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Personal Injury Law (Accidents/Slip & Fall)/Questions Answered by Expert Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Fell at Wal-Mart having difficulties with liability | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: I recently fractured my ankle at Wal-Mart in Richmond, KY. I rolled my ankle on a portion of their ... A: Reina, Your health insurance should pay regardless of Walmart's responsibility. My experience with ... | |
| injury at Walmart | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: While standing in the shampoo aisle with my back to the merchandise reading my grocery list, a large ... A: Phyllis, You need to have a physician relate the incident at Walmart to your injury. You can see ... | |
| Slip and Fall | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: About three months ago I was invited to my son's public middle school to view his presentation. I ... A: Lucia, I suggest you find the right attorney who can afford to hire an expert to conduct a ... | |
| pothole/uneven pavement | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I was walking in to Kroger grocery store I am in 6months pregnant. I fell in a dip in the road ... A: Angela, I am sorry to hear about your ankle. If the pothole was in the street, the grocery store ... | |
| fell | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: i rent a half duplex and last week slipped and fell in the driveway which is gravel and was covered ... A: Barb, I am sorry to hear about your fall. You can ask your landlord to turn it over to his ... | |
| parking lot incident | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm from North Conway, NH. I pulled in at a hardware store with my car at six PM. it has dark, and ... A: Andy, If the chain was not marked and the lighting was such that you could not see the chain, you ... | |
| Bookshelf fell on my 2yr old at Barnes and Noble | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: My two year old was reaching for a book in the child section when the whole entire thing collapsed ... A: I suggest you keep in communication with the manager of the store and find out if they are accepting ... | |
| Toe Injuiry at local store. Injury misdiagnosis | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Nashville tn. I was at my local grocery store putting my cart away getting ready to leave the store. ... A: Dee Dee, You certainly can try to handle this yourself. The store employee is the cause of your ... | |
| Fell on icy stairs | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I recently slipped and fell on an icy set of stairs that leads to our condo unit, on the second ... A: Kristen, The condo complex is only responsible if it did something wrong. The fact you fell due to ... | |
| Slip and fall at Walmart, amount to ask for | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: Friedman, My mother-in-law slipped on a mat in the entry at Walmart. Walmart called an ambulance, ... A: Mary, That is not generally the way Walmart works. The first question which must be answered is why ... | |
| Broken wrist | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I was ice skating at a nationally know hotel at the National Harbor I fell backwards and broke my ... A: April, It depends on the state laws, however, generally the rink had to do something wrong for it ... | |
| slip and fall | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I fell in a shopping mall 4 months ago,approx 5 minutes before that another lady fell in the same ... A: Jenni, Generally attorneys do not like to file a lawsuit until the extent of the injuries are ... | |
| sLIP AND FALL AT MN TARGET STORE | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: i HAD A SLIP AND FALL ABOUT 18 MOTHS AGO, I INJURED MY SHOULDER, NECK AND FOOT. i MET WITH TARGET ... A: Margaret, If Target admitted fault, you can recover for pain and suffering in most states. Most ... | |
| Slip/Fall Accident | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I was shopping at a grocery store and while I was pushing my cart, I was reading a check and did not ... A: Meagen, I suggest you either speak with an attorney or get a commitment from the manager in ... | |
| slip fall | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I slipped and fell in a hotel. An unattended little girl had been running in and out of the pool ... A: Steve, The fact you don't have a permanent disability would not disqualify you from a settlement in ... | |
| pre law help please | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Im taking constitution law class in my third year in college right now. We are briefing cases and ... A: Mike, Black Letter Series is one particular series. The other outlines I am familiar with are ... | |
| pre law help please | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: Im taking constitution law class in my third year in college right now. We are briefing cases and ... A: Mike, This is a common problem and most law students have the same problems. Many students use ... | |
| Injured at store | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: My spouse slipped on some gel-like substance on the floor while we were shopping at Walmart. Her ... A: Lenny, I suggest you speak with an attorney as soon as possible. You have to prove the store knew ... | |
| Injury at Wal-mart | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Well my name is Samantha and this happened in North Dakota. So, I was returning some weights at ... A: Sam, I am sorry to hear about this incident. It is unlikely Wal-Mart would assist you unless they ... | |
| Fall at the hospital | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: In november I was 6 1/2 mths pregnant and admitted to the U of M hospital for flu symptoms I was in ... A: Jacqueline, I am sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds like you may have a case against ... | |
| Question regarding motorcyle accident and subsequent addiction to prescription pain medication. | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: In April of this year, my husband was struck by a careless motorist. He was on a motorcycle (which ... A: Kari, If your husband can prove that the injuries from the accident caused or exacerbated his ... | |
| Walmart fall | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I was in Wal-Mart when I took a fall and injured my knee. I have two witnesses to this. Upon going ... A: Bonnie, Wal-Mart is only responsible if it or its employees did something wrong. Wal-Mart is not ... | |
| Trip and Fall | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter fell at a Big Lots store and hit the corner of a coffee table display. The ... A: William, Call the Big Lots and speak to the store manager to find out if it has this type of ... | |
| CUT | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: MY 4 YR OLD DAUGHTER CUT HER FINGER ON A GLASS DISPLAY/SHIELD YESTERDAY AROUND 3:30 PM. ITS NOT A ... A: Corey, Generally, a business is responsible for dangers it creates, known dangers which are not ... | |
| slip and fall | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I was visiting a friend at her apartment complex. As I was leaving I my heel got caught in a hole on ... A: Lisa, You can sue the apartment complex. You will have to prove the apartment complex created the ... | |
| my son fell | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My 3yr old son fell today at toys r us and hit his head resulting in 2 staples. Im not sure what the ... A: Kristin, It depends in which state you live, however, generally a business has a duty of due care ... | |
| My child was hurt at school, due to poor maintence at school. | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I live in Louisville,KY. I have a daughter, she attends public school. This is the second time my ... A: Shawanna, You can certainly file a claim, however, I suggest you speak to an attorney in Louisville ... | |
| personal injury at target | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My wife was at a local target today in their food court when my son leaned on one of the tables for ... A: Alonso, Your first step, unfortunately, may need to speak to an attorney. You are going to need to ... | |
| Injury at Walgreens Drug Store | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: "Hello, My wife was shopping at Walgreens drug store on Sunday. Another shopper in the isle next to ... A: Dave, The best advice is to speak with an attorney in your area that handles personal injury cases. ... | |
| help | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I need some guidance! I went to a bar today, I stepped on a huge shard of glass and my foot was ... A: Sarah, The bar had a duty to keep its invited guests safe from hazards. It sounds as if the bar ... | |
| MVA | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a HONDA 2009 CIVIC. I recently reared an Explorer. My air bags did not deployed. I think ... A: Monica, It depends where the impact occurred on your vehicle, however, it sounds as if it was an ... | |
| slip and fell in restaraunt | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: i fell on my right side but as i was falling i tried to keep my balance with my left which was ... A: Edna, The first thing you should do is get medical care if you need it. It is unlikely you will be ... | |
| FALL IN STORE | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I fell in a retail establishment after being asked to step back so that an employee could bring a ... A: Amanda, You have a potential case because the employee told you to step back. You most likely will ... | |
| slip/fall | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I fell outside of a private business parking lot because there was a huge dip in the pavement that ... A: Cristie, Get all necessary medical care and then contact an attorney before you have further ... | |
| Slip & Fall | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My son was outside today on recess at elementary school. He slipped and fell on the basketball court ... A: Adam, Schools are responsible for a safe environment but they are not insurers of safety. In other ... | |
| i fell | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: i got my taxes done last year and on my way out of the building i fell cause the steps are three ... A: Debbie, It sounds like you have a case. I would assume the stairs do not comply with building ... | |
| Lowe's Accident / Plywood Fell on My Hand Required Stitiches than Surgery weeks Later | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: My name is Melissa I live in the Houston Area, I recently was shopping at Lowe's for a home ... A: Melissa, Generally, a proprietor owes a duty of reasonable care. If Lowe's did not do anything ... | |
| DC Metro Bus Assault | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: My husband is a bus driver for WMATA (WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY). He was ... A: The simple answer is probably not. First, the camera's failure most likely did not cause the ... | |
| Broken tooth.. | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I bought a bag of hot tamales from the store across the street from my job in the middle of October. ... A: Lucy, Contact an attorney in your area. Most personal injury attorneys take cases on a contingency ... | |
| Honda Airbag Failure | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I have, well had, a 2001 Honda Civic. I was involved in a front end crash at 55mph and my airbags ... A: Heather, My advice would be to see an attorney who knows how to deal with both personal injury and ... | |
| my child fell out of a cart | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Back in March I was shopping at Kohl's with my than 1 & 1/2 yr. old daughter. She was in a cart ... A: Mary, I guardian ad litem would be a guardian set up for a specific purpose. Since your actions ... | |
| my child fell out of a cart | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Back in March I was shopping at Kohl's with my than 1 & 1/2 yr. old daughter. She was in a cart ... A: Mary, I suggest you contact an attorney in your area. I think due to the severity of your ... | |
| Release And Waiver Form | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: My attorney and I have settled my slip & fall injury and I have some questions that I feel very ... A: Chris, If medicaid is involved, it can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months to verify the amount ... | |
| fall at a target store | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I fell two weeks ago in the produce area of a target store, when management came over I was helped ... A: Kathy, If Target is liable, you may still wish to use your health insurance because it has a ... | |
| injured neck from a car accident | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I was rear ended while I was completely stopped. I am in the end stages of the claim. I was ... A: Tara, You and your attorney are in the best position to evaluate the value of your case. It is ... | |
| Slip/Fall Personal Injury Law | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I went to a store, slipped and fell on a clear substance on the floor. No one determined what the ... A: It depends where it occurred. In most states, the store has to know or reasonably should know of ... | |
| Slip and Fall Question | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: On July 28, 2009 and trip over a folded mat inside of Walmart and landed face down on the floor. A ... A: Tina Walmart often takes a hard stand against slip and fall injuries. Their explanation defies ... | |
| premise liability | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I fell on a wet floor in a large chain grocer. It is on viddeo and the store was clearly at full ... A: Mary, In theory the insurance company is responsible to put you back in your pre-accident ... | |
| personal injury question | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: recently I was at a party where some drunk idiot who has something against me pushed me from behind. ... A: Sashi, Usually a good civil trial attorney will take a case like this with a contingent fee of ... | |
| personal injury question | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: recently I was at a party where some drunk idiot who has something against me pushed me from behind. ... A: Sashi, It may be worth it to file a suit for civil battery if you have any real damages. You ... | |
| Slip and Fall | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My daughter and I were at a local area carnival that was in town for 4 days. She was entering the ... A: Racquel, Before there can be a viable case, there must be negligence. In other words, the carnival ... | |
| Slip and Fall | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My daughter and I were at a local area carnival that was in town for 4 days. She was entering the ... A: Raquel, I would suggest that you consult with your attorney in Connecticut. She can have more than ... | |
| Personal Injury Lien Reductions | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Friedman, I’m a chiropractor practicing in California with some questions regarding a ... A: John, It is legal and ethical for the attorney to request a reduction. Sometimes this is necessary ... | |
| Slip and fall | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I fell in a store due to sometype of oil based solution on the floor and sustained ainjury to my ... A: Lynn, You may have a case depending on where this occurred. Most jurisdictions allow for liability ... | |
| Liability | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I am located in NY. My question is, Can the NY attorney bar be liable form it's members negligent ... A: Russ, Probably not. It is an organization that provides guidance and licensure. The fees go to ... | |
| Slip and fall due to construction in apartment building | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Last month on 10/6 I slipped and fell in my apartment building as our hallway carpet was being ... A: Jayme, I cannot answer this without knowing your state and the laws in your state. I suggest you ... | |
| Big lots | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: OK so here goes, earlier today, my husband and 2 sons age 8 months and 4 years were shopping at BIG ... A: Christin, I suggest you have done exactly the correct things. First, you confronted the manager ... | |
| Slip and Fall | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently fell in a groery store with no signs and some form of wet slippery substance.I went ... A: Luara, It depends on the State law where you live. In most jurisdictions, you need to show the ... | |
| Injured at a restaurant | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I sat down at a chain restaurant's chair and a nail poking through the cushion tore through my ... A: John, I am not licensed to practice law in California and cannot provide you with legal advice for ... | |
| Injured at a restaurant | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I sat down at a chain restaurant's chair and a nail poking through the cushion tore through my ... A: John, It is hard to answer that without knowing the state or state law regarding liability. ... | |
| Insurance Company delay | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I was injuried in 2003 on the job, I filed a WC claim with my employer who has since gone out of ... A: It depends solely on the laws in the State in which you are getting the workers compensation ... | |
| slip and fall | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: In April i was at a hotel Marriott in Roanoke getting out of a pool when the ladder broke due too ... A: Eric, It is a little hard to follow your narrative without punctuation, however, I think you are ... | |
| Fall Injury | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: About 2 weeks ago, my mother was walking into a KFC when she apparently tripped over the top of a ... A: Larry, I am sorry to hear about your mother. KFC is only responsible for dangerous conditions and ... | |
| Child kicked at recess maliciously by student with black belt, breaking his thumb | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: My 12 year old son was at recess talking with a group of students, when another child was in another ... A: Carol, First off, the police should have been called. You have a potential claim against the boy ... | |
| Personal Injury | 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: Donovan, If you wrote something on the website that you believed to be true, it is not defamation. ... | |
| car accident/IME | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I was a passenger in a car accident in which the other driver was at fault. I suffered neck injuries ... A: Lu, I cannot answer the question without knowing you and more about your claim so as to give you ... | |
| auto accident | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: around 13 months ago my wife and daughter were involved in an auto accident where an elderly woman ... A: Anthony, I am sorry you are having problems with the attorney. Some attorneys are poor ... | |
| Hit by shopping carts by Sams employee | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I was struck from behind by an employee bring in 6 flat bed shopping carts. This knocked me down ... A: Sharon, My experience with Sams/WalMart would indicate you may have a difficult time. I suggest ... | |
| perm damage | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I live in MA.... I was hit by a car about a year ago. After a year's worth of doctor visits and ... A: Juli, Try a hand specialist. It can be either an orthopedic, neurosurgeon or plastic surgeon who ... | |
| perm damage | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I live in MA.... I was hit by a car about a year ago. After a year's worth of doctor visits and ... A: Juli, First, I suggest you see a neurologist to conduct a nerve conduction test to make sure it is ... | |
| Insurance Lien | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: My attorney tells me that the insurance company was not willing to negotiate with him in lowering ... A: Gerald, I sympathize and agree with your position. We argue, as the attorney for our client, that ... | |
| Airbags not deployed | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: After researching over the internet re:airbags not deploying, I'm disheartened to find that it ... A: Kathy, If your car had a front impact, the front airbags should have deployed. If your car had ... | |
| slip and fall at walmart | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: the short of it, fell in the checkout lane on a floor that was covered in goldfish cracker crumbs, ... A: Karen, You should speak to an attorney in your area immediately. If the surgery is as much as you ... | |
| slipped, fell and pregnant | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: On my way to the restroom at a 'salad bar' restaurant I slipped and fell. Along the corridor there ... A: Ivette, I can answer some of your questions, however, I do not give legal advice over the internet. ... | |
| accident | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I don't know how to find information on what I should do after I was injured at work. I live in ... A: Arnie, You are welcome. If you end up with a permanent injury, you will have plenty of access to ... | |
| accident | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I don't know how to find information on what I should do after I was injured at work. I live in ... A: Arnie, I suggest you speak to a workers' compensation attorney. This is an attorney who deals ... | |
| parking lot fall | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I fell when I twisted my ankle on an uneven area of the parking lot at my gym. I went in to see the ... A: Jackie, It depends on the facts and the state law where this occurred. The gym had to have control ... | |
| sexual injury | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: "FIRST--let me say, this is somewhat embarrassing but true..I met someone online and went to his ... A: Ron, It is doubtful you will have success because he will deny it happened that way or that he was ... | |
| hi | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I am in New York and Tennessee Can a tape recording of a person who is unaware she is being ... A: YOM, I do not give legal advice over the internet. I am not licensed to practice law in New York ... | |
| walked into a pole at walmart cut my face | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: On November the, 2007, will being at walmart in Orlando I was walking to the bathroom and slammed ... A: Jurgen, I do not practice law in Florida, however, generally a store would not be responsible for ... | |
| Structured Settlements and pre-Settlement Funding Question | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Mr Friedman, I have a business that provides a service to individuals receiving structured payments ... A: Louis, As an attorney who has been dealing with personal injury cases for just shy of 20 years, I ... | |
| US constitutional amendments | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: What amendment from the original bill of rights has never been tested in court? A: Kathy, I am not sure how this ties in to personal injury but I will try and answer your question. ... | |
| insurance claims | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: my husband was in an accident in April of this year. He was hit by a truck and broke his finger and ... A: Lisa, I could not possibly tell you the value of your husband's case. It depends on a number of ... | |
| 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: SH, It is hard to tell if there is liability based on the facts you state. The first issue is ... | |
| Hurt at work | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I got hurt last year on my job at the airport, i lifted a bag and hurt my left arm/wrist...it'll be ... A: I am not certain if there is any question here but I am sorry to hear about your continuing medical ... | |
| slip and fall | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: I went into King Sooper (Kroger Stores) on march 19th. I needed to buy bread so I did not use a ... A: Patricia, While I am licensed to practice law in Colorado, it is inactive and I cannot give legal ... | |
| Need Answers, PLEASE? | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: NY am wondering if there are provisions in the law as far as injury severity on a case to case or ... A: Amy, I am going to respond to your question without providing legal advice because I am not ... | |
| Need Answers, PLEASE? | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: NY am wondering if there are provisions in the law as far as injury severity on a case to case or ... A: Amy, I am not exactly certain what you are asking but I will answer it as best I can. The "law" ... | |
| hit by about 25 shopping carts at Costco | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I went to Costco this afternoon withmy 17 year old son to buy supply's for his birthday party. As I ... A: Patricia, I am sorry to hear about your experience at COSTCO. You may have a case depending on ... | |
| accident at gas sation | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know how my boyfriend should go about an accident he had while he was paying for ... A: Iris, Hopefully the police were called. The gas station should also have video footage of the ... | |
| Fall in parking lot of work | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: It started over 3 years ago. My company has a large parking lot divided by concrete dirt areas. It ... A: Ken, It is impossible for me to give you an answer because I don't know where it was located. ... | |
| Slip & Fall | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I fell at my mom condo and broke right ankle, needed surgery and have six screws. Insurance company ... A: Sandra, Sorry to hear about your ankle. The answer to your question may change with the insurance ... | |
| AZ Law Health Insurance Reimbursment Rights | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: If I have a self insured health insurance co. covered by ERISA but the policy is silent on the right ... A: Sheira, That is a hard question to answer. I have not encountered a policy in 20 years in which ... | |
| RE: Slip and Fall Case in Tucson, AZ | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: Good afternoon Sir: On Dec. 20, 2006, at "Barnes and Noble," in Tucson, AZ, at 8:40 pm, my Mother ... A: Mrs. Sackett, In Arizona, there is nothing to compel a store to submit their own claim form until ... | |
| Slip and Fall | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I was walking through the lobby of a hotel and slipped and fell on some water that was on the ... A: Alicia, The best advice I can give you is to go and speak with a good attorney in your area. Find ... | |
| medical bills due to auto accident | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Can my private health insurance seek reimbursement for medical bills they paid that i sustained in ... A: Jalana, I am going to attempt to answer your question without providing legal advice since I am not ... | |
| depostions | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I am scheduled to be involved in a deposition, I was reading that the attorneys can ask you what ... A: Robyn, It depends on the jurisdiction. I suggest you ask the attorney why that would be ... | |
| Third Party Knee Injury | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I was working at a bank when a Brink's delivery man came in on July 26, 2006. He push the dolly ... A: Kristin, This all depends on the state in which you live/work and that state's particular laws. ... | |
| Medical expense number to use in preparing claim | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: Suffered medical injuries in an auto accident few months ago - currently preparing a demand letter ... A: In most states, you are entitled to the total medical expenses and the adverse does not benefit ... | |
| School liability for accidents during PE class | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: My 6-yr old son broke his collarbone during Kindergarten PE class after jumping on a gymnastics type ... A: Sam, I am sorry to hear about your son. For the school to pay money, they have to believe they ... | |
| 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: Vlad, I have a few suggestions. The first is that you meet with the Dean of the dental school to ... | |
| injury in NC | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I am a chiropractor in North Carolina who treated a patient who was represented by an attorney. I ... A: Amy, The first thing you can do is file a complaint with the State Bar of North Carolina. ... | |
| slip and fall... | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I was in my local grocery store and i was walking in the dish detergent aisle...And next thing i ... A: Kelly, If you were injured, your first step should be to get medical help. Hopefully, you ... | |
| 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: Paul, Unfortunately, the answer is no. Progressive can go into the insurance index and see what ... | |
| Slip and Fall | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I was shopping in a Department store on a sunny, clear day at about 4:30 pm. I was going down the ... A: Rick, I strongly suggest you speak to an attorney in your area. In most states, a property owner ... | |
| auto insurance claim | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: My Daughter lives in Colorado, she was in an auto accident 10 years ago. She did not settle the ... A: Jackie, The Statute of Limitations is the time period in which a lawsuit must be filed. The ... | |
| slip and fall at big lots | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: A few days ago I fell and slipped on apple juice at big lots. I reported it to the manager and filed ... A: Kim, I am sorry to hear about your experience at Big Lots. Big Lots may have a medical payment ... | |
| Law | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: My brother was walking to work along a sidewalk next to a road. A National Distribution Company ... A: Ray, Sorry to hear about your brother. A lawsuit can be filed in Florida and possibly New York. ... | |
| Fender Bender | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: Friedman, My wife was involved in a little "fender bender." Making a right at an intersection, she ... A: Dan, In many jurisdictions, the notation on a check is binding for the persons signing the check. ... | |
| Car Accident | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: Does the insurance company have to pay you weekly for being out of work when you are injured in a ... A: Stephanie, In most jurisdictions, an automobile insurance policy will only pay twice. The first is ... | |
| help | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: I work in venezuela as a hired safety superviser in a pharmaceutical plant, the other day I ... A: Aurax, It sounds like you did the right thing. I strongly suggest you put all of this down in ... | |
| Injury Question | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: I was on vacation in Colorado I was with my daughter in law and two grandchildren playing Glow Golf ... A: Dora, I am sorry to hear about your injury and the problems it caused regarding your vacation. ... | |
| a slip on the job | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: on monday dec. 11 at 5:20 pm i was playing a game called capture the flag at my place of work which ... A: Jessica, If you were being paid as an employee of the YWCA, you are most likely subject to ... | |
| Legal Question | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Friedman, I realize you said that you can't give out any legal advice over the internet, ... A: Victoria, There has been speculation that TCE (trichlorethylene) was dumped at the base which ... | |
| Failed dental procedures | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: About a year ago, a dentist in Connecticut performed root canal therapy and installed a crown for ... A: Max, I am sorry to hear about the treatment you received. You are asking some interesting ... | |
| MRI RESULTS | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I am curious as to whether the injections of cortisone into my hip and leg will affect the MRI scan ... A: Dawn, I will try to answer your questions as best I can with the understanding I am not a physician ... | |
| Statute of Limitations | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: What does the term statute of limitations mean? A: Anthony, Statute of Limitations is the period of time in which you have to file a claim or a ... | |
| personal injury | 9/5/2006 |
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| slip and fall | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I sliped and fell on a plastic ring that goes around the daily or sunday newspapers. I did get ... A: Beth, I am sorry to hear about your injuries and I apologize for not responding sooner as I listed ... | |
| slip and fall | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I sliped and fell on a plastic ring that goes around the daily or sunday newspapers. I did get ... A: Beth, I am sorry to hear about your injuries and I apologize for not responding sooner as I listed ... | |
Personal Injury Law (Accidents/Slip & Fall)
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Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
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Expertise
I am a personal injury trial attorney who is licensed in Arizona, Colorado (inactive) and the District of Columbia (inactive). I am also licensed with the Distrcit Court of Arizona, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
I am a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and am Certified as a Speciailst in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. I was the Special Assistant to the Attorney General for the State of Arizona in the national litigation against the tobacco industry. I handle complex civil litigation inlcuding pharmaceutical liability and professional malpractice.
I can answer questions regarding injury law (accidents, malpractice, product liability) and wrongful employment practices.
For more information, please view my website at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Experience
I have been a civil trial attorney attorney since 1989 with a master's degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics.
Organizations
State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in Arizona District Court
Licensed in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Licensed in the United States Supreme Court
American Bar Association
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
National Association of Realtors
Publications
A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004
Doctorate of Philosphy 2006
Awards and Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who
Southwest Superlawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
AZ Magazine Top Lawyers
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