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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Georgia on
Q: How many years can a case be reopened after Georgia State Patrol, falsified statement on accident report.....

Motorcycle accident, life flighted

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 11, 2018

You can only reopen an injury case if you immediately appeal the dismissal and can show clear error on the Court's part. "New evidence" doesn't allow the civil case to be reopened. But why not consult a member of the Ga Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: Legally, can a person be arrested on a bench warrant; on a charge with no legal standing?

My question is, there is no arrest warrant for poss. to start with, so how can a bench warrant be issued for that charge legally?

David Edward Boyle
David Edward Boyle
answered on Aug 29, 2018

If the warrant was validly issued you can be arrested. Whether you are guilty of the charge is a separate inquiry. For argument's sake the sale of marijuana presumes that the person possessed the marijuana at some point to make the sale.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Georgia on
Q: If the car had turned it's signal on before passing street then driveway,slowed down to turn then changed there mind,far

Far enough to stop or beep. They did neither one, impact shows high speeds, still considering my fault being that I was pulling out? I did yeild to drivers before vehicle.vehicle behind car moved because vehicle was stopping, I was leaving taco Bell,also can I get footage from taco Bell?

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

Try to get footage. Generally though the person who is pulling out of a driveway must yield the right of way to any oncoming traffic, even if that oncoming traffic is a bit of a yo-yo. However I'd suggest you contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn in your county--they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: At fault party left before officer arrived at scene. Can I use police bodycam recording of driver phonecall confession?

911 called for car side-swiping me on interstate. At-fault party(use JB) had already left scene when police arrived. (NOTE: at-fault party did leave me his valid drivers license, insurance policy & we exchanged confirmed phone numbers)

Once Dunwoody police officer arrived, I called JB.... View More

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Aug 17, 2018

Consult with a personal injury attorney. He/she will know the best course of action to take in obtaining this information for you.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: If a motorist is at fault and has suspended license also no valid insurance is it possible to sue?

If it is possible how do I go about it?

Ecleynne Mercy
Ecleynne Mercy
answered on Jul 26, 2018

First, make sure that there is a criminal case. You can always sue. The question is: What can I get out of it, if I sue? You should call a lawyer and see what your options are. Its a personal injury case so a phone consult will be free or should be free.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: My ex physically assaulted me in Georgia. Evidence is on my phone via text but I upgraded my phone and lost everything.

He’s put his hands on me 3 times for thinking “I was cheating”. The last time was the worst. Right after the altercation, he had sex with me as a way to “make up” for his wrongdoing and I questioned him over and over as to why would he have sex with me after he became so physical.

Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
answered on Jul 23, 2018

What is your question?

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: Involved in rear ended car accident, with my grandson in the car. My car was extremely damaged and was towed.

My grandson and I were stopped and then rear ended hard. Massive damage to my car and believe its totaled. Plus it has left me with suffering and injuries. We went to the hospital..whiplash, neck pain, back sprain, and headaches...The other driver was issued a citation by the police. She provided... View More

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answered on Jul 19, 2018

You will need to consult with an attorney on how to go after someone who did not provide insurance st the time of the wreck. Seek out an attorney who is experienced with litigating complex car wrecks.

2 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: My daddy had General libality insurance million dollar policy for his company and died of multiple myeloma cancer

multiple myeloma cancer its consider as a occupational disease what type of lawyer to get to file a claim

Robert W. Hughes Jr.
Robert W. Hughes Jr.
answered on Jul 19, 2018

You probably need a personal injury lawyer or a lawyer specializing in insurance law.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: Car accident

Looking for legal advice on if I need to retain a lawyer or not

Camille Brooks Ibrahim
Camille Brooks Ibrahim
answered on Jul 9, 2018

I can help you with that please advise situation at hand!

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: Is my family's situation worth seeking a lawyer

My relative was hit by a train not at a crossing. This was after being involved in a car accident where he was disoriented officials report which made him walk along the train tracks.

Titus Thomas Nichols
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answered on Jul 3, 2018

Very often the incident report will have wrong information in it. You will need someone to address this inaccuracy otherwise the insurance company will use it against you.

It is VITAL that your family get in contact with an experienced attorney who can guide you through this difficult process.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: My suv was taken and I need to know how I can get it back. The day after it was taken they already had it in their name.

I fell behind in my payments cause of unexpected open heart & coriodt artery surgery which displaced my whole family. I made them a $ 2500. pay in Mar., & ask for my payments to be reduced but was declined. I now live with family in jax fl but the pawn is in ga. I really need my suv to get... View More

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

You need to speak with a consumer law attorney in the county where it happeened or the AG Consumer Protection office for the state where it happened.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: injured during training for work on 8/25/2016. Work comp or Disability? Statute of limit for both in Georgia?

I’m a Longshoreman at ILA Local Union 1414 Savannah Ga. I was injured in training while driving when steering wheel kicked.

My Union says they are not responsible even though they schedule and send members to training with our employer, Georgia Stevedore Association. via their... View More

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

You should be covered but understand going against some unions can mean you get blackballed. Just sayin'

So what you do is look for an attorney that handles Longshore Workers Compensation Act cases.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Education Law, Health Care Law and Small Claims for Georgia on
Q: Hello, I wanted to know if I could sue a daycare for my son getting lice and having to cut his hair off.

I have a 1 year old son who is in daycare. About 3 weeks ago my son had lice. I called the daycare and made them aware of the situation. My sons nurse informed me that he got the lice from another child in class when i called the daycare i asked had another child had lice. They informed me that... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on May 22, 2018

You would have to show they knew the other kid had lice. But yes, you could make a claim against them. However they may not be happy to have your youth in that daycare, so make alternate daycare plans. Contact a member of the Ga.Trial Lawyers Assn for your county--they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: Our assets are in an LLP. Purchases require both signatures. If he buys outside of the LLP, can the LLP be held libel.

Husband has Parkinsons. He wants an RV, but I refused to cut a check from the LLP. He has managed to borrow on two credit cards that are in his name. This is outside of the LLP and without my endorsement. Is the LLP libel for any wrecks or nonpayments that he may incur?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on May 22, 2018

You need to consult the lawyer that drew up the llp (hopefully not drawn up by an online site), consult an elderlaw attorney. I'd also suggest a family therapist because just erecting walls won't help your relationship.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: Premises Liability Injury

My 8 year old son broke his wrist while playing at a friend house he had to undergo surgery because his hand was completely broken away from the wrist. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance from the friends property. He ended up having to spend 2 days in the hospital. I am wanting to know... View More

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answered on May 1, 2018

It may depend on the details and mechanics of the accident, but it's absolutely possible to get compensation from the homeowner's insurance. Get a free consultation with a lawyer to learn what your options are!

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Q: I am a contract employee for a school district in Georgia. I fell on campus and hurt my ankle. Is the school liable?
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answered on Apr 23, 2018

You can probably hold the school district liable for workers comp benefits, yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Products Liability for Georgia on
Q: My policy is in Md I was hit in Ga.Their insurance couldnt find a policy.I have UM but dont have a police report

I took pictures and got there information myself. So the police werent called. When I filed the claim they couldn't find an active policy. My insurance is asking for the police report saying it may be required. But if they presented insurance at the time of the accident I wouldn't have... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 26, 2018

You are required to file a report within 30-60 days under most policies. If it's not over that file one. Second, ask DMV to have the guy's license & tags suspended. If he has a policy that should do it. Last but not least contact a member of the Md. Assn for Justice-they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: I was a guest passenger in my mom car in alabama. I found out that her insurance dont have to pay anything except medica

I was told that if the other car was found anyway liable at all even if its a little, that i can go after his insurance. Im jist finding this out..and since i can't go after my mom, they said i can go after him and the owner of the car. He was deiving his brother car who wasnt in the car at... View More

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

If it happened in Alabama, you contact a member of the Alabama Assn for justice in the county where it happened. They give free consultations.

If you got hurt in Ga., contact a member of the GaTrial Lawyers Assn in the county where it happened. They also give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: Do I need a lawyer it I got attacked by two dogs in my neighborhood
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 20, 2018

You would appear to have a case that is worth following up. I suggest anyone with such a claim contact a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Assn.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Georgia on
Q: Is it too late to sue for a on the job accident that happen in 2008?

In the fall I hurt my back. For 9 years the pain just kept getting worse. I ended up having surgery in Nov.2017. I am still out of work to this day and in jeopardy of losing my job. After the accident they gave me a office job, and I pretty much made my own hours. I'm guessing this was to pacify me.

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answered on Mar 6, 2018

Maybe not. It depends on what has happened in the meantime. Best to walk through it with a workers comp lawyer to be sure. My office offers free consultations.

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