I was diagnosed with epilepsy soon after taking Saxenda... I want to know if I should proceed with a lawsuit. I will always be epileptic because of it.
answered on May 19, 2021
I'm sorry this happened to you. No one here can tell you whether you should proceed with a lawsuit. It could require investigation of your medical history and evaluation of warnings that come with the drug. Additionally, attorneys would likely need the guidance of medical and pharmacology... View More 
Follow up to my previous comment
answered on Apr 26, 2021
I need some more information. Of course there are situations where you may have a legally cognizable claim against your landlord and assuming the landlord is insured then they would be the ones liable to compensate you.
answered on Apr 25, 2021
Generally car insurance only covers cases involving car accident cases, but you would need to see the policy to confirm that is the case in your particular case.
I thought I heard her bf slap her during arguing, I ran and said 3 words are you ok .. She cursed me out telling me to mind my own f**n business go the f home I started walking to my door opened it got on inside of apt and here comes her cousin Elijah whom is also a tenant and slams my door and... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2021
You can most certainly seek compensation for pain and suffering in addition to other damages. The real question that needs to be explored is whether or not there will be a path to recovery. Specifically, are the individuals we are seeking recovery from insured? Do they have assets from which a... View More
the police reports states the rotted plank caught my foot pulling me down onto a rusty nail that ripped through my hand down to wrist i have lost use of that hand due to median nerve injury but the issue is its my dominant hand also the slam ruptured my breast implant that is silicone gel I'm... View More
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answered on Apr 22, 2021
All personal injury attorneys offer free constructions.
You should contact one who is Certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Lawyer.
They can tell you your rights and evaluate whether you have a case.
Gerald D Siegel
Plainsboro NJ
I have taken her out and collected documentation of beatings, lack of psychiatric care, broken arm and exposure to constant sexual exploitation.
answered on Apr 22, 2021
You need to sit down with a "certified civil trial lawyer by the NJ Supreme Court" to discuss your legal rights. This is obviously not a family law question but a matter involving the potential for a civil lawsuit for damages. If you run a search for a lawyer, type in the information... View More
Car accident a year ago involving 3 cars. 1st car stopped because of debris on street. 2nd car hit her. Then 2nd car got hit by me. I only had to pay 2nd car for damages. Now over a year later the 2nd car is personally suing me. She is suing cause her husband I depressed. She never even mentions it... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2021
More information is needed to properly answer your question, but in general when you get sued you should: Give the law suit to you insurance agent/company they should cover you for the accident if you were insured. If not you will need to hire your own lawyer to defend the case.
answered on Feb 18, 2021
Get Well and out of the hospital and speak with a good personal injury lawyer most of us lawyers offer a free in office consultation.
He did Not quarantine, and said he got a 24hr test done at a place I know does not offer that service. Only 2-4 days due to it being a public testing facility. Also a few people also became ill immediately after his arrival.
answered on Jan 24, 2021
You can sue anyone, but can you prove that you got covid from him and not someone else such as when you wen to the supermarket for food. This would be the defense your employer would probably assert. Not that you shouldn't try and you may also be entitled to workers compensation insurance.... View More
Her friend was driving and braked hard after a deer jumped in front of the vehicle. Can she sue Dunkin Donuts and receive a settlement? Does she have a case? She has medical records and pictures of her burns. This occurred in New Jersey
answered on Jan 6, 2021
I'm sorry your friend was injured. It sounds like it could be difficult to establish a case based on these circumstances. Beverage cups nowadays come with clear warnings about the contents being hot. If the cause of action were to be based on negligence, in terms of a poorly installed lid,... View More
It's a personal injury case with a tractor trailer in Burlington County New Jersey
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answered on Dec 17, 2020
An attorney handling on personal injury case on a contingent fee basis, has a statutory lien for their services or possibly based upon the reasonable value of their services a/ka/a "quantum meruit". There is also case law that creates different classifications of prior attorney... View More
The excessive smoke From neighbors fire pit filled our home causing my husband and myself physical distress He was unable to breathe and began wheezing I also experienced shortness of breath, headache and swollen watery eyes
answered on Nov 30, 2020
Check your local town nuisance laws in your townships local code.
I have been dating someone for 18 months. 6 months into our relationship, his soon to be ex-wife, (who had met me and approved of me spending time with her kids and has full custody of them) decided she wanted to be with him again and stopped allowing the visitations she had previously allowed and... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2020
You are not going to like my answer. This is an issue between your boyfriend and his wife as part of their divorce. I have no idea why the wife has decided that she does not want you to be with their children at this point in time but your boyfriend has the right to oppose same and to ask the court... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2020
From a procedural standpoint, DCPP gets a call from an anonymous source, school, police department, etc expressing concern for the welfare of a child in your household and it then sends out a representative to investigate. The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether the child is at... View More
I filed a police report and the way it was written, to me, it reads like I did something wrong. This is so with the knowledge that there was video footage that they the Police refuse to secure. I live in Rutherford.
answered on Jul 19, 2020
You need a personal injury lawyer and you should have your lawyer subpoena the video it is not the responsibility of the police to do this for you.
A car slammed into me I wasn’t hurt but my daughter went to the ER with a neck sprain now I have to take the day off to take her to the doctor and deal with the adjusters and everything because I’m a full time healthcare worker and don’t have the time to be doing these things at work
answered on Jul 13, 2020
Not generally. I'm sorry for your frustration and inconvenience, but lost wages are based on injury or disability. Good luck to you and your daughter for a good recovery from her injuries.
Tim Akpinar
When I was under my car, one of scissors jack suddenly broke down and my car came down on my arm. I got injured I can barely move my arm. Do you think I can sue this scissors jack company? If so, do I need a police report and receipt when I purchased?
answered on Jul 5, 2020
Yes you can sue the scissor jack company. First get medical attention and make sure you tell them how you injured your arm. Then, Immediately contact a good lawyer.
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answered on Jun 8, 2020
No. The statute of limitations expired many years ago in NJ.
answered on Apr 23, 2020
You do not indicate if you are being sued civilly or criminally. You may qualify for a public defender for a criminal matter but not a civil matter. If it is a civil matter, just turn the papers over to your insurance company which should provide you with counsel. If criminal, ask the court for a... View More
A month ago his dog was out while my dog’s were in the car with my dad, his dog ended up biting my dad sending him to the hospital to get stitches. We did nothing just asked our neighbor to fix his fence so this does not happen again. His dog has been out at least twice a week since that... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2020
I would suggest that you talk to a personal injury lawyer you may have a good case.
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