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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: I'm trying to get alawer to help with lawsuitOk please have them texst me

Iwain apickuptruck on my way toajob andthetruckgothit in the back myawomandriverin abluecar ihitmy head on the back window of the truck I had to Jackson hospital I was from8amto12pm aug04_2019

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 4, 2018

Contact a member of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Assn for the county where it happened--they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: i got into a wreck that was my fault no insurance calim has been filed can i go to jail

the truck and insurance is in my mother in laws name i wasnt covered and the other person had liability no claim was filed there was 4000$ worth of damage can i go to jail for not being able to pay for this vehicle

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 21, 2018

Usually coverage follows the vehicle. If you are an excluded driver different states handle this differently. You won't go to jail for anything. But under certain circumstances you could have your license suspended. Be good if you and your mother in law got a consultation with a member of the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: Can I file an auto accident lawsuit in Alabama with no driver license and no SSN?

I was hit when the other person failed to stop at the stop sign causing personal injury and damages to my vehicle.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 28, 2018

Yes, but you should contact a member of the Alabama Assn for Justice --they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: What do I do if was sitting at a stop sign waiting on traffic to pass by and a guy in the lane closer to me let's me out

And when I get ready to drive out a person comes down in the other lane and we hit each other. Am I in the wrong or her?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 5, 2018

In addition to my answer to the other question, you are controlled by a stop sign. The duty of someone at a stop sign is not to proceed unless it is safe.the Gent telling you to go was only doing that for his lane, not for all lanes--neither he--nor the lady--know your destination other than you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: Am I reliable for this wreck and do I have a strong case of my own against Uhaul?

This year I rented a Uhaul pick up truck Jan 15. The next morning I left to go work a 100 miles from home and I called customermer service to report the truck wasn't operating correctly, it was running or coming to complete stop like it should. They sent out a mechanic to check out the truck... View More

Justin McMinn
Justin McMinn
answered on Feb 23, 2018

I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. It is possible that U-haul has liability. You may be covered by an insurance policy you carry on a personal vehicle. Contact an attorney that handles personal injury cases in your area. They will be able to look into your specific situation. While you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination and Medical Malpractice for Alabama on
Q: If I believe I have a case against a doctor for over prescribing opioid pain medication and benzodiazepines, what's next

From aprox 2005 thru 2014 I was prescribed high doses of hydrocodone, oxycodone, and benzodiazepines by same doctor. At one time receiving demoral injections if requested.

These injections were stopped.

Supposedly, said doctor and wife at time, were injecting themselves with... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 12, 2018

Problem in your case will be the statute of limitations. Look for an attorney member of the Ala. Assn for Justice who handles medical cases--they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death and Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: Can the biological parent file a wrongful death suit if they did not have custody of the child at the time of death
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 11, 2018

As long as they did not lose parental rights they have a claim.Consult a member of the Ala Assn for justice--they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: I injured my back in 2016 and was discharged by the specialist in 2018 I was rolling shells and hurt it again

Is this considered a re injury cause my job is keeping it under the same claim so I can’t ask for a four panel

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 2, 2018

Likely a different one but it depends on what go hurt where and how. Consult the attorney you had before. I you never had one, consult a member of the Ala. Assn for Justice who handles comp--they give free consults.In person is best so you can explain and show how it happened.

1 Answer | Asked in Military Law and Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: Do I have a viable lawsuit?

I have suffered from various illnesses since infancy. My father is a veteran who served in the Gulf War. He believes my health problems are due to chemicals he was exposed to in the war. He would like to know if I have a viable lawsuit again government. If so, how would I go about proceeding?

Gregory Andrews Cade
Gregory Andrews Cade
answered on Jan 23, 2018

This is a very complex situation for which you need to contact a legal expert in cases of toxic exposure. It requires thorough evaluation, which I or another lawyer cannot provide without knowing more information about your case. Depending on a variety of factors, such as the severity of your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: Can I sue Dorsey trailers for firing me for going in rehab

My husband worked at Dorsey Trailer from 2012-2015. Left to work at walmart for a year and returned to Dorsey July of this year. They knew he was alcoholic and wrote him up once or twice for drinking on the job during his first employment with them. Since his return, his immediate supervisor has... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 9, 2017

Unlikely but the best thing to do is consult a member of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Assn who handles employment issues and see what they say; they give free consults.. If they did allow him to use other vehicles to get booze it's possible.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury, Animal / Dog Law and Small Claims for Alabama on
Q: Do we have claim to our cat, even though her adoption papers are in the name of our roommate?

My friend and I, along with our roommate, adopted a cat. The adoption papers are in the roommate's name, but we equally split the cost of the adoption fee, vet bills, and our apartment pet fee. Our roommate is now moving out and says she is going to take the cat. Can she legally do this? Or... View More

Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Nov 15, 2017

The cat is property. Cats are not actually "adopted" under Alabama law. The documents which transferred ownership of the cat probably show that she owns the cat. UNless you can show that you own the cat, you are probably out of luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Alabama on
Q: If medical is left open am I entitled for gas mileage reimbursement and how far back can I file for remimbursment
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 31, 2017

Call the attorney who worked on your c & r

Generally you only get mileage under certain circumstances.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Child Support and Civil Rights for Alabama on
Q: In Alabama if you are receiving a personal injury settlement from a car accident,can they take the entire settlement?
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Oct 13, 2017

Are you asking if the state can garnish the award for past due child support? Yes.

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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: In 1998 I had emergency surgery to repair a serious injury to the left side of my face requiring approx 220 stitches

And 4 titanium plates,during this surgery a piece of surgical material was left in me. Do I have the ability to attempt to receive compensation. Can supply more details if needed. The surgeon believed he left no such materials (sponge of some type) and his solution was to refer me to a psychiatrist... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 1, 2017

Contact a member of the Ala Trial Lawyers Assn who handles medical cases. If the surgery found a foreign object you may have a case, if it didn't I don't see a case but you should still get the consult.

Big problem you run into is the statute of limitations.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: If I got arrested wit a dui blew a .07 but have a cdl. Not convicted waiting court can I drive out of state in truck

Was given a temp paper to act as license needbto know if I can take a load actoss state lone

William C. Head
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answered on Aug 28, 2017

Not legally. Paper license is not the CDL. Fed regs, and your employer, would not allow.

Call this Alabama DUI specialist. Mr. Whitney Poison. 205-871-8838

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Health Care Law for Alabama on
Q: I was in an accident in '16 w/a girl who hit a tree. I lost my leg. 25000.00 settlement that ends in 16507 left.

Filed chapter 7 with my husband. Bc debt was so high. Way way over income as I still can't work. Cigna has sub. Lien for 30000.00. I have no assets. We are barely surviving. Will I receive any of the settlement. The put 15000.00 for wildcard exemption. Just curious

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 8, 2017

You didn't ask but I assume you got on social security disability for at least the period after the crash through the year after your amputation. You might see if your lawyer can bring a crashworthiness case. However, with bankruptcy you don't have enough to go 'round so I doubt if... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: signed a contract 2 days ago with a personal injury group. can I get out ot the contract?

not happy with the lawyer assigned to my case.

David Alan Wolf
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answered on Jul 21, 2017

It has only been two days so you may want to give the attorney a chance. If not, read through the contract to see what your contractual obligations are per the contract. If it has only been 2 days, there may not be much of a charge or cost in switching. Contact another attorney for a free... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Juvenile Law and Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: Can you sue a sibling for hitting you if they are older than 18?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 6, 2017

Yes but you won't see any money. You can file a case with the police.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Health Care Law for Alabama on
Q: Instruments not sterilized when Ingrown toe nail was removed.

I have an infected toe nail and had to get it removed. I was notified that I could of been contaminated with an infection due to not have the instruments used properly sterilized. I had to get lab work done but haven't gottten the results back. I have to get lab work done for the next 6 month... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 6, 2017

You have a claim for the cost of the lab work at least. See what happens, get a free consult from a member of tha Ala. Assn for Justice.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: I was injured in Alabama said under this code I could not get pain and sufferingWhat if the driver had been drinking
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Apr 21, 2017

Contact a member of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.

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