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Someone was shot it says victim related offense on the incident form
answered on Oct 10, 2024
The term "victim-related offense" on an incident report typically refers to the criminal offense that directly affected the victim in the case. It identifies the nature of the crime that resulted in harm or injury to the victim. This could include serious charges like aggravated assault,... View More 
Person was wrongfully arrested. Officers did not do Justice by making an arrest. Person was experiencing a mental crisis, officers offered no assistance helping with that fact, even after the family pleaded to allow them to go back to the mental health facility or another family members home.... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2024
You can file a Motion for Bond Modification. I would suggest hiring a criminal defense attorney to help you fo this.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
Following an accident in which a vehicle is totaled, the owner of the totaled vehicle is entitled to the fair market value (FMV) of the vehicle at the time of the crash. In other words, if your vehicle had a FMV of $5,000 at the time of the crash, $5,000 is all you can recover no matter the amount... View More
Not aware and slipped off because it broke and i hit my neck on the side of the counter what should be my next step because I did get injured
answered on Sep 21, 2024
First, seek medical attention for your injuries. Inform the management of the hotel so that an incident report can be made. Take notes and pictures from the scene of the accident so that you have proof of the harmful condition of the property. Last, schedule a free consultation so that you are... View More
Mover owns own small company and worker's comp has lapsed, he says he can't afford to renew it until next month but my move is next week. I've worked with them before when they were insured and prefer not to have to find someone new at this point - they're also scheduled to pack... View More
Indemnification, it says if the insurance company or their driver gets sued by anyone related to my injuries , such as medical provider or any other person or entity then I have to defend and reimburse the insurance company or driver for any further action or costs , including any attorneys fees .... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Indemnification clauses (also known as hold harmless agreements) are standard in every release signed by a personal injury claimant. In fact, it would be shocking if the insurance company failed to include such a clause in the release.
In terms of of the court action, I assume you are... View More
I am being told that the current injury case is being downplayed because this accident “aggravated “ existing conditions..NOT TRUE.. I was completely healed from the accident of 4 years ago but now the insurance adjuster are using that to lowball my claim offer. My question is, is there a... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney on any state-specific rules, the GENERAL approach applied nationwide in the type of situation you describe is that the plaintiff relies on the opinion of a... View More
As I walked out. The whole ceiling fell
He had more buggy’s than what the straps could hold he saw us walking out and kept going, when I told him he bit my daughter he said huh and walked off
answered on Sep 5, 2024
From your question it sounds like the Food Lion employee was negligent. Assuming your daughter was injured, Food Lion would be responsible for your daughter's medical bills and pain and suffering. I suggest retaining a personal injury attorney to pursue your daughter's claim.
answered on Sep 5, 2024
This statute (O.C.G. A. § 33-24-41.1) addressed instances when there are two insurance policies which apply to the same claim. It allows for a claimant (i.e., the injured person who is asserting the claim) to recover the policy limits from the primary policy and then pursue a second policy. The... View More
My son was assaulted at school by a young lady. The school failed me as a parent, he went to school fine and came home with a bloody black eye. Reached out to them. It took them two days to talk to the young lady. My son went to school with daily because it was his senior year. This has taken a... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
You might have a case against the school and the teachers involved. It's important to document everything, including your son's injuries, the timeline of events, and your communications with the school. Schools have a responsibility to ensure the safety of all students, and failing to... View More
No one will take the case and I'd like other options even if it's to try and hold the healthcare facility accountable in the future for other patients.
answered on Aug 16, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for the wrongful death. Some general options might include complaint, investigation, etc., depending on circumstances. A local attorney could advise more definitively after discussing in detail with... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2024
It depends on the type of new monitoring system and the reason for it. Without more information, it is impossible to answer this questions.
answered on Jul 7, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but it's Sunday and you're saying you have four days to file a lawsuit. Do not lose time awaiting responses. First thing tomorrow morning (Monday), reach out to attorneys to discuss. Good luck
In an auto accident personal injury case, can the injured party sue the defendant in small claims court in the counties of 2 different states and attempt to have them served in both states counties if the defendant has addresses in both states and you are unsure which address they live at or is... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2024
There are two separate issues which you have combined in your question: Personal jurisdiction and service. Personal jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to adjudicate the rights and liability of the defendant. In an auto wreck case, a court has personal jurisdiction if the wreck... View More
The driver died in the crash. How do I go about dealing with the deceased insurance company
answered on Jun 20, 2024
I am sorry to hear about your girlfriend and the driver. In an accident that serious, you really should hire an attorney. You will need to get the driver's insurance information from the police report. You will then need to submit all medical records to the insurance company. You need to make... View More
I have an injury claim with state farm, the at fault drivers insurance company and they are telling me that before they will settle my claim and pay me, that I have to give them my full social security number. Is this true and is this required by law if I'm not comfortable providing this... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
Yes, providing your social security number is typical. The reason that insurance companies ask for your social security number is they want to confirm whether Medicare/CMS paid any of your medical bills. If the answer is yes, Medicare/CMS has a lien which, if left unpaid, can result in the... View More
The at fault drivers insurance company , State Farm says they can't pay me one lump sum to settle my injury claim. They want to pay me an amount for pain and suffering and they want to pay my medical bills directly instead of paying me and letting me pay my medical bills out of the settlement... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
If there is no lien, I have never heard of an insurance company insisting on paying the medical bills and the pain and suffering separately. In fact, one would think the insurance company would not want deal with the hassle of paying individual medical care providers. Simply issuing one check to... View More
A student driver was left unsupervised and slammed into my parked vehicle. I sustained 11 spine injuries and severe symptoms.
They fled the scene before the police arrived.
The insurance company accepted liability however they thought my injuries were minor because the previous... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. You mention needing legal assistance. One option is for you to reach out to law firms to try to set up a free initial consult. In terms of your question of how much you could potentially recover, more information is needed about your... View More
The complications resulted in test not being completed for identifying tumor activity in her pancreas and resulted in a stent being inserted into an artery the surgeon damaged. She was on the OR table for 7 hours. I was not informed of her status during the entire duration. A one night stay turned... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, the short answer in a med mal action is that you could generally file suit, after satisfying the state's requirements for a certificate or affidavit (if... View More
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