getting banned. There is nothing legally you can do about this. If you were banned from the facility, I bet you played more of a role in the problem than you're admitting. Find a new recycling facility.
I have threatening messages from them
answered on Feb 12, 2016
Your question is quite vague. Maybe consider seeking a civil harassment restraining order against them, depending on the nature of the threatening messages.
answered on Feb 12, 2016
You're conveniently leaving out a lot of facts. For instance, it would be helpful to know: What were you arrested for? What injuries did you sustain? What were the circumstances surrounding the accident? There is nothing inherently unlawful about arresting someone who sustained injuries... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2016
I have no idea what you're talking about. More facts, please.
can medical bills from public hospital facilities be used to multiply x =1-10?
answered on Feb 12, 2016
There is no mathematical formula to "calculate" pain and suffering damages. You need to consult with an attorney to get an analysis of your potential damages claim. Medical bills from public hospital facilities are valid economic damages, just like medical bills from other types of... View More
Macy's has sent me many email receipts of someone who isn't me. In the emails I can see what they purchased, their full name, and the last 4 digits of their cc number. I called the store I was getting the emails from and called coorporate offices and they both told me that there was... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2016
Suing Macy's for this would be quite silly. Just go to the settings in your email program and block the email address or mark it as spam.
If a personal injury lawyer calls and harasses another lawyer, which is his opponent and his opponent's client, stating that he knows that the client is exaggerating his claim, what is the ethical violation and what should of the personal injury lawyer done instead?
answered on Feb 12, 2016
What exactly was said that you think is "harassing"? Just because a lawyer calls another lawyer and they have a nasty argument over the phone doesn't necessarily mean that the lawyer is being unethical. It's really a matter of degree. If the harassing consists of threats of... View More
A young black male walks into a convenient store and simply say "pack of menthols please" as appose to " a pack of cigarettes please".. To me this insinuating that he must ask for menthols because hes black or that all black people smoke menthol cigarettes... To me this is akin... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2016
You have absolutely no case whatsoever against the makers of the tv commercial.
I hit someone who ran a stop sign and I was rushed to the hospital while the car was towed. Can I file against the other driver?
answered on Feb 12, 2016
Yes, you can pursue a personal injury action against the other driver, if that driver was at fault for running the stop sign. It is likely (but this should be confirmed by checking the policy) that your boyfriend's insurance policy allows permissive use drivers to be covered, in which case... View More
My 8 yr old son was playing in the apt Racquet ball court. So were a bunch of other kids. To note they were not playing any basketball game . In a moment when my son was kneeling down facing the wooden floor to catch his breath another kid for whatever reason threw the basketball directly on my... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2016
Your kid was injured during a basketball game, seemingly as a part of the inherent nature of the sport, so I think you're going to need to suck this one up. I think suing would be a bad option. It is highly unlikely that a judge would award you anything in a small claims action. Best of... View More
I was at a restaurant yesterday for breakfast and specifically told them I was allergic to nuts. I found a nut in my meal and as a result spent the day in the ER. Would it be reasonable to ask if the restaurant would cover my ER bill?
answered on Feb 12, 2016
Personal injury attorneys generally work on a contingency fee basis, so they will only be paid if they obtain a settlement / judgment in your favor. It may be a bit tough to find a personal injury attorney willing to take such a seemingly small case as yours, but keep looking around, you may be... View More
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