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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: Will the insurance company pay for my lost wages if I'm not injured at work but have to take time off?
Anna Katherine Stone
Anna Katherine Stone
answered on Jul 25, 2018

If the accident was due to a car crash and you have PIP insurance, then you may be able to file a claim for loss in wages against the PIP insurance company. If your PIP has been exhausted prior to the request for loss in wages, then a wage loss claim is part of the demand and/or lawsuit. If you... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: daughter hit bicyclist - no damages/injuries per EMS. Cyclist now filed claim to our insurance who wants stmt - HELP!

On 7/3 daughter's auto fender bumped bicyclist's rear tire. FHP said no damages to bike (not even a blown rear tire!) or to auto (not even a scratch on fender!) and cited daughter for "moving violation" since bicyclist also didn't stop before riding his bike through a side... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jul 11, 2018

If the claim has been made with the insurance company, you and your daughter definitely should give the insurance company her version of the incident.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: Hi! I recently got my toe slit open just by opening the front door at Chipotle. Do I need to seek legal counsel?

I had to get a shot as the door was metal. Chipotle has since put padding around the door and refused to let me pay for my food or provide a copy of the indecent report. I was provided an ugly shoe in attempt to avoid the pain. I also model and can not currently comfortably wear a shoe on my left... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 29, 2018

Why not? Members of the Fla. Justice Assn give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: Where do I find the Florida 627 form?
David Hughes Harris
David Hughes Harris
answered on Jun 11, 2018

If you are requesting insurance disclosures, there is no official form. Instead, you send a letter requesting disclosures pursuant to Florida Statute 627.4137 (here is link: http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2018/627.4137).

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627.4137 Disclosure of certain information...
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1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Florida on
Q: Where does it state in Federal or FL law that homeowners are required to maintain pools in same manner they passed insp.
Tina El Fadel
Tina El Fadel
answered on Jun 7, 2018

There is not enough information in this question to answer it fully. If you are renting a property, maintenance of the pool should be listed in you Lease with who is responsible for it. If you do not return the leased property in the same condition you received it, minus some wear and tear, your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Internet Law and Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: Practice area question:

If you have person A who video taped person B

through an area where the curtain did not close properly and person B

was not aware of the exposure. Person A video tapes person B without

knowledge or consent as person B was in his/her alone engaged in a

private,... View More

Tina El Fadel
Tina El Fadel
answered on Jun 7, 2018

This is a crime and you should report it to the police. Florida is a two person consent state, it is a felony for someone to record another without their consent. Further, yes, this is an invasion of privacy as it was an electronic intrusion into a person's private quarters and possibly a... View More

Q: I was staying at my long time friends home. He got upset with me chanved locks n kep all my personal items and CAT!

Basically the situation is I'm staying with a friend that I've known for a very long time because me and my boyfriend had a disagreement. The friend that I'm staying with changed the locks as well as kept all of my belongings and my cat that isn't even a year old. What can I do in this situation

Drew Bruner
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Drew Bruner
answered on May 31, 2018

This may be both a criminal and civil matter. In Florida, there are generally no "self-help" evictions. If your pet or belongings are also being held without your permission, a crime may have been committed. It is wise to report this to a local law enforcement agency and contact a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: How can I find out if a case has been paid/settled?

John Jay Connelly v. State of Fla.

Dan Ferehety esq.

Erik A. Perez
Erik A. Perez
answered on May 30, 2018

You would have to check the court docket in order to determine whether a satisfaction of judgment or an order of dismissal following a stipulation of settlement has been entered. Please contact me if you would like to further discuss.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: Does a miscarriage qualify as bodily injury?
Drew Bruner
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Drew Bruner
answered on May 29, 2018

It is definitely possible. It likely depends more on how/what caused the miscarriage in the first place. Without more facts, it is difficult to say exactly.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Insurance Bad Faith for Florida on
Q: My nephew purchased a motorcycle and recently was in a crash with it .

My nephew was riding cycle home and a deer jumped out in front of him and he stuck it and recieved so severe injuries from the crash. The insurance company and tag office registered the vehicle.Now the insurance company said the cycle came up stolen and refused to pay for crash he now has... View More

Drew Bruner
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Drew Bruner
answered on May 25, 2018

It sounds like your son received some very serious injuries as a result of this unfortunate accident. Although it may be difficult to recover damages from an insurance carrier in this specific fact set, it is important to contact an attorney whenever a carrier has decided to void coverage (in this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: injury on my back/pelvis from hotel jacuzzi tub. It sucked my back into it & couldnt reach on/off switch to release me

this in-room jacuzzi tub in my hotel room suite is very dangerous! it has a very powerful suction i could not pull myself away from the suction force that it had on my back/body. i could not reach the 1 button that controls the power to turn tub jets & suction on & off. I was frightened i... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on May 25, 2018

You should contact a personal injury attorney in your area. Such an attorney will probably be willing to assess your case without charge.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: Not having uninsured motorist ins., injured to necessity of surgeries. Can't the at fault drivers ins.co be sued?

Cannot get Drs to care for me as ins co. Said I have no more health coverage.??

David Hughes Harris
David Hughes Harris
answered on May 19, 2018

Doctors, hospitals, etc. want to get paid for their services now. They generally don't wait for your claim/lawsuit against the other driver--which can last many months or even years--to conclude before they get paid. It is also a risk because if your claim is not successful for some reason,... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: A bullet came through the wall of my hotel room from a shooting in the next room. Can I file civil against the chain?

My fiance and I were staying in an extended stay hotel in Florida after relocating. Six shots were fired in the room next to us, and one of those bullets came through the shower wall and ricocheted into my bath tub. The front desk was notified numerous times about the noise and number of people in... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on May 10, 2018

It seems like the Hotel was liable as they were on both actual and constructive notice of a very dangerous condition that they knew or should have known could lead to very serious injury or death. However, a plaintiff must also show that they have suffered damages, and under the impact rule in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: looking for advice on how to proceed against this suit

Looking for a consultation three weeks ago the pool cleaner came to my house unannounced and on a unscheduled day I had just had the fire alarm go off and was trying to get it to stop I opened the front door while I was waving away the smoke from the alarm the cleaner walked into the front door... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on May 4, 2018

Turn the case over to your Homeowners Ins. Co. to defend. Some policies have dog bite exclusions so discuss with this with your Home Ins Co. Good luck.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Florida on
Q: What is the break down percentage wise... in a three car accident where vehicle 1 is found 100% at fault.

Damage to vehicle 2 and 3 exceed policy limit.

Secondly feeling stiff and aching three days after can I still see a physician and or what type?

Christopher Reynolds
Christopher Reynolds
answered on May 3, 2018

That's a tricky one to answer without more information. Some owners might have to go through their own collision coverage if there is not enough property damage coverage for all the damage. Please call a local personal injury attorney to discuss the details so you get a fair result for both... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: On you medical bills for chiropractic services!

Who has to sign off the person who does the services ie massage, 10s machine &heat or can a dr who didn’t see you or who you don’t even know sign off on it also where can I find prices for section 5 chiropractic services price ranges

Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
answered on Apr 29, 2018

Your question makes a little better sense, but still cannot be answered via this forum.

I think that you want to know who legally has to authorize the billing for chiropractic services. I would say most likely the Dr., but he or she does have nurses and assistants that may be authorized to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: Who has to sign Med bills for chiropractic services from 10s unit heat, and massage
Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
answered on Apr 29, 2018

Sorry, not enough details to answer your question. Try reposting your question with more information.

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: Can I sue the school for failing to protect my child?

My daughter is 9 anf in the fourth grade. She has been being bullied by a class mate for her weight looks clothes and having two moms. He has put his hands on my daughter so I went to the school about the situation and they said they would handle it. Two weeks later same child kicked my daughter in... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Apr 20, 2018

If the school was on notice that your child was being bullied and failed to stop the problem, then the school may be liable. In addition the parents of the bully may also be liable. Discuss in private with counsel.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: My child was injured while playing at a friend's house

-- rough housing was the description the Mom gave me. Can we sue the parents?

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Apr 20, 2018

Yes, if the parents knew or should have known of their child's dangerous propensities, yet failed to act accordingly. then your child will have a case. Retain counsel here in the Central Florida area for representation.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: How can I find information pertaining to a lawsuit filed against Kmart around 2001/2002. I do not remember the attorney.

I am trying to locate all the medical records also. I do not remember where the Mri's etc treatments were done. It was long ago and I didn't have any life experience to know better to save this information.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 14, 2018

Assuming the case was in Lake County, Florida, start by searching here:

https://courtrecords.lakecountyclerk.org/showcaseweb/#/

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