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answered on Mar 30, 2018
Certainly, there may be facts to support your claim. You just have not offered enough facts about your case but there are many scenarios like this where the cyclist could be responsible.
3 operations would it be a malpractice against the doctor or pain and suffering against my employer. Comp is also refusing to treat me with any meds that work . Refusing pain management . My lawyer said he can't answer these questions due to he only handles the comp side of things . Please... View More 
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answered on Mar 13, 2018
You can't sue your employer. You may have a valid claim for malpractice, but only if another doctor is willing to state under oath that an act of medical negligence occurred. You should ask your current lawyer for a referral to a medical malpractice attorney.
Here's the part of the complaint using fictional names and dates I'm asking about.
On March 4, 2008 at or near west main St, The defendant Jane doe was operating a vehicle owned by defendant John Doe as his agent, servant, and/or employee in a careless & negligent matter so... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
The owner of a vehicle can be liable for the driver’s negligence if they gave permission to the driver to operate their vehicle and the driver was operating it for the benefit of the owner. That could mean the driver was either an employee performing a task during work, or a friend or family... View More
I received a W2 for an insurance settlement claiming they are wages. This settlement was based on a claim that they denied me proper ability to appeal my denial. It was not for the full amount I should have received if LTD had been approved. It was a lump settlement to avoid going to court. And... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2018
If it is paid as compensation for lost income, yes. If a settlement is paid as compensation for general pain and suffering or permanent impairment, then no. If paid to cover both, but is not apportioned between income and pain and suffering, then it is all deemed pain and suffering and not taxable.... View More
There are no bruises or marks
answered on Jan 30, 2018
You’re a juvenile so I would imagine not much, maybe counseling. Ordinarily there would be an Intake Meeting with a case worker from Juvenile Services first, and you’d possibly be offered an”informal disposition” that would avoid court.
answered on Jan 24, 2018
Assuming that you broke your tooth on a piece of bone or something else that should not have been in the Turkey Jerky, you have a claim. Not to minimize what happened, but the problem you may have in finding a lawyer is what appears to be the limited nature of your injury. You should contact a... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2018
School systems are required to act upon reported acts of bullying. School systems have bullying forms posted on the websites and paper copies are available in the school buildings. This is the best way to document what is happening and to hopefully have administration swiftly take action.... View More
My brother was murdered. His
murderer killed a woman before- served 10 years... and was released back into society only to kill again 2 months after his release. Can someone be held responsible?
Thanks
answered on Jan 18, 2018
No. The courts and parole board make those decisions and both are immune from suit unless the release was due to negligent error. Then you might be able to sue the state.
The police did a search warrant next door using explosives @5am yesterday, it’s all I think about, the house shook, I almost fell in the shower, I thought a car ran into my house, my kids and I were traumatized, paintings and pictures fell off my walls, they left the explosive wiring on my steps... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2018
First, contact a member of the Md.Assn for Justice. However the Police may do as they did if appropriate and if so there would be no case.
As far as your reactions, google "Psychology Today Therapist ______________(name of city) EMDR" which will give you therapists who perform... View More
Can u use an object to defend yourself against teens & other adults like your parents if your life is at risk?
answered on Jan 3, 2018
You need to consult a criminal defense attorney if you have done this, and discuss no facts on any social media.
Any person may use REASONABLE force to defend themselves but what is reasonable depends on the circumstances.
answered on Dec 30, 2017
If you are injured by an animal then you may have a potential case against the owner. The facts and circumstances of each case are different. Dog bites just seem to be the most common. If you have been injured then consult a local attorney for your options.
Can i still sue the other driver who hit at the scene he was given 3 citations for reckles driving
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answered on Dec 29, 2017
I am sorry to hear this is happened to you. If you sustained a personal injury in the accident you can absolutely file a claim against the other driver. This may or may not result in a lawsuit. So long as you have the owner's permission to drive the car, you would likely be entitled to... View More
I'm thinking of filing a defamation suit
answered on Dec 29, 2017
The question is unclear. No "privilege" attaches to a statement simply because it is made under oath. Many statements, including statements made for loan applications, for insurance applications, etc. will be made under oath.
If, however, the question wonders whether... View More
The facility says I can't sue them and won't give me the name of their insurance company because of a contractual waiver of responsibility. Can they do that?
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answered on Dec 12, 2017
I don't think there is a legal obligation to provide the name of the insurance company. That is information you can get if you file a lawsuit. Depending on the waiver you signed, you may have indemnified them for their own negligence which could be a bar to your claim.
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answered on Dec 12, 2017
You are simply not giving us enough information to make the call. You would have to give all of the facts of the case.
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answered on Dec 12, 2017
You can. I just do not think the value of that case would be very high. But we would need to know more details.
The passenger thought gave him the alcohol - is he able to still sue my brother?
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answered on Dec 12, 2017
The question is whether the passenger is contributorily negligent. Your brother's problem is that he has to argue that he was drunk. If the passenger knew or had reason to know your brother was drunk, then it is a bar to his claim. But you brother would basically be admitting to being a... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2017
Lost wages for self-employed people is always a challenge. Whether the insurance company gives you credit for your lost wages will depend on a lot of factors. But we file suit more frequently in cases with self-employed lost wages because insurance companies often do not treat self-employed wages... View More
I grew up in a house with lead. I didn't have any issues until after adulthood.
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answered on Dec 12, 2017
Generally speaking, if you have a brain injury from lead paint poisoning, the injuries are going to be evident before you become an adult. Setting aside the statute of limitations (I have no idea how old you are), it will be hard to show causation if the symptoms did not appear until you were an... View More
on the drive to pick up the food and the other party now wants to sue my employer. Are they allowed to do that?
answered on Dec 6, 2017
Yes. If you were working for your employer at the time, the employer may be vicariously liable for your negligence.
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