I'm sorry about your accident. Those seem like serious injuries. Yes, it's possible you could pursue action. More information would naturally be needed, in terms of the structure and surrounding carpet. You could reach out to law firms to discuss in more detail. Free initial consults... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

Working on the assumption that you were a passenger on the bus, I think the main issue is whether the bus was privately owned or state owned, such as by NJ Transit. Depending, different laws apply to each. If it's a private bus company, you have a good case; if it's NJ Transit and you... View More

Addendum - 'Just an added point with accidents involving public carriers or municipal agencies. You could be looking at short claim filing deadlines in the form of a "notice of claim." Since you mention being represented, your attorney is likely on top of any applicable elements here. Good luck

I'm sorry about your child's accident. How to proceed? It could be worth considering a consult with an attorney to review the matter in detail. That's probably why the post remained open for a week. It isn't an easy question to answer directly in a meaningful manner on a Q &... View More

A family law attorney with experience representing victims in domestic violence matters can represent you in obtaining a final restraining order and can make a request for attorney fees related to that hearing when your final restraining order is granted. There are also State victims resources that... View More

Since the other side has filed a domestic violence complaint against you as well the one you filed against him / her, your best option is finding an experienced family law attorney who has TRIAL EXPERIENCE representing people in domestic violence trials and who knows how to put together a trial... View More

Based on your reported ethanol level, it’s likely that you were over the legal limit in New Jersey, where the per se limit for DUI is 0.08% BAC. However, various factors can impact your case, including hospital testing procedures and legal defenses. You may face DUI charges, potential license... View More

Your ethanol level needs to be convereted to BAC level which is generally on the lab work. The DWI limit is .08 but you can still get a DWI even with a lower level than the limit as the limit is only a presumption that your driving ability was impaired by alcohol. Definately get a lawyer to... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. I hope all involved are okay. Aside from the criminal defense aspects that my colleagues address, there is the issue of possible claims if another vehicle was involved or if property damage was involved. Therefore, it would be advisable to consider placing your... View More

A walking stick or cane used in an ordinary manner to assist in crossing a street should not create any liability for a pedestrian. In such a setting, jurors would generally focus more on the fundamental issue of harm to the pedestrian from a vehicle that did not yield where required. Good luck

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

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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

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

You need to hire an attorney that practices malpractice law and quickly because just like your personal injury case the statute of limitations is running on your case and if it runs out you will be barred from collecting any money for your loss.

Unfortunately you need to contact another attorney as soon as possible, one that specializes in legal malpractice. They are very experienced at pursuing matters where attorneys have either intentionally done something wrong or accidentally done something wrong that has affected your case.... View More

Absolutely, that sounds like more than enough reason to explore a claim. If someone shoves you off your bike, that’s intentional, reckless behavior, which can lead to legal liability. Your injuries, even if minor, combined with the damage to your bike and the lost wages from missing a week of... View More

I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. This is something that your dad's original attorney could answer best, but you await a response for three weeks. These cases are different than most typical personal injury cases - they can involve funds set up for large numbers of anticipated... View More

I'm sorry about your wife's diagnosis. Although this issue is recognized by the CDC and other health agencies, there are probably not many law firms that practice in the field. There are firms handling respiratory lawsuits involving lung cancer, asbestosis, mesothelioma - but those firms... View More

Yes Surgical smoke is toxic and you wife's estate may have a case, but a doctor would have to tie that surgical smoke to her cause of cancer and not another cause such as smoking two packs of cigarettes a day if you get what I am saying. Definately speak with a lawyer ASAP.

An individual can file an emotional distress claim if they are able to show the elements of the claim. Namely:

1. First, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant acted intentionally or recklessly.

2. Second, the defendant’s conduct must be extreme and outrageous.

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