If he didn't need immediate medical assistance, the odds are against a claim being made. Can a frivolous or weak claim be made? Of course it can - but there are ways of handling that and protecting you. In any event, if you have premises liability insurance, your insurer should provide free... View More

Hello. There are several important questions that are needed in order to properly answer this. Question one what is your occupation to? And What paperwork did you submit to your insurance company?

A “greeter” at a Walmart, obviously needs to be in the store in order to greet visitors.... View More

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. Based on the post, it looks like the accident took place over thirty years ago. That's a long time for someone to await payment on a case. It's difficult to say whether there were factors that stretched... View More

Hello. For the corneal abrasion, you are talking about a products liability claim. You would have to show that the product was defective and unsafe in some type of way. If you have severe permanent damages and can't see out of that eye, then keep the iron and don't use it anymore. You... View More

Everyone's body is different. You may have an abnormal reaction. It does not mean the doctor should have done something to avoid it. The sole abnormal bruise is not proof of a doctor's negligence.

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. The client may have already explored this with their attorney, but one of the first things that comes to mind is the client's underinsured motorist protection. It could depend on the client's policy and... View More

Typically, at our Firm, it takes around 30-45 days. Sometimes, formal lien or subrogation waivers are needed in writing, check(s) may need to clear, releases must be negotiated, etc.

Some slowdowns during the holiday season are also not unusual. Regardless, I suggest sitting down with your... View More

I assume your insurance provider has contacted you and provided you with an attorney to deal with the plaintiff's lawyer. If not, contact your insurance company immediately. While the injured party's bills may technically be $200,000.00, often that is the "sticker" price rather... View More

Medicare and Medicaid services, in themselves, do not create a cap on the gross total recovery one can obtain, but Medicare and Medicaid have automatic liens on a personal injury or wrongful death claim so that they can recover what they paid out for treatment as a result of the wrongdoer's... View More

Presumably you were fired for some other reason, not because the company posted images of you online. So, whatever the reason for your firing, your lost income would not be a result of their posting of your "private" images. So, you have failed to indicate facts which would show that... View More

The anesthesiologist had a duty to ensure your mother was adequately anesthetized during the surgery. If the anesthesiologist failed to maintain the anesthesia, leading to your mother waking up, this could constitute a breach of that duty. You would need to prove that this breach directly caused... View More

I recommend that you pick up the phone to seek a free consultation with a lawyer. The potential case being against a local government, some personal injury lawyers will handle that, some won't, as such a claim is often more of a hassle than one against an insured private entity, and it... View More

Every negligence case has two parts: (1) Liability, and (2) Damages. It sounds like you have sustained significant damages, but the issue is whether the city created and/or was aware of a hazardous condition prior to your fall and did nothing to remove it. Florida law is very specific regarding... View More

Your case's value is based on its damages. Damages encompass past & future medicals, wages/earning capacity, and pain and suffering (sometimes punitive/punishment damages, but that's rare). However, pretty much all damages are primarily based on the medicals meaning the more treatment... View More

This could be a good argument because the "boss" may not count as a third person. Do you have an attorney? The defamation case is super complicated. You may have other defenses based on the fact, such as it is your opinion, you are telling the truth, or you have the privilege to talk... View More

You appear to be sending this question in on behalf of the father, as friend or relative to the father. If that's the case, tell the father to pick up the phone and call a lawyer. He should've been notified of the suit at the time it was being pursued, which apparently was a long time... View More

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It's frustrating when sidewalk access is blocked without clear timelines. Typically, businesses need permits from the city to restrict public pathways, and these permits usually have time limits. If the work hasn't started or is taking excessively long, it might violate local regulations.... View More

I don't blame you. An affidavit from the opposing attorney is rarely something meant to help you. It sounds like you are the defendant here. That would mean your insurance carrier will be arranging defense counsel for you. Review the affidavit request with them. As my colleague advises,... View More

While every case is different, and all medical malpractice cases require a in-depth look at the medical records, it sounds like the original doctor may have been negligent in failing to perform repeat labs, recognize the infection, and act quickly enough to prevent serious injury or further spread... View More

Under Florida Law, recording someone without their knowledge or consent is a 3rd Degree Felony. Don't Do It.