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My wife was bitten by a dog a training facility in N.Carolina. They are not the owners of the dog. The insurance policy at this facilty does not cover my wife. The owners of the dog are another adoption facilty in S.Carolina,who sends dogs to this training facility who have a bad history of... View More 
answered on Aug 11, 2016
It'll be a question of who had responsibility for the dog at the time. Suggest you contact a member of the NCAssn for Justice such as Doug Abrams in Raleigh--you can use my name; he'll give you a free consult.
9.50 on June 22 . what can I do about no raises and no days off
answered on Aug 3, 2016
The law says it's employment at will. Don't like it, move on to another job says the law. That's why there's a movement centered on increasing the minimum wage.
In may of 2015 i was in a car accident that was no fault of my own. An 18 year old ran a stop sign and totalled my car. My knee was injured, and my neck sprained. Also i began having problems with my arms which the doctor determined to be carpal tunnel syndrome. The documents sent to my lawyer from... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2016
First do you have underinsurance? Big problem in carpal tunnel is amount of likely pre-existing changes. (Don't respond on this site as it's public). If you can go for undeirnsurance without collecting 100% of driver's policy things are more flexible.
A lot also depends on... View More
I have seen a physician at the Radiology dept who suggested my family dr send me to a hand doctor. The tech tried twice to inject something however it burned really bad both times. She tried to find another IV site on same arm again with no luck, and then er nurse got another site on same arm. Had... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2016
I think this is a duplicate post. Check the other answer. Yes, go to the specialist. If they ask what happened just say that since you went for a CT scan you have had ____________ & your doctor said go to the specialist. If he asks what hapened just say you got stuck with needles several times... View More
When i went for a CT Scan while being seen for Asthma flare up with no better from 7/6/16 visit at said hospital. I have a history of Pulmonary embolisms an even though previous day labs were ok, the er doctor wanted to do a scan to rule out another Pulmonary embolism, so I already had a iv placed... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2016
You may well have a claim. Suggest you 1) don't discuss your thoughts with other medstaff, as they will not want to be involved and will distance themselves 2)if you go to the specialist try to say what happened as matter of factly NO ADJECTIVES , same reason. You should also contact a member... View More
the phrase "even if (the injury is) caused by the negligence or gross negligence of" said team or its agents? It seems they should legally be responsible if they really mess up.
answered on Jul 23, 2016
You're right but that's a standard phrase. Basically it means you should watch out for yourself because the team may not. There are many cases in other states where waivers have been held not to apply, but North Carolina may have a different approach and you wouldn't want to rely on a court holding.
I was boiling water in a pan last night. I just bought a new cheap cookware set a while ago. I was making some tea before going to bed. However, when I lifted up the pot, the handle was to hot for me to lift up. It had caused me to reactively drop it quickly. Though luckily the pot didn't fall... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2016
You can send your medical bills to the manufacturer but don't hold your breath. File a complaint with the CPSC. However, high heat safe means that it won't melt, not that it won't get so hot that you don't need a kitchen mit to handle.
My attorney file my case in Superior Court, in NC. He sent me an email saying he got a better job offer and is closing his practice. I didn't know he stopped working on the case. He then tells me the opposing counsel wants him to testify can he talk about me? He was to submit documents to... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2016
You should tell him you don't want him testifying about you. You have a right to his continued allegiance. He should have filed a request to withdraw. He has a duty to help his clients find lawyers. You should talk to someone at the local bar association. If it's about an injury... View More
My daughter works at a very exclusive show horse barn and was attacked and would have been raped by another employee at work. They have different bosses. She reported it to her boss and was told as soon as his actual boss is available they will consult him and he has to take the action. Meanwhile... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2016
Doesnt sound like the police were called. If someone is attacked then that's a criminal matter. She would certainly have a necessitous and compelling reason not to go to work so should be eligible for unemployment.Contact a member of the NCarolina Trial Lawyrs Assn who handles employment... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2016
If it was clearly visible and you should have seen it you may be. If it wasn't it's on the person that left it. That's why they don't suggest leaving your cellphone in a roadway.
Someone took my license plates and has racked up toll violations which caused my license to get suspended which then caused a job not to hire me.Can I sue them for lost wages and the trouble? I've tried to contact them on numerous occasions and they will not respond
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answered on Apr 10, 2016
You can pursue a civil case or claim for the damages that you suffered as a result of your license plate being stolen; however, you may struggle to get the Defendant to pay off on the judgment or damages. The pursuit of a civil case is much different than the collection of damages on a Judgment.... View More
the communal areas are maintained by the home owners association.
they refuse to to de-ice the sidewalks when freezing rain and snow make it dangerous to walk, I am 70-slipped and fell and had to lie on the ice for an hour
before the ambulance came.the assoc. refused to pay any... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2016
There may be a case or claim to pursue. Unfortunately, North Carolina is a tough state to pursue a slip and fall case. I understand that North Carolina has a contributory negligence standard in place. As such, if you are even partially at fault, the property owner or property manager could then... View More
My finger got stuck in the boat cleat when I tied the boat to the dock.
The cleat has bad design, my finger slipped into the opening of the cleat and I couldn't remove my finger.
Other boat cleats are designed differently so your fingers will not slip in and get stuck.... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2016
This would be a products defect issue with a defective design. If you win, yes, you could get damages paid for the injury. Seek out a local products defect attorney to discuss.
She was burned all over her face, chest, shoulders, arms/hands, legs/feet. Most were 2nd degree, some were 3rd. As a retired Paramedic in the CNY REMS, I would have sedated & intubated her as a precaution. Burns of the face/chest usually cause airway inhalation/thermal injury, which can... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2016
Find a wrongful death attorney in New York state, and do so ASAP since the EMT could have been a government entity and those require special notice usually within about 6 months.
My five year old son and I were waiting for our ride to pick us up after an appointment he had at the dentist and at 5pm one of the office clerks came to the front and told us that we had to leave because it was time for them to close. I said well we are waiting on our ride and she responded with... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2016
Morally it may not be right, but they do not have to let you stay. Of course, you do not have to go back to that dentist (unless you have to due to Medicaid) and could mention this on social media so they have some incentive not to do this again. Plus, even if they did, it does not sound like you... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2016
A city in that country? You may need a lawyer in that country. More info is needed.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation.... View More
Many times patients request refunds because they don't like how something looks or feels. This is very subjective. If the work was done to the standard of care how do you deal with this. Patients sometimes use state boards as a means to extort money from practitioners. How do you avoid this?
answered on Feb 12, 2016
Talk to a local health care lawyer. One idea is to address this in a consent form they sign before you provide services.
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answered on Feb 12, 2016
I have no idea what you're talking about. More facts, please.
my ex girlfriend damaged a lot of things in my apt and I didn't sue her at that time but now I'm thinking to sue her because the owner of the apartment asked me to pay for that damaged which is 1600
answered on Dec 28, 2015
All civil claims have deadlines. A local lawyer can advise about your specific circumstances.
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answered on Nov 16, 2015
Generally, negligence has to be proven. If you have insurance, it may be easiest to make a claim with them. A local lawyer can advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal... View More
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