Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Settlement value of a potential case depends on numerous factors, including the strength of the liability position and the nature and extent of the injuries and necessary medical treatment. Often, the appropriate amount to demand cannot be determined until the... View More

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your case does not seem unimportant. Based on your description, you experienced severe pain and it appears you have evidence supporting your position, in terms of hospitalization or work attendance records. If you mean... View More

That is what liability insurance companies are in business for: protect insured parties from liability for their negligent acts. It did that when it paid you a settlement. In return, you, no doubt, released the insured from liability for the accident. And the insurance company didn't... View More

No, it is unlikely that you could be held liable for having him on your insurance. Liability normally results from negligent action on the part of a driver, not co-insured such as you would be.

If you suffered injuries as a result of tripping over a concealed hazard and breaking two bones, then the motel could be liable for your medical bills and your pain and suffering. Retain an attorney here in Florida on contingency fee which means you pay nothing unless you win.

SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a needs-based program, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers your income and resources when determining eligibility. Here, the SSA may have seen your settlement as income, and then your total income and resources were possibly determined to be... View More

You could consult with attorneys about compensation for your ordeal, but it does not look like a matter that most firms would handle on a contingency basis. I hope you're okay. It could be spoilage or tampering - it's hard to say for certain. The fact that the impact was short term would... View More

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answered on Jun 26, 2024

Based on the information provided, here's an analysis of the situation:

1. Generally, there is no law that broadly prohibits a person from entering a hospital. Hospitals are typically open to the public, especially emergency departments which are required to provide emergency medical... View More

The first logical step here would be to submit a demand letter to the dog owner to demand payment of the vet bills by a certain date, failing which you will take legal action. Such a letter will probably have more impact if done by an attorney. If there is neither any witness nor video, though,... View More

Stop right now with thoughts of lawsuits and medical school.

While not named, I question why you would want to continue to attend a school which has already treated you so poorly. If the school is truly where you want to go, consider off campus housing. You cannot sue the school because... View More

While you do not mention it in your question, you should immediately retain an experienced personal injury attorney. From reading your question, I am reminded of the adage that "a little knowledge is dangerous". You reference medical terms but I suspect you don't really know what... View More

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answered on Jun 15, 2024

You can still qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) even if you can't afford medical care. The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers the severity of your impairments based on your existing medical records, including your MRI... View More

I'm sorry for your terrible injuries. You could discuss with attorneys, but as my colleague correctly states, you may be looking at a lien. Much more detail is needed to give any kind of meaningful assessment on your case. If you successfully obtained a disability decision, your case may have... View More

A client is free to discharge his attorney at anytime, but the attorney is entitled to file a cost lien for costs advanced and file a charging lien for work done (against any recovery that is obtained). Reach out to another Georgia attorney for possible representation if you want to discharge your... View More

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. There's no such thing as a "3-4 years statute of limitations" for any kind of claim. Was your former lawyer guessing that the limitations period would be somewhere between 3 and 4 years, being not sure if it was 3 or 4? The limitations period for a... View More

It is unclear why you are so worried when, according to you, you have a litigation lawyer at no cost to you and the plaintiff is suing you for an amount that your insurance would cover 100%. If that's really the case, your assets and income shouldn't be at risk - but you must consult... View More

This is exactly why it is important to have insurance. Let Allstate, and the attorneys it has hired and is paying, defend you. As long as you cooperate with your attorney's reasonable requests for information and cooperation, you should be in good hands.

Motor vehicle accident... View More

You always have a right to fire your lawyer, but there likely is a big downside for doing so in your situation. See your retainer agreement. It probably indicates that if you terminate the representation any time after the first 3 business days, you are obligated to the firm for fees incurred,... View More

Maybe no penalty, but you might still face a possible lien. Some law firms (on change of counsel) use the milestone you're talking about (filing an index number) as the trigger for a lien. While that convention may be followed between some firms, it doesn't mean that a firm that... View More

A client has an unconditional right to fire his lawyer but the lawyer can place a charging lien on the case based on the work he has done. For example, if the insurance company has made a $50,000 offer and after that you decide to discharge him and represent yourself, the lawyer could place a lien... View More