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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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! ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: While I have no expertise in this area, it seems to me that there is no legal action whatsoever, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: The answers to your questions will depend upon the context in which the document is used and the ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: I am sorry but this question is out of my area, which is automobile insurance claims and slip and ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: You are sharp to take care of the subrogation issue BEFORE you submit the demand letter. I like ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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