If he didn't need immediate medical assistance, the odds are against a claim being made. Can a frivolous or weak claim be made? Of course it can - but there are ways of handling that and protecting you. In any event, if you have premises liability insurance, your insurer should provide free... View More

Hello. For the litigious attorney in your office I would say that there are likely $0 in damages involved and if he were to file a lawsuit (which costs around $300+ depending on certain factors) the judge would probably award him $1 with what are called "nominal damages" to encourage you... View More

Everyone's body is different. You may have an abnormal reaction. It does not mean the doctor should have done something to avoid it. The sole abnormal bruise is not proof of a doctor's negligence.

See another physician to find out if the condition is serious. If it is, you need treatment, and you sue, the other physician might be a good expert witness. If you seek treatment, and you are covered by insurance, the insurance carrier may also help with an attorney.

Typically, at our Firm, it takes around 30-45 days. Sometimes, formal lien or subrogation waivers are needed in writing, check(s) may need to clear, releases must be negotiated, etc.

Some slowdowns during the holiday season are also not unusual. Regardless, I suggest sitting down with your... View More

I assume your insurance provider has contacted you and provided you with an attorney to deal with the plaintiff's lawyer. If not, contact your insurance company immediately. While the injured party's bills may technically be $200,000.00, often that is the "sticker" price rather... View More

Medicare and Medicaid services, in themselves, do not create a cap on the gross total recovery one can obtain, but Medicare and Medicaid have automatic liens on a personal injury or wrongful death claim so that they can recover what they paid out for treatment as a result of the wrongdoer's... View More

The anesthesiologist had a duty to ensure your mother was adequately anesthetized during the surgery. If the anesthesiologist failed to maintain the anesthesia, leading to your mother waking up, this could constitute a breach of that duty. You would need to prove that this breach directly caused... View More

I recommend that you pick up the phone to seek a free consultation with a lawyer. The potential case being against a local government, some personal injury lawyers will handle that, some won't, as such a claim is often more of a hassle than one against an insured private entity, and it... View More

Every negligence case has two parts: (1) Liability, and (2) Damages. It sounds like you have sustained significant damages, but the issue is whether the city created and/or was aware of a hazardous condition prior to your fall and did nothing to remove it. Florida law is very specific regarding... View More

So did you go back and take pictures of the accident site? Was this on private or public property? What time of day or night did you fall down? If pictures were taken, did they show a dangerous condition that a person was not likely to see, who was casually waking? If the evidence shows that the... View More

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answered on Nov 6, 2024

Hi. I think a lawyer would review your potential case. The key questions - has there been falls there before? Did the City about and maintain this street? Was the substance caused by tree, dew or...? Did the City know or should they have know about this dangerous condition. There are very strict... View More

I suggest you have a heart to heart discussion with your attorney, as I see a communication breakdown here. You should seek additional treatment if you truly NEED it, not just to increase the value of your case. Experienced adjusters are not stupid and are looking out for claims that appear to be... View More

Your case's value is based on its damages. Damages encompass past & future medicals, wages/earning capacity, and pain and suffering (sometimes punitive/punishment damages, but that's rare). However, pretty much all damages are primarily based on the medicals meaning the more treatment... View More

You appear to be sending this question in on behalf of the father, as friend or relative to the father. If that's the case, tell the father to pick up the phone and call a lawyer. He should've been notified of the suit at the time it was being pursued, which apparently was a long time... View More

I don't blame you. An affidavit from the opposing attorney is rarely something meant to help you. It sounds like you are the defendant here. That would mean your insurance carrier will be arranging defense counsel for you. Review the affidavit request with them. As my colleague advises,... View More

While every case is different, and all medical malpractice cases require a in-depth look at the medical records, it sounds like the original doctor may have been negligent in failing to perform repeat labs, recognize the infection, and act quickly enough to prevent serious injury or further spread... View More

The legal implications of a doctor ignoring a recommendation to repeat a laboratory test for MRSA after a patient's surgery and waiting a year to debride the wound, resulting in disfigurement and chronic pain, can be significant under Florida law. This scenario likely constitutes medical... View More

You are obviously a very good friend to that person - but your friend must be the one who seeks legal advice. You may assist your friend by looking for a lawyer for him to consult with, and your friend can include you in the communications with a lawyer if he wishes, but it would not be lawful for... View More

You are right that the applicable limitations period is PROBABLY expired, but reliable legal advice on whether any particular issue/dispute definitely is or is not still within the applicable limitations period is something that must be asked for by picking up the phone and speaking directly to a... View More