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answered on Sep 21, 2023

In a products liability case, the jurisdiction can often depend on where the injury occurred and where the defendant(s) conduct business. Given that the injury occurred in Oregon, an Oregon attorney might be more familiar with the specific laws and venues in the state where the incident took place.... View More

I'm sorry about your daughter's injury. You could consider trying to arrange a free initial consult with attorneys to discuss this in more detail. If you have a jurisdictional basis to pursue the matter in federal court, possible venues could be based on domicile of defendant (with... View More

Generally, reassignment of a case does not mean it starts all over again. That goes for motions which were filed and presumably decided already. The rulings are considered the law of the case. Essentially, the new judge picks up where the former judge left off.

When a case is reassigned, its earlier history follows. Motions that have been filed and decided should stand as part of the case disposition. For pending motions that might have been filed before the reassignment, any other activity that might be pending. open, or unknown, the clerk(s) may be able... View More

If the order is telling you to renotice the motion, then do so, even if the motion was already electronically filed. As for the deadline to do so, probably sooner rather than later and in accordance with any standing discovery orders. You can always try contacting the Judge's secretary or... View More

It doesn’t sound intimidating.

In a deposition, you should answer all questions as truthfully and briefly as possible. In many instances, a person not trained in law may not understand the relevance of a particular question or why it may lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. If the educator was the individual who applied (or misapplied) the hair product in question, you would arguably sue that person along with his or her employer (assuming the educator was acting within the scope of employment). In the meantime, take photographs... View More

If you are contemplating using an attorney, they would advise. If you are interested in handling the claim yourself, there are resources online. If you consult with an attorney, one of the first questions raised will be the extent of damages you suffered. I hope you're okay, but unless there... View More

Purchasing food that contained bugs, without more, will not justify the time and expense of a lawsuit, even a lawsuit you bring yourself. Your damages are arguably limited to the purchase price. You'd be better off writing to the manufacturer and asking for a full refund.

Generally, it is very difficult to "speed up" a case. Your attorney isn't in charge of when your medical care is over. Your attorney isn't in charge of when, if ever, the defendant or an insurance company makes a settlement offer on your case. Your attorney can file a... View More

It could depend on what the delays are caused by. There are some things within the control of an attorney (placing matter into suit if an impasse has been reached in negotiation efforts) and some things not within the control of your attorney (awaiting conclusion of claimant's treatment).... View More

Yes, you can sue a dealership if you have had to replace your transmission 2 times within a year. Whether you will be successful depends on the facts and your presentation. You don't mention anything about any written agreements.

Allowing an attorney to evaluate, organize and draft... View More

I'm sorry for your friend's injuries - I hope they can make a healthy recovery with proper medical care. A West Virginia attorney could advise best about local resources. You've probably been searching online and may have already been in touch with local attorneys. In addition to... View More

You, or your friend, should contact a personal injury attorney in Point Pleasant. If you can't find one in Point Pleasant, try Huntington or Charleston. Once you find an attorney who can help your friend, the attorney can analyze and evaluate your friend's case. I am curious, when was... View More

Airbag claims are very expensive because they are very litigious and highly dependent on the use of experts. You might be better off searching defective air bag attorney. Don't hire a lawyer just because they advertise as an air bag attorney... this is an area of law where you want someone who... View More

Failed airbags can be the cause of injury and the companies responsible liable for damages in the right case with the right facts. Experts will also have to be engaged to review, examine, and possibly test involved parts and vehicles. If the injuries are serious enough, it may be worth pursuing.

Of course airbags should operate correctly without taking into account who is at fault for the collision. The important factors in your situation, in addition to having an expert determine that the airbag(s) should have deployed, include which injuries would likely have been prevented or lessened... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. Unless you've a significant, permanent injury, the time and expense of a products liability lawsuit against the manufacturer / distributor of this reagent product would not be justified. In the future, probably best to avoid products sold over the web that... View More

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It sounds like you may be working in an industrial, lab, or other setting where the glasses may be part of your safety gear in the course of your employment. If that's the case, it's possible you... View More

You indicated that numerous lawyers have told you they cannot be of help. Did they provide the specific reasons, including principles of law and issues of proof, that caused them to decline the matter? That's step number one - to meet with a lawyer (either in person or virtually) to go over... View More