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My insurance is paying for a rental. My question is should I contact a lawyer? Me an my kids lost everything. We lived in this house for almost 15yrs. Some items where not replaceable. The dryer was not even on no clothes in it an had not been on in over 8-10 hours
answered on Sep 21, 2015
You could talk to a lawyer about the possibility of suing the landlord for faulty wiring. If the dryer was the landlord's, the chance of the landlord being liable for a defective dryer seems slight, but of course ask about this too..
answered on Aug 28, 2015
Generally speaking, in most states, expert testimony is typically required. A local products liability lawyer can advise.
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if some one has a patent on a type of product and I have the same idea but with more potential and different dimensions can I be sued?
answered on Aug 28, 2015
This is a patent question, not a products liability question.
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answered on Aug 25, 2015
Sounds like a tough case, as you'd have to prove the product is defective and unreasonably dangerous. You can talk to a local lawyer about your rights and options.
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worms In cigars
answered on Mar 25, 2014
If you were injured by a product and received treatment from a hospital due to the product, then the hospital is entitled to place a lien on the case to recover the costs associated with your treatment. There are more details involved in which it would be wise to contact an attorney about.
answered on Mar 25, 2014
If the TX manufacturer distributes its products in Mississippi then it is subject to Mississippi courts. If you purchased the windows in Texas and the manufacturer does not sell its windows in MS then it will subject to the Texas courts. There are caveats to both scenarios that an attorney would... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2014
The Lipitor litigation has just recently begun and there have not been any verdicts yet.
answered on Jul 11, 2013
There is no short answer to your question. Depending on how far along in the pre-litigation process you are and how heavily your attorney is negotiating the claim it could take months if not years before a lawsuit is even filed (which usually occurs just before the statute of limitations runs). If... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2013
In most states, you have 30 days to respond to a civil action filed in state court and 20 days if filed in Federal Court. You would need to check the Rules of Civil Procedure in your state to find out the specific answer for your state.
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