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Q: have a lawsuit from accident lousy lawyer if I ask for my case file will this terminate our contract
Jonathan Craig Reed
Jonathan Craig Reed
answered on Jul 27, 2014

The worst case scenario for you is that you fire the present lawyer who then puts a lien on the file and you have trouble getting a new lawyer because of the first lawyer's lien. Your best bet is to consult another Arizona personal injury lawyer and see if you can line up a different Arizona... View More

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Q: My son was seriously injured in a car accident. He is a police officer but can't return to work until his Dr's say his

back is healed. He has expended his family leave time. He has been ask to resign or he will be fired if he can't return to work. Is this legal? His car accident was not work related.

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on May 13, 2014

I am not familiar with Arizona law. However, there are certain things you can do. Consider contacting the Arizona Fraternal order of Police. They may be able to help. You should also contact an Arizona attorney who has expertise in employment law. Good luck.

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Q: Can I sue Mcdonalds because I was hit in the head with the machine that prevents the door from slamming?

I was walking into the building and the mechanism broke off the door fell and hit me in the head. I was in the Hospital for a while, gave me whiplash aswell as strained my neck and spine and is preventing me from going to work.

Mr. Kenneth Lee LaBore
Mr. Kenneth Lee LaBore
answered on May 21, 2013

This sounds like a lack of proper maintenance. I would contact the manager and let them know you would like to speak with their insurance. I recommend that you consult with a local attorney to assist with the resolution of the claim to maximize the amount of your recovery.

Best regards.

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Q: What are contingent fees
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jan 26, 2013

There are 3 main types of attorneys fees. An hourly fee means the attorney charges you bsed on the number of hours worked. A fixed fee applies when the fee is determined in advance, regardless of how much time is spent and regardless of the outcome. A contingent fee means the attorney's fee is... View More

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Q: I had a slpi fall accident at an hotel in sierra vista az that injured my back bad enough that im unable to work on it!
Timothy J. Deffet
Timothy J. Deffet
answered on Nov 12, 2012

I am not licensed in AZ. You should consult a personal injury lawyer licensed in that state. You will have to show that the hotel had some fault in your injury. That is not clear from your answer. You should make sure if you are receiving treatment that you tell your medical providers what happened... View More

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Q: If a lawyer called a physcians mistake as a bad judgemnt call, why wouldn't that be negligence?
Herbert G. Farber
Herbert G. Farber
answered on Sep 22, 2011

A health care provider is negligent if he or she failed to exercise the degree of care, skill and learning expected by another professional having the same training and experience. Doctors and hospitals are not liable for every mistake. However, like medical advice, with legal advice you can always... View More

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