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I broke my foot while caring for a mentally disabled young adult. He was my employer but his parents own the home. Employer does not own the home, his parents do. Therefore, I wouldn't be suing an employer. I did receive workman's comp while I was off work and was not able to return to... View More 
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answered on Dec 9, 2024
Hi - the easiest way is to sue them first and then request the insurance information in discovery. Trust also that insurance companies often fight to deny coverage. So there are actually 2 questions - 1) Is there Insurance and 2) Is the insurance company handling the defense. Once you sue them,... View More
Been in the hospital for a month losing my car and can't pay my bills because I had a stroke
answered on Nov 7, 2024
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The short answer is that based on such a cause and effect, it's possible you have the grounds for a case, simply on a textbook analysis. But from a practical standpoint, it's also possible that your... View More
We completed drywall repairs and painting for a 3000 plus sq ft home for a customer that amounted to over $9000.00 (materials included)
We also provided extra services outside of the scope of the estimate and did not charge the customer and we also had to move their personal items out of... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2024
Small claims court in Michigan involves cases in which the amount in controversy is less than $7,000.00 so that is the maximum amount they could sue your business under the rules. There is no reason why you could not file a counter-lawsuit seeking damages for the additional services that you... View More
My client experienced negligence by hospital staff and now seeks to file a medical malpractice claim. However, an expert testimony report of negligence is required to support the claim, but my client cannot afford this. What steps should we take next?
answered on Jul 9, 2024
You're talking about an Affidavit of Merit. That's going to involve a review of the file. It may not end there. If you go to trial, that could also involve retaining medical experts, which don't come cheap. Med mal firms often front such costs and take them off the gross award at the... View More
My client experienced negligence by hospital staff and now seeks to file a medical malpractice claim. However, an expert testimony report of negligence is required to support the claim, but my client cannot afford this. What steps should we take next?
answered on Jul 5, 2024
If you are an attorney, I would suggest seeking co-counsel who can afford the cost of litigation, or refer the case out to a firm who can. Otherwise, there are loan companies who help finance litigation.
Last week, my wife was involved in a car accident where she was going straight and collided with a vehicle turning left. She asserts she was moving on a yellow light, whereas the other driver claims he waited for a red light to turn green and then moved. Following the incident, the police issued my... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2024
I think you'll find yourself coming out the same or better without hiring an attorney. The ticket isn't going to be significantly outcome determinate here. Your wife can ask for a formal hearing on it, and try negotiating for a zero point ticket for what it's worth. The insurance... View More
Last week, my wife was involved in a car accident where she was going straight and collided with a vehicle turning left. She asserts she was moving on a yellow light, whereas the other driver claims he waited for a red light to turn green and then moved. Following the incident, the police issued my... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2024
One of your options might be to try to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney. I hope you wife is okay. Depending on whether she has the basis to move forward with a claim for her hand injuries, the determination of liability could be important in a comparative negligence setting with the... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but you posted last week, and time may be of the essence in your matter. This is because it's possible your case could involve of notice of claim requirements, if it involves a public setting (which seems to be the case from your description). A Michigan... View More
My old insurance only verifies or keeps records going back 7 years ( experience letter?) What can I do?
answered on May 8, 2024
Addendum - in thinking further about your question, one possibility, depending on the way the release was drafted, is that the neurologists may have concerns whether it permits reimbursement for medical treatment, known or unknown, which could preclude coverage for subsequent neurological testing?... View More
My old insurance only verifies or keeps records going back 7 years ( experience letter?) What can I do?
answered on Apr 30, 2024
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It isn't clear why neurologists want proof of a release from 20 years ago. If you've been involved in a recent accident, the symptoms and test results would be new, and not necessarily related to the... View More
I had a few different Bard Powerports Implanted as a minor, in 2011, 2014, 2015. I also believe I had one earlier than 2011. Each had to be surgically removed in emergency surgeries due to multiple blood clots, sepsis multiple times, numerous other infections, and damage to my skin tissue where the... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2024
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. The best way to get an answer would be to reach out to attorneys to discuss. Try to arrange a free, initial/no-obligation consult. Nationwide, many jurisdictions allow for tolling... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
To find information on a lawsuit related to a personal injury claim, it's beneficial to start by checking public court records. Most jurisdictions maintain an online database where you can search for cases by name, case number, or involved parties. You might also find relevant details on the... View More
I made a report an it's going on a year an my pennys sold for 300000 on Heritage an I can't find any one to help me
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
I understand that you're dealing with a challenging situation regarding your 1943 copper pennies. It's important to act swiftly in legal matters, especially when significant assets are involved. Given that your pennies have already been sold, the urgency to address this matter is even... View More
I have constant pain and want the screw removed
answered on Feb 21, 2024
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. But any attorney who answers your question would probably need to consult with a medical professional. They would want to learn more about the procedure and the full scope of damage (drill bits or other components... View More
The lawyer was expecting me to just trust him when he told me the settlement amount. I asked for documents/proof along the way and he ignored me, but pressured me to settle earlier than he had priorly recommended. When I asked about his prior recommendation to wait a longer period, he denied he had... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2024
The settlement checks are generally deposited in the attorney’s attorney-client trust account. The client is then given a check from the trust account. If the check was not from the trust account, it would be suspicious.
I didn’t pay the rent the month we were moving. My son had been displaced from our home due to the flooding of his room and mold since July. We moved in Oct bc they refused to do the proper remediation, or any at all, just patch work to cover the water damaged areas. I’ve spent the last 3 years... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2023
I'm sorry for your ordeal. I can only speak for the injury-related attributes of your question. You could consider reaching out to law firms to try to set up a free initial consult to discuss those health/mold issues in further detail. Unfortunately, they can be difficult cases, with many law... View More
I didn’t pay the rent the month we were moving. My son had been displaced from our home due to the flooding of his room and mold since July. We moved in Oct bc they refused to do the proper remediation, or any at all, just patch work to cover the water damaged areas. I’ve spent the last 3 years... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2023
If I understand your facts correctly, you left
Without paying the final month of rent and they took your security deposit to pay that rent.
There is no law that prevents that.
Indeed they are even permitted to take past due rent without having to file a court case.... View More
My husband had the surgery. Somehow his eye got scratched. Now he can't see anything. Everything is blurry and double vision. We had to go to an eye specialist. They said there was a deep scratch in his eye. They had to sew it half shut because he can't close it all the way. We have to... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2023
You may have a good lawsuit, since the injury was not something that you were at risk to expect from the surgery. You will need to go into more details with an attorney, to allow them to review this matter before reaching a final conclusion to determine whether this matter can move forward and is... View More
When jurors find someone guilty of a crime that they didn't commit and decades later the person is exonerated, etcetera, may the jurors be sued?
answered on Nov 27, 2024
No. Absolutely not. Michigan has a specific statute that governs how to recover through an exoneration.
She recently moved in with me due to health issues. I don’t feel she should be driving. I’ve been told if she hurts someone I can be held financially responsible. I’m in Michigan. She’s 84.
answered on Aug 2, 2024
To the extent you own the vehicle she may be driving, then yes.
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