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I have ongoing medical issues that Medicare and BCBS paid for but we are out over $100k for replacement of pontoon lift dock and tarp. Is her insurance liable. I live in MN.
answered on Jan 16, 2025
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident and the ensuing medical issues. From your post, it isn't clear how your sister's insurance would cover your pontoon boat accident. If you have a standard marine insurance... View More 
I have ongoing medical issues that Medicare and BCBS paid for but we are out over $100k for replacement of pontoon lift dock and tarp. Is her insurance liable. I live in MN.
answered on Jan 16, 2025
Addendum: You could consider reposting with the added category "Admiralty/Maritime." In giving further thought to your post, it isn't clear if you're on Lake Superior or a non-navigable inland waterway, such as a landlocked lake. The Great Lakes are "navigable waters"... View More
I was carrying groceries from my car on the street, up to apartment and stepped into an unmarked hole in the sidewalk that would have normally housed a tree. I scraped up my knees pretty horribly and received a small puncture from the edge of the grate which covered the part of the hole where the... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2024
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your accident and your ordeal with the injuries. Your courage is admirable, but there's nothing wrong with seeing a doctor, simply as a means to make sure that you're okay internally and... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2024
It could possibly depend on additional details. A local attorney should advise on any state-specific aspects. But as a general matter, if you mean your company is a medical office and a patient comes in while leaving their children in a car, the short answer is that it is something outside your... View More
Our car was totaled and we both sustained injuries from broken arm to hematomas and chest bruising among other
consequences to our body.. Are we entitled to pain and suffering from these injuries?
answered on Jan 6, 2024
An attorney who practices in your state could offer you the most definitive and accurate guidance. You posted a week ago, so until you are able to arrange a free initial consult with a Minnesota attorney, the short answer is that it's possible you could. If you have a basis for a case under... View More
Our car was totaled and we both sustained injuries from broken arm to hematomas and chest bruising among other
consequences to our body.. Are we entitled to pain and suffering from these injuries?
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
If you sustained injuries in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver who failed to yield the right of way, you may be entitled to pursue a claim for pain and suffering. Minnesota is a no-fault state, which means that your insurance typically covers medical expenses and other economic... View More
The person who is claiming I injured them roll down a flight of stairs and broke a rib was that being said he told the police I pushed him when he tripped and rolled.. The first paper I received in jail nothing is filled out on it and everything is blank or there should be dates time and names and... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2024
If a person is facing a criminal charge, it's time to get help from a criminal defense attorney - either public defender or private criminal attorney. Once that happens, your attorney will have access to police reports, videos, etc, as well as legal papers related to the case. At that point... View More
The person who is claiming I injured them roll down a flight of stairs and broke a rib was that being said he told the police I pushed him when he tripped and rolled.. The first paper I received in jail nothing is filled out on it and everything is blank or there should be dates time and names and... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Minnesota, the legality of your arrest depends on whether the police had probable cause at the time of the arrest. Probable cause refers to a reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed. If the police had probable cause to believe you committed third-degree assault at the... View More
The person who is claiming I injured them roll down a flight of stairs and broke a rib was that being said he told the police I pushed him when he tripped and rolled.. The first paper I received in jail nothing is filled out on it and everything is blank or there should be dates time and names and... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Minnesota, they do not actually have to charge you to arrest and hold you in jail. If the police officer believes they have probable cause to make an arrest (probable cause is a very low standard), they can hold you in jail for up to 48 hours without charging you. If they do not charge you... View More
I was flying back to Florida from Minneapolis Minnesota Oct second got through check in and everything then l decided to go to the bathroom in the airports bathroom when l entered the floor was wet l fell to the left and hand was still engaged in the handicap chair and it snapped the top of my left... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2023
Like any business, a personal injury law firm must make a profit. The firm will evaluate your situation based on its criteria and determine whether you have profitable case. Personal injury law firms don't take risks.
Write down a clear and concise description of the events to present... View More
I am the power of attorney (POA) for my mother, who is currently on hospice at a nursing home. My mother expressed her wish to improve her diet for better survival, and the healthcare directive permits me to make choices on her behalf. Despite this, the nursing home staff, including the nurse and... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
You have legal authority through the power of attorney and health care directive, and those documents are meant to be followed. If your mother is mentally incapacitated or unable to speak for herself, your direction regarding her care must be taken seriously by the nursing home. That includes... View More
In February 2023, I broke my ankle after slipping on black ice at a store. I hired a lawyer who has had all my records for the past 2 years. Communication has been poor, and my information was once lost due to staff changes. Recently, my lawyer informed me that we no longer have a case because my... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
What you’re experiencing is incredibly frustrating, and you have every right to feel let down—especially after trusting someone to fight for you through a difficult injury. If your lawyer had access to your medical history from the start and still accepted the case, it's reasonable to... View More
My son was involved in a car accident in June in Brooklyn Park, MN, caused by another driver. My son only had liability insurance, and the other driver had a $10,000 limit on their insurance. Our car was valued at over $4,000, but we only received about $2,500 from the other driver's insurance... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
What happened to your son sounds incredibly frustrating, especially when you acted in good faith and relied on the insurer to handle the process. In Minnesota, impound fees can legally accrue until a vehicle is claimed or released, even if the accident wasn’t your son’s fault. Unfortunately,... View More
I want to pursue compensation for damages after a raid on my home by law enforcement on March 2, 2022, involving three counties and SWAT. They destroyed my home security cameras, causing property damage, and removed all body-worn cameras. Despite having documented damages and photos, my attempts to... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2025
You have several legal pathways to pursue compensation for the damages and rights violations you experienced during that police raid. In Minnesota, you may file a civil rights lawsuit under Section 1983, which allows you to seek damages for constitutional violations, including excessive force,... View More
I am being sued for non-payment of a hospital visit bill after an accident that occurred at work on August 28, 2023. While filling out paperwork, I passed out and fell onto a cart full of metal. The accident happened during work hours, and several coworkers witnessed it. Both my supervisor and... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2025
This is actually a highly specialized workers compensation question that I’ve seen several times. I’m happy to discuss and possibly even pursue getting this bills paid. There’s no fee paid by you for the services as the laws allow for us to be paid by the insurance company and employer.
I discovered that prescription pills were stolen from me after Servepro workers, hired by my upstairs neighbor, repaired water damage in my bathroom. I haven't contacted Servepro or the police yet and do not have insurance to cover the loss. What steps should I take to address this situation?
My furry baby passed away. The vet stated that my fur baby bit staff. I asked to see bite and I was told she was to busy to come out. I paid bill! Months later I requested record and pictures of bite and still not receieved. I was charged for rabies test for bite which never accured. Can I sue to... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2025
You can have a judge decide if you want. My best to you. Rob Kane Eagan Attorney.
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the incident happened like 40 years ago and it happened in a different state then either the victim or perpetrator live now , who both also live in different states themselves.
answered on Dec 31, 2024
Each jurisdiction mat have statutes of limitations, or statutes limiting legal actions. So, the first thing you'd need to know is likely to be where is someone claiming some wrongful act happened? Once you know that, you could look Statutes of Limitation that might apply and provide a... View More
I’m totally fine but can no longer deal with it said stop. It doesn’t listen hey siri it talks again loaded gun I’m going to shoot my hea!
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
This sounds like an extremely distressing situation, and your life has immense value - far more than any technology or lawsuit. Right now, the most urgent priority is your safety and wellbeing. Please immediately call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, where caring people are... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2024
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It would be helpful to know the additional details you mention, such as whether there was a denial, requests for verification, requests for additional information, etc. A local attorney could advise more meaningfully... View More
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