| Subject | Date Asked |
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| accident | 11/14/2009 |
Q: i got accident today....my car is damaged both nobody injured and my insurance(Gieco) is not full ...
A: If you are at fault,no insurance company will fix your car. The way to protect your car in the ...
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| Slip and Fall Accident | 11/12/2009 |
Q: My question is: I fell at a local convience store and dislocated my knee cap, I have been talking to ...
A: When is the statute? Make sure you file suit before that date. What are your medical bills to date ...
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| Auto Injury Settlement Amount | 10/27/2009 |
Q: As I went through an intersection on a green light a man ran his red light and crashed into me. He ...
A: You're making a big mistake trying to handle a surgical case w/o a lawyer. Every insurance company ...
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| Broken thumb | 10/13/2009 |
Q: While at school today, my girlfriend's six y/o son , who is in first grade, was playing hand ball. ...
A: Well, if you feel the school was negligent because they failed to supervise, you must file a Claim ...
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| fall injury | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I was playing volleyball with my daughter at our apartment complex and I was running for the ball ...
A: Jen, it depends on whether the trench was open and obvious and whether it constructed to State or ...
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| Slip & Fall & I'm 33 weeks Pregnant | 9/26/2009 |
Q: i slipped and fell at a store, i slipped on some milk.... when i slipped and fell i was 30 weeks ...
A: The real question is whether the store had notice that the milk was on the floor with enough time to ...
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| Slip and Fall with Perminate Injury | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My wife had a slip and fall in our local grocery store last Nov. She fractured her sacrum, pulled ...
A: A lipoma can be a result of a fall. See below article. DERMATOLOGICAL SURGERY AND LASERS Lipomas ...
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| slip and fall | 9/3/2009 |
Q: i was at safeway yesterday and something was spilled on the floor i slipped on it i cant go to work ...
A: Contact a local personal injury case. Slip and fall cases are tough and he or she will give you a ...
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| slip and fall at Walgreens | 9/2/2009 |
Q: It was pouring down when I was leaving the store. I had crocks on and that is what Walgreens is ...
A: Zona, you should contact a personal injury attorney in your area immediately and explain the full ...
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| slip and fall case at Las Vegas Hotel & Casino | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My husband slipped and fell near the pool at a Hotel and Casino in Vegas last week. He slipped on a ...
A: Yes, you would need a Nevada attorney. I know some good ones there if you need a referral. The ...
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| Slipping on spilled milk at Wal-mart | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I am 8 mos pregnant. I was walking in between an open register going toward the food department when ...
A: Wal-Mart is notorious about not settling cases. I would not talk to them now as it will not help ...
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| slip and fall | 8/18/2009 |
Q: While at Dairy Queen my son fell and hit his chin on a salad cart. I was caring him to the restroom ...
A: Possibly. They should have a wet floor sign while they are mopping. I would consult an experienced ...
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| slip and fall urine walmart | 8/18/2009 |
Q: "Hi I was in walmart and slipped and fell in URINE!! heres what happened. I was in walmart one day ...
A: A cervical sprain can last for several months unfortunately..... And yes, despite the obvious, you'd ...
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| slip and fall urine walmart | 8/18/2009 |
Q: "Hi I was in walmart and slipped and fell in URINE!! heres what happened. I was in walmart one day ...
A: I am sorry to report that it's unlikely any attorney will take your case against Wal-Mart at this ...
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| Illegitimate Personal Injury Bills | 8/7/2009 |
Q: it is a little long so please bare with me here. I really need some advice... What should I do if I ...
A: First of all, if you were driving your roommates car with his permission you should be covered ...
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| fall on stairs | 7/28/2009 |
Q: In March I was at a friends house and I slipped and fell on her stairs. I shattered my tib/fib and ...
A: Marsha ir depends onwhethwe your friend was negligent or not. Why did you fall down the stairs? Were ...
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| personal injury law suits | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Someone I know was in a serious auto accident. It was the fault of the other driver, who admitted it ...
A: It is a common fallacy that simply because someone has insurance that they will pay for a loss. The ...
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| airbags did not deploy | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 2009 dodge ram 1500, I was involved in frontal collision. I was going ...
A: I'm not sure who was at fault in the accident. Was the other driver cited? A concussion is a serious ...
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| Fell at walmart | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I fell at Walmart a few weeks ago. I was walking over to get a shopping cart. There was water on the ...
A: If your injury is serious enough, it sounds like you have a strong case against Wal-Mart. ...
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| SLIP/FALL | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I slipped on the front steps at a casino in Colorado. It had been raining and the stairs were wet,it ...
A: You may want to contact an experienced local attorney where this happened. Was this an Indian ...
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| Car Accident | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I recently had an accident where I hit another car, I broke my ankle and had to have surgery and am ...
A: It is possible. I don't practice in So Carolina but in most states "Full Coverage" merely means you ...
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| case | 6/16/2009 |
Q: ok, my wife and i were honeymooning in lajolla staying at a resort. booked an "ada" accessible ...
A: You probably have a csse, but it likely not s large one. If I were you, I'd try to settle it ...
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| UIM policy/Need advise on hiring a attorney | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I was involved in a hit n run case on Sept 30,2007. The driver rear ended my vehicle on the freeway ...
A: I don't understand parts of your question. What city and state are you in? You say your insurance ...
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| Injured at grocery store | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Had to go to er for xrays and consultation. I am not insured. Injury occurred 5/22/09 at local ...
A: Sharon, typically if they pay anything, its likely not going to be more than a few hundred dollars. ...
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| slip and fall at kmart | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My husband and I took a trip to Kmart in Febuary,as we were leaving the check out lane i slipped and ...
A: What city and state do you live in? That is important because the time limit in which to file suit ...
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| Please help | 5/23/2009 |
Q: Smith, I lost a tooth after a dentist convinced me to perform a root-canal on (assymptomatic) tooth ...
A: Nothing that I know of. You are the one with the judgment entered against you. That will not change ...
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| Broken leg | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Hello i was in a club drinken i had a few drinks i went into the bath room and slipped over as water ...
A: Yes, you can make a claim. You may have a difficult case, but you can also make a claim. You should ...
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| father fell in lowes | 5/8/2009 |
Q: my father who is 76 recently fell in lowes garden center from a puddle of water that had no sign up ...
A: Jennifer, I think you are corect about needing to go forward. It sounds like your dad has very ...
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| Personal Injury Settlement Terms | 5/2/2009 |
Q: My mother slipped at Vons and broke her hip. My brother got a settlement for her but won't tell us ...
A: It sounds like your brother may have taken advantage of your mom...either that, or she simply does ...
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| Slip and fall @ Food4Less | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I had a slip and fall in Food4Less in CA in January of last year. I slipped in a puddle of water ...
A: There was never any rule about 3x medicals at any time in any locality. That is an Urban Myth. The ...
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| slipped and fell at a bar and i was drinking | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I was at a bar with some friends drinking. at one point i had to sit down for a while. when i got up ...
A: If the Bar has medpay on their insurance, they may be able to help you up to a certain sum. Medpay ...
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| Fall at McDonalds | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I was in McDonalds, Arkansas, a few weeks ago ordering my meal. While the cook was making my meal I ...
A: Soft tissue slip and fall cases are very tough to win and most attorney's will not take them. ...
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| Personal Injury Lien Reductions | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Smith, I’m a chiropractor practicing in California with some questions regarding a chiropractor’s ...
A: 1> Sure it's legal for them to ask for the reduction. It doesn't mean you need to consent, but they ...
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| hotel negligence leading to subdral hematoma, hydrocephlus followed by hospital failure to diagnose subdral | 4/17/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: I am sorry to hear about your son. Would it be all right if I have my nurse call you and get ...
A: Sorry, I don't understand "Finelines"? Whether there is hospital negligence requires a total ...
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| son assaulted by another minor, can parents be held liable for medical, pain and suffering | 4/16/2009 |
Q: my son who is an honor student, never in any trouble, was targeted by a group of kids and beaten at ...
A: Sorry to hear about your son. I am sorry the school system accepts thugs and delinquents so readily. ...
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| slip and fall at friend's house | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I was at my friend's house and as I was turning the corner to go down her hallway, I tripped over a ...
A: Much Depends on the state this occurred in. If the Homeowner's Insurance offered you 5K, which you ...
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| Medical release to insurance company | 4/13/2009 |
Q: his insurance company has admitted fault, I have received medical treatment, and mri showed a torn ...
A: What city and state di the accident happen in? What are your medical bills to date? Are you still ...
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| slip and fall in my home | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a dear friend who had a stroke. Rather then see him end up in a nursing home, I had him ...
A: Well he can do it and your homeowners insurance should cover you. I doubt he wants to go after you ...
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| broken finger at Costco | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My husband wanted to buy heavy duty selves. When a Costco employee tried to load the shelf box, he ...
A: Well, you can try to work with Costco and see what they do. How much are your husbands medical ...
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| Slip and fall | 3/10/2009 |
Q: While stopped at a gas station i used there restroom, after washing my hands i retrieved a towel ...
A: Unless your injury is pretty severe, I don't think many attorneys will be willing to get involved in ...
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| Slipped in Water at Wal Mart | 3/4/2009 |
Q: 15 months ago I slipped in a large puddle of water near the Floral cooler in our local Wal Mart. I ...
A: Unfortunately, this low-balling is very common by Wal-Mart. Slip and fall cases are difficult to win ...
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| Slip & Fall on ice | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I am not sure if I have a case or not. I am not a sue happy person but am currently going through a ...
A: Keli, that's a tough one. First of all you would need to file a CLaim with the government entity ...
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| slip and fallt | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I slipped and fell after stepping off a mat in front of the door it was nto raining that day and no ...
A: Can I ask what city and state this happened in and when? If the mat was filled with water, it ...
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| Slip and fall at Walmart | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I was in the electronics section of a Walmart this evening and I asked for assistance to get ...
A: They nay pay the cost if they have med-pay insurance which typically will pay regardless of fault up ...
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| should she settle? | 2/15/2009 |
Q: my daughter was a passenger in a automobile accident. She was seriously hurt. She had a miscarriage, ...
A: If the limit is only 50/100, then 50K is the most your daughter can recover from the drivers ...
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| Got hit by the mail truck | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I hope my case fits the category of your expertise. I was hit by the mail truck (USPS) a month ago. ...
A: Look, an injured party can testify herself that she was injured. A Dr's report is not necessary. ...
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| Slip and fall | 2/11/2009 |
Q: fell in a DD's discount smaller store affliated with Ross Stores. due to sometype of oil based ...
A: Lynn, if the facts are related prove true, Yes, you do have a case. The store had notice and failed ...
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| Fell on ice going into work | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I saw another similar question. If you are going into work and slip and fall on ice and hurt ...
A: Very tough borderline issue in most states. I'd say you could probably force the issue either way ...
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| slip and fall | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I slipped and fell at a staples store on some ice and water well I was beinging helped by the store ...
A: An attorney couldn't answer this question w/o reviewing your medical records and determining what ...
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| Airbag did not deploy | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My future son-in-law, 25 years old, was in a terrible accident in his 2007 Chevy Express van 10 days ...
A: Pam, I've give your name to Brian Chase the attorney in SOuthern California to call you. He is now ...
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| Airbag did not deploy | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My future son-in-law, 25 years old, was in a terrible accident in his 2007 Chevy Express van 10 days ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your future son in law. Whether the driver airbags should have engaged or ...
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| Have permanent disc bulge injury, is Allstate offering me enough? | 1/28/2009 |
Q: On Dec. 18, 2007, I was at a complete stop in traffic on Hwy 5 in Los Angeles. Another car ...
A: You may well be getting the shaft but because of the insurance industry lobbing efforts to poison ...
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| FCE Exam | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I recently took an FCE Exam and while my results came back that I couldn't return to my prior job, ...
A: Don't take it personally. Unfortunately, Insurance companies imply in near every case that the ...
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| slip | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I was attending a benefit as a paid customer at the hospital i work at.I was not on the clock.I fell ...
A: You might have a case but much depends on how the water spilled on the floor and if the hospital had ...
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| 5 years later.. still no settlement/ atty incompetant? | 12/23/2008 |
Q: My husband, Glenn, was t boned while parked in his car on 4/01/04.He passed away 1/01/05 from a ...
A: Alberta, I am very sorry to hear of your problem. It seems like this suit should have been settled a ...
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| walmart slip and fall | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I have been treated for over 3 months now for a fall I took at Walmart in the battery section where ...
A: In my opinion WalMart will not pay you anything reasonable out of court. I'd suggest you contact an ...
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| Slip & Fall at McDonalds | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Today my fiance was carrying my two year old son into McDonalds. As a result of a wet floor, he ...
A: Possibly.,,but as a practical matter few attorney's would take such a case unless there were ...
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| Fall down stairs. | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I am a flight attendant that rents a small apt. with other flight attendant. We have to walk down a ...
A: It's really sad that you felt called upon to slam me in your answer for really no reason at all. ...
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| car accident | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I was involved in a car accident with 4 persons inside the vehicle roll over aprox. 60- 65 milles ...
A: If you were a passenger, you may have a claim against the driver. Beliove it or not, air bags are ...
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| MVA Impairment | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I was in an MVA on New Year's Eve 3 years ago. The other driver hit my driver's side while we were ...
A: Sorry I can't help with this as I'm not familiar with Florida No Fault Law. I'd check with a local ...
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| Auto Accident/daughter | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Our daughter was involved in an auto accident with a friends mother. Our daughter was in the back ...
A: If you accept the 50K the third party is no longer responsible. Aetna should still be paying future ...
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| Auto Accident/daughter | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Our daughter was involved in an auto accident with a friends mother. Our daughter was in the back ...
A: Well, if I were you..I wouldn't asgree to settle your daughters case unless Aetna were willing to do ...
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| Auto Accident/daughter | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Our daughter was involved in an auto accident with a friends mother. Our daughter was in the back ...
A: Sorry to hear about your daughter. First of all where do you live and in what city and state did ...
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| Macy's cuts on leg permant scares | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I was cut my leg in the fragrance dept at Macy's in June I was with a Sale Associated at the time, ...
A: Janet, depends if there is a permanent scar or not. If there is, it may have good value. If not, ...
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| hit by cart @ walmart | 11/6/2008 |
Q: a few weeks ago I went to sams club with my 3 y/o son. we walked up next to the building to get a ...
A: If you are feeling better now and the doc says you're OK, I'd seriosuly consider tasking the $500 or ...
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| Injury | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I received a call from my daughter last night telling me that my 8-year old granddaughter had to be ...
A: Where did this happen? (City and State) Yes, you may have recourse depending on State Law and ...
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| slip and fall | 10/24/2008 |
Q: my sister fell in wall mart at the door entrance where their was no signs put up for wet floor nor ...
A: In my experience Wal-Mart will offer Zero..with or without an attorney. They play hardball and will ...
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| Slip and fall incident | 10/21/2008 |
Q: last Year on December 11, I was in our local Wal-Mart SuperCenter and as I was walking in the front ...
A: Walmart is notorious for playing hardball on all claims. They simply make you take them to court. ...
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| SLIP & FALL @ MACY'S | 10/21/2008 |
Q: MY WIFE SUFFERED A SLIP & FALL @ MACY'S ON 4/11/2008. THEY ORIGINALLY OFFERED $250. AFTER THE BILLS ...
A: Need more info: What City and state did this happen in? How did she fall? How Why do you feel ...
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| Slipped at Wal-Mart | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I slipped on water at Wal-Mart yesterady and landed on my left knee. It was swollen last night and ...
A: Wal-Mart in my experience is very difficult to deal with. They are only responsible if they put the ...
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| Me and my girlfriend were hit by a DUI driver | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Me and my girlfriend were hit by a dui driver who was arrested on the scene, and my question What ...
A: Here's the deal. Unless you get treatment for your pain from a Physical Therapist or chiropractor ...
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| Hit as a (pedestrian) / workmans comp | 10/2/2008 |
Q: earlier this month I was hit by a vehicle who was driving in reverse through a hospital parking lot. ...
A: Yes, I think its worthwhile for you to go forward. You have a complicated case so you may just want ...
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| accident inside DR's office | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I was in my pediatricians office with my kids back in April 2008, the Dr was in the room and a set ...
A: Sorry, there is really no competent way to advise you. You have a very serious injury and a good ...
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| Slip and fall in major Vegas casino | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I am a California resident and was in a major hotel casino in Vegas (this was yesterday). When I ...
A: Unless you have a fracture or serious injury, my advice is to forget it. Slip and Fall cases are ...
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| Wal Mart slip & fall | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My name is Kristin. I slipped and fell in Wal Mart (Arizona) on July 5th of this year. I filled out ...
A: How did you skip and fall? Wal-Mart is only responsible if they were negligent in some way. ...
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| AirBags not being deployed | 9/28/2008 |
Q: a few days ago i was involved in a rear end collision with another vehicle. luckily no one was hurt. ...
A: Chad, investigate that "Blue light" with an MD. Many times people suffer a brain injury and have ...
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| What can I do? | 9/25/2008 |
Q: my name is rose. I was hoping you could help me with a question........ My father is a Farm Worker, ...
A: Unfortunately, I know of no law that requires co-workers to seek aid in a situation like this...it;s ...
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| slip and fall do i need a lawyer? | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I slipped in a puddle of water in a bathroom at Mime's Cafe a restaurant. I went to the hospital ...
A: They may be liable depending on whether they knew or should have known of the presence of the water. ...
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| injury on a tour | 9/22/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine signed up for a casino bus tour to Minnesota. The bus was to pick up people in a ...
A: Possibly. This is a complex question. Depending on the facts, procedures followed and state law, ...
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| crush to right hand | 9/15/2008 |
Q: In May i got hurt at work, turns out it was a crush injury. i was out of work from may until august. ...
A: You need to get a Workers Compensation attorney immediately who can help you. They work on a ...
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| Fall at Disneyland | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My sister just got back from Disneyland. While she was there her and her husband were gettingon the ...
A: It sounds lie a tough case to me and the damages may not warrant a lawsuit. You might contact this ...
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| Dental Malpractice | 9/9/2008 |
Q: In 2006 my wife had no cavities and a beautiful smile since moving to Hawaii my wife has developed ...
A: Yes, there definitely is such a cause of action. Seek out an experienced medical malpractice ...
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| Injury- Lowes | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I was getting some lumber at Lowes. A board fell of the stack next to me, fell on my foot and ...
A: Possibly Jeffery. Stacked Merchandise cases are very difficult however and they rarely settle ...
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| Trip & fall situation | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I was involved in a trip and fall due to a deteriorated porch. I was trying to handle the claim ...
A: Difficult if not impossible to say. Adjusters generally have no authority whatsoever....in other ...
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| Giving an affidavit of assets to Ins co.?? | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I was in a car accident 2 yrs ago in Clearwater FL In Pinellas County. I got the ticket even though ...
A: Give them the declaration of assets they want. The chances are 1000 to one they would sue someone ...
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| slip and fall on city property | 8/19/2008 |
Q: The day after Memorial Day I slipped and fell at the public library. As I stepped off the area rug ...
A: Govt entities routinely deny claims without a whole lot of investigation. As you know, you have a ...
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| customer slip and fall | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I'm a small business owner and recently a customer slipped and fell inside my store. She was rushing ...
A: Hard to answer this question in the abstract. If you had the sign large enough and in a proper ...
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| back injury | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I was shopping in a dollarstore and the buggies have a long stick on them so you could not take them ...
A: It is questionable if the store is negligent, and it does not sound like you have a serious injury, ...
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| Bike Accident | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I was riding my bike on the bike path in town, and while going around a corner on the path I hit a ...
A: That's a tough one. You might possibly have a case against the city however mud might not be ...
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| Auto Accident | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My son who is 18 was involved in a car acciden in which a lady in front of him stopped, he did not ...
A: If the estimate is reasonable, I would just pay it. Asking her to get a second estimate is just an ...
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| Incompetent Personal Injury Attorney | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I would like to sue my mother's personal injury attorney for poor representation. She was involved ...
A: If an accident CAUSED the death, it is possible to sue for wrongful death. Based on what you told ...
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| SRS -Toyota camary fail to deploy | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I was hit in an car accident ( hit n run ) i was riding Toyota camry 2007, the impact was on the ...
A: Without serious and permanent injuries cases against Toyota would be almost impossible to pursue ...
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| Airbag Failure to Deploy | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I was recently in an accident where a drunk driver, driving with a suspended license hit me from ...
A: This is Ed Smith again, can you please send me your telephone number again privately to ...
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| Airbag Failure to Deploy | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I was recently in an accident where a drunk driver, driving with a suspended license hit me from ...
A: Absolutely, you seem to have a very good case against the drunk. The airbag non-deployment is more ...
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| falling while pregnant -slippery floor | 7/11/2008 |
Q: My question is regarding falling while 8 months pregnant while walking along the outside hall of an ...
A: They are responsible only if they were negligent. It is not necessarily negligent for you not to be ...
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| Incompetent Personal Injury Attorney | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I would like to sue my mother's personal injury attorney for poor representation. She was involved ...
A: What city and state do you live in? Where did this happen? Usually there are no "caps" however the ...
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| slip &fall | 7/7/2008 |
Q: i slipped and fell in big lot department store on some substance in the floor in the furniture ...
A: These are very very tough cases. In most states the store is not responsible for you fall unless ...
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| airbags | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My mother (65) and father (81) were in a car accident on a highway while it was raining. No other ...
A: UNfortunately, probably nothing. Airbags are not designed to deploy in every accident..usually only ...
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| slip and fall | 6/30/2008 |
Q: We live in Michigan. 3 months back my husband slipped and fell in a restaurant parking lot. ...
A: Slip and fall cases are tough cases in every state. I'd suggest your husband get an estimate of what ...
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| Unleashed Dogs Scare Elderly Woman | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am located in northern CA and there is a leash law in this city. I had two dogs in the car and ...
A: They'd need to be hard up as Small Claims limits are $7500 in this state and its unlikely she has ...
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| slip and fall | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Last week, my daughter slipped and fell at Disneyland. She was walking with her grandmother. She ...
A: It's possible, but on balance I think it would be a very very tough case. First, she said she just ...
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| prrof of airbag's failure to deploy | 6/12/2008 |
Q: i am asking this question on behalf of my friend. Her family was riding a mercedes benz and killed ...
A: There are two defendants to move against. The bus company and possibly the manufacturer of the car ...
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| Slip & Fall | 5/31/2008 |
Q: Just last night I slipped on my apartment complexes property. I was walking back to my apartment ...
A: If they were negliget in keeping the sprinklers on and letting water accumulate they have some ...
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| fall | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My daughter fell in her friends driveway, we now have two thousand dollars in medical-dental bills. ...
A: First, why do you feel it was your neighbors fault that your daughter fell? If they didn't do ...
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| broken, jagged exercise equip & injury | 5/17/2008 |
Q: first of all, THANK YOU very much for making yourself available to answer questions on this site i ...
A: Jerry, I don't know what the law is in Penn or what public agencies would apply pressure. My ...
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| AirBags Deployed | 5/15/2008 |
Q: If the airbags of a car are deployed after a car accident, is the car cosidered total loss?, is ...
A: Not to my knowledge. A total loss occurs when the ammt it costs to repair the car is more than the ...
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| Fall @ LAX | 5/14/2008 |
Q: 10-15 steps fell- very dark, unsafe, gashed my eyebrow now scared, bad bouncers-made more excitement ...
A: Tough case. If you only have soft tissue injuries most attorney's will not take the case. These are ...
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| PEDESTRAIN HIT BY AUTOMOBILE | 5/14/2008 |
Q: MY FIANCE WAS DRIVING A FRIENDS CAR WHICH WAS ONLY COVERED BY PUBLIC LIABILITY AND HE HIT A ...
A: If the pedestrian was injured, she will usually sue the owner of the car as well as the operator. If ...
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| Slip n' Fall in LA | 5/13/2008 |
Q: This past weekend I slipped and fell in a Glendale restaurant/night club. I slipped on a step that ...
A: Ericka, slip and fall cases are very difficult to prove. The club is only responsible if they had ...
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| No Injury No damage | 5/11/2008 |
Q: So a stop light turned green and I released my brake and accidentally bumped into the minivan ...
A: Chances are she may make a claim for slight injuries and your insurance company will pay her off. ...
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| attack | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I was brutally atacked in a walmart parking lot. I had surgery twice to repair a fractured leg. I am ...
A: It will be very very difficult to recover from Walmart as they fight almost every case. I feel it's ...
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| slipped at school parking lot because of the undried oil paint on the floor. | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I fell at the school parking lot because the wet paint on the floor. There were no signs of ...
A: In most states you would need to file a claim with the school district, and then, if they deny the ...
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| slip and fall | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I was in las vegas new years. At a club in the Luxur hotel. I slipped on some water while I was ...
A: Possibly John. Did you make a report at the time? Did you ever find out where the water came from? ...
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| accident settlement | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I was involved in an auto accident 1/30/08. I was told by our insurance company adjuster and our ...
A: If you sold the 740 and then recently acquired (within 30 days of that ) the 240, the new vehicle ...
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| Slip & Fall | 4/5/2008 |
Q: When does discovery start on a "Slip & Fall" claim? Is there a civil code that permits discovery to ...
A: When Discovery starts varies from state to state. In most states, as in California, Discovery begins ...
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| Dog Bit | 3/30/2008 |
Q: On March 06, 2008 I was walking my dog when I came across a small dog chi/mix in the middle of a ...
A: Hard to say. Many people know that emergenvy room charges are sky high and never go there for that ...
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| What comes next? | 3/20/2008 |
Q: A few questions please? Plaintiff (Civil/Negligence Case)Requests for Admissions served on ...
A: As to Denials..if you are able to prove facts denied at trial, the judge may award attorney fees for ...
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| slip and fall | 3/12/2008 |
Q: How much can I ask for in a slip and fall accident where I missed several hours work going to the ...
A: Whether your case has any value depends on the store having responsibility. Most slip and falls are ...
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| air bags did not deploy on frontal impact | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I had an accident in my 2005 toyota corola and my air bags did not deploy. It was a frontal impact. ...
A: Unless it was a very serious chest injury there's not much you can do. These cases cost a lot of ...
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| slip and fall wet washroom floor | 3/10/2008 |
Q: A firend of mine was recently in a poker tournament in a LA casino. He went to the bathroom, the ...
A: He has a tough case and cannot reasonably handle it by himself. The poker place will deny liability ...
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| To settle or not to settle | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I was recently hit in the head by a roll of carpet at Lowe's in York, PA. The carpet was standing ...
A: You will not be able to prove lifelong pain until it happens. In my experience Lowe's will only pay ...
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| Slip and Fall while drinking | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I was out drinking with some friends. Had not had a drink in about an hour as we were waiting for ...
A: I doubt you have a serious case unless the ice was there for some time and the owner of the club or ...
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| Auto Accident w/no insurance | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My brother was in a motorcycle accident, a truck turned right off the freeway and made an unsafe ...
A: Yes, your brother still has a vrry good case. What city and state do you live in? I know very ...
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| Motorcycle Accident Compensation | 2/14/2008 |
Q: My husband was involved in a motorcycle accident back in August (2 days before his bday). He broke 3 ...
A: I will need to know the ammt of meds to date. It's critical in accessing case value. Also, you ...
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| Motorcycle Accident Compensation | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My husband was involved in a motorcycle accident back in August (2 days before his bday). He broke 3 ...
A: Yes, as to the body of the bike..they must fix it. As to value, impossible to answer without ...
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| Slip & Fall Claim | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I am trying to negotiate settlement with an adjuster on my claim without going into litigation. My ...
A: Look, without an attorney, your really at the insurance companies mercy..sorry. You simply have no ...
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| Injured party wants further restitution | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Two years ago in Kentucky my husband was involved in a minor collision where his semitruck mirror ...
A: It doesn't sound like the case was settled out of court. Instead, it sounds like the criminal ...
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| hi | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Please answer what u can. A friend of mine went to the doctor and asked the followingmy wife was ...
A: He certainly could have told you that a paternity test could tell who was the real father. I'm not ...
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| Can I sue a school if my child was injured in a fight? | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Can I sue a school if my child was injured in an after school fight? A little background, my child ...
A: You can seek damages but it may be a tough case. First, in most states you will need to file an ...
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| fell on ice going into work | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I fell on ice and broke leg in 2 places,I have alot of medical bills and didnt realize until ...
A: Don't understand your question. First When and where (City and State) did you fall? Was it at your ...
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| slip and fall | 1/20/2008 |
Q: Last week I stepped into some sort of wire clamp while getting out of my car in a city parking lot ...
A: It depends on what the wire clamp looked like and if it constituted a dangerous condition. Did you ...
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| Slip and Fall in PA Target | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My partner fell today in a Target store. She was walking toward me one cash register aisle over when ...
A: KIm, it comes down to whether or not Target knew the fabric softener was there and had an ...
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| slip and fall in my residence | 1/10/2008 |
Q: Sir, I slipped from the ladder to my loft a year ago November and suffered a traumatic brain injury ...
A: The fact that you went down the ladder 1000 times before is always an important factor. The jury ...
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| Nightclub Fall | 1/9/2008 |
Q: A friend and I were attending a Christmas party (private) inside a section of a local nightclub, ...
A: Cases involving drinking in nightclubs unfortunately have little jury appeal. The club will ...
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| personal injury settlement | 1/4/2008 |
Q: How long will I have to wait on the injury settlement release papers? I got into a car accident 2 ...
A: Unfortunately it happens often. Insurance companyies typically act in bad faith because they want to ...
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| fall in a department store | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Last Saturday, I fell at Kohl's because the cart I attempted to use was missing the front wheel. I ...
A: Maria, the injury is likely not serious enough that an injury lawyer will become involved. I'd ...
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| dog on dog attack liability | 12/21/2007 |
Q: My wife's neice came to stay at our home (rent free) for a short time. She brought her poodle dog ...
A: Probably not unless she can show negligence in some way. If a Small Claims Judge were to find the ...
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| slip and fall | 12/19/2007 |
Q: About 20 months ago I fell at a Retail store on some clear liquid while holding an 18 month old ...
A: I have never heard of an attorney signing a release on behalf of his client. I do not believe this ...
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| Slipping/falling in hotel lobby | 12/11/2007 |
Q: My wife and I were on a trip in Salem,Oregon. We stayed at Travel Lodge. Like many hotels these ...
A: What was the previous injury? If she had surgery on her legs and the injury was aggravated then ...
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| Slipped at Costco | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I fell at Costco last month. There was something greasy on the floor in the clothing section. I was ...
A: You have a claim but Costco only owes you money if they were negligent. They are not necessarily ...
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| slip and fall Walmart | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I fell in a puddle of water near cashier and broke my foot in 2 places. My foot is healing, do I ...
A: Yes, you need an attorney. Wal-Mart is notorious on being difficult to deal with on injury ...
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| Motorcycle Accident | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I was rear-ended by a car while riding my motorcycle on 11/12/07. I was not seriously injured, only ...
A: 1. Yes, but they insurer will deduct for the salvage value...the ammt they would sell the salvaged ...
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| hi | 11/24/2007 |
Q: can a request to take a paternity test or appear in court in a parenthood case be ignored? what r ...
A: No, you cannot ignore it. You can lose if you do not show up in court. They can take a default ...
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| Payee on insurance check | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have just signed the settlement agreement for a car accident. I have sent a demand letter stating ...
A: Refuse to accept the HMO name on the check. If she insists, let her know you will file suit against ...
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| son fell at supervised IKEA play area | 11/12/2007 |
Q: My son tripped over stool and banged head on a metal post inside the play area that I dropped off ...
A: It seems to me you need a good local attorney to evaluate the case. Ikea may be responsible if they ...
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| hurt at walmart | 11/10/2007 |
Q: my grandmother was hit by a broken shelf in walmart. she fell and broke her hip. they have agreed ...
A: Walmart will not offer Anything reasonable in my opinion. They are notorious for playing hardball ...
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| injury at department store | 10/27/2007 |
Q: a couple of months ago i was shopping at a home improvement store and tripped backwards over a stack ...
A: yes you need a good lawyer. These stores and their insurers just jack people around. They never ...
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| Dentist lied and filled healthy teeth | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I am an Illinois resident who recently received treatment from a dentist who I now have very ...
A: Although it is disquieting to know that a dentist would do this, the damages to you would likely not ...
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| Cut toe | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I opened the entrance door to my apt. to leave out for work one morning and as I went to step out ...
A: Yes, you may well have a case. You should file a Complaint with the management. Were you wearing ...
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| school fight | 10/17/2007 |
Q: My 4th grade son was playing on the school playground and a 5th boy came up and took his ball away. ...
A: Not an option as the minor cannot be sued without a Guardian ad litem and its difficult to get one ...
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| Auto Accident | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I recently was in an auto accident (9-21-07) and although I feel blessed to be here I am now facing ...
A: Joan, you're in a complex situation and may or may not need an attorney. Much depends on how much ...
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| Slip and fall accident | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I am a Louisiana resident and I had a slip and fall accident in Texas. I have found out that most ...
A: No, just a letter detailing why you think they are responsible, the nature of the injuries, the ...
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| Accident while riding on the Public Bus | 9/27/2007 |
Q: My 71 year-old mother was in an accident while riding on the public bus about 4 years ago. There ...
A: If the attorney won't take the case to trial as you want, confirm in writing and fire him if you ...
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| Slip and fall accident | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I am a Louisiana resident and I had a slip and fall accident in Texas. I have found out that most ...
A: You have a tough situation. Unless you have a permanent injury, I'm very doubtful an attorney in ...
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| Slip and Fall Injury Question | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have a question. Last Sunday (3:15pm) I was shopping at Safeway in Carmichael,ca and slipped and ...
A: They want you to sign off liability in return for the money. That's the way it is done...money buys ...
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| Slip and Fall Injury Question | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have a question. Last Sunday (3:15pm) I was shopping at Safeway in Carmichael,ca and slipped and ...
A: Tough question. Normally, a store is responsible for these cases only if they either put the water ...
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| Cut Toe | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know if you think I might have a case or not. I was riding on a shuttle from a car ...
A: Yes, you may have a case. If the shuttle was a government one you will need to file a claim fist. If ...
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| Slip & Fall | 9/10/2007 |
Q: In November 2006 was working for Idaho Cheer University's Booster Club concessions stand at the ...
A: You should contact a good personal injury attorney in Boise as soon as possible. If you were injured ...
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| Slip and fall | 9/8/2007 |
Q: Okay my question is whats my rights here. I fell at McDonalds in there bathroom. I have hurt my ...
A: If MCD was negligent in maintaining the bathroom, you can recover past and future medical bills and ...
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| Injured at Target | 9/5/2007 |
Q: While standing at the counter in the Food Avenue of a Target Store ordering my meal with my family a ...
A: You have a very serious case. You should definately not even try to resolve this with Target without ...
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| Research | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Edward--Hi! I am a published author working on a book proposal. I have a research question. A ...
A: Depends on the insurance and how clear the case was. Many insurance policies have provisions where ...
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| slip n fall (knee injury) | 8/15/2007 |
Q: While walking to the bathroom at a local hotel, I slipped on a puddle and fell on my knee. I fell ...
A: If they offered you $5,000 for a bruise, I would run with that before they take it off the table. ...
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| slip & fall who's liable | 7/24/2007 |
Q: My wife had a slip and fall accident at wal-mart and I have a question on liability. During a visit ...
A: Without knowing how the sauce got there, its impossible to know who is responsible. If you were ...
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| Where can I sue? | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I was walking into a hotel (a nationwide hotel chain) when I tripped over the rug in the entry. The ...
A: You're not necessarily stuck in Texas, but as a practical matter that's where you'll need to sue. ...
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| Slip & Fall - SaveMart | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I was shopping about 5 weeks ago and slipped in the produce department (on a grape of all things) ...
A: The store is not necessarily responsible because you tripped on a grape. Typically, they deny ...
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| Slip and fell | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I recently went to a mall on 7/14/07, I was walking towards another side of the mall to get to a new ...
A: There's little to be done about this unfortunately. The fact that there was water on the ground does ...
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| BMW Roll Over | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I was wondering i was in a roll over accident this past sunday july 8 and i was in my 2004 325i. ...
A: It would take many thousands of dollars to answer that question. To really know if they should have ...
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| slip and fall | 7/8/2007 |
Q: i recently slipped and fell on a spill on the floor of a California Indian Casino as I was exiting ...
A: Cases against INdian Casino's are very very tough as they basically allow the Indian tribe to ...
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| Dog broke 11 year olds front teeth in half | 7/5/2007 |
Q: As you can see from the subject line, my son had a run in with a neighbor's dog and he knocked him ...
A: If he has group dental benefits as an adult, will these teeth be excluded? It depends on the plan ...
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| hi | 7/5/2007 |
Q: i gave $9,0000 to someone wo i thought was my fiance to pay for a wedding she took the cash as part ...
A: That would be a very difficult case. I don't think any D.A. would be interested inprosecuting it. ...
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| slip & fall | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I ALONG WITH MY HUSBAND, & THREE CHILDREN HAD WENT TO MCDONALDS TO EAT & PLAY. WE ATE IN THE DINING ...
A: Yes, it sounds like you may have a good case, What city and state do you live in? If you like, I can ...
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| is was a resaonable amount of pain and suffering compensation for torn rotator cuff | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I came across your site and wanted to get your opinion. Our insurance is Farmers and the other is ...
A: Mary, I feel you are being taken advantage of. First of all, there may well be an obligation to pay ...
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| Medical subrogation | 5/22/2007 |
Q: Auto accident happened in California. I am about to submit my demand letter to the other party's ...
A: The subrogation clause may or may not be valid. There have been many challenges re rights of a PPI ...
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| Functional capasity evealuation | 5/5/2007 |
Q: Three years ago I had a C-3 to C-7 laminaplasty that "failed". As an athletic 44 yr old my neck took ...
A: Mike, functional capacity evaluations are subject to interpretation. (See below). Also, there may be ...
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| injury at wal-mart | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I was at Wal-mart yeasterday and I was looking at hammers with my husband and I reached up (they ...
A: You can call them and tell them, and, if your injury is not serious, take them to Small Claims ...
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| Settlement of a personal injury | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I was rear ended in California in Dec 2005 and had some soft tissue damage. I recieved medical ...
A: You will not get a fair settlement from any insurer I know, dealing with them. As was stressed to ...
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| default judgements on personal injury claim | 3/10/2007 |
Q: California resident. Got hit here, got $, collection agency located in midwest for my HMO wants to ...
A: Don't know for sure that you do need to pay them back. They can still file suit and serve you at ...
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| Law | 1/26/2007 |
Q: My brother was walking to work along a sidewalk next to a road. A National Distribution Company ...
A: 1. Your brother should be able to sue in either Florida or New York. 2. This is a difficult ...
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| Slip and Fall in a Chicago Bar | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I live in California. When I was visiting my sister in Chicago on Oct. 28 and slipped and fell at ...
A: I'm pretty skeptical of them making a decent offer out of court, but give it a shot. Send them a ...
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| slip and fall at Jewel | 12/1/2006 |
Q: After entering a Jewel Food Store in Illinois, the main isle was blocked off as it was being washed. ...
A: Slip and fall cases are very tough. Unless you had a fracture or needed surgery, most attorny's ...
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| Personal Injury | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I was getting a shopping cart out of a store, when I was hit by several shopping carts being pushed ...
A: What city and state do you live in? California has a Small Claims COurt with a limit of $7500 per ...
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| Slip and fall at motel | 10/13/2006 |
Q: Mr. Smith: I slip on old motor oil at a motel(California) parking area that was not a space for ...
A: 1. Yes, they will not likely pay you for the surgery until and unless you have it. A jury may allow ...
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| Fall on the job | 10/2/2006 |
Q: About 2 weeks ago, while working, my father fell down behind the railing of a stair (about 10 feet ...
A: Kevin, sorry to hear about your dad. There may be an excellent case against the shopping center but ...
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| Health Insurance Paid | 9/28/2006 |
Q: $15k for trauma including the "jaws" of life. The remaining cost are for a hand specialist. Scars, ...
A: Yes, they should pay you directly for the medical bills plus wage loss and pain and suffering. ...
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| Health Insurance Paid | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I am in California.I am in settlement conversation with State Farm from and auto accident. My ...
A: First of all, you may need to pay back your PPO as most of them have reimbursement clauses. Most of ...
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| Accident 372K - Soldier Career Lost | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I was involved in a 3 car accident on Xway. Other drivers rec'd tickets. I have lost my military ...
A: What state are you in? I don't have the Soliders and Sailros relief act before me, but my ...
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| Primax wants big chunk of settlement | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I settled with the drunk driver's insurance (Allstate) for $15K (the limit), my UIM claim has been ...
A: Scott, on second thought..you really need to followup with a very good personal injury attorney in ...
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| reimbursement due to me from hospital | 8/4/2006 |
Q: i was in a car accident in july 2003. the other party was at fault. i had health insurance, and ...
A: You have a very complicated question which I can help on..but I need more details. First, your car ...
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| Slip and Fall with broken bones at Wal-Mart | 7/15/2006 |
Q: I live in San Diego, CA and slipped and fell on some water that was on the floor at Wal-mart today. ...
A: Probably zero. Wal-Mart is notorious for taking cases to trial and not attempting to settle them ...
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| Primax (recovery agency for HMO) lien on settlement | 7/14/2006 |
Q: Hey Ed, I'm in Los Angeles. As far as sueing me to get the money back, I wish that was the case. ...
A: I've never seen a valid lien on a 1st party recovery before but there's always a first time I ...
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| Primax (recovery agency for HMO) lien on settlement | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I already cashed 15K from the 1st party claim, 35K is from the 3rd party claim, and med. bills are ...
A: What city are you in in California? Promax has no right to assert a lien against your recovery under ...
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| Primax (recovery agency for HMO) lien on settlement | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help. I am a California resident. I was in an auto accident and settled with the ...
A: Whether the lien is valid and enforceable is a very difficult question. This is an area of law ...
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| Slip/fall X2 | 7/14/2006 |
Q: Jan 06 Slip fall strip mall @Oceanside Ca resulted in surgerey to wrist bones x2 & torn ligament, RX ...
A: It sounds like you already have an attorney for this so I'm wondering how I can help you? Why do ...
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| Slip and Fall at LA Fitness | 2/1/2006 |
Q: My father frequented LA Fitness Gym almost daily for the last 11 or so years. Last November, when ...
A: Sounds like a tough case. It seems there will always be wet concrete around a pool. It depends ...
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| hiring someone | 11/7/2005 |
Q: I plan on going south this winter and need to hire a person to shovel snow on my walk and steps ...
A: Sorry Bill for answering late. I just got back from vacation. Should the individual I hire have ...
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| Liability for misrepresented medical procedure? | 10/22/2005 |
Q: I live in Virginia, and this is where the following incident took place almost 2 weeks ago: I had ...
A: You may have an action against him theoretically as it does not seem you gave informed consent to ...
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| Rear-end auto accident question | 10/6/2005 |
Q: My question involves personal injury from an auto accident in California. First, while I am as ...
A: The short answer is you can't settle now and keep your options open later if problems become more ...
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| Auto accident | 10/1/2005 |
Q: Do I have a case ? my car is total hit by a 78 year old driver who failed to signal to turn left ...
A: Why are they offering only 75% of your car value? Are they saying you are partially at fault? ...
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| To sue or not to sue? | 5/19/2005 |
Q: I was riding my bicycle through a parking lot because the city had closed the bike path (for ...
A: Yes Mary, you could sue but you may have great difficulty. First, most municipalities require you ...
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| HMO lien | 5/14/2005 |
Q: I was involved in a bicycle accident in San Diego, CA. Would it be reasonable to request that the ...
A: Yes, of course. As a normal part of handling your injury case, your attorney should advise you if: ...
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| IME | 2/4/2005 |
Q: I've been through the ringer with a back injury. I eventually had back surgery and am now in the ...
A: Dana, why are you trying to handle a very serious case like this yourself? Please give ma a call at ...
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| Health Insurance Subrogation Lien | 1/29/2005 |
Q: I have just settled a personal injury case in which I was a pedestrian in a crosswalk hit by a ...
A: The Law in this area is very murky and ever-changing. In most cases, if Blue Cross is via your ...
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| airbag | 12/16/2004 |
Q: Recently my mother was involved in a car accident in which the other driver took responsibility for ...
A: It is not uncommon for airbags not to deploy. They are only designed to deploy in a headon impact ...
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| what do I do | 10/25/2004 |
Q: My wife got hit from behind...almost totalled car...14,000 to fix..wife tore rotator cuff...had ...
A: It appears to me the attorney did nothing wrong. It is not possible to legally find out the ammt of ...
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| Slip and fall - Do I have a case, and what should I do? | 9/14/2004 |
Q: I was at a public swim school for a baby and me class with my one year old daughter when walking ...
A: You only have a case if they were negligent in some fashion in keeping up the pool. What did they do ...
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| personal injury claim | 6/29/2004 |
Q: over a year ago i was involved in a low impacted car accident (we ran into to someone). now i have a ...
A: You need to turn the claim into your insurance company to handle. If you ran into someone it is ...
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| Slip and Fall Injury | 3/4/2004 |
Q: Last Wednesday I went to Edwards Cinema to see a movie. After the movie everyone was leaving so I ...
A: You may have a case if it is economically viable for attorney to take it. There may be inadequate ...
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| IME's | 1/21/2004 |
Q: My question concerns Independent Medical Exams. I've had a back problem for many years and have had ...
A: If you are talking about a personal injury case (not a Workers Comp case) you are correct. They are ...
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