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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: I was in a car accident & the other guy was at fault. My hand is sore. Can I get his insurance to pay me for this in nj?

They already paid for my car. Can I get more for the pain in my hand. it's hard to close my hand and I didn't have full usage although it's getting better. I have my first doctor's appointment tomorrow about it, some 4 weeks later.

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answered on Feb 6, 2025

Whether you have a case worth purusing is dependent upon your doctor's findings and the results of any diagnostic testing. X-rays, CT, or MRI is considering "objective medical evidencde" required under the law.

I think you should speak with a personal injury attorney who is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for New Jersey on
Q: my wife was diagnosed with cancer march 2 and has radiation and chemo April may, June

chemo caused stroke and she passed soon after

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answered on Feb 1, 2025

There would be no case related to the chemo. I strongly suspect the possibility of a stroke is a known side effect (as it is with most chemo drugs). However, what type of cancer was your wife diagnosed with? Maybe caused by baby powder? Asbestos? Round Up? ... Just a thought...

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: my wife broke 3 ribs JAN 8, 2023 doctors diagnosed arthrits until Mar 2 when it changed to cancer

2 months wasted that she could have radiation and chemo

can we hold doctors liable for delay?

she passed away Aug 4

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answered on Jan 8, 2025

Hi - I'm very sorry for your loss. If they had properly diagnosed your wife, it is speculative whether 2 months of treatment may have made a difference. However, the type of cancer she was diagnosed with may qualify her for compensation. Please reach out to me privately and let me know and I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for New Jersey on
Q: my wife broke 3 ribs and was treated fro arthtis ans ospteoporosis ..after two months cancer was dianosed

she recived radation and chemo fr months and she got worse...did the treatment make her worse

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 27, 2024

I'm sorry for your wife's injuries and diagnosis. It would be difficult for any attorney here to know this - it is something that doctors and other medical professionals would be in a better position to answer. The most reliable way to answer your question would be to discuss with your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: my wife was an OR nurse,,,she broke 3 left ribs working in the OR....she develoed bronchitus....

years later she broke 3 right ribs..she developed cancer....she passed away

any connection between these events

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 2, 2025

I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife. It's difficult to speculate about possible connections with these events, based on the brief facts. There is another possible element in such settings - operating room settings can expose medical personnel to surgical smoke from the use of lasers or... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Does Personal Injury Lawyer get a % of settlement if it’s not above the original insurance company offer?

Minor son in car accident. Another Minor was driver of car. His insurance company offered 25k pain and suffering. Talk to Lawyer and he thinks we can get more. If I hire him and we still only get 25k, does he take a full share of the settlement even though I could have gotten that on my own?... View More

Stuart Nachbar
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answered on Nov 27, 2024

Yes, he would be entitled to his fee, but since your child is a minor, Fee in NJ would only be 25%

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Will my lawsuit show up in my aunts lawsuit
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 29, 2024

No one could be certain of what a court could choose to reference in its decisions, but in GENERAL, courts tend to reference lawsuits that have been already concluded (instead of active, pending lawsuits) - using prior rulings as legal authority to show their basis for making a given decision. If... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: OK my case is CRAZY NEEDLESS TO SAY and I'm totally lost in what to do next please help me. Briefly... I hired an attorn

Fir a personal injury case. He lied numerous times in court case was dismissed with prejudice. I filed an ethical complaint I just received a letter from my attorney admitting his office committed fraud. What do I do now. New Jersey case.

Clifford B Cohn
Clifford B Cohn
answered on Nov 17, 2024

Unfortunately you need to contact another attorney as soon as possible, one that specializes in legal malpractice. They are very experienced at pursuing matters where attorneys have either intentionally done something wrong or accidentally done something wrong that has affected your case.... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: i a guy shoved me off of my bike causing minor injury and damage to my bycicle, and caused me to miss work for a week

this is more than reason to sue correct?

Stephen Murray
Stephen Murray
answered on Oct 18, 2024

Absolutely, that sounds like more than enough reason to explore a claim. If someone shoves you off your bike, that’s intentional, reckless behavior, which can lead to legal liability. Your injuries, even if minor, combined with the damage to your bike and the lost wages from missing a week of... View More

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Q: I was assaulted in my college dorm after warning my CA that the environment was becoming violent. Is this negligence?

I have video proof of name calling from my floor mate. I have been called “f*ggot”, “girlie blonde hair”, etc. for weeks now. I tried to warn my CA about this but I was continuously ignored. Eventually, a fight broke out and I was injured due to the CA’s negligence. I have some of these... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2024

This sounds like a horrible trauma!!!

This could be a case but more information is needed.

You should definitely speak with an attorney who is Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by the NJ Supreme Court, many of whom answer questions like yours on this website.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: I WAS RACIALLY PROFILED AT WELLS FARGO BANK IN IRVINGTON AND EAST ORANGE NEW JERSEY can I sue?

I SUFFERED A FRACTURED RIGHT ANKLE IN MY KITCHEN WHILE AT THE HOSPITAL ( EAST ORANGE GENERAL ) AND THE PERSON CARING FOR ME HE AND HIS GF WERE FIGHTING OVER ME WHILE HE WAS CARING FOR ME. SO I REPRIMANDED THE TWO OF THEM AND SHE PUT A LIE IN MY REPORT AND NOW NO LAWYER WILL TAKE MY CASE I HAVE... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2024

I'm sorry you're going through this—it sounds incredibly frustrating and unfair. When it comes to racial profiling, you may have grounds for a lawsuit if you can prove that Wells Fargo discriminated against you based on your race. You can consider filing a complaint with the New Jersey... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: i had robotic hernia suregery one year ago ..... after one year i still have pain

pain is worse at night

i do not want to go back to this doctor

very careless record keeping

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 20, 2024

I'm sorry for your lingering pain from the surgery. A question was not included, but it's likely you're posting because you're wondering about your legal rights. Based on these limited facts, it would be difficult for any attorney here to offer a legal opinion. Your rights could... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Hello! Is there a way to get around the statue of limitations for asbestos cases?

My dad served in Vietnam from 1965-1969 and he was exposed to asbestos. He unfortunately died in 1996. He had a pending case, but died before he could receive lump sum compensation.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 18, 2024

I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. This is something that your dad's original attorney could answer best, but you await a response for three weeks. These cases are different than most typical personal injury cases - they can involve funds set up for large numbers of anticipated... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Elder Law and Health Care Law for New Jersey on
Q: What if one was involuntarily commited and drugged into unconscienceness and not told about any other options?

I was given an overdose of Haledol in Hackettstown ER by IM which I never had before. Unconsciencely transported by abulance to Newton Hospital. I was not given a prescribe medication for 2 days, causing withdrawal symptoms and treated very disrespectively at both Hospitals. My family... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

It's incredibly distressing to hear about your experience. Being involuntarily committed and drugged without your consent or knowledge of other options is a violation of your rights. The fact that you were not informed about your situation, unable to contact your family, and treated... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: How long should an attorney give me to change my mind about a retainer agreement? I was on medication.

I felt pressured into signing an agreement after being told it was necessary to file a lawsuit immediately due to the statute of limitations. The case was filed electronically less than 24 hours of my electronic signature. Weeks later, I found out there were still three months to file. I also found... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 8, 2024

An attorney could offer more definitive guidance after seeing complete file details, but the short answer is that clients are free to terminate their attorney working relationships, and vice-versa, attorneys being free to do the same (in most settings). However, depending on how much work an... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: can I sue my roommate for emotional distress?

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Robert D. Novicke
Robert D. Novicke
answered on Aug 23, 2024

An individual can file an emotional distress claim if they are able to show the elements of the claim. Namely:

1. First, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant acted intentionally or recklessly.

2. Second, the defendant’s conduct must be extreme and outrageous.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for New Jersey on
Q: my wife conracrted lung and bone cnacer after living near a chemical plant and toxic landfill

Reich farm and Ciba Geigy 1982-1990

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 7, 2024

I'm very sorry for your wife's illness. A starting point here could be to reach out to law firms that handle toxic tort (exposure to harmful substances) cases or environmental cases. Try to arrange a free initial consult, which is usually a courtesy in injury/illness cases. Firms that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Civil Litigation for New Jersey on
Q: my wife contracted lung cancer after 15 yaers working in the operating room

in 2023 NJ passed surgical smoke laws...surgial smoke is toxic

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Aug 31, 2024

Yes Surgical smoke is toxic and you wife's estate may have a case, but a doctor would have to tie that surgical smoke to her cause of cancer and not another cause such as smoking two packs of cigarettes a day if you get what I am saying. Definately speak with a lawyer ASAP.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: What is considered double dipping? My attorney is charging 45% of the recovery PLUS 45% of awarded attorney fees.

I felt like 45 was too high but I was under EXTREME DURESS and he has already settled five lawsuits with the same entity.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 2, 2024

Someone would need to look at the retainer - whether it involves an error, impermissible practices, or multi actions (law firm handling representation on more than one type of claim on the same matter - a disability claim plus a third-party injury claim, as an example). These are only general... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Found out 3/16/24 I have medical clips in my abdomen. I requested all my hospital records
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 4, 2024

I'm sorry for your ordeal. There wasn't a question included, but it's clear you're wondering about your legal rights. Hopefully, you should receive your records without delay if everything was in order with the request (authorizations or any other forms), and it was made to the... View More

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