If you have a copy of the police report, look at comments made by the responding officers. Those should help determine liability. In general, reports include comments such as, "failure to yield," "following too closely," etc. However, since considerable time has elapsed, a... View More

Write down what happened when, who said what to who when before you forget. Focus on getting well, and you don't want to give anyone an idea that you would possibly sue anyone--otherwise the doctors you need will shy away, for worry they'll be "dragged into a malpractice case."... View More

This really depends upon the severity and complexity of your injuries. Additionally there is a period of time within which your attorney will be negotiating with the insurance company, a process that is driven by the insurance company. In my experience, most law offices are happy to let you know... View More

Unfortunately people will sue for just about anything. If the collision was an accident and simply two kids playing in a school-sponsored or in-school activity, it's not likely there will be any cause of action against your child. Depending upon the facts of the event and collision, there is a... View More

I'm sorry that someone wasn't treated well at the hospital. In 1986, Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay. Section 1867 of the Social Security Act imposes specific obligations on... View More

Probably not. Since you had notified your landlord, that shows that you were aware that the crack was there prior to your fall. Being aware of a dangerous condition and choosing to use that route anyway, MAY be considered to be negligent on your part. While this does not diminish your... View More

You seem to have a complicated situation. You would best be served by retaining an experienced workers compensation lawyer to assist you. I have over 35 years experience. I will be out of my office until Friday.

It’s certainly enough to start. You may wish to start

With the transit authority first however since it would be much cheaper if they agree to pay the damages. Additionally, if you see not in the car and we’re not injured, your recovery will be limited to the damage to the vehicle so... View More

There is insufficient information to answer this question in the abstract.

Expert testimony is not admissible by affidavit absent a statutory exception to the hearsay rule.

In General District Court, for example, medical records and reports may be submitted via affidavit.... View More

You may have a case if you can show that the roof failed in the storm due to some kind of negligence on the roofing contractor. Without that missing piece, unfortunately, the roofer is essentially correct.

You should contact a Legal Services office to find out if there is a disabilty rights center in your state. You should contact the police and make the statement.

The blister was caused by working, so it is certainly a workers comp (WC) type of injury. You’ll need to investigate whether your company has WC coverage and simply has some policy not to use it, or do they not have the coverage. Remember, WC coverage is an insurance. Insurance is purchased to... View More

No. That is not a work injury.

In general, attorney fees for personal injury cases in many jurisdictions throughout the country are typically one-third, after expenses. Attorney fees can be set by statute in certain types of claims for recovery of lost wages. It is advisable for plaintiffs to carefully read their retainer... View More

In Virginia the negligent infliction of emotional distress is not an individual cause of action that may be brought without other injuries. However, if you were physically injured in the accident and received medical care and also received psychiatric care as a result of the trauma of the accident,... View More

If you are roommates at a college or university, you should take a look at the school’s Honor Code, if one exists and some other type of “Code of Conduct,” if it exists, to see what repercussions there may be for your roommate for making the threat. Then simply be guided by that Code as to... View More

I do not handle that type of case. Sorry.

That depends upon the insurance coverage that is available. If you carry medical payments coverage on your auto insurance (if an auto claim) those should be paid within about 30 days from submission. If it’s a liability claim (against the at fault party) then you will probably need to wait until... View More

Good afternoon. I can certainly find the patent number for you, but your message says that this is a personal injury. Do you have a personal injury case?

It would be very difficult to answer this question definitively with the information available here. Generally speaking however, if out in public, there can be no expectation of privacy by you or your child. In that case, the recording itself is probably OK. So the question then is whether your... View More