If you are suing for not more than $30,000 and do not want a jury trial, then you can file in District Court (trials are before a judge only), and you can use a District Court civil complaint form, and check the "tort" box. The forms are available online or at the courthouse. It's... View More

There is no "form," per se', to fill out to file this type of lawsuit. Any lawsuit must alleged sufficient "facts" related to the elements of the particular offense alleged. For an intentional infliction of emotional distress claim, the suit must state facts that... View More

An attorney could offer more in-depth insight with the police report and additional details. I'm very sorry for the loss of life of the pedestrian. A likely citation could be "Failure to Yield" to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. But that's without knowing details, such as whether... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. In terms of what expect, no one could answer that question based on the limited details here. It would depend on the prognosis for recovery with treatment. You could arrange a free initial consult with attorneys - but even there, attorneys will be likely to tell... View More

You should retain an attorney to handle your claim. An insurance company will not take an unrepresented individual seriously. You are entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.

The driver is liable for the wrongful act. Unfortunately, being on the record, the rental company would look to you. Paying for the damages could depend on what type of coverage you took out in renting the vehicle. Good luck

The driver and you are both responsible for the damage to the rental car. The driver is responsible for damaging the car. You are responsible under your rental car agreement. The driver would be responsible to you for any money you have to pay to the rental car company. If you have insurance,... View More

You could reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. For the matter of neglect, it does not sound like the hospitals or doctors were designated in a role of caretaker or similar capacity. The problem in such a phone setting that transpires over a course of years is that there... View More

Typically, it is difficult to maintain an action for medical malpractice due to a patient's inability to schedule an appointment. In a true medical emergency, the patient should go to a local emergency room or call 911 for paramedics to assess and transport the patient to a hospital. It is... View More

Yes, you may have a valid claim if you can prove that the service work performed was substandard and caused the crash. It may require a vehicle inspection by an expert to provide an opinion admissible in court. You will need to prove that the work was done negligently and was a substantial factor... View More

Yes, you can sue the company that installed the brakes and rotors on your car if their negligence caused you to hit a wall and suffer medical damages.

To succeed in a negligence claim against the company, you would have to demonstrate that the company's improper installation of the... View More

It sounds like you are considering the timing of your lawsuit as part of your strategy. Some law firms file suit at the onset; some file suit upon the collapse of negotiation efforts or when the statute of limitations is looming. Something to keep in mind is that many insurance defense firms will... View More

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It is important to assess the deadline for a potential case, usually called the statute of limitations. That is a very fact specific determination involving the treatment you received, the injury that occurred and the jurisdiction where a case would be brought. You should consult with a lawyer on... View More

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In your case, the concept of equitable tolling may be applicable. Equitable tolling is a legal principle that allows a court to extend the statute of limitations (the time limit for filing a lawsuit) in situations where extraordinary circumstances prevented a plaintiff from filing a claim within... View More

A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The type of case you describe can be complex because such cases sometimes involve multiple parties in potential third party actions - you could reach out to law firms to try to set up a free initial consult. That... View More

Your lay opinion as to both the “radiation” and its relationship to your vaguely described symptoms that are the same symptoms caused by countless possible other reasons (virus, allergy, bacterial infections, nerve related issues, etc.), and the total lack of any medical evidence to support it,... View More

Yes, the other vehicle's insurance should pay for the property damages (excepting any difference for financing balance, ordinarily picked up by gap). In terms of the injuries you describe, you could arrange a doctor visit to get checked out to be certain you're okay. Think about arranging... View More

The drunk driver who caused the accident will be liable to pay property damage up to the fair market value of your truck, or the cost of repairs, whichever is less. You would need “gap” insurance to cover the excess loan balance above what you receive for the total value of the truck. Gap... View More

Unfortunately, you are entitled to recover the fair market value of your vehicle plus 6% sales tax and tags. If there is still a balance, gap coverage will pay the loan if you have it. Otherwise, you are responsible for any remaining balance.

Since you were injured, you should obtain prompt... View More

Sorry to hear about your accident. The car that started the chain reaction accident is at fault for all cars damaged including your property damage and personal injuries. However, if your car is declared a total loss and your remaining car loan is greater than the present market value of your car,... View More