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My wife and I were at a wedding and during the reception we were handed bubbles and a smoke grenade thing. The wedding planner assistants told us to pull the pin and hold it out from us. It was dark outside, around 11:00pm. When my wife pulled the pin, the smoke started but then after about 15... View More 
answered on Oct 9, 2024
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. I'm sorry about the accident. I hope your wife is okay. You mention not wanting to upset the bride's family. If a claim is initiated, there is no controlling the direction it takes, in terms of one... View More
has there ever been mind chip cases about exploitation.
answered on Oct 9, 2024
A search of the Lexis database for the terms "neuropathic communication" and "mind chip" reveal no reported case decisions in Louisiana using either of those terms. I also searched for the more common terms "neurogenic communication disorder" and "brain... View More
I had a WC case settled on medical. I did have a lien from WC case in NY. My personal attorney used lien money to leverage the settlement be a higher amount which I understood. During mediation she found out the numbers were incorrect, I lost out on significant amount of money. Now she is... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2024
It is not uncommon for the lien amount with which you negotiate a settlement is different than the final lien amount. That said, the attorney should arguably take reasonable efforts to get an updated lien amount before engaging in settlement discussions (and finding out whether you settled the... View More
Girlfriend was mauled by a dog she had taken in to rehome Because previousowners could not keep it. Not even 2 months after talk had attacked and injured her enough to be hospitalized for 3 days with serious injuries
answered on Oct 7, 2024
Short answer: Yes. It also depends on the bred of dog, as some dogs are deemed dangerous by their bred.
These include: pit bulls, rottweilers, Alaskan malamutes, chow chows, Dobermans, huskies, bull terriers, and wolfdogs.
If the previous owner knew or reasonably should have known... View More
It was a car accident in queens against DOT, I had surgery .
answered on Oct 8, 2024
Although cases against public entities such as the MTA generally take longer than cases against private defendants, eight years is a bit long. Best to speak with your attorney and ask about the status of your case. Given the age of your case, it should arguably be on the trial calendar. Keep in... View More
It was a car accident in queens against DOT, I had surgery .
answered on Oct 7, 2024
There could be a number of reasons. First, make sure your attorney filed the proper notice of claim and filed suit timely. There are deadlines for legal malpractice as well. Otherwise, call your attorney and ask why. Unless the case experienced the wrath of covid-delays, a trial, or an... View More
It was a car accident in queens against DOT, I had surgery .
answered on Oct 7, 2024
A 2016 case - that seems like a long time - I agree with my colleague there. If it was a Department of Transportation vehicle, that could make for a long timeline - especially if liability was contested. On the other hand, if the Department of Transportation context is based on your case involving... View More
It was a car accident in queens against DOT, I had surgery .
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answered on Oct 7, 2024
That does seem a bit long, but honestly, for the NYC area, and with the defendant being a governmental entity, it is not uncommon. A lot would depend on whether there was "motion practice", which could delay the case by many, many months if the court is congested. If you believe your... View More
I had a stabilizer bar that broke on my ford while driving and I couldn't turn the wheel I quickly stopped and saw that that a weld had broken i welded the part to make it home under further inspection I discovered that the original part shouldn't even have any welds and someone had... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
Assuming that you purchased the vehicle new and it is still in warranty, you likely have a claim against the manufacturer under the warranty to have the stabilizer bar properly replaced.
If you bought the vehicle used, it is most likely you bought the vehicle "as-is" and that any... View More
In December 2022 I was involved in a vehicle/cyclist accident, me being the cyclist. Emergency room doctors and diagnostic tests diagnosed me with a compression fracture deformity of the T11 and T12, thoracic and cervical sprain with myospasm, and lumbar radiculopathy discitis. I sought lawyer... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident. You ask a reasonable question. However, it's a difficult question to answer based on the brief summary provided. Your post makes no mention of liability, or how the accident occurred. It would be helpful to know something about liability, whether there is a... View More
In December 2022 I was involved in a vehicle/cyclist accident, me being the cyclist. Emergency room doctors and diagnostic tests diagnosed me with a compression fracture deformity of the T11 and T12, thoracic and cervical sprain with myospasm, and lumbar radiculopathy discitis. I sought lawyer... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2024
You should ask for a copy of your file in writing from your attorney. Then you should make an appointment and see anyone of us on Justia for a free consultation. We need to review the file to see why the first offer made by the insurance is so low. Has the attorney negotiated to try to get a... View More
I worked in their warehouse bakery I was fired after 13 years because of a drug addiction that I had so the guilt in me did not try to collect compensation I know the statue of limitations is probably up it's been since 2001 but I'm still having respiratory issues is there anything I can... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
You are right that the applicable limitations period is PROBABLY expired, but reliable legal advice on whether any particular issue/dispute definitely is or is not still within the applicable limitations period is something that must be asked for by picking up the phone and speaking directly to a... View More
I live in Las Vegas but was injured in San Francisco. I'm not sure if I should seek counsel in my home state.
answered on Oct 5, 2024
The short answer is that you might not need a dual-jurisdiction attorney. Without knowing the details of your accident, it's often sufficient for an attorney in the jurisdiction of where the accident occurred to handle things (when venue based on location of accident).
A starting point... View More
I live in Las Vegas but was injured in San Francisco. I'm not sure if I should seek counsel in my home state.
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Here are some actions you can take to locate a lawyer licensed to practice in California and Nevada:
Seek for lawyers with dual state licenses; some are licensed in California and Nevada among other places. Legal directories as Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or the American Bar Association let... View More
Person who hit us was traveling over 100mph and was not ticketed or checked for substances: the officer said he didn’t have the heart to do either because he knew the offender and the man had liver cancer. The city of Shreveport had received several calls about the speeder and did nothing! We... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2024
I agree with my colleagues that you should reach out to attorneys in Louisiana. Free initial consults without obligation are customary in such cases. Something doesn't add up in your figures - three people in a vehicle in a 100-plus mile an hour collision and $6,500 being offered - is that... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
First, seek medical attention for your injuries and follow through with treatment. In order to be fully compensated, doctors will whether you will fully recover or if there are injuries that may be permanent.
Second, keep records of the accident including witness information, the police... View More
I would like to say that I am doing my own research and am asking for others' help right now. In April this year I was a passenger in a taxi and another driver side swiped us going maybe 20-30 miles per hour. I have lots of other pre-existing lower back problems and neck problems from... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident and the ordeal it has caused you. A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You're right - it is a complex case, between the pre-existing conditions and the involvement of multiple vehicles - but it isn't something... View More
I’m trying to get loss of use compensation from the insurance company if the girl that hit me last year. They responded that they already paid my insurance company for loss of use and all other claims are under my bodily injury claim. My insurance company has no record of them send payment for... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, and more specifically, your own attorney on the case. But your question remains open for a week. It's difficult to give a "short answer" here because loss of use of your vehicle could depend on your policy and/or liability in the case. This may or... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
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
answered on Oct 1, 2024
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
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