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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Cut big toe in store, premises liability | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I was at a large convenience store and superficially cut my toe on the chocolate display. Once I ... A: You likely could have a claim, assuming that you can prove liability. But what are your damages? ... | |
| Fell off deck and completely severed popeitel artery behind right leg | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I fell off the deck at a cabin that had no railing in November 2010 and completely severed the ... A: You have done a smart thing by writing to get a professional opinion on this very serious case. I ... | |
| slip and fall at local post office | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: was inside post office lobby and a puddle of water from ceiling was present. As soon as my shoe hit ... A: Short answer: if there was no warning sign by a puddle that had formed from this leak in the ... | |
| Fell outside of apartment | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently fell outside my apartment complex holding my 10 month old baby. I tripped on the ... A: First off, let's give thanks that neither of you suffered any real serious injuries. Just the same, ... | |
| Child injured by counter top at Big Lots | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: While my wife, children, and I were checking out of Big Lots a few weeks ago, my youngest daughter, ... A: It is difficult for parents to see their children injured, and I can recall such incidents with my ... | |
| slip and fall--at work--third party claim?? | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: i was hurt at work due to the cleaning people coming to our store and waxing the floor without ... A: I am sure your attorney told you that you do have a workers' comp claim, but if you wish to pursue ... | |
| tripped over clothing on floor at departement store | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I had my 6yr old in a dept store in West Michigan, on Thursday of last week. He was looking at swim ... A: While it is nice of the store to offer a gift card, I guess the issues are: • How serious are the ... | |
| Injury to child--school changing uniforms | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: My daughter fell and broke her arm while trying on school uniforms at an establishment that was not ... A: While I do appreciate your giving me thanks in advance, once you read what I have to say, you may ... | |
| slip and fall at walmart | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: 2010 i was shopping at my local walmart super store late at night 11:45. they were cleaning the ... A: I am sorry to hear of your injuries; that kind of injury can take a long time to heal, and of course ... | |
| slip and fall liablilty? | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: My family and I were going out to eat at a local rest. My husband had taken my 2 older children ... A: It is always very tough to see any injury to our children, isn't it? But in this case, the ... | |
| auto accident | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: How can I go about firing my lawyer and taking over my case. I really don't feel like he has my best ... A: Dr. Settlement is an experienced personal injury trial attorney, and as such, I like to make sure ... | |
| Slip and Fall | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: My son slip and fell on the stairs at school because water was on them he bruised his face and has a ... A: It is hard to see our kids suffer any injury, isn't it? Let's hope that your son's injuries are ... | |
| trip and fall bar inadequate lighting | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I was out with some friends on New Year's eve 2008. I had a few drinks and we were getting ready to ... A: I am sorry to hear of your extensive injuries, and I do hope that you are restored to good health. ... | |
| We got a settlement and now it seems we owe it to my Health Insurance? | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I am in Texas, my wife had an accident and the third party's liability insurance company did not ... A: Do you promise: "do not shoot the messenger"? Good, because I am afraid that what I have is going ... | |
| uneven pavement--head injury to child | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I was caring my son into our apartment complex and tripped and fell while. My son hit his head on ... A: I do have some suggestions for you, but this format at allexperts will not allow me to mark my ... | |
| SLIP AND FALL AT A VEGAS CASINO | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I were walking through a Vegas Casino parking lot to our car after placing our football ... A: I would love to give some help, but you have given me no information whatsoever to even speculate ... | |
| Trip and fall injury, | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I tripped on a water hose, used for cars to drive over, in a parking garage at a shopping mall. The ... A: I am sorry to hear of your injuries, and especially that fall—hitting your forehead is no fun, BUT ... | |
| slip and fall | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I was drilling holes in my father's garage and fell off a ladder and sustained major injuries.Needed ... A: The homeowner’s insurance policy likely does have some provisions to pay medical bills for anyone ... | |
| Slip & Fall--store produce irrigation leak | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I did slip on water in a supermarket ( produce area ), apparently a component of the irrigation ... A: We have three topics to discuss. The FIRST topic is insurance claim fraud, since that is what they ... | |
| neck/arm injury | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: ), I'm a 49 yo (previously VERY healthy) female - 26 years as an RN and fell on ice at a pts. home ... A: You have given a lot of yourself in your profession, Karen. I am sorry that your doctors are not ... | |
| My son was injured at school. ( Oregon) | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My 13 year old son's arm was broken while playing during lunch break at school at the end of last ... A: It is always very tough to see our children suffer, and so let's see your son as healed and restored ... | |
| motorcycle Accident | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My bike was hit while parked at work . Police report was file as well as a claim by the person who ... A: Brian, Thank you kindly for the feedback you left for me. I appreciate that. But now I am a bit ... | |
| motorcycle Accident | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: My bike was hit while parked at work . Police report was file as well as a claim by the person who ... A: Well, let's all give thanks that your motorcycle accident occurred when you were not on the bike! ... | |
| Questions about UM claim | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm a few months away from attempting to settle an automobile claim where the at fault (100%) driver ... A: Robert, but it is YOUR hard work that made this result possible. A "huge $241,000 personal injury ... | |
| Car Accident Injuries / Settlement | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I had a car accident almost a month ago, he has neck, shoulders, back and knee ... A: Ask your lawyer to make a first party claim for you against your own coverage if you do have ... | |
| Injury at Walmart | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Last week I was at a check stand getting info from a cashier. The cashier went to turn the monitor ... A: That must have been a terrifying event to have gone through. I am worried about my eyes, and you no ... | |
| Settled Case | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: My attorney told me he settled my worker's comp case and the insurance co sent settlement paper work ... A: Ask your attorney VIA WRITING ONLY -- e-mail is fine. Ask him to respond ONLY IN WRITING. Tell him ... | |
| persistent problems to get my interrogatories answered | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: How are you, Doctor Settlement, First of all let me thank you once again for your advice regarding ... A: Vlad, It is really frustrating to go through discovery and have someone flip you the legal finger. ... | |
| Fall @ Walmart | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I fell at Walmart a few weeks ago. I was walking over to get a shopping cart. There was water on the ... A: Sorry to hear of your injuries, and sorry to hear that you shop at Wal-Mart. Most people who fall ... | |
| Auto Injury Settlement | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been working with the at fault insurance company on an auto accident claim for the last 13 ... A: I think that one should never wait that long without doing SOMETHING—anything, just make something ... | |
| Settlement Offer on Broken Wrist | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: breaking my wrist on uneven pavement in front of City Hall. I needed surgery, and had a permanent ... A: No one can ever give any information of use on valuation of a premises liability claim with such ... | |
| MISUSE OF SETTLEMENT FUNDS | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: IS THERE ANYWAY I COULD FIND OUT IF MY LAWYER RECEIVED OUR SETTLEMENT CHECK. HE'S BEEN STRINGING ME ... A: Do NOT communicate any further with the attorney. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR STATE BAR ASSOCIATION ... | |
| Judgment | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Settlement: I appologize for intruding on your Memorial Day weekend. My best wishes to you for this ... A: Vlad. Yes, the issue of malpractice insurance might tend to influence whether or not an attorney ... | |
| Please help! | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: Doctor Settlement! I lost a tooth after a dentist convinced me to perform a root-canal on ... A: Ahhhhh, Vlad, you caught Dr. Settlement in the middle of my Memorial Day vacation. Just happened to ... | |
| Not sure what state attorney I should hire | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I had a auto accident while staying in Florida,I spend time in fl. and live and have my car ... A: Marie, We will have you qualified for an expert on the issues of "conflicts of laws" topics to ... | |
| Wal-Mart gave me someone else's medication | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: Wal-mart gave me a medication that was not mine. I didn't realize that it was not mine until after I ... A: Well, Courtney, that is kind of a scary story. Glad no harm was done. Dr. Settlement is best at ... | |
| Not sure what state attorney I should hire | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I had a auto accident while staying in Florida,I spend time in fl. and live and have my car ... A: This is a great question since a lot of us travel so much these days. Any claim that does not ... | |
| Personal injury | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: Fell 2yrs ago in N.C. slipped in liquid (olive juice)on orange tile floor at restaurant while ... A: Maryanne, Or maybe I should just say Hello for the first time since I see that you have not yet ... | |
| slip and fall | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I fell at the mall and had some tendon injury. The companies insurance company sent me a medical ... A: Since you used your full name in the question, I am going to make your answer private. You do not ... | |
| FALL on hotel "uneven pavement" liability issues | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I was staying at a Nashville Tn Hotel, was walking to car and the pavement was uneaven and there was ... A: I am sorry to hear of your knee surgery—ouch! That is a serious injury, and hence one will want to ... | |
| Daycare Incidents | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: My child fell out of a crib at daycare when the bottom of the crib gave way. She was asleep when it ... A: I am sure you are thankful that your child was not hurt. It is tough to see our little ones suffer ... | |
| work compesation | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: i was hurt at work i have slight damage on my back the disc it will progress with time more pain ... A: First off, Dr. Settlement is an expert in auto accident insurance claims "do it yourself" ... | |
| Questions about UM claim | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm a few months away from attempting to settle an automobile claim where the at fault (100%) driver ... A: Robert, Thanks for the nice comments. "Can you comment on what this phenomenon, in general, ... | |
| Questions about UM claim | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm a few months away from attempting to settle an automobile claim where the at fault (100%) driver ... A: Oops, Doctor Settlement took off for the weekend without the leash of the electronic e-mail, and so ... | |
| legal malpractice | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: How are you, My attorney missed statute of limitations in underlying dental malpractice and on that ... A: You are asking about malpractice in a forum regarding auto accident insurance claims. Doctor ... | |
| slip and fall herniated disk torn rotator cuff | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I slipped and fell at a Boston Market Restaurant at the end of August 20008. There was a sign right ... A: I am sorry to hear of your long history of serious injuries sustained both on the job and from this ... | |
| Automobile Accident Settlement Disbursement | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Settlement, I've reached a settlement since October 2007 and still have yet to receive ... A: Yes, you are correct; this is waaaaay too long for a disbursement. I would do two things ASAP. #1. ... | |
| slip and fall | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I AM A 34 year old mom of 6 oldest 15 youngers 8mo old twins.i was walking out of my kitchen to my ... A: It sounds like you suffered some pretty severe injuries, and I hope that you are restored to health ... | |
| slip and fall liability | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I was in a new Food City store,first time,looking around at the deli and produce area on 12-19-08 ... A: I think you DO HAVE A LARGE NEGLIGENCE CLAIM versus the store, and that an attorney is going to be a ... | |
| Slipped and Fell at In-Laws | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: My husband moved our family into his parents house and we have been here for about one year(against ... A: I am sorry to hear of your extensive injuries. This was a tough fall, and the consequences are ... | |
| Slip & Fall---LIABILITY MUST BE PROVEN | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: My wife slipped in a grocery store on July 4th. There was a puddle of water in one of the aisles. ... A: Matthew, In reviewing my allexperts account, I noticed that you had read my answer to you, and yet ... | |
| Fall during pregnancy | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I fell in the building in job when I was 23 weeks pregnant (on 10-8-08). I was coming into work and ... A: I hope that your baby does not have any long term impacts from your fall. This is a serious claim ... | |
| freaked out about subrogation ERISA UNFAIR | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I were both hit by a hit and run driver in the state of New Mexico. We live in ... A: Your case presents a very confusing mixture of a variety of insurance coverages, state versus ... | |
| Flu shot that became infected | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I had a flu shot at the doctors office a few weeks ago. My arm really hurt for a couple of days, ... A: I am sorry, but personal injury claims Doctor Settlement is expert at, but not medical issues. This ... | |
| Settlement letter | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I've heard about your website and thought I would attempt to settle a premise liability case on my ... A: SettlementCentral.Com free legal information. Each case is different, so our information may be ... | |
| Slip and fall | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I had a slip and fall accident on some untreated ice in 2005. I fractured my fibula just above the ... A: It is not unusual for a claimant to forget that he gave a statement. There is a lot of stress ... | |
| Slip/Fall>>L.O.P. | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: At this point I went through a mediation that involved...coercion,duress etc.and signed a amount far ... A: While I surely do appreciate your nice comments on the feedback forum, Bob, I am afraid we have come ... | |
| Questionable Personal Injury Lawyer | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I live in Queens, NY and I was a passenger in a car accident four years ago. I chose a lawyer, we ... A: The attorney must make arrangements for payment of all outstanding bills before she disburses ... | |
| Slip/Fall>>L.O.P. | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: At this point I went through a mediation that involved...coercion,duress etc.and signed a amount far ... A: I am sorry that your settlement efforts did not work out and it sounds like you have a lot on your ... | |
| Who is liable- hotel or organization? | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: If an association contracts with a hotel for use of the facility for meetings, who is liable for ... A: It is difficult to figure out an answer without any facts regarding the incident. For example, if ... | |
| Employee Slip and Fall at California Public Elelmentary School | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am an employee at a California Public School. I walked into a room at the school, didn't know the ... A: No, there is no cause of action versus a fellow employee or your employer. That is the bargain that ... | |
| firing attorney after low offer is obtained? | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: i was involved in an auto accident dec of 2007. my lawyer is only getting me $8000.00 what if i fire ... A: Do it yourself insurance settlements Dr. Settlement teaches at www.SettlementCentral.Com But in ... | |
| my daughter was pushed at school | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: My daughter was playing on the school ground for fun friday, when she was getting down, she told a ... A: It is always a trauma for parents to see their children injured, so I hope that your daughter heals ... | |
| Son broke a thumb at school | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: My son's thumb was recently broken at school while playing basketball during gym class. He is 11 ... A: While I sympathize with the parental pain associated with seeing one's child injured, I am not aware ... | |
| Cameras in Target and Wal-Mart | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I wrote about a week ago about a fall I had a Target. Thank you for such wonderful advice. I have ... A: Christine, I am happy to hear that your claim is proceeding so well, and I do hope that you will ... | |
| Please help me get this over | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Please help, In January I will be sixty years old and I fell stepping from a doorway of a newly ... A: I am terribly sorry about your fall and the horrible consequences of it. You are in serious need of ... | |
| Car accident---failed air bag claim? | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: My husband was involved in a car accident were he had rear ended a semi truck. They found the simi ... A: I am sorry to hear of your husband's injuries. Plastic surgery insurance claims Dr. Settlement ... | |
| Slip and Fall at Target | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: On Thursday September 18 2008, I was at Target in Shakopee Minnesota. I took my four year old son ... A: Christine, Thank you for your kind remarks on the feedback forum. I appreciate that. NOW, go ... | |
| Settlement Checks--ATTORNEY FEE negotiation | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: How long does it take for settlement checks to arrive. We agreed on a settlement on Aug 26th sign ... A: First off, congratulations on getting a settlement; I hope it was a good one. Insurance claim ... | |
| Slip and Fall at Target | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: On Thursday September 18 2008, I was at Target in Shakopee Minnesota. I took my four year old son ... A: I am sorry to hear of this horrible accident, and I hope that you will be restored to good health ... | |
| Is something fishy going on? | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Just came across your website and read a story similar to mine about a pregnant woman and want to ... A: I appreciate that. As for the tile replacing the carpet, that COULD be considered something that ... | |
| Is something fishy going on? | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: Just came across your website and read a story similar to mine about a pregnant woman and want to ... A: That sounds like a scary fall and indeed you are lucky with the children. As for your two ... | |
| spouse's injury | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: My husband fell 12ft from a faulty attic ladder while he was at work. He had installed a hot water ... A: It is surely difficult to see one's spouse injured so severely and then get such shabby treatment in ... | |
| Fire lawyer | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I fired my lawyer i had on wed., i would send him letters telling him about the bind im in and ... A: You DO have the right to pick up your ENTIRE FILE, but here are the side topics you will want to ... | |
| slip and fall | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I work for Clayton homes,in Tennessee, I sell homes on commission only, Monday Aug, 25 I went out to ... A: I take it that the worker's comp claim is filed with your employer's coverage. Workers traded that ... | |
| daughter fell at school & broke arm | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: My daughter fell down a flight of stairs at school in May of 2007. It was not during passing time, ... A: It is surely one of the toughest things as a parent to see our children suffer injuries. I hope ... | |
| Premises Liability | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I was at a large chain hotel. When I was moving luggage on the floor of the closet the iron fell out ... A: Your injury sounds painful and disruptive of your vacation, but it does not sound very difficult in ... | |
| Contingent attorney fee? | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: My attorney has a 33% fee if he recover but i have to pay out of pocket expense no matter what. I ... A: Yes, the attorney is CORRECT: the client MUST pay all of the costs. Otherwise, the state bar ... | |
| Slip and Fall at restaurant | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: Yesterday I went in to a local chain restaurant. When I walked in there was a group of about 10 ... A: Get to a doctor ASAP. Even if they do not ever admit liability, you will be able to get your ... | |
| slip and fall | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: My 11 y/o son slipped and fell at school. When I asked what happened he said there was something wet ... A: I have no idea whether or not the school is liable. Here is the basic rule regarding premises ... | |
| Constructive notice? | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions. What is constructive notice? What are ways to prove & establish constructive ... A: Your examples are EACH ALONE sufficient proof that a land owner or occupier should have known that ... | |
| insurance company delay in settling | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: 5 1/2 years ago I was injured at a Target store in Florida. An access panel in the food avenue fell ... A: You hit on the main reason for delay: the insurance companies know that they can do better in ... | |
| Vons Accident | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I slipped on an egg at Vons and broke my knee. My question is how can I prove how the egg got there ... A: You do not have to prove HOW the egg got on the floor. But you DO have to prove that Vons was ... | |
| Lawsuit cash advance? -- ATTORNEY UNRESPONSIVE | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I was involved in an accident which put me out of work for a while. I have spending my savings i had ... A: The insurance industry LOVES victims with no money. They know that you will cave in and accept a ... | |
| update re: WHAT IS THE CORRECT PROCEDURE.. | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Settlement: Recently, I received notification from the Court of a scheduled Pre Trial Conf. to ... A: Patricia. They will surely test you with a motion for summary judgment. That means that given all ... | |
| gross or net medical billings used in demand letter? | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: My question concerns what figures counts as medical special damages when calculating a settlement? ... A: You will always claim the actual GROSS billing -- BEFORE ANY DISCOUNTS---assuming that your doctors ... | |
| Slip and Fall | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I was on vacation the week of 7-21 in Las Vegas, Nevada while in the arcade bathroom I slipped on ... A: You have two ways to show negligence against the hotel. First is that they made the floor too ... | |
| Medical Bill's | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I was in a wreck 4 months ago, and the man that hit me insurance company has excepted full liabilty ... A: NO, the tortfeasor's insurer is under NO OBLIGATION to prepay your medical costs as you go along. ... | |
| What can a Pro per Plaintiff do when? | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: Here's myHow can a Pro per Plaintiff retain "Expert Witnesses" to view/document/assess the site of a ... A: Patty, A lot of water under the bridge since we last spoke to each other. I hope you are doing ... | |
| Future lost wages | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a question and this may seem stupid but i'm going to ask it. I've recently been injured from ... A: Scott. I will pass them along to Dr. Settlement. I agree with the comments about the insurance ... | |
| Future lost wages | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a question and this may seem stupid but i'm going to ask it. I've recently been injured from ... A: I am Morgan Jacobsen, a personal injury attorney at www.SettlementCentral.Com I will answer your ... | |
| Settlement | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I was involved in an auto mobile accident in 2/2005. I had a non binding arbitration on early march ... A: I am Morgan Jacobsen, a personal injury attorney at www.SettlementCentral.Com I will answer your ... | |
| Medical Lien Demand for Arbitration | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: my son settled an auto accident case for much less than demanded and now his insurer (Kaiser group ... A: I am Morgan Jacobsen, a personal injury attorney at www.SettlementCentral.Com I will answer your ... | |
| Accident at School | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: My son is in the seventh grade in a Tennessee Middle School. He was in the bathroom and when he ... A: It is always tough to see our little guys get hurt. But that is part of growing up I think: ... | |
| My son cut his eye on a chair at mcdonalds | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: My son cut his eye on a chair at mcdonalds he was walking and turned his head at the side of the ... A: I am Morgan Jacobsen, a personal injury attorney at www.SettlementCentral.Com Since Dr. ... | |
| box fell on my in babies r us | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: A box fell on my in a babies r us store from 15 feet above. A report was made but no one seemed to ... A: I am Morgan Jacobsen, a personal injury attorney at www.SettlementCentral.Com Since Dr. ... | |
| Slip and Fall | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: My wife's slip and fall case is finally moving along. Depositions are schedualed, but my wife got a ... A: I am Morgan Jacobsen, a personal injury attorney at www.SettlementCentral.Com Since Dr. ... | |
| Can adjuster do this? Request | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: Im dealing with my landlord insurance co for a trip and fall. They hired an independent adjuster. He ... A: Gb, Thank you for the great feedback and comments you left for me. I appreciate that. What I am ... | |
| slipped and fell on ice broke tailbone | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: On valentines day I slipped on a sidewalk that was covered in ice, had not been shoveled or salted ... A: Two alternative ways. First, go to my site and click on "contact us" top center of home page. Fill ... | |
| slipped and fell on ice broke tailbone | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: On valentines day I slipped on a sidewalk that was covered in ice, had not been shoveled or salted ... A: Angela. I do appreciate that. But I have not yet heard from you or your daughter; so if she did ... | |
| Slip and fall in a wal mart store | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: Whilst on vacation in florida last November i slipped on a soapy liquid on the floor of a walmart ... A: Congratulations, Cherry, you are one in a hundred that Wal-Mart has offered to pay for the injuries ... | |
| Personal medical insurance no subrogation | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: Im in the process of settling my injury claim. I just sent a demand letter. I thought i had to pay ... A: Quick answer: for now do NOTHING, but learn about the law in your state at the link below. Here is ... | |
| INJURY FROM BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I was eating a piece of boneless and skinless chicken, and when I took a bit I felt a piercing pain ... A: As you might have noticed, I do ONLY auto accidents and slip and fall claims, NOT product liability. ... | |
| workers' comp question unanswered | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm a deputy. I made an arrest at Wal-Mart. The manager left the loss prevention room door slightly ... A: What is your question? Are you asking whether or not there is a claim of any kind? I think you ... | |
| Trip & Fall Through Plateglass Panel | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a self contracted small cleaning business owner and have cleaned common areas for several ... A: Ouch, that does not sound like a fun injury to suffer. Plus it would be terrifying and almost ... | |
| Fall at Local Post office | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I was walking into my local post office to mail a package and slipped and fell due to a hole/crack ... A: I think that you have stated the basis of a possible claim for negligence. Let’s explore all of the ... | |
| slip and fall injury--Florida offer of settlement | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: What is the insurance company doing, when it files a notice of proposal of settlement, in the state ... A: It appears that the insurance company is trying to win attorney’s fees and costs in your personal ... | |
| Fell in a Boston Hotel | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: Last weekend I fell down some stairs at the Omni Parker House in Boston and broke my right wrist. ... A: OK, Debbie, now you are coming up with some real possibilities for negligence. I like both of ... | |
| Fell in a Boston Hotel | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: Last weekend I fell down some stairs at the Omni Parker House in Boston and broke my right wrist. ... A: There is no liability for any commercial establishment unless one can show negligence. Did they ... | |
| Introduction to Injury Insurance Claims Procedures & Tips | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: sir. first off, thank you so much for the wealth of free info available on your website. i have ... A: I will work hard to earn your respect and appreciation once again on this go-round. O. K, J.S., I ... | |
| Child Broke Bone In Hip At School | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: My child was injured during recess at school. He broke a bone in his hip. At the time of the ... A: It is always tough to see our child suffer. Let’s hope that his body heals completely and quickly ... | |
| 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: While I have no expertise in this area, it seems to me that there is no legal action whatsoever, ... | |
| Introduction to Injury Insurance Claims Procedures & Tips | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: sir. first off, thank you so much for the wealth of free info available on your website. i have ... A: I started to make up my answer, but I realized that your state and your neighbor are unique and so I ... | |
| Introduction to Injury Insurance Claims Procedures & Tips | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: sir. first off, thank you so much for the wealth of free info available on your website. i have ... A: S. You are a SMART claimant to have done three things: first was to purchase FULL TORT auto ... | |
| fall in parking lot at work | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a new resident of WA, having lived in CA my entire life until last summer, so I am not as ... A: If I were your attorney, I would be happy that she states this is not a WC claim, since I would then ... | |
| Auto Accident / Attorney Errors / Mild Brain Injury | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: On 2/13/06 (TN = 1 yr; already filed) I was hit from behind (as a stopped vehicle) and pushed into ... A: I will answer your questions, but I also have two cautionary warnings for you that you have not ... | |
| trip & fall | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I read a previous question and answer about premises liability involving a slip and fall at a Las ... A: It is a shame to ruin a good vacation, but even much worse to end up with a permanent impairment to ... | |
| What can a Pro per Plaintiff do when? | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: Here's myHow can a Pro per Plaintiff retain "Expert Witnesses" to view/document/assess the site of a ... A: Dr. Settlement teaches how to settle personal injury claims without an attorney, but we DO NOT ... | |
| Divest for following a work-compensation Doctor’s prescription | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I live and work in Missouri. I was at work when a shoddy cat-walk shifted causing me to injure my ... A: Dr. Settlement here--back to work after a LONG sickness. Sorry to leave you with no help for the ... | |
| practice | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I attended medical school in the past but was expelled my first year for academic reasons (failing ... A: Dr. Settlement here--back to work after a LONG sickness. Sorry to leave you with no help for the ... | |
| Fall at Local Steakhouse Restaurant | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: Upon leaving the restaurant, I missed two steps that spanned almost the entire width of the elevated ... A: Doctor Settlement has been out all week with a vicious "going at both ends" flu, and he is not going ... | |
| hurt at work | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: i was reasonly hurt at work i lifted a heavy idem and sprained my back.now almost 9 weeks later the ... A: Cindy, First, please do not rely upon a computer. If you will not follow my advice to check with a ... | |
| personal injury | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: On Dec,9, 2007 my was entering a restroom in a wal-mart store in Dallas,ga. Someone was coming out ... A: It hurt just reading about that crushed finger. Ouch--let's hope it heals OK. As for getting ... | |
| hurt at work | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: i was reasonly hurt at work i lifted a heavy idem and sprained my back.now almost 9 weeks later the ... A: I would contact your state department of labor and industries ASAP. NO, the employer may not do ... | |
| S&F at Lowes | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: My 75 year old mother slipped at lowes when a chain was left lying across an aisle acting like a ... A: You caught Dr. Settlement on vacation, so I am setting aside my Santa chores for today to access my ... | |
| Son broke arm at Carl's Jr | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: My son broke his arm sliding down an indoor slide at Carl's Jr. Do we have a cause of action and ... A: Sorry to hear about your son, but that kind of thing will heal well. In answer to your question, ... | |
| child injured | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: About a week ago our child was injured at a local grocery store "kid zone". He received a laceration ... A: There are three topics raised by your#1. What are the rules for premises liability in a store? #2. ... | |
| Settlement and personal injury | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: I was involved in a car accident and it was the other driver's fault.His insurance accepted to pay ... A: No, it is just fine to cash a check for the property damage portion of your claim, and doing so will ... | |
| Facial burn | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: My 2.5 year old daughter was injured at a local restaurant June 07. We went in to eat and the ... A: It is really tough to stand there and witness some accident injuring your child. I hope that your ... | |
| settlement for neck injury | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions about settling a personal injury claim. My statute of limitations runs ... A: Diana, Thanks for the nice comments. If you feel the same after this brief answer, then please ... | |
| settlement for neck injury | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions about settling a personal injury claim. My statute of limitations runs ... A: Dr. Settlement personal injury insurance claim experience tells me that you DO HAVE A LONG-TERM ... | |
| Default Judgment & Setting Aside Within One Year | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: can a request to take a paternity test or appear in court in a parenthood case be ignored? what r ... A: Yom, Once again you are asking questions outside of my scope of knowledge. But if you cannot find ... | |
| Trip and Fall--Liability Defense--Traumatic Brain Injury? | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: Settlement- In mid October, I was walking down a public sidewalk when I tripped and fell. The ... A: Dennis, First, let’s clarify what you mean: is it a sidewalk or, as you now say, a street. I do ... | |
| 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: The answers to your questions will depend upon the context in which the document is used and the ... | |
| HURT AT WAL MART | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I was standing in line at the checkout register waiting to pay for my things, an employee of wal ... A: Shopping and Store Personal Injuries Dr. Settlement J.D. is an EXPERT on. But I must admit that in ... | |
| Adjuster Negotiation Stalemate | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I was involved in an automobile accident with my son about 2 years ago. My son needed some ... A: Dr. Settlement Minor injury insurance claims FAQ ... | |
| Auto Accident -- broken hand and foot | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: The accident... Two weeks ago my daughter was a passenger in a car when an industrial food service ... A: You are a good father to help your daughter like this. It is great to know that she is not hurt from ... | |
| S&F at WalMart | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: My wife on Monday (10/8) slipped at a local WalMart on water that was leaking from a skylight. She ... A: Lonnie, With surgery facing you, this claim has moved into the category that you should at least ... | |
| Trip and Fall--Liability Defense--Traumatic Brain Injury? | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Settlement- In mid October, I was walking down a public sidewalk when I tripped and fell. The ... A: Dennis. I appreciate that. One thing to be sure of is whether or not you have hit the homeowner or ... | |
| Trip and Fall--Liability Defense--Traumatic Brain Injury? | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: Settlement- In mid October, I was walking down a public sidewalk when I tripped and fell. The ... A: I think you have a more serious injury than you might realize, so I am going to put in an hour or so ... | |
| injured at walmart | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: hi my name is David im 23 years old i was shopping at walmart on October 20 2007 and i was with my ... A: Do NOT take what they give you: use your health insurance. If you need money to live on, find ... | |
| Leg Injury - Hotel | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: My brother hit his leg on a broken and protruding part of a bed frame (in WV) and as a result it: ... A: Your brother did the right thing. The claim has more value than that. But no, they do NOT have to ... | |
| Slipped and fell on celery stalk in an Illinois Target last night | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: on 10/16/07 at 9:20pm in Illinois I was walking down an isle with a wicker basket in my hand and as ... A: In brief answer, you may have a claim versus Target. What you should do now is to get medical help ... | |
| childcare neglect/pain & sufferring | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: in behalf of my sister, my 3 yr. old nephew was at his daycare and fell of a 5' monkey bar this past ... A: You are a good auntie to look after this aspect of your nephew’s injury, although I might not be the ... | |
| Slip in store | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I recently had slipped on a substance in the grocery store. I have to go to the doctor every other ... A: Sharon, First off, thank you for the nice feedback that you left for me. I am afraid that I might ... | |
| S&F at WalMart | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: My wife on Monday (10/8) slipped at a local WalMart on water that was leaking from a skylight. She ... A: I am going to answer your question in three parts. #1. Know the Liability Traps Awaiting You and ... | |
| hi | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: i went to a university and was a good student the top level administrators and dean were a friend ... A: As you can see, I sent a message that this is outside of my area inasmuch as I only know about auto ... | |
| Slip in store | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: I recently had slipped on a substance in the grocery store. I have to go to the doctor every other ... A: Some of the injuries sustained in store slip and fall accidents can be the most difficult. It seems ... | |
| Attorney Malpractice--What to do | 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 know for sure that there are always two sides to a story like this, and hence, the attorney might ... | |
| slip/fall | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: On September 17,2007 while shopping at a major food market(Shop Rite)in Nutley, NJ I slipped and ... A: I am sorry to hear of that serious injury because a knee problem can stay with a person for many ... | |
| Personal Injury Settlement Valuation | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: On August 25, 2005 I was injured in a head on collision with a fully loaded semi carrying building ... A: Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay in answering your question. I was not asleep at ... | |
| Hotel Room Slip & Fall | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: On 8/8 I was staying at a Hampton Inn in Wichita, KS. At 5:30am, I got up to go to the bathroom, & ... A: Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay in answering your question. I was not asleep at ... | |
| Eggshell Skull Question, MVA??? | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: I was rear ended in May 2007 in NY @ a stop sign and curious about the above mentioned law. I had a ... A: It is hard to say in your no-fault state what kind of spin will be put on your injury history. But ... | |
| Gas Station Oil Slick Premises Liability | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: On 8/14 my husband rode his electric scooter up to a nearby gas station to get a newspaper. (My ... A: This is a duplicate question they sent thru to me, Lisa. So maybe the Universe is telling me that I ... | |
| Gas Station Oil Slick Premises Liability | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: On 8/14 my husband rode his electric scooter up to a nearby gas station to get a newspaper. (My ... A: Lisa, And thank you for the kind comments you left for me in the feedback forum. I think you are ... | |
| Gas Station Oil Slick Premises Liability | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: On 8/14 my husband rode his electric scooter up to a nearby gas station to get a newspaper. (My ... A: I am sorry to hear about your husband, and I hope that his surgery was successful for him. As to ... | |
| Cut by wheelchair at Wal Mart--NEVER SHOP WAL-MART if injured | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: On 8/12 I was injured while attempting to release myself from one of their "sit'n'shop" ... A: Sorry to hear of the loss of feeling in your finger; I hope you can gradually be restored to full ... | |
| Cut bottom of foot at hotel pool | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: last night myself and friends went to the hotel pool in orlando and as I'm walking along the ... A: Yes, you can make a claim for MINOR monetary damages, but NO, you cannot sue for a cut foot inasmuch ... | |
| Sams/Walmart employee almost killed mom | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: My mom was in the parking lot of Sam's. She walked up to a cart that was left in the lot next to a ... A: Yikes! I made a mistake and now you have had to wait for my answer. Dr. Settlement tried to sneak ... | |
| fell at MAJOR hotel swimming pool in Vegas | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: Recently my new husband and I were in Las Vegas staying at a major hotel. We went swimming, and my ... A: In direct answer to yourYES, it DOES help if the hotel was aware of the risk of the slippery ... | |
| slip and fall--store--YOU MUST PROVE NEGLIGENCE | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: My aunt is 70 yrs. old, fell at BJ'S warehouse in Mass. the store has claimed fault and ... A: It is no fun to take a hard fall at that age, and muscle spasms are difficult injuries. Thus, it is ... | |
| 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: I am sorry but this question is out of my area, which is automobile insurance claims and slip and ... | |
| Wal-Mart Injury--Shop AT YOUR OWN RISK at Wal-Mart | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: On the 3rd of this month, My Father and I went to wal-mart to get him a pair of shoes. The size he ... A: Well, Katie, I guess that all of those stories on the Internet are right: Wal-Mart is a terrible ... | |
| Walmart Slip and fall--Wal Mart Does Not Pay Injured Shoppers | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: what is the next procedure that occurs after one falls in a store.Could u explain the pro ess. I ... A: This is the third inquiry regarding a Wal-Mart slip and fall injury that has come to me this week. ... | |
| Wal-Mart Injury--Shop AT YOUR OWN RISK at Wal-Mart | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: On the 3rd of this month, My Father and I went to wal-mart to get him a pair of shoes. The size he ... A: Sorry to hear of this unusual accident, and I hope you recover fully. It is good that Wal-Mart ... | |
| slipped at wal-mart | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: 7 months ago I fell at wal-mart, because there was fabric softner on the floor. I fell to my knees ... A: I think you will do just fine since Wal-Mart is going to admit liability. Read the pages I gave to ... | |
| injury--workers comp-minor claim-farm worker | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: if you are injury on the job and the employers insureance was suppose to pay for med. bills and ... A: Amy, you were real smart to send this second part of the question. I think your brother needs to ... | |
| injury--workers comp | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: if you are injury on the job and the employers insureance was suppose to pay for med. bills and ... A: You cannot sue your employer in any state, unless there is proof of GROSS OR WILLFUL NEGLIGENCE. ... | |
| Slip and Fall at Lowe's in Tampa, Florida | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: While visiting my sister in May 2007, I fell on a puddle of water left on the floor at Lowe's as the ... A: Ouch, it sounds like you sustained some pretty serious injuries when your body twisted and fell and ... | |
| knee sprain with back pain and sprain wrist | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: should I call the workers comp adjuster my self? I bumped into an over stuffed sleeve of 32 oz ... A: It is tough to be without sufficient income with four children at home. I would mail your attorney ... | |
| Wal-Mart slip and fall | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I went to Shreveport, LA the night of the 14th to pick up my 21 month old daughter. After picking ... A: Ouch, it sounds like you sustained some pretty serious injuries when your body twisted and fell and ... | |
| display chair fell over at sam's club - shoulder dislocated | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: Six days ago, I sat down in a desk chair on display at Sam's Club. As typical (there are many other ... A: Before we get into a discussion of what you should do next, I just wanted to mention a general rule ... | |
| auto accident--long term soft tissue injury | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: My name is Stephanie. I was a passenger in an accident where we were struck by another vehical on ... A: Your short fuse with all of the hassles of being injured is something I well understand inasmuch as ... | |
| Walmart Slip and fall--Wal Mart Does Not Pay Injured Shoppers | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: My wife, daughter, and wife's aunt went to walmart my daughter who is 6 was walking between my wife ... A: Now you know yet another reason why many people are staying away from EVER returning to Wal Mart. ... | |
| slip and fall with my baby | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: On June, 10, 2007, My mum and I was at SAM'S with my one and half year old baby. When I was holding ... A: I think that you and the baby should have a checkup with a doctor if you see any sign of injury on ... | |
| NYC SLIP AND FALL PROCEDURES | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: On 6/3/07 my wife was enroute to a theater performance in NYC. In front of the building adjoining ... A: That is a nasty fall, no doubt. Let's hope your wife does not experience much pain and suffering as ... | |
| Injured knee at work 2years 7month ago in Maryland | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I am a physical therapist and I hyperextended my knee. I made a claim. Was evaluated by our office ... A: I am hoping that you get restored to good health. As for your claim, I have no idea whatsoever how ... | |
| Making a motorcycle insurance claim, keeping the money, but not fixing the damage | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I recently laid down my motorcycle in a parking lot at about 20mph. I did not suffer any damages ... A: I am sorry to see that your question was delayed by Allexperts.com. I did not receive it until this ... | |
| Pregnant Slip and Fall--NEVER SHOP WALMART | 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: Ouch, that kind of fall is no fun; those injuries can be VERY painful for a long time. I hope that ... | |
| Accident/Slip & Fall Grocery Store | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I am seeking information about that new abrasive floor polish grocery stores use and claim shows ... A: I don't know of any such research, but the company that makes it should have it. There should be a ... | |
| slip and fall of a pregnant woman | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: my pregnant wife and two children were shopping in a grocery store near the meats section. An ... A: I would hope that the baby is OK. I have represented a lot of pregnant women who have fallen and ... | |
| car accident--two previous neck surgeries | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I have had 2 neck surgeries. 2000 c5-6. 2004 c67. I was rear ended Nov 2006. I'm still having ... A: Your suspicion is correct, the insurance company will contend that you were still symptomatic at the ... | |
| walmart slip and fell | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I was shopping at walmart. one evening we were in the back of the store by automotive. I ... A: You have a SERIOUS injury, but only a marginal case versus the store owner. Here is background on ... | |
| 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: You are sharp to take care of the subrogation issue BEFORE you submit the demand letter. I like ... | |
| Paramedic Injured C-spine | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: I was injured at work (Paramedic) while lifting a 300+lb patient on May 20, 2004. I have a C4-5 ... A: It is too bad that you have such serious injuries, and I hope that you recover fully. These areas ... | |
| Motorcycle accident: total loss or fix? | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: I was involved in a motorcycle accident about 6months ago. The lady who hit me denied fault even ... A: Burt Thank you kindly for the generous feedback comments. I appreciate that. In brief answer to ... | |
| Son Injured on School Playground | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: Good day... My son (10) was swinging at school yesterday and by all accounts not for too long, ... A: I hear your frustration with the school and its lack of care. But that is simply temporary and will ... | |
| Motorcycle accident: total loss or fix? | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: I was involved in a motorcycle accident about 6months ago. The lady who hit me denied fault even ... A: Well, first congratulations on getting them to accept liability; now let’s make it work in your ... | |
| Burned by freezer in Target Store | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: About a week ago while I was shopping at my local Target store I reached into the freezer to get ... A: The liability for a store is based upon negligence only: there is no guarantee of safety when you ... | |
| slip and fall--grocery store | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: April 24,2007 i was at a local grocery store with my husband,and i slipped and fell on a wet floor ... A: H. Thank you for your kind comments in the feedback forum. I appreciate that, but maybe you will ... | |
| slip and fall--grocery store | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: April 24,2007 i was at a local grocery store with my husband,and i slipped and fell on a wet floor ... A: H. Ouch, it sounds like you sustained some pretty serious injuries when your body twisted and fell ... | |
| Premature Settlement of Accident Claim--Valuation--Meeting with Adjuster two weeks after accident! | 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: I will provide FIVE parts in my answers to your question. 1. First will be general comments ... | |
| waterslide slip and fall | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I were vacationing in Florida (we live in Michigan). The condo we stayed at had a ... A: Be happy that your wife has no long term problems. In answer to your question about what pain ... | |
| auto accident | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I was in a car wreck over a year ago. I saw an attorney the day after my wreck. They have done ... A: I am going to give you two solutions: one easy and the other self-help cure takes a bit of work. ... | |
| skipping out on subrogation debt: personal injury settlement | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: California resident. Got hit here, got $, collection agency located in midwest for my HMO wants to ... A: You think that you are trying to skip out on your subrogation debt, and if that is true, then you ... | |
| lawsuit filed in state of accident? | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: My brother was walking to work along a sidewalk next to a road. A National Distribution Company ... A: #1: Your brother may sue in the state of the accident, or in the state where the defendant ... | |
| Fender Bender--Release For Personal Injuries Also? | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: , My wife was involved in a little "fender bender." Making a right at an intersection, she bumped ... A: Well, you and your wife are certainly on the ball and have the correct thinking in mind for ... | |
| school injury--student fighting is injured | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: My son was involved in a fight in a school restroom, he and the other kid were both in a headlock ... A: What would be the basis of a lawsuit? I cannot speak for attorneys in your area, but in all of my ... | |
| slip and fall in wal-mart | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: I slipped and fell in my local wal-mart supercenter on november 1, 2006. I was shopping with my 12 ... A: Ouch! That was a nasty fall, and your knee appears to have a serious injury. I hope you recover ... | |
| Award Payment | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this. I received a Permanent Partial Disability rating from the Judge ... A: You paid an attorney to represent you, so you need to ask her about this. Send her a letter and ... | |
| Slip and Fall Insurance Claim; Premises Liability; Knee Sprain | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: I fell and injured my knee at Lowe's Home Improvement. The administrative manager told me and the ... A: TAKE THE INITIATIVE in personal injury insurance claims DO IT YOURSELF SETTLEMENTS. Slip and Fall ... | |
| h | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: i work in adult day care facility which is under omh office of mental health but is a private ... A: I regret that this expert knows nothing whatsoever about employer-employee rights. I could not even ... | |
| HMO lien enforceable? | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I am a California resident. I was in an auto accident and settled with the ... A: Policy limits insurance settlement Insurance lien subrogation Subrogation rights Equitable ... | |
| settlement and collection agency | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: Settlement, I had an accident in Jan. 2004 in California, and it is the other side's fault. I hired ... A: Short answer: YOU owe the ambulance company still. It is YOUR debt to them that they have a right ... | |
| what to expect from claim? | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: We have a lawyer. My two boys, 17 and 16 at the time, were hit by another vehicle. The car had ... A: The only one who can give you any idea of what kind of settlement to expect is your attorney. ... | |
| Settlement ?? | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: I was a passenger in a car wreck in TX and ended up with an intra-articular scaphoid radius fracture ... A: I used to do volunteer firefighting "back in the day" and it is a lot of hard and dangerous work. ... | |
| Hello, About 10 days ago,... | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: About 10 days ago, I slipped on some spilled oranged juice in the grocery store. I was not ... A: I hope you are going to fully recover in short order. It is no fun to walk in pain. Also, it may ... | |
| Car Accident | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: A few years ago I was in a car accident and was struck from behind the woman was at fault, insurance ... A: I am sorry to hear of your plight. Settling early is truly a problem for many people, because they ... | |
| Zyprexa and Diabetes II | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: My daughter took Zyprexa and developed Diabetes II. Do you know of a genuine, good law firm that ... A: I am sorry to hear that your sweetie has suffered these problems. We know that your prayerful ... | |
| Roller Coaster | 4/22/2006 |
| Q: Settlement, I was hoping that you'd be able to help me in figuring out just a rough idea of what ... A: While I empathize with your medical condition, you have asked about the value of your claim, and ... | |
| question about settlement offer | 4/5/2006 |
| Q: If I'm not happy with my settlement offer, is it possible to reject it and go with another ... A: Short answer: yes, you can reject the settlement offer at any time up until you sign the release. ... | |
| slip and fall | 4/3/2006 |
| Q: Should a lawyer be obtain if you slip and fall in a business? or should you give that business an ... A: Sorry to delay in answering you, but I just returned from Italy, where I did not have ready Internet ... | |
| Virus | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: In 1981 I got a staff infection when I was born. Because I lived which I was given only a 20% to my ... A: I will bet that there are more qualified people on this site to answer this than me. As stated in ... | |
| i was anally and vaginally... | 3/2/2006 |
| Q: i was anally and vaginally raped (sodomized) and wanna know if there is any imaging that can prove ... A: I am sorry to hear of your bad experience, and I hope you get IMMEDIATE HELP for yourself, both in ... | |
Personal Injury Law (Accidents/Slip & Fall)
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27 years of front line plaintiff`s trial lawyer experience in PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE CLAIMS. Along with other attorneys and insurance adjusters, we have created a website to help injured people settle their own personal injury claims. With the help from feedback from hundreds of satisfied members, www.settlementcentral.com has become THE AUTHORITY for Internet personal injury insurance claim settlements. I am humbled and honored if people can benefit from my experience and current volunteer work in helping injured people. I hope I can explain things in a manner that is useful for the questioner. If not, do not hesitate to e-mail me and I will take a second shot at it! Best Wishes for your physical and financial recovery.
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Life Experience: 27 years of front line plaintiff's trial lawyer experience
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Education/Credentials: J.D. (Juris Doctor) 1977
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I am humbled and honored everytime I am selected to help injured people. And when people give feedback that they have benefited from my experience and current volunteer efforts, then that is a double honor and award for me.
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