Often police reports are not admissible at trial. I frequently see police reports that are just plain wrong. I wouldn't worry too much if the report says something you don't like. You're free to call different attorneys if you don't like what the first attorney said.

There are a number of ways to find people for service, but sometimes it is difficult. An experienced injury attorney should have methods to find the defendant. There are a number of internet based "person finders" but these are typically only available to law enforcement or lawyers.... View More

You need an attorney immediately. Time is critical to your claims. Often casinos have videos of incidents that they don't save unless they're provided with a properly worded "preservation letter." Most lay people cannot do this alone. Without video evidence of your fall on... View More

Most likely you have a claim for the value of the animals. Indiana likely has a small claims court option for you. I recommend looking into small claims courts in your area. This will be an inexpensive and relatively fast option for you to find some recovery.

I am a dog owner and can only imagine the heartache you're feeling about this. I'm so sorry.

First, I recommend that you chat with a CA attorney. Most states classify dogs as property. Typically someone in your situation won't have many remedies. That said, CA may be... View More

Yes. There are any number of situations where individuals and the church might have liability for an injury that occurs on church property. Cases of sexual assault are a classic example. Some churches were found labile for some sex assault cases where the churches knowingly placed predators in... View More

That's so scary. I hope you're doing okay. That's certainly a life-threatening situation.

There are dozens of possibilities of people or entities who could have responsibility for the wire on the ground. For example, did someone hit a pole with a vehicle? Did the utility... View More

That's such a sad story. What a crazy situation.

We all have a duty of "reasonable care." In cases that don't settle, juries ultimately determine what is "reasonable." I don't think it's unreasonable to expect people to shoot shotguns in rural... View More

You can always make a claim against someone who hits you with a vehicle. If I'm understanding your question correctly, I think your asking whether the father (and therefor his insurance) might also cover your injuries. The answer is "maybe." You need a lawyer to help you figure... View More

Your question is a classic comparative fault question. First, your daughter who was the passenger may have a claim against her sister (collectable from her liability insurance) and the other driver. You should talk with an attorney about her rights.

However, South Dakota has a difficult... View More

I am so sorry about your son. I just became a dad and can't imagine how difficult it would be to lose a child.

What the police or prosecutors decide to do to the driver of the truck criminally has minimal, if any, impact on your potential wrongful death claim. I've seen dozens of... View More

First, you should turn this over to your auto insurance company. They handle defense of the cases and pay any settlement or judgment.

Second, if you don't have insurance, you should hire an insurance defense attorney (likely by the hour) to help you defend the case. This likely... View More

You need a medical malpractice / personal injury attorney. If there are civil rights components to your case, often a an injury attorney can assist you with that as well.

Medical malpractice tort reform laws in Utah make it nearly impossible for non-lawyers to navigate the litigation... View More

I can only answer your question with certainty based on Utah law, but in most states yes, you are strictly liable for the actions of your dog. Strict liability means that regardless of fault by you, or any knowledge that your pet might bite someone, by simply owning a pet you are responsible for... View More

First, thank you for asking a responsible question. Many people don't ask these questions until after an event which might expose you and others to liability.

The answer to your question varies greatly depending on how an injury occurs. What if your student falls on the side of the... View More

Good question. Your issue is a common one in most personal injury cases. A reputable injury attorney knows how to deal with this.

You are only entitled to make a claim for the injury that was "caused" by the wreck in question. Whether that means a completely new injury or... View More

You're asking a classic comparative fault question. Yes, you can make a claim for your damages if you feel the other driver was at fault. But a jury may have to decide the answer to that question. The insurer may take the position that because the other driver was in front of you that you... View More

It appears your case originates in Georgia and you should ask a GA attorney your question. My response is based on Utah law, but most states do something similar to Utah. I'm also unclear as to the posture (or procedural stance) of your case so I'm making some assumptions in my answer.... View More

You need an attorney. Insurance companies nearly always contact injured people to gain information about potential claims. That said, their reasons for contacting you aren't necessarily because they intend to pay you anything. Your claim is large enough that there are too many pitfalls of... View More

Possibly. A jury would make that determination. States have different comparative fault laws, but most states have a framework that would allow a jury to determine if the driver of the vehicle you were in has fault, or whether the truck has fault. A jury could determine either have fault or one... View More