The driver who slammed into your Lyft is likely ultimately responsible under the facts you describe.

As the provider of a computer app, Lyft is unlikely to have any responsibility.

Unless your Lyft driver is also partly responsible for the collision, that driver is likely not... View More

A personal injury settlement can, but does not necessarily, affect your social security disability payments. If a portion of the settlement is for lost wages, it can affect the amount of your payments. If the settlement is for past and future medical expenses, pain & suffering, property... View More

The tragedy of losing a loved one in an oil rig explosion accident is incomprehensible. The stark reality is that complete justice is elusive; however, the parties responsible for an oil rig explosion accident wrongful death can be held accountable. This includes ensuring that a surviving spouse... View More

Maybe.

You’ll have to prove by a preponderance of the evidence how the staple got into your food and be able to attribute it to the negligence of either the restaurant or Door Dash (or the Door Dash driver if he/she is an independent contractor).

Your damages will be your medical... View More

Yes. You can sue them for the forgery. You will have to prove who exactly did the forgery which may prove to be difficult.

Your damages are $37.82. So I would not expect an attorney to take the case on a contingency fee. You will have to do the cost-benefit analysis yourself.

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. A starting point could be to reach out to the claims office that originally mixed up the names and ask them to clarify their records. However, if the PIP claim was several years ago, it's possible the carrier closed... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In terms of liability, the operator is generally liable, unless there is an age issue in terms of negligent entrustment or failure to supervise. If you're asking in terms of coverage due to any damage,... View More

The answer depends on what caused the injury. If there was an unmarked dangerous condition on the land, the owner could be liable. If the intoxicated driver carelessly drove into an obviously visible tree, it’s likely the driver is liable.

Everything depends on the specific facts and... View More

Sustaining an injury at your Houston gym undoubtedly is particularly frustrating and disappointing. You joined the gym in the first instance to improve your overall health and sense of wellbeing. Ending up injured while at the fitness center certainly is a regrettable, seriously negative state of... View More

You need to report the assault to law enforcement where the hotel is located. How serious your bodily injuries are will determine the class or degree of the charge. It would be ideal if you can readily identify the perpetrator. If not, how serious your bodily injuries are will likely dictate how... View More

If your wife’s assault proximately caused the injury to your foot that resulted in the infection, you may be able to sue her for battery and recover your past and future medical expenses as well as any past and future lost earning capacity.

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney about specific state practices, consent is generally required nationwide. However, given the tight timeframes nationwide in filing for PIP benefits, it's... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks and you may be losing valuable time if a public carrier is involved in an injury claim. At this point, consider reaching out to Texas accident attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult - municipal carriers... View More

Usually, in the event of a fire like this, you would submit a claim under your own renter’s insurance policy to your insurance company. Most such policies provide for both temporary living arrangements as well as replacing your personal property.

Your landlord (the hotel) would deal... View More

The first and most important consideration in this type of case is how did the product harm you.

Have you incurred medical expenses?

How much work did you miss as a result?

Was any of your property damaged by the product?

If you were not harmed, throw it away and go buy a different shampoo.

It is unlikely you could successfully sue Starbucks.

Although it is possible to test positive for opioids on a drug test as a result of consuming poppy seeds, it is rare. But this is also widely known. This is why individuals are cautioned to avoid eating poppy seeds prior to submitting... View More

In my professional experience it is not "normal." But it's very wise, and I have recommended it before.

In many instances, it is simple the "right" thing to do based on the facts and circumstances of the case. Paying an injured party's medical bills without... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on the severity of the burns. If they are temporary, with no serious permanent damage or disfigurement, it does not sound like a case that many injury law firms would handle on a contingency basis. This... View More

This isn’t a question of bravery. Mass toxic tort cases like this require the time of multiple legal professionals probably for a period of 2-3 years.

It’s a question of finding plaintiffs who have been effected by the toxicity of the water who have the financial resources to fund... View More

My first question is why are you coming in contact with the police. Yes. Carry your medical records with you.