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| personal injury | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I've been in a accident on sept 29, 2006 and now its 2008 of oct however state farm offered me a ... A: Unless you have something in writing confirming the settlement, prior to the two years running out, ...
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| unpaid medical bills and refusal of service | 10/4/2008 |
Q: Mr. Dorfman, I have recently been refused service from a medical facility for an outstanding debt, ... A: Except for true emergencies, a medical facility is like any other business. It can refuse service to ...
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| accident in DR's office | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I was in my pediatricians office with my kids back in April 2008, the Dr was in the room and a set ... A: In any case like this where someone is injured on the premises of a business, the first question is, ...
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| Slip and Fall | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I was at a store and slipped and fell because an employee had just mopped the floor. Although there ... A: I would advise you to call them back immediately. Otherwise they will think you were not hurt badly ...
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| Bad Faith Insurance? | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I'm being sued for a car accident. Both myself and the plaintiff have the same insurance company. ... A: Firstly, there is no chance there will be some huge verdict when the plaintiff demanded only ...
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| Injured putting on a roller skate | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I went to the roller rink tonight and when attempting to put my foot in a roller skate, I pulled my ... A: If you have evidence that the rivet was different from all other rivets in that it was bent/damaged ...
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| Car Accident | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I was crossing the street in NYC when I was struck by a woman in her Subn Honda. According to the ... A: Because you have a significant injury and liability of the driver seems clear, I am sure a NYC ...
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| Slip and fall | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I was at a bar and the floor was wet with beer and broken glass and i slipped and hurt both of my ... A: As with any injury in a business establishment, you need to have evidence that the business was ...
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| I slipped & fell in a grocery store... | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Well two days ago i fell at a walmart store in Puerto Rico. There was something thick and without ... A: You need to find out the nature and extent of your injury. An Emergency Room record saying "fell, ...
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| fall at walmart | 9/22/2008 |
Q: my wife entered a wal mart this june and fell due to shampoo being spilled on the floor. at the time ... A: I can't give you a good idea of the value of the case without knowing her age, whether she had knee ...
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| Giving asset affidavits (claim for policy limit of $100K) | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I was in a small car accident 8 months ago in Orlando FL. Police came, no parties got ticket, police ... A: I have been in the business since 1976 and I have never seen an insurance company pay 100K for a ...
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| Giving asset affidavits (claim for policy limit of $100K) | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I was in a small car accident 8 months ago in Orlando FL. Police came, no parties got ticket, police ... A: First of all, it didn't matter whether your ins. co. settled the case for $1,000 or $100,000. You ...
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| Giving asset affidavits (claim for policy limit of $100K) | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I was in a small car accident 8 months ago in Orlando FL. Police came, no parties got ticket, police ... A: This may be a matter of State law. I agree with you 100% that you should not have to disclose any ...
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| slip and fall | 9/18/2008 |
Q: last Tuesday my husband fell down the stairs at our apartment complex, due to no lighting i had ... A: Pretty darn suspicious that he falls twice in two weeks, at least to the apartment owner and or the ...
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| personal injury auto scam | 9/17/2008 |
Q: In January 2006, my husband was backing up a rented pickup truck in a small, relatively empty ... A: Where do you start? You should already be deeply involved. The insurance company has long ago ...
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| injured at Target | 9/16/2008 |
Q: While shopping at Target in a very fixture crowded Girls section, I turned around to look for my ... A: They only owe you anything at all if this shelf corner presented a foreseeable risk of harm to ...
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| class action law suit | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I am a part of a medication class action lawsuit and I am curious about a few things. This one has ... A: Are you referring to the Vioxx settlement? If so, please so indicate and I can answer your questions ...
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| Injury to customer in Home Goods store | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Today I went into a large Home Goods store which sells not only clothing but house hold items. In ... A: Go see a doctor, preferably an orthopedic specialist or podiatrist as soon as possible. They are not ...
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| Subrogation/settlement | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Ok we are allmost at 2 years from the accident. We have finally reached a settlement. Before we ... A: I wasn't aware that suit had been filed so reference to Statute of Limitations does not apply. I ...
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| Subrogation/settlement | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Ok we are allmost at 2 years from the accident. We have finally reached a settlement. Before we ... A: Subrogation by insurance companies is standard procedure. I think the article you are referring to ...
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| i am in pain now! | 9/11/2008 |
Q: when a final demand for payment is sent to an insurance company for expenses , pain , suffering and ... A: you have provided me with no information at all regarding the accident or the injuries. Generally, ...
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| fall at relatives home | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I'd like to ask if you think it's right to sue my in-laws home insurance if I fell down her front ... A: Depends on several things in my opinion. Firstly, do you actually have a case that the insurance ...
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| racial slur in dept. store | 9/10/2008 |
Q: i would like to know what kind of responsibility a large dept. store would have when an uruly ... A: There is no disagreement. If a customer is is being unruly, whether verbally or otherwise, security ...
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| racial slur in dept. store | 9/9/2008 |
Q: i would like to know what kind of responsibility a large dept. store would have when an uruly ... A: I don't think the store would have any responsibility that a customer acted like that. They do have ...
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| Daughter injures toe | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My 3 y/o daughter had a large solid concrete stepping stone fall on her right big toe at Lowes inc. ... A: I can't possibly answer without knowing how the accident happened. Who caused the the stone to fall ...
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| Home owners association liability | 9/7/2008 |
Q: would you be able to tell me if the individual members of our HOA are personally liable for an ... A: interesting question. Let's examine it this way. Let's say a child, god forbid, drowns in the lake. ...
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| personal injury | 9/3/2008 |
Q: My family and I went to a major steak restaurant to meet some friends and have dinner. Seated down ... A: OK, you have an "admission" from the restaurant that the cut was caused by a nail and it was ...
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| personal injury | 9/2/2008 |
Q: My family and I went to a major steak restaurant to meet some friends and have dinner. Seated down ... A: It is mostly a matter of evidence. Unless you have a photo or an eyewitness to the presence of the ...
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| Injury to teacher (myself) by a student with autism | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I am on my 3rd injury (knocked out a front crown with a tray) (covered by workman's comp) by a 16 ... A: I think you are entitled to not work in a situation where you are physically in danger. I suppose ...
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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: It will never happen when they learn you are a single mom on a shoestring. There is no point to them ...
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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: I think I see what is going on. Your ins. company is offering the other driver the limits of your ...
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| involved in an accident in NY | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I was involved in an accident in NY without a licence, it was negligence from both of us and now ... A: I don't know the law in NY but assuming it is like CA, my answer would be this: having a license or ...
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| Injured my a WalMart employee | 8/10/2008 |
Q: My sister, who is 4 months pregnant and suffers from MS, was in Wal Mart this week to do some ... A: Sounds like a sprained ankle. I would make sure Walmart has a claim file open. Tell Walmart she is ...
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| Injured my a WalMart employee | 8/10/2008 |
Q: My sister, who is 4 months pregnant and suffers from MS, was in Wal Mart this week to do some ... A: I get questions all the time about injuries at Walmart and 90% of them are no case. People slip on ...
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| Slip and Fall | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I slipped and fell on my back on the stairs in front of my house due to a puddle of water. The water ... A: First question I have is, do you really want to SUE your landlord? That will strain relations for ...
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| pushed | 8/7/2008 |
Q: my apartment is redoing all of our decks and have 4 foot holes for pillers but only have a thin ... A: If you have no other source of coverage for the ER visit, you might ask the apt. owner if they have ...
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| Why would defendant not voluntarily participate in lawsuit? | 8/6/2008 |
Q: .. You have been helpful in the past. Last year I wrote you about my husband's slip/fall accident ... A: Since I am not involved with the case, I can only speculate based on the information you provide. ...
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| old navy | 8/5/2008 |
Q: On thursday of last week I entered an old navy with my twin 11 month olds and my 2 year old ... A: I think I answered this question already. If not, here it is again. Unless there was some defect or ...
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| slip and fall accident and predestrain accident | 8/3/2008 |
Q: #1 can i get compensated for loss of income and medical for an injury where i boke my wrist on the ... A: Do you think there is any way to guarantee the safety of shoppers in a parking lot? Of course not. ...
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| Empolyee Accident | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am an employee at a McDonalds in Virginia, or was until last Saturday, I have since then been ... A: Your course of action depends on which State you are in but in all likelihood, your legal remedy is ...
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| fall in the casino | 7/29/2008 |
Q: MY name is Ashley. I m asking this question on behalf of a relative. She was 7 weeks pregnant when ... A: Of course you can sue a casino but it is very difficult. They are the target of bogus suits all the ...
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| question about medical suits | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I took My 11 week old daughter to the doctor for a make up shot (they were out of it at her previous ... A: I don't blame you for being upset and a mistake like they made is really not forgivable. You did ...
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| slip in fall | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I recently fell in burger king cause the roof was leaking is that a good case A: It might be a good case if you had witnesses, you reported the accident to the manager immediately, ...
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| Slip in shower at home, severe back injury. | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I slipped in the shower in February and have a severely herniated disk with pain shooting down my ... A: Wow, I have fielded thousands of personal injury questions but this one in unique. Technically, if ...
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| medical bills | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am unclear as to what my rights are and would appreciate it if you could educate me. My daughter ... A: I guess this means you don't have any medical insurance. If you did, the insurance company would ...
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| Slipping on a wet floor | 7/22/2008 |
Q: On Saturday my 15yr old daughter fell on a wet floor in a shop, on which what looked like a puddle ... A: Certainly not enough in the way of damages to interest a lawyer in taking the case and I doubt it is ...
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| injuries / settlement ,worth | 7/21/2008 |
Q: i ve been injuried april 7th 08. i was in a commerical building playing piano when. suddently a ... A: Come on sir. "100k to millions" for a sore neck from soft tissue injures, no serious injuries after ...
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| injuries / settlement ,worth | 7/20/2008 |
Q: i ve been injuried april 7th 08. i was in a commerical building playing piano when. suddently a ... A: the value of the case depends on the nature and extent of your injuries. Did you have an MRI or at ...
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| Auto Accident: Drunk Driving | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I was the driver, my friend and his ex girl friend were in the car at night, a drunk driver struck ... A: By "opening a personal injury suit" I presume you mean just a "claim" with your insurance company. ...
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| injuries / settlement ,worth | 7/19/2008 |
Q: i ve been injuried april 7th 08. i was in a commerical building playing piano when. suddently a ... A: Contact a personal injury attorney. Just look in your local telephone book. The attorney will not ...
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| Slip and fall accident | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I slipped on the grassy strip between sidewalk and street. The strip was wet, and the steps were ... A: This would be a very weak case of liability of the homeowner. Firstly, there is certainly nothing ...
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| Staying Home for the day | 7/17/2008 |
Q: My 2 girls are 11 years old. They stay up late , during the summer, and sleep-in till about 11am in ... A: Any laws on the subject would be particular to whatever State you live in but obviously, it would be ...
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| injury at outlet mall | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I fell at an outlet mall in Penn. while visiting relatives, fell off the edge of a sidewalk where ... A: You must have a PA attorney because the jurisdiction for the case is where the accident happened. ...
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| injury at outlet mall | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I fell at an outlet mall in Penn. while visiting relatives, fell off the edge of a sidewalk where ... A: There is no point in dealing with the mall's insurance company on your own. They will deny ...
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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: Need way more information to answer your question. What was the cause of the accident? Was she on ...
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| 2 year old Daughters finger amputated from fall at walmart | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Can anyone advise us as to what we can do as our daughters finger was amputated from a falling post ... A: I would be interested in seeing the Walmart report. Just out of curiosity. Nothing in it for me. You ...
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| 2 year old Daughters finger amputated from fall at walmart | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Can anyone advise us as to what we can do as our daughters finger was amputated from a falling post ... A: OK,sounds better. Walmart acknowledges an accident occured and the tapes will be preserved and ...
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| 2 year old Daughters finger amputated from fall at walmart | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Can anyone advise us as to what we can do as our daughters finger was amputated from a falling post ... A: Tell me more of how this accident happened. What kind of post? Why did it fall? Did your daughter do ...
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| Slip and Fall | 7/6/2008 |
Q: My 10 year old daughter slipped on a wet floor in a supermarket, which was caught on video camera. ... A: What makes you think they will "give you a number"? The mere fact that someone falls in a market ...
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| Safety and Procedures response to Personal Injury | 7/3/2008 |
Q: On Saturday, May 10, 2008, I had an accident at Applebee’s in Chico, California that I feel could ... A: I know you are upset and hurting from this accident but really, you expect far too much. These ...
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| auto injury | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My son was a passenger and was seriously injured in an auto accident. The insurance company said ... A: You should find out what kind of insurance that the owner and driver had. State laws vary but there ...
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| auto injury | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My son was a passenger and was seriously injured in an auto accident. The insurance company said ... A: I need more information. Was your son a passenger in your car or someone else's? Assuming the ...
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| Medical records, lost wages | 6/22/2008 |
Q: My question concerns a premise liability claim I am pursuing against a large department store where ... A: If you want to settle the case on your own and directly with the store and its insurance company, ...
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| Personal Injury - Legal negligence | 6/21/2008 |
Q: In 2006 I fell and broke my leg in a Wal-mart store -- that injury lead to a weeks worth of hospital ... A: You gave me no facts about the accident and why you fell and got hurt. Just because you fall in a ...
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| settlement of a claim for injury and negligence | 6/13/2008 |
Q: my mom fell in 10/2000 in the hospital atttempting to go to the bathroom,after no one would answer ... A: you certainly have time and the right to call the attorney representing the estate of your mother ...
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| Slip & Fall at Nursing Home | 6/12/2008 |
Q: We admitted my grandfather into a local nursing home and after getting him settled in for the night ... A: Simple answer is, don't settle anything until you know the full extent of your injury. Sounds like ...
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| slip and fall accident and predestrain accident | 6/12/2008 |
Q: #1 can i get compensated for loss of income and medical for an injury where i boke my wrist on the ... A: As to #1, your neighbor is liable to you (owes you compensation) only if the neighbor was negligent ...
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| settlement of a claim for injury and negligence | 6/10/2008 |
Q: my mom fell in 10/2000 in the hospital atttempting to go to the bathroom,after no one would answer ... A: It is quite possible that the malpractice case was worth only 15K, or even worth nothing. You did ...
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| 1 Acre pond, unfenced. | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My neighbors just installed a rediculously large pond, about 1 acre. He did not fence it, nor does ... A: First the easy question. The law does not require anyone to report anything to their insurance ...
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| Kitchen celing and light fixture falling on me | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I live in a bottom apt with three floor. The tenant on te top floor left her sink on and stoped ... A: You could sue the person who left the water on, which was negligence. But was it "foreseeable" that ...
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| Med Mal Date of Discovery law | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Iam just discovering that my broken neck that resulted in a cervical fusion was the fault of the ... A: If you have a strong case in terms of liability (the chiro did some adjustment that was absolutely ...
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| Personal injury/insurance | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I was in an accident about three weeks ago. I was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear ended at a ... A: DO = Doctor of Osteopathy (not a true MD, not an orthopedist) PT = Physical Therapist DC = Doctor of ...
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| Statue of limitations in TN | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My friend hurt herself at a store and the injury happened 11/06 and she has been in the process ... A: If the Statute of Limitations is one year, that means one year from the date of the accident. ...
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| Personal injury/insurance | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I was in an accident about three weeks ago. I was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear ended at a ... A: In my State at least, it is a "felony" for an employer to fire someone for filing a WC claim. But, ...
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| child sick because of hotel pool | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I rented the conferance room at a hotel and had my sons 6th birthday there I envited 24 kids all ... A: Since the evidence seems fairly clear that the infections came from the pool, you have a good case ...
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| Injured @ Wal Mart while pregnant | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Believe it or not I forgot to mention something that may be important. I did not fall to the ... A: I apologize for being rude, especially to a pregnant lady, but if I can be frank, the way you tell ...
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| Injured @ Wal Mart while pregnant | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I went to Wal Mart with my family about a week ago. I am 7 months pregnant and like most pregnant ... A: Since you have a lawyer apparently, you should be asking all of these questions there. If you will ...
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| Personal Injury help | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a question that relates to a different kind of personal injury case. I am not sure if you can ... A: "Personal Injury" refers to "physical injury", not a dispute with a merchant. But I will give you ...
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| Fall due to water on floor at Wal-Mart | 4/21/2008 |
Q: On 04/12/08 I slipped on ice that had been spilled in the floor and wasn't completely melted. My ... A: You should "be concerned" if you expect WalMart to offer you any significant compensation. They are ...
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| Whiplash | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I was traveling east on Clark Lane and a 76 year old man was going east as well in the left lane. ... A: You didn't mention what the medical bills were and I would like to see the notes of your doctor ...
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| Restaurant injury | 3/23/2008 |
Q: We live in the state of TN. My daughter ( 18 ) was in Chile's restaurant with a friend and when ... A: As I said before, restaurants always have insurance to cover patron's out of pocket expenses ...
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| Restaurant injury | 3/23/2008 |
Q: We live in the state of TN. My daughter ( 18 ) was in Chile's restaurant with a friend and when ... A: You would have a case for compensation, including pain and suffering (aka general damages) if you ...
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| Questions about injury claim | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I live in the state of ny. My landlord didnt fix the porch and i got injured. It was also a ... A: First of all, if you make a claim for personal injuries, the defendant or the insurance company has ...
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| slip & fall | 3/13/2008 |
Q: disc that was not corrected and know that want to settle the case but they call me to explain ... A: How can I answer you question that is almost unintelligible and does not contain any information ...
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| motorcycle accident | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I was involved in a motorcycle accident 5/29/07. I was in the hospital for 11 days. I suffered a ... A: I feel your pain, in regards to the legal fees at least. You haven't explained how much legal work ...
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| knee injury | 3/11/2008 |
Q: a few days ago I was out dancing in a public lounge and later in teh evening s coupe people starting ... A: Yes of course. Restuarants, bars, lounges have a duty like any other business owner or property ...
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| knee injury | 3/11/2008 |
Q: a few days ago I was out dancing in a public lounge and later in teh evening s coupe people starting ... A: First have to determine if the lounge is liable. Was there trouble earlier such that the lounge ...
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| schools and falls | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I was walking across the courtyard at a college and fell. There was quite a bit of ice and snow and ... A: Of course you can sue a college. Heck, you can sue the government if you want. But it is not worth ...
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| hurt at a bar | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I was at Conga nightclub, dancing and having a good time with my friends. At the end of the night, ... A: Your argument would be that the club has a duty to protect patrons from injury. They had a duty to ...
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| slip at work | 2/22/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if i had a legal case against my former employer.i had fallen at work on water from ... A: The laws vary from state to state on workplace injuries but most states are probably like mine. Your ...
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| fell in parking lot | 2/14/2008 |
Q: My questions is this, last week I fell in a local drug store parking lot due to unrepaired pot hole. ... A: Presuming they were in fact negligent even though if it came to a lawsuit they would deny negligence ...
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| Car accident | 2/13/2008 |
Q: My brother was in a car accident involving 4 vehicles about 5-6weeks ago. The accident was caused ... A: I think the answer is clear. Since the at-fault lady's ins. company does not accept liability ...
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| how to prevent unfair adjournment in court | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Dorfman, I am a pro se plaintiff in personal injury suit against city. Since being served with ... A: Procedural rules vary from state to state and sometimes even county to county. The situation you ...
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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: I now know that you are quite literate in the sense that you can write a complicted sentence. But ...
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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: Oh, I get it. Didn't think about that; ultrasound to gauge conception date. That might have worked. ...
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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: Your letter was barely literate but I will try to answer anyhow. Although they may have been, as you ...
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| Settlement and Insurance check | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I settled a accident case, but the Ins. co. wants to withhold my PIP payments made by my Ins. Co and ... A: Not sure what "PIP" means but presume it is some medical costs that your own ins. company paid. I ...
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| special needs son fell down steps at school | 1/25/2008 |
Q: My son who is 6 was at a private school that is for blind children. He was unattended for (school ... A: My opinion is that you should contact an experienced attorney in your area who handles Personal ...
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| minor auto accident | 1/25/2008 |
Q: my husband was involved in a minor accident. the passenger is 19 years old. he slid on black ice at ... A: Estate/Probate cases are usually handled on a contingent fee basis. But you did not answer my ...
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| minor auto accident | 1/24/2008 |
Q: my husband was involved in a minor accident. the passenger is 19 years old. he slid on black ice at ... A: Laws of MA would determine if he is entitled to anything from the estate. Was your father in law ...
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| What happens next? | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Last summer my husband was involved in a slip/fall accident. He was on an electric scooter and went ... A: I think your lawyer is handling it correctly. If the station does not respond, then the proper ...
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| i would like to know | 1/10/2008 |
Q: if a complaint and discovery and interrogitories was filed in court but no value of the suit was ... A: I still don't understand what your situation is. Do you have an attorney? I assume you do since the ...
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| crush injury at work | 1/8/2008 |
Q: May of 2007 I was cutting a pack of lumber, half of it fell on my left hand crushing the top of my ... A: Firstly, you should be working with a Worker's Compensation attorney. You should be entitled to ...
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| injury at Lowes | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I am legally blind and was injured at Lowes in KY. While shopping at the store I ran face first ... A: Unless there are local ordinances in the city where this happened requiring that there be no ...
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| Could I sue | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I was shoot in a a McDonald's parking lot in 2005 could I sue. And what are the chances of me ... A: Who shoot you dude? Who you want to sue? Micky Dees? How bad you got shot man? You screwed up now? ...
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| personal injury | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Can you help? I have a video from a circle K store. Showing me being punched at but missed and ... A: Options? Not many. You can sue her for assualt and battery but since you were not injured, you don't ...
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| 2 yr old Daughter Finger Amputation | 12/11/2007 |
Q: My wife was recently shopping at a Grand Opening of a new SuperTarget store along with my 3 children ... A: I am a plaintiff's lawyer exclusively and I recently had a finger amputation case by a customer ...
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| hello | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Life streams upwards I’ve seen poverty stricken families have well adjusted kids and the children ... A: No question that a child born in bad circumstances can turn out well and vica versa. But this life ...
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| hi | 11/20/2007 |
Q: is it possible to put your name on a legal document and mispell it and it still will ahve lgeal ... A: If she wants to jump off the fricking bridge, what are you going to do, give her a push? And what ...
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| Daughters Auto Accident | 11/20/2007 |
Q: My daughter (who was a minor at the time) was a passenger involved in an automobile accident. She ... A: The 25K subrogation claim is negotiable. Yes, I would offer Blue Shield maybe 15K. Your argument is ...
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| hi | 11/19/2007 |
Q: is it possible to put your name on a legal document and mispell it and it still will ahve lgeal ... A: This is a joke, right? Or, are you just crazy out of your mind? Which is it? Firstly, why would you ...
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| hi | 11/19/2007 |
Q: is it possible to put your name on a legal document and mispell it and it still will ahve lgeal ... A: I'm not sure if this is a serious question or not, especially since you misspelled several words in ...
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| Slip and Fall | 11/14/2007 |
Q: On January 1, 2007 I was at a restuarant/bar and slipped on a spilled drink while going down two ... A: Can you sue the restaurant and/or the first doctor? Sure you can. But will you find a lawyer to take ...
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| cracked rib on sliding door at fred meyer store | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I was in line at fred meyer with boyfriend. It was 10:30 at night. we were at the cashier staion ... A: I presume that you didn't have any significant injury. Just a bruise? If so, get a copy of the ...
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| fall at a state fair | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I was exiting a ride at a state fair. it had just finished raining and several people slipped as ... A: The fair or the company that operates the rides has a duty to provide reasonably safe areas around ...
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| slip and fall | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I fell in a small hole on a public school football field (probably 12" circ and 6" deep). My ... A: Two ways to look at it. The hole you describe is rather large and if the field is otherwise in good ...
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| Cut at Walmart | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My son was exiting the store and decided to go through the cart-door which is only about I didn't ... A: I am not sure what you mean by a "cart-door". I presume this is a door not intended for ...
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| Hurt in hotel | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My sons hand was injured when the door to our hotel room closed on it. The door was heavy and closed ... A: Hotels don't have a duty to "child proof" the rooms. They have a much greater duty to provide ...
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| Hurt in hotel | 10/2/2007 |
Q: My sons hand was injured when the door to our hotel room closed on it. The door was heavy and closed ... A: Sorry to say, I don't think the hotel would be liable. Unless of course there was something very ...
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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 it was two city buses, then the City is the party at fault..doesn't matter which bus does it? ...
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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: I don't know if the atty will speak with you because you are not the client. The way to find is to ...
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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: Refuse to settle and consider consulting with a new attorney. Would be interesting to know if the ...
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| ATV Accident | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I was in an ATV accident Sept. 1, 2007 while riding as a passenger behind a friend of mine. The ... A: Need more information to give a good answer. The property owners would have insurance on the ...
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| Salmonella Poisoning | 9/25/2007 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago my husband purchased some milk from Wal-Mart. Shortly after my kids and ... A: As I mentioned, it is virtually impossible that only one container of milk was contaminated. ...
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| Salmonella Poisoning | 9/25/2007 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago my husband purchased some milk from Wal-Mart. Shortly after my kids and ... A: Bringing claims against WalMart is never an easy proposition. You didn't tell me the most important ...
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| slip/fall ; firing | 9/20/2007 |
Q: My fiancee worked as a bartender when she slipped and fell in the freezer. She fell and hit her head ... A: If she had an actual injury in the freezer, she could file a Worker's Compensation claim but sounds ...
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| slip and fall in tom thumb in fla | 9/16/2007 |
Q: my sister tripped on a handcart used to distribute potato chips, sitting in an aisle. she broke her ... A: If the handcart was presence in the aisle was "open and obvious" or "plain sight", then I would ...
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| Morocycle rear ended at Bike Week | 9/11/2007 |
Q: in 2006, while attending Bike Week in Daytona, I was stopped at a red light near Ormond Beach city ... A: It is almost impossible to quantify in dollar terms what your "general damages" would be. Say you ...
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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: Yes, find a new attorney asap especially because you may have the one year Statute. No, you don't ...
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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 say that you had to answer some questions within 30 days. This sounds like they were ...
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| Personal Injury | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My mother fell in a hotel room last June, 2006 in Nashville, TN. She just had her last surgery one ... A: If you want an honest answer, here it is (by the way, from a lawyer who has made a good living on ...
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| Personal Injury | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My mother fell in a hotel room last June, 2006 in Nashville, TN. She just had her last surgery one ... A: Simple question really. Jurisdiction of the "case" and therefore the law to be applied would be (1) ...
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| Pregnant wife slips on grape at big box super market | 8/31/2007 |
Q: My pregnant wife (6 months) slipped on a grape at a local big box supermarket. She fell hard and ... A: You could not get a copy of any existing video short of filing a lawsuit and if there is such video, ...
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| fall down escalator stairs in AC | 8/31/2007 |
Q: My mom, mid seventies, was in Atlantic City over the weekend on a day trip. She was rushing down the ... A: Sorry she had such a bad accident but you do ask the relevantdoes the casino have liability, ...
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| Broke tooth on boneless chicken | 8/9/2007 |
Q: , I broke my tooth on Kirkland (Costco brand) boneless chicken breast in a can. My dental bills ... A: A photo of the bone would be most important. What does can and label prove? You could go down to the ...
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| slip and fall k mart | 8/9/2007 |
Q: i was at k mart in mission texas and was on my way out when all of a sudden my feet went under me ... A: Your "claim" is worth nothing or very little without a medical diagnosis of an injury. Therefore, a ...
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| slip and fall k mart | 8/8/2007 |
Q: i was at k mart in mission texas and was on my way out when all of a sudden my feet went under me ... A: If there was a "spill" right near the check out, that put's the store on very quick notice of the ...
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| Slip & Fall @ Wal-mart | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Would OSHA regulate safety standards at a Wal-mart for any consumer that falls on their property in ... A: I believe that OSHA is only empowered to deal with injuries or hazards to employees. Simple ...
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| repairman causing my devonn rex cats death | 7/31/2007 |
Q: The furnace repairman set my house on fire and it killed my two cats. one being a 1000.00 devon ... A: depends on the laws in each state. Some now are allowing lawsuits for the value of a pet beyond just ...
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| Wal-Mart injury | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I was shopping at walmart on 6/26/06 when an employee came into the aisle with a lift truck and ... A: You still haven't told me what your injury was. So, I assume you had a sore neck, shoulders, back, ...
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| Wal-Mart injury | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I was shopping at walmart on 6/26/06 when an employee came into the aisle with a lift truck and ... A: I think I know why they aren't calling you back. If you think the case is worth $200,000 and said ...
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| My son was injured at Wal-Mart | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I know you probably get a lot of questions about injuries at Wal-Mart. What makes mine different is ... A: So what law school did you go to? If a child is placed in danger or neglected on a regular basis ...
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| My son was injured at Wal-Mart | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I know you probably get a lot of questions about injuries at Wal-Mart. What makes mine different is ... A: This is more personal Dr. Laura type advice than legal advice but seems you have two courses of ...
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| My son was injured at Wal-Mart | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I know you probably get a lot of questions about injuries at Wal-Mart. What makes mine different is ... A: Very poor judgment indeed by the father not only because it was dangerous for the boy but also ...
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| daughter injured | 7/23/2007 |
Q: my 16 y.o. daughter was on the hood of a friends car when the "friend" started driving, then abruply ... A: bottom line if it was my kid, if she is OK, no medical issues to worry about, let the other family ...
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| own | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I live in New York I gave a great deal of $ to a fiancé ostensibly to pay for wedding expenses, the ... A: How is it that you are living in Section 8 housing and giving a girlfriend "a great deal of $". I ...
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| daughter injured | 7/22/2007 |
Q: my 16 y.o. daughter was on the hood of a friends car when the "friend" started driving, then abruply ... A: the key information that I do not have is whether the driver of the car did what she did ...
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| hi | 7/19/2007 |
Q: a college i went to was exposed in the press for selling degrees to non students this damaged my ... A: You might have a good class action case here if enough people sign onto it. Question is how clear ...
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| Slip and Fall in hotel | 7/18/2007 |
Q: In your response dated 7/16/2006 regarding a slip and fall in a hotel shower, you indicated that if ... A: I doubt if I was so direct in stating that lack of non-skid flooring in a hotel automatically ...
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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: You have a cause of action for fraud. You gave money to someone in return for a promise to use the ...
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| hi | 7/1/2007 |
Q: What is the statute of limitations on the following? A private school principle’s Failure to ... A: Do you have any witnesses in order to dispel the initial impression of anyone hearing your story ...
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| hi | 7/1/2007 |
Q: What is the statute of limitations on the following? A private school principle’s Failure to ... A: your allegation that the principle directed a student to break a bottle on the head of another ...
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| Motorcycle accident injury | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I was struck by a motorvehicle while riding to work on my motorcycle on 4/25. The driver was issued ... A: Just because you signed a 1/3 fee agreement with the atty does not mean you can't still negotiate it ...
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| Motorcycle accident injury | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I was struck by a motorvehicle while riding to work on my motorcycle on 4/25. The driver was issued ... A: "Protect your interests" but "not receive a large settlement"???? I am in CA and we have different ...
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| insurance | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Can my private health insurance seek reimbursement for medical bills they paid that i sustained in ... A: Most if not all medical insurance providers have in their policies very clear language that if you ...
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| Pregnant Slip and Fall | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Tuesday night my husband and I went to walmart to pick up a few things. As we got to the register I ... A: Walmart gets hundreds of injury claims every week. Therefore, they vigorously defend themselses ...
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| slip and fall | 5/29/2007 |
Q: so my fourteen year old daughter was on her razor scooter going slowly when she hit a bad crack in ... A: I cannot give an opinion on the medical malpractice case. Would need to hear what a ortho surgeon ...
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| FOLT ? Parking lot ! | 5/23/2007 |
Q: in front of me my neighbor pull his car into the parking lot, I pull my car into the parking lot ... A: Who knows? Could be you, him, both, or neither of you. There is on legal principle that applies ...
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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: This is right up my alley of course. Plan B is best. Negotiate a settlement with the insuror for the ...
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| Slip and fall + mcl injury at KMART. | 5/18/2007 |
Q: Dorfman. First off I want to say this happened at Kmart not Walmart. Ok, This happened to my wife ... A: You really do need some information and advice. You are telling me that because of the fall in the ...
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| settlement worth | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I am a 32yr old male, foreman for a very large pallet remanufacturing co. I fell at work from a ... A: If this accident happened in the course and scope of your employment, it is a Worker's Compensation ...
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| Personal Injury | 5/9/2007 |
Q: On Sunday April 29th my husband and I were staying at a Hilton down in La Jolla, Ca. After a shower ... A: very doubtful that there is a "case". I would imagine that a Hilton Hotel certainly complies with ...
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| my son injured at a walmart | 4/29/2007 |
Q: recently, my son was injured in a walmart store in tx. he was going towards a bench in automotive, ... A: Unless you have preserved evidence by photos, eyewitness accounts etc. that there was some type of ...
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| Hotel Slip and Fall | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I was walking to an elevator at a popular hotel chain. I noticed to maintenance workers and said ... A: You might have a case for negligence. Generally, the property owner has a duty to prevent ...
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| Texas Law - Statute of Limitations | 4/17/2007 |
Q: This is a slip & fall case that happened 2 years ago this May. We thought we could do this on our ... A: I don't know Texas law on the subject but there would not be any way to stop Stat. of Limitations ...
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| problem with dental school | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I started dental prosthetics work on my upper jaw at the dental school over a year and a half now ... A: It is not clear to me whether you now have a functional appliance, or not. If you do, and the ...
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| Personal Injury & Property Damage Question | 4/14/2007 |
Q: on March 9 2007, an USAA member who was at a stop sign strucked the side of my vehicle. She was ... A: You are getting some incorrect advice in my opinion. Firstly, the property damage claim should be ...
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| slip and fall | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I slipped on the stairs as I was leaving my apartment this morning. They are pretty steep. about ... A: The apartment owner should have an insurance policy that will cover your medical expenses. If you ...
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| settlement question | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I was in an accident a week and a half ago. II have been speaking to an attorney as well as the ... A: A personal injury case is not like a Worker's Comp case where there are charts listing the type of ...
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| mold and renting | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I am wondering about filing a case against my landlord. I live in Middleburg,Fl. We have had a slab ... A: Tough question. There is very little evidence that common molds that would grow in moisture from a ...
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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: Jurisdiction is always OK where the accident happened, regardless of where the truck is from or when ...
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| Slip and Fall in a Chicago Bar | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I live in California. I was visiting my sister in Chicago on Oct. 28 and slipped and fell at the ... A: I think if you made sure at the time that the bar management documented the incident, you would ...
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| Personal injury lawsuit | 12/27/2006 |
Q: Why do insurance companies pay out to people suing, regardless of negligence? I feel we are being ... A: Don't have a clue about what you are asking. My best guess...your child caused injury to someone ...
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| help | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I work in venezuela as a hired safety superviser in a pharmaceutical plant, the other day I ... A: I don't know what your question is. You have not been fired apparently. Maybe you want to know if ...
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| Medical Care | 12/7/2006 |
Q: and I agree with your statements. So by using this follow-up service, I only wanted to answer some ... A: Youmean you have no clue as to why they refused further treatment? No explanation at all. They don't ...
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| air bags not deploying | 10/25/2006 |
Q: my name is jacob akers and i was in an automobile accident on 9/25/06 in dennison, ohio. it was a ... A: I don't believe there is anywhere to go on this. Since you fortunately had less than severe ...
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| Follow up no tax return earnings | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I don't think you have possesion of the original answer you gave me, so that is why you can't answer ... A: Why is it that if you already have a lawyer, you need to ask me? Ask your lawyer. If he/she can't ...
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| Follow up no tax return earnings | 10/13/2006 |
Q: Advertisement You are here: Experts > Jobs/Careers > Lawyers > Personal Injury Law ... A: I think I did answer your question before. What you don't understand is that even if you could prove ...
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| Slip on motor at motel | 10/5/2006 |
Q: Dorfman: I slip on motor oil at a chain motel in texas, in a customer parking space, going out to ... A: Firstly, consider that to net 25K, the lawyer who would get probably 1/3 would have to be able to ...
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| can't prove lost earnings | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Dorfman: I live in Texas and was injured here too. I was injured at motel 6, their insurance ... A: You have to DOCUMENT that you earned some money. Show payments from customers less costs of paying ...
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| Airbags | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I had a car accident, which I hate to say was my fault. I was stopped at a sign going south and ... A: Even if it there was a manufacturing/design defect in your airbag, it is not a very practical idea ...
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| Question pertaining to slips/falls | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I am a hospitality major and I have a question that asks "if i was a restaurant owner, and i got a ... A: You are correct. There are no laws requiring you to do anything under those circumstances. You can ...
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| KMart injury | 9/4/2006 |
Q: On Friday Sept 1st, I tripped over a raised area of the entrance fo KMart in Kingsport TN. I have ... A: If you are going to trip and fall at a retail store, Walmart would be the worst place. Why? They are ...
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| h | 8/21/2006 |
Q: can a power of attorney b used by a former spouse or girlfriend or friend to sue for damages ... A: If you want a serious answer, give me a better reading question. What is wrong with the victim? Is ...
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| Accident at Daycare | 8/10/2006 |
Q: Good Afternoon, My 4 year old daughter was injured at her daycare, Tutor Time, on April 18, 2006. ... A: Do I know anything about "pain and suffering damage"? What do you think civil lawsuits are about. If ...
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| Hand surgeon Malpractice | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I was injured in a slip and fall, The treating specialist misread my fractured bone x ray. I should ... A: If the x-ray was misread/misdiagnosed and there was no good excuse for that and you have permanent ...
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| Fall in hotel | 7/16/2006 |
Q: The fall was caused by new floor cleaning solutions. There was an admission of fault by the ... A: If the fall was caused by a cleaning process that the hotel knew or should have known would cause ...
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| Fall in hotel | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I fell in a hotel bathroom and had to have surgery. The hotel has offered to pay all of my "out of ... A: How can I answer unless I know how and why she fell? If she fell due to no fault of the hotel, then ...
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| Rear end MVA - what now? | 6/21/2006 |
Q: On 10/18/05 I was rear ended. Property damage to my vehicle - $3K. Other driver cited for reckless ... A: I think the 100K against other party is a slam dunk. Don't even need an atty. Find out who the ...
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| I fell in a Kmart store | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Last night I was shopping at Kmart, and I was walking by the customer service desk and slipped on ... A: Normally a slip and fall in a big store does not result in a good case against the store because you ...
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| i was terminate dform my employ... | 1/11/2006 |
Q: i was terminate dform my employ as a driver of disabled adults due to appearing droopy eyed or as ... A: So you have narcolepsy and need medication for it. Maybe one day you forget to take the medication ...
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| Diet Drug | 12/8/2005 |
Q: It's nice to send you e-mail.I study law at university. Now, I am female and have tried to lose ... A: If you really are a law student, you need to learn how to better form your questions. Language ...
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| Statue of limitations | 11/27/2005 |
Q: I am a victim of assault and battery. That I was wrongfully accused and arrested for a crime I did ... A: The question is, "can someone who gets involved in a fight of some sort claim mental inabilities as ...
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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: This would be a question of state laws. I am in California and don't know the relevant laws in NY. ...
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| Anti DUI | 11/1/2005 |
Q: There is a product being sold on the internet that implies it will help a person beat a ... A: I assume this is some kind of pill, liquid or spray that would defeat a breathalyzer. Firstly, be ...
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| hi | 10/20/2005 |
Q: i know somebody who went to a dcotor and lost her baby : she told the doctor tht she ahd had one ... A: The criteria for suing the doctor is, having evidence that the doctor was negligent and that his ...
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| Quick Question | 7/5/2005 |
Q: My Nephew was visiting me here in Las Vegas,Nv..He is from Utah. On his way home he was pulled ... A: First thing is to get him bailed out, then get him a lawyer to defend the DUI. He probably will also ...
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| medical records | 6/18/2005 |
Q: Do you know how long a doctor has to deliver medical records once a request has been put in ... A: I dont know if any such rules exist and if they did, it would be state by state. But, if further ...
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| Bextra | 6/10/2005 |
Q: Mr. Dorfman First I want to thank you for your time. I have a question about the drug Bextra. I took ... A: I am handling several Vioxx cases but because they are proving to be so tough, I had not ...
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| Help | 6/7/2005 |
Q: 1) On November 24, 2004 we had an stressful incident with almost choking on a chicken bone from ... A: If I read your question correctly, in both instances you noticed and removed the foreign object from ...
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| Personal injury awards | 6/3/2005 |
Q: I was injured 10 months ago on a moving walkway at an airport.I am having surgery on my knee and ... A: I may be impartial but I am also uninformed about the facts of the case. Firstly, the question of ...
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| Medical Malpractice | 5/22/2005 |
Q: I have a question about malpractice,and maybe you can help me.Below is the story and what I would ... A: The milk has been determined to be the cause of chronic ear infection? That is a new one to me. ...
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| Being owed money | 5/4/2005 |
Q: I've had a friend stay in my flat that I rent. I gave him a place to live because he has just moved ... A: Did you notice that I am a lawyer in California? I have no idea what the process would be in SA. ...
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| Deladumone | 2/23/2005 |
Q: About three years ago on this site, I was doing research on a drug called deladumone, which was used ... A: I don't know anything more about it then you do and since you have a computer, you can research it ...
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| Phen Fen | 2/20/2005 |
Q: I took phen fen for more than 8 months in 1996-97 I had an attorney who was suppose to be taking ... A: It depends. If you filed your claim within the past 2 years or so, all claims have been on hold ...
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| RE: dirty needle protocol | 2/4/2005 |
Q: My daughters problem is, she was never informed of any protocol when she started this job, although ... A: Again, first and foremost, get advice from an MD on what she should do medically. Presumably, take a ...
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| dirty needle protocol | 2/4/2005 |
Q: My daughter(legal age) just started work at a lease company dental office in a major retailer. Since ... A: First order of business is to follow all medical protocols for such situations. Certain dangerous ...
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| Careers | 1/14/2005 |
Q: my name is Sarah. I am in 8th grade and I was wondering if I could ask you some questions? Well we ... A: Being a lawyer can be a very rewarding career. You are only in 8th grade so you don't have to start ...
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| Background Check | 1/10/2005 |
Q: Dorfman, I will be be starting an acupuncture practice sometime this Summer. Is there an economical ... A: I think you wrote to me some weeks ago on a similar subject. I answer your question with awhy would ...
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| Disclaimer Forms-Refusal to Treat Guidelines | 12/22/2004 |
Q: Dorfman, I am a licensed acupuncturist contemplating my first practice this Summer. My mother's ... A: Firstly, you can refuse to provide services to anyone for any reason (except maybe for race, ...
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| Injured at Garden Ridge | 12/8/2004 |
Q: This evening I was shopping at Garden Ridge. I was walking down an isle and ran into a steel cable ... A: I presume your question is, do I have a case against the store? Yes you do. Hard to believe they run ...
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| bills/settlement | 11/17/2004 |
Q: ....Hit from behind..........the other party had only 50,000 ......all other things tried......my ... A: must have been a rather severe crash to get the policy limit. The "liens" I presume are for medical ...
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| Explanation of Federal court' decision | 10/1/2004 |
Q: Dorfman, I ask you to explain Federal Court decision about statute of limitations in FELA case in ... A: I do not handle worker's compensation cases and know nothing about FELA. However, in California ...
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| scooter injury | 8/5/2004 |
Q: My cousin (Tim) is 16 years of age, and he lend his motor scooter to a neighbor (14 years old girl). ... A: Anser this question "yes" and you are in good shape. Do you have a homeowner's insurance policy? ...
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| Question | 7/27/2004 |
Q: Could you give me information about something if at all possible? About 6 yrs ago i was hurt on the ... A: I cannot possibly answer your question. I do not know what Section 32 is, how much they are ...
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| claim under Sec. 1983 | 7/26/2004 |
Q: Dorfman, How are you, this is Vlad. We previously talked about hearsay evidence - e-mails. I ... A: doesn't make sense to me. Argue that there is no rule anywhere that would prohibit "alterntive ...
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| admissibility of evidence | 7/21/2004 |
Q: Dorfman, My attorney withdrew from my case in Federal district court(injuries because of police ... A: Wow,sounds like life in the big city (or the jungle). I really can't help you, being out here in ...
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| admissibility of evidence | 7/20/2004 |
Q: Dorfman, My attorney withdrew from my case in Federal district court(injuries because of police ... A: I can't be of much help to you but I will offer my opinions. As I understand it you are opposing a ...
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| slip and fall | 6/17/2004 |
Q: I have slipped and fallen on the front steps of a building. I was taken to the hospital via ... A: Of course you may have a case. I presume you fell at an apartment building. The issue is whether ...
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| law | 5/2/2004 |
Q: I had hair transplant surgery from a well known company. They said the scar from the area where they ... A: Is this well known company a medical office. In other words, did a medical doctor do the procedure? ...
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| Quick Question | 4/30/2004 |
Q: I have a question that I am hoping you could help me out with.My daughter has recently been involved ... A: of course I can give legal advice. that's my job. Value of the case depends on the amount of medical ...
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| Proper Forms | 4/11/2004 |
Q: Dorfman, I am a licensed acupuncturist planning on beginning an acupuncture/iridology practice this ... A: because there are so many variables involved with your treatement of terminal patients, I would ...
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| Personal Injury | 4/7/2004 |
Q: I was injured in an automobile accident about 6 months-my medical doctor diagnosed me with cervical ... A: Anybody 65 years old does have some degenerative changes in the joints but since you were ...
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| Childs injury at Walmart | 3/31/2004 |
Q: My 2 yr olds hand got caught at the checkout lane in the belt. The cashier did nothing but stand ... A: I am a lawyer. Of course I can give legal advice. Failure to call an ambulance is irrelevant. If you ...
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| liability for hitting dog | 3/15/2004 |
Q: While driving on a residential street in Florida a dog came out of nowhere and I hit it. I saw it ... A: If there is a leash law that was violated, I do not believe that you have any liability whatsoever ...
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| injury | 3/10/2004 |
Q: what can accur if our neighbor lets a child come into our property which has a swing set and gets ... A: If the neighbor comes to your property unannounced and without an open invitation (you had let them ...
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| Age Discrimination in Healthcare | 3/7/2004 |
Q: I am doing a persusaive report on Age Discrimination--with my focus being older people. My question ... A: I don't handle cass that involve claims of discrimination but I will give you my general opinion on ...
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| Personal injury | 2/21/2004 |
Q: I was involved in a vehicle accident in August of 2002. I was diagnosed as having whiplash and my ... A: as you are learning unfortunately, insurance companies play hardball when it comes to whiplash ...
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| Personal injury | 2/20/2004 |
Q: I was involved in a vehicle accident in August of 2002. I was diagnosed as having whiplash and my ... A: a lot depends on how much property damage there was. If it was a minor collission, say less than ...
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| What is product libility law | 2/17/2004 |
Q: I am only 44 years of age and in the last 3 years I have had 2 hip replacements, and then my left ... A: My first curiosity is whether your original hip implant was a SULZER brand. Some 5,000 of those ...
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| accident at Walmart Store | 1/27/2004 |
Q: Yesterday I was at the Walmart Store in Virginia. I was looking at toys for children when the metal ... A: there is no urgency here. depending on which state you live in you have at least one year to file ...
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