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answered on Jul 20, 2017
Your ability to get compensated will depend on the amount of coverage in place, the severity of the injuries, the amount of the medical bills, and the potential claims of other injury victims (if any). Contact an attorney to find out the totality of coverage and the next action steps to take to... View More 
Earlier this month I had what turned out to be a migraine with aura that was so severe I could not stand and was barely verbal. The EMTs who responded assumed, based on my medication for mental illness, that I was having a psychotic break. I protested as well as I could, but was very weak. They... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2017
Yes, but it won't be that big a case. Contact a member of the MassAcademy of Trial Lawyers in your county.
answered on May 26, 2017
I am not sure what type of accident you are referring to, but typically you can make a claim for injuries as long as you are less than 50% at fault for the incident. However, the fault that is attributed to you can affect the amount you ultimately receive. For example, if you are determined to be... View More
I want to file in the Small Claims Court of MA. Who do I sue? Him the driver? His company (T-mobile), or the insurance company T-mobile or him uses and denied my claim (that I want to dispute via the court system)? Thank you.
answered on May 3, 2017
If you were hurt, contact a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers--they give free consults. If not, you sue the registered owner of the vehicle--note the name--it may be T mobile of new England, or something else. Or just sue the driver.
answered on Apr 28, 2017
Is the teen a minor? If so, the parents might be held liable. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
i got my settlement which was 12500 I got my check for 3320 after payment to lawyer and my medical bills But theres a deduction explanation which one says 3000 to Geico. Which I dont understand because I have the Geico medical payment plan in my policy. I was wondering did they fool me?
answered on Apr 9, 2017
Perhaps Geico paid for certain medical expenses that were also paid redundantly by the settlement, and so under most insurance policies the insurer would have to be repaid monies they paid you that the settlement paid for as well. Otherwise, you might have been double-paid for the same damages -... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2017
That's what's meant by joint and several liability. You wouldn't sue them. You would get a member of the Mass. Academy of Trial Lawyers to sue on your behalf (they give free consults, so why not get one?)
I explained to the operator that he had been diagnosed with/ viral cardiomyopathy 3 years prior and that I think he's having heart trouble again. They asked me if I needed the fire department or the squad? I told them that I needed the squad. The operator transfered me 3 times . My husband... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2017
I would certainly suggest you contact a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers in your area. If you need the names of some, let me know.
answered on Mar 11, 2017
Yes, but it depends on the degree of your comparative negligence.
See: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleII/Chapter231/Section85
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
I was envolved in a case that has since been closed. Its a long story but to wrap it in a nutshell. Someone I hooked up with in college secretly video taped me and put it on the internt. I dont feel that I was provided with the right guidance by my college and I feel like the guy who did this to me... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Was there a court case or an internal college investigation? If there was already a court case on the issue, you cannot sue a 2nd time for the same wrong. Also you may be barred by the statute of limitations if you wait too long. See:... View More
My private documents were stolen out of my office space and used against me in a deposition by the thief given them to her attorney. Now they are using these documents to further explore and have a judge sepeona the rest of my records.
answered on Feb 19, 2017
I assume it's a domestic matter. Take it up with your attorney. He can file a motion in limine.
answered on Feb 2, 2017
Sure there are. It depends on the facts. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following... View More
adoption paperwork so how is this determined?
answered on Jan 14, 2017
Be odd and cruel to share custody. Make it whoever takes cat takes vet bills, all responsibility. See who wants it then.
He had just had it built recently and claims I should sue the contractor for my medical bills. Is the that correct path to take or should I request that he sue the contractor and try to collect through him?
answered on Dec 19, 2016
You should contact a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers about your situation. I suggest if you are in the eastern part of the state contact Tim Lynch--you can use my name.
answered on Nov 23, 2016
Yes. May not be a good case, but if you haven't already you want to contact your homeowners insurance.
Now I'm being threatened that the other people could go after my house, which I owned for 10 years before I got married. How is that possible?
answered on Oct 30, 2016
Not sure who is threatening your but I suggest that you/your husband speak with the attorney that your company will give you. If the person who threatened you is quite incorrect, as it may be, they may have violated either bar asscoiation ethical considerations or the consumer protection act,... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2016
In Massachusetts I believe the lead attorney was Mitchell Garabedian. Give him my regards.
And best of luck in your search for justice.
answered on Sep 17, 2016
Make sure you find out who made the asbestos--if you can safely get a sample do that. You need to consult an attorney who handles workplace injuries and is a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers--they give free consults.
For example the MGLs against discrimination prohibit discriminating against a person on the basis of color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, marital status...etc
but there are cases when the discriminatory behavior is strongly and obviously manifest yet it is... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2016
Not enough information to tell. Suggest you talk to a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers who handles the area
involved (employment, education, putlic access, etc). They'll give you a free consultation.
I have a business membership with a few wholesalers, that allows my business to go inside the wholesalers to purchase items in bulk for the wholesale price. I have been lending this membership to one of my distance relatives. They have been using my business membership to purchase personal items.... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Possibly, more likely they would have a claim but the defense would be they weren't realy "business invitees" but trespassers.. Are the savings worth it to them? Sounds like a lot of hassle for a few bucks off. Also if anyone asks you could have your card hiked per terms of agreement.
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