An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, to answer your question about what you'd need, it would include being able to prove that the shoe was defective, either in its design, manufacture, or failure... View More

With few exceptions (such as that you are a threat to yourself of others - as determined by physicianS - You have a legal right to privacy, property and to communicate with persons who are not within the scope of a health care facility's authority. THEREFORE, I suggest that you confer... View More

The owner of the vehicle is liable for its use, up to $15k per person or $30k per accident (if multiple persons are injured). If you knew or should have known of your son's propensity to drive negligently, you could have your own liability for allowing him to drive the vehicle. However,... View More

The liability of a hospice corporation for the actions of independent consultants can hinge on various factors including the nature of the relationship between the hospice and the consultant, the scope of the consultant's work, and specific legal principles like vicarious liability.... View More

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but you express urgency in your post. Yes, it's possible you could have grounds for a lawsuit if he loses his hand or finger. But that would be a mess to sort out after the fact, and it could drag on for years in court.

The more practical approach... View More

In your second post, you said this was a "former" employee. I responded to that with considerations regarding his continuing employment status. The dash cam video is important evidence because it is probably time stamped, be sure to keep it secure in case this whole thing blows up and... View More

I agree with Attorney Socci's analysis, but you have some other problems. You haven't said where he drank the beer, or whether the vehicle was moving (appears to have been drinking in vehicle b/c on dash cam video.) Virginia's vehicle code would probably prohibit drinking alcohol... View More

Good morning -- If this case goes to litigation, you will have to duty to turn over any dashcam video if the other side asks for it. On the other hand, you have no duty to voluntarily relinquish it since him drinking one beer does not appear to be an issue. I am assuming he was not charged with a... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you're okay. You could continue to reach out to law firms. Your post does not mention anything about the reason why firms are declining your case, but that's something you could ask them - whether it's a matter of not having medical... View More

Continue in your efforts to try to reach them - the next step would be for them to place the insurance carrier on notice of the accident. Once that is accomplished, you could be contacted by claim reps or attorneys for the carrier who would request your cooperation in investigating the accident and... View More

A motion is a means by which to compel a response to a previously served demand for interrogatories or a notice for discovery and inspection, not a means by which to demand discovery for the first time. With regard to an amended complaint, it can only be filed on consent of all parties or by leave... 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

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope your child is okay. The short answer to your question is that you may also have the right to bring an attorney. The matter may have been resolved at this point, but you could reach out to Pennsylvania... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother's injury. Here's what you should do next: Document everything by keeping clear, dated photos of the injury, logs of conversations, and copies of her medical records. File a complaint with the hospital by reporting the incident to their Patient... View More

As the plaintiffs, you will have the burden of proof to prove the food you purchased caused the poisoning you and your family suffered. The important evidence you will need are: Proof you purchased the bad food from the Defendant. Proof that the food was unhealthy, which may be proved by the... View More

Dear federal employee:

I'm sorry to hear you went through this situation. Unfortunately, I don't think an attorney will be able to give you a definitive answer based upon the information you've provided. You ask if "Kalkines" and "Garrity" violations... View More

Yes, there are affiliations between a hospital and a doctor beyond formal employment or contracts. Doctors can have admitting or surgical privileges, allowing them to treat patients using the hospital’s facilities without being employed. They may also work as independent contractors, be part of a... View More

Since you no longer have an attorney, the focus is on any medical liens, which represent unpaid medical bills. Insurers typically settle these liens first to meet legal obligations, which may delay your settlement. You can negotiate the bills with medical providers before the settlement is... View More

With the medicals, it would help to know if the bills were submitted and denied, or simply not submitted. If submitted and denied, it could be worth learning whether there are possibilities for appeal and arbitration. If that's the case, there are certain time windows for contesting medical... View More

Suppose the clerk forgot to stamp all documents in a time-sensitive motion for reconsideration, but the motion itself is stamped. In that case, you can address the issue by first confirming the stamped motion as proof of timely filing. Then, contact the clerk’s office to request that the... View More