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I have ongoing medical issues that Medicare and BCBS paid for but we are out over $100k for replacement of pontoon lift dock and tarp. Is her insurance liable. I live in MN.
answered on Jan 16, 2025
Addendum: You could consider reposting with the added category "Admiralty/Maritime." In giving further thought to your post, it isn't clear if you're on Lake Superior or a non-navigable inland waterway, such as a landlocked lake. The Great Lakes are "navigable waters"... View More
I have ongoing medical issues that Medicare and BCBS paid for but we are out over $100k for replacement of pontoon lift dock and tarp. Is her insurance liable. I live in MN.
answered on Jan 16, 2025
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident and the ensuing medical issues. From your post, it isn't clear how your sister's insurance would cover your pontoon boat accident. If you have a standard marine insurance... View More
I was carrying groceries from my car on the street, up to apartment and stepped into an unmarked hole in the sidewalk that would have normally housed a tree. I scraped up my knees pretty horribly and received a small puncture from the edge of the grate which covered the part of the hole where the... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2024
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your accident and your ordeal with the injuries. Your courage is admirable, but there's nothing wrong with seeing a doctor, simply as a means to make sure that you're okay internally and... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2024
It could possibly depend on additional details. A local attorney should advise on any state-specific aspects. But as a general matter, if you mean your company is a medical office and a patient comes in while leaving their children in a car, the short answer is that it is something outside your... View More
Our car was totaled and we both sustained injuries from broken arm to hematomas and chest bruising among other
consequences to our body.. Are we entitled to pain and suffering from these injuries?
answered on Jan 6, 2024
An attorney who practices in your state could offer you the most definitive and accurate guidance. You posted a week ago, so until you are able to arrange a free initial consult with a Minnesota attorney, the short answer is that it's possible you could. If you have a basis for a case under... View More
Our car was totaled and we both sustained injuries from broken arm to hematomas and chest bruising among other
consequences to our body.. Are we entitled to pain and suffering from these injuries?
answered on Jan 2, 2024
If you sustained injuries in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver who failed to yield the right of way, you may be entitled to pursue a claim for pain and suffering. Minnesota is a no-fault state, which means that your insurance typically covers medical expenses and other economic... View More
The person who is claiming I injured them roll down a flight of stairs and broke a rib was that being said he told the police I pushed him when he tripped and rolled.. The first paper I received in jail nothing is filled out on it and everything is blank or there should be dates time and names and... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2024
If a person is facing a criminal charge, it's time to get help from a criminal defense attorney - either public defender or private criminal attorney. Once that happens, your attorney will have access to police reports, videos, etc, as well as legal papers related to the case. At that point... View More
The person who is claiming I injured them roll down a flight of stairs and broke a rib was that being said he told the police I pushed him when he tripped and rolled.. The first paper I received in jail nothing is filled out on it and everything is blank or there should be dates time and names and... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Minnesota, the legality of your arrest depends on whether the police had probable cause at the time of the arrest. Probable cause refers to a reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed. If the police had probable cause to believe you committed third-degree assault at the... View More
The person who is claiming I injured them roll down a flight of stairs and broke a rib was that being said he told the police I pushed him when he tripped and rolled.. The first paper I received in jail nothing is filled out on it and everything is blank or there should be dates time and names and... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Minnesota, they do not actually have to charge you to arrest and hold you in jail. If the police officer believes they have probable cause to make an arrest (probable cause is a very low standard), they can hold you in jail for up to 48 hours without charging you. If they do not charge you... View More
I was flying back to Florida from Minneapolis Minnesota Oct second got through check in and everything then l decided to go to the bathroom in the airports bathroom when l entered the floor was wet l fell to the left and hand was still engaged in the handicap chair and it snapped the top of my left... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2023
Like any business, a personal injury law firm must make a profit. The firm will evaluate your situation based on its criteria and determine whether you have profitable case. Personal injury law firms don't take risks.
Write down a clear and concise description of the events to present... View More
My furry baby passed away. The vet stated that my fur baby bit staff. I asked to see bite and I was told she was to busy to come out. I paid bill! Months later I requested record and pictures of bite and still not receieved. I was charged for rabies test for bite which never accured. Can I sue to... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2025
You can have a judge decide if you want. My best to you. Rob Kane Eagan Attorney.
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the incident happened like 40 years ago and it happened in a different state then either the victim or perpetrator live now , who both also live in different states themselves.
answered on Dec 31, 2024
Each jurisdiction mat have statutes of limitations, or statutes limiting legal actions. So, the first thing you'd need to know is likely to be where is someone claiming some wrongful act happened? Once you know that, you could look Statutes of Limitation that might apply and provide a... View More
I’m totally fine but can no longer deal with it said stop. It doesn’t listen hey siri it talks again loaded gun I’m going to shoot my hea!
answered on Nov 15, 2024
This sounds like an extremely distressing situation, and your life has immense value - far more than any technology or lawsuit. Right now, the most urgent priority is your safety and wellbeing. Please immediately call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, where caring people are... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2024
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It would be helpful to know the additional details you mention, such as whether there was a denial, requests for verification, requests for additional information, etc. A local attorney could advise more meaningfully... View More
Went in originally for feeling ill suddenly was checked into hospital for 3 days then given meds that was allergic to when discharged with "cat scratch fever" & new additional diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, meds to take at home both were no good 1 had things I was allergic to in it... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. However, it could be difficult for any attorney to quickly and definitively answer your question, based on the facts in the brief post. If a law firm feels that there could be a solid basis for a claim, they... View More
Hello! I have a J2 visa - my husband kicked me out of the house. He is a narcissist, he was a psychological terror for almost 2 years, I am sure he cheated on me too. I work and I am fine. But I would like to know what I can do to stay here legally and disassociate myself from him.
answered on Sep 18, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you're on a J2 visa, your legal status is tied to your husband's J1 visa. However, you may have options to remain in the U.S. independently. You could consider applying for a change of status, such as an adjustment to a work visa or student... View More
This happened at a hospital in ST Paul, MN ON 4/10/2022
answered on Jul 13, 2024
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. At this point, consider reaching out to med mal firms in your state to discuss in more detail. Free initial consults are the usual practice in the med mal sector. You mention a04/10/2022 date of occurrence. A... View More
I think this product contains vitamin e, a known agent that causes lung issues when vaporized. The product is called ElfTHC and I was using their THCP blends. I've used other brands before and nothing has ever done this, nor does regular marijuana based THC. Their lab results online are... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2024
You will need to contact Dangerous Drug Lawyers directly to determine if you have a viable case. This is not my area of expertise, but it doesn't seem you have a viable case.
yes i have had two surgeries and now i am needing a third surgery and if i would have not gotten a second opinion i would have most likely needed a fourth surgery. i had a back fusion and it was redone a second time already i was told then by the surgeon he put a part in me that would not move well... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2024
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The answer to your question is a medical malpractice attorney. If you could arrange a free initial consult, that might help assess your matter. Good luck
They are asking me to get signatures from non-parties, and writing the check to non-parties. Now they are ghosting me.
My question is, are there sanctions for them doing this including paying my lawyer to collect from them. It’s an insurance company but they have been very difficult this... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2024
Unfortunately, we don't know who these non-parties are. There may be legitimate reasons for these demands. If you don't have an attorney, you can't be awarded attorney fees.
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