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The assault prevented me from doing the job that I was going to that day. I have witnesses, from store, employees and the person who was doing the job with me.The store also has a video of the attack. He hit me in the face with a can of primer which split my nose open. He has been saying slanderous... View More

answered on Feb 7, 2025
Sorry to hear what happened to you. You can certainly sue the individual for assault. That said, unless he has assets, you might end up with nothing more than a paper judgment. With regard to suing the store for his actions, you'd have to demonstrate that it had knowledge of his bad... View More
The assault prevented me from doing the job that I was going to that day. I have witnesses, from store, employees and the person who was doing the job with me.The store also has a video of the attack. He hit me in the face with a can of primer which split my nose open. He has been saying slanderous... View More

answered on Feb 7, 2025
This is an intentional tort with a one year statute of limitations, so suit must be commenced within that period from the date of wrongdoing. Unless you have a permanent injury the value of the case may be significantly low. Slander has different types of damages with different evidentiary... View More
My husband who is on adult felony probation attacked me for the first time ever in March 2022. He nearly beat me to death. He was on probation then and was arrested with new charges of Aggravated Assault and False Imprisonment. Because I truly thought that he had a mental health break which led to... View More

answered on Feb 7, 2025
It would be very difficult, if not impossible, to expose a State actor to civil liability in this scenario.
State Actors have substantial immunities attached to their work and as this case involves an under sentence violent felon with know criminal tendencies choosing to continue to... View More
WC claims my injuries to my knee (torn meniscus and tricompartment chondrosis) are degenerative. They are not. I believe they denied because I had surgery scheduled on my other knee at the time of the accident.

answered on Feb 6, 2025
No, you cannot sue your employer-company if it carried workers' compensation insurance at the time of your injury. You can, of course, request a contested case hearing (CCH) on the denial of your claim and can appeal the hearing officer's determination at the CCH to the Appeals Panel.... View More
Basically all public actors on the state level are required to post a bond or carry a private liability insurance before being sworn in to office. I would like to know how to access the information held by the state reflecting the insurance company and the policy number held by the individual in... View More

answered on Feb 6, 2025
Actually, in a motor vehicle collision case, you cannot file a lawsuit against the other driver's insurance company. That is called a 'direct action' and is not permissible under Texas law. A few other states do allow such a 'direct action' against the insurance company,... View More
They already paid for my car. Can I get more for the pain in my hand. it's hard to close my hand and I didn't have full usage although it's getting better. I have my first doctor's appointment tomorrow about it, some 4 weeks later.

answered on Feb 6, 2025
Whether you have a case worth purusing is dependent upon your doctor's findings and the results of any diagnostic testing. X-rays, CT, or MRI is considering "objective medical evidencde" required under the law.
I think you should speak with a personal injury attorney who is... View More
They already paid for my car. Can I get more for the pain in my hand. it's hard to close my hand and I didn't have full usage although it's getting better. I have my first doctor's appointment tomorrow about it, some 4 weeks later.

answered on Feb 7, 2025
Yes, you should retain an attorney on contingency fee, which means you don’t pay anything unless you win. You should act quickly because there are statutes of limitations that must be complied with or else you will be forever barred for bringing a claim. Additionally, do not give any statements... View More
They already paid for my car. Can I get more for the pain in my hand. it's hard to close my hand and I didn't have full usage although it's getting better. I have my first doctor's appointment tomorrow about it, some 4 weeks later.

answered on Feb 7, 2025
I'm sorry about your accident. I hope everyone involved is okay. The short answer to your question is probably, "YES." It looks like the other side accepted fault, and that removes a major source of obstacles that cause a case to drag on for a long time. Determining if you are... View More

answered on Feb 6, 2025
Whether you can collect "pain and suffering " damages depends whether or not your employer purchased a policy of workers' compensation that is filed with the Division of Workers' Compensation through the Texas Department of Insurance. If you have a wc claim through the Division,... View More
I was moving my classic car from Vieques to Puerto Rico. As I was pulling on the ramp my car stalled I had to get out and pop the hood to start it from the relay starter. As I opened the door I walked around the door and there was no guard rails no reflectors nobody to tell me watch out for the... View More

answered on Feb 5, 2025
I'm sorry this happened to you. It looks like you managed to extricate yourself from a terrifying situation where you almost drowned. I'm glad you survived. Given the location of the Ceiba Ferry Terminal, you could reach out to attorneys who practice in Puerto Rico. Attorneys who handle... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2025
You can always file a lawsuit directly against the sexual predator, and you may even have a claim if the sexual predator was actually working at the time that he abused you. Vicarious liability attaches when an employee or agent of a principal or employer is acting within the course and scope of... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2025
I'm so sorry that this happened to you. What happened could give rise to both criminal charges for the person who attacked you and a personal injury and other civil actions as well. If you working at the time this happened, you may also be eligible to file a worker's compensation claim. I... View More
Should I bother going to court. Obvio
usly I'm guilty with mitigating circumstances.
The bicyclists was injured. I received a ticket for crossing the double yellow line and pedestrian injury. The lane is less than 10 feet wide and no shoulder or sidewalk. One lane northbound and one southbound.

answered on Feb 4, 2025
Generally, if you don't have bad traffic record, it is best to contest a ticket though you know you're guilty. That's because the Traffic Magistrate, at the initial hearing, may offer you a "deal" that is a better outcome than taking the ticket to trial. For example, the... View More
Question for Attorneys: Bad Faith Law in Florida and Potential Misrepresentation
Is the following interpretation of bad faith law in Florida correct?
In most jurisdictions, including Florida, an insured party must first attempt to settle their underlying insurance claim before... View More

answered on Feb 4, 2025
My opinion: The jury decision in the underlying lawsuit is what determines if bad faith existed in pre-suit negotiations compared to the amount of the jury verdict. Example: If the carrier was given the opportunity to settle the case for policy limits and failed to do so timely (90 days pursuant... View More
This would include assault of a child, neglect of any type and sexual harassment

answered on Feb 3, 2025
If the lawsuit will be against someone for monetary damages, the lawsuit falls into the area of practice known as personal injury law.
If the lawsuit will be to terminate or modify the parent-child relationship, it falls with the area of practice known as family law.
These types... View More
I do not have umbrella coverage and I am about to retire.

answered on Feb 3, 2025
Filing for bankruptcy relief is a major step, and you need to confer with an experienced lawyer. with full facts of your financial condition to your lawyer in advance of that conference.
Do that as soon as you can, as the best lawyer help is BEFORE any more happens.
On top of your... View More
My son is supposed to have guanfacine (non stimulant) at school, the nurse gave him someone else's medicine which was Ritalin 10mg (stimulant and a controlled substance) instead. Thankfully he was okay and only had a minor stomach ache. I talked to the principal and he was very dismissive... View More

answered on Jan 30, 2025
Let me start off by saying, "mistakes happen". And when there is no damage it is best to take the high road. The nurse is not perfect, none of us are. So ask yourself, who would you report it to, and what action might they be able to take? Then ask, why? The nurse has been a nurse for 25... View More
I was walking my dog and being startled I slipped and fell on large area of leaves and debris. As a board member and at meetings I had advised the townhouse association and the managing on several occasions of this recurring problem. After my fall I dislocated and broke with ligament damage the... View More

answered on Jan 28, 2025
This looks like it might be related to a similar slip & fall matter on this forum, based on the circumstances of the accident and the geography. Yes, there is a duty to maintain property free of debris - that would go to the issue of liability. As mentioned in my earlier post, liability is... View More
I was walking my dog and being startled I slipped and fell on large area of leaves and debris. As a board member and at meetings I had advised the townhouse association and the managing on several occasions of this recurring problem. After my fall I dislocated and broke with ligament damage the... View More

answered on Feb 3, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about the serious injuries you suffered. Navigating liability in situations like this can be complicated, but understanding your legal rights and the responsibilities of the townhouse association can help determine whether you have a valid claim.
In New York,... View More
I slipped and fell dislocating and breaking my wrist with ligament damage. I underwent surgery to repair my wrist whereby two steel plates with screws were broken implanted into my wrist. I am in a cast and will require occupational and physical therapy for several months. My doctor said that I... View More

answered on Jan 28, 2025
So sorry to hear what happened to you. Property owners in New York have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and are responsible for any harm caused by dangerous conditions about which they had notice. Merely slipping and falling on someone's property without... View More
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