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| 2 year old got injured with a bathroom door at McDonalds | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old daughter got injured at McDonalds yesterday. My 13 year old was taking my two ...
A: Unless there is a fracture, not much of a case there. There had to be some sort of defect, If there ...
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| elevator accident | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I was a visitor at a hotel and was allowed to ride the service elevator. The elevator doors have to ...
A: you will only be able to file a claim for negligence, if you sustained an injury. if you sustained ...
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| proof of airbag's failure to deploy | 6/12/2008 |
Q: i am asking this question on behalf of my friend. Her family was riding a mercedes benz and killed ...
A: Sorry to hear about your loss. You would need to hire an engineer who would examine the vehicle, and ...
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| accident | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I was injured in a accident at Meijers store in Michigan. I was getting yogart and the person who ...
A: A bruise is generally not worth much money, as it heals and has no residual affect. You might want ...
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| slip and fall | 5/22/2008 |
Q: In October of last year I fell at a pretty big grocery store and ended up messing up my knee pretty ...
A: Sorry, I really cant tell you what the value is, as the value of a case is a complex calculation. ...
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| Mother's slip & fall accident | 5/18/2008 |
Q: My elderly Mom slipped and suffered serious injuries to both of her knees - one knee torn ACL and ...
A: so many variables come into play when calculating the value of a settlement. it is only a guess on ...
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| Must I notify health care provider of legal settlement? | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I was injured in a fall months ago in a subway station, broke my ankle, and have had a lawyer ...
A: more likely then not, you are required, under your contract with your healthcare provider to inform ...
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| subrogation | 5/8/2008 |
Q: My daughter rolled into another car at a stoplight. There was no apparent damage to either car. My ...
A: You must ask for copies of a paid bill. do not offer any money until you are satisfied that the bill ...
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| Slip & Fall in Hotel Shower | 4/28/2008 |
Q: My wife and my son's girlfriend both slipped in a hotel bathroom shower that seemed to have cleaner ...
A: May be a tough case to prove, bec you will have to establish that the hotel caused and created the ...
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| slip and fall | 4/26/2008 |
Q: My name is Billie-Jo,, i am from Maine, On June 2,2007, I was walking out of a store to my vehicle. ...
A: it is hard to tell whether you have a case. Why was the walkway slippery. Just from the rain? was ...
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| Slip & Fall | 4/24/2008 |
Q: In the state of Colorado what is the law that governs, slip and fall on snow and ice directly in ...
A: Sorry, I do not practice in Colorado (NY) so, I am not familiar with your local laws. However, ...
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| Fall on Deck at apartment complex | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I am a 32 year old, single, male living in an apartment complex with my 11 year old son, who lives ...
A: It is impossible to assess the value of your case without seeing the results of the MRI, and reading ...
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| slip and fell | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i was walking thru the mall yesterday and it had been drizzling outside, well i walked the same path ...
A: there is only a lawsuit, if you are injured. if you are injured, the lawsuit depends on notice to ...
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| Few question about injury claim. | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Can an insurance deny, not evaluate or not process a claim because i didnt sign the adjuster medical ...
A: i cannot really comment on your Q other then to say, the insurance contract typically says that you ...
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| slip and fall | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I slipped on a plastic card thinner than a credit card that this supermarket uses to give customers ...
A: depends on proving how long the card was on the floor. You must prove notice. Notice is either ...
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| fall | 3/17/2008 |
Q: hi my names kim from the uk my daughter suffered brain damage after falling through a faulty window ...
A: Sorry to hear about your daughters accident. If the landlord passed away, his estate could be held ...
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| FALLING IN SEARS DEPARTMENT STORE | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I FELL ON 12-24-2007 JUST WALKING DOWN AN AISLE WAY FLOOR WAS WET . I WAS LOOKING FOR LOST KEYS. I ...
A: a lawyer will not cost you anything in upfront legal fees. the consultation should be free, and the ...
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| slip and fall paperwork | 3/9/2008 |
Q: Mr. Silverstein, First I¡¦d like to thank you for any attention you could give to our situation. ...
A: to answer your Q's 1.i do not believe frank vs francis will have that much of a difference. if the ...
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| failure of airbags to deploy on roll-over | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I rented a car from a reputable agency while in North Carolina, which I then toured with into ...
A: I am not at all familiar with NC law. However, generally speaking, you might need an engineer to ...
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| Fall on Ice | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I was walking from my car to the doorway at an apartment complex and slipped on ice. I had to be ...
A: You can Absolutely bring a claim against the apt complex. You will have to prove that they had ...
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| slip fall accident | 3/1/2008 |
Q: trying to find out hom much should i settle my slip fall accident my medical bills 8,000 dollars no ...
A: sorry, it is impossible to adequately evaluate a case without a full file in front of me, including ...
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| Slip and Fall in someone's home | 2/12/2008 |
Q: In October of 2006 I slipped on a welcome mat entering someone's house. When I fell I fell I ...
A: Depending on how busy the courts are in your local area, ot could take anywhere from 1-3 years to ...
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| Son's fall at Wal-Mart | 2/11/2008 |
Q: My 19 month old son was walking in a aisle with my wife and I we stoped to look at some items in the ...
A: my first advise is to consult an attorney in your local area. consultations are always free. an ...
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| slip and fall | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Earlier this week, a 60 year old sibling of mine slipped and fell at work. She was taken to the ...
A: you really need to consult a lawyer in your state, as the laws may be different from NY where I ...
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| Auto injury claim questions | 2/5/2008 |
Q: 1/4 we were rear ended while at a red light. I had immediate back pain and for precautions we went ...
A: My first advice to you, is to fire your lawyer if not happy. there is no reason why you should have ...
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| how to prevent unfair adjournment in court | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Silverstein , I am a pro se plaintiff in personal injury suit against city. Since being served ...
A: Adjournments are given routinely, so it will be difficult to convince a judge not to give the ...
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| settlement | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My wife and I were rear-ended on the freeway last August. We were very honest with the insurance ...
A: depends on what state you are in and what the laws are for bringing personal injury claim. Do you ...
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| pi lawsuit | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Silverstein: What can a plaintiff expect to receive in a lawsuit seeking $100,000's from a ...
A: i dont believe your husband could be personally liable for judgments against you, but if you are on ...
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| bicycle/car collision | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My husband was injured while riding his bicycle in Portland, Oregon as a driver with an SUV turned ...
A: The offer does seem low, but it is so hard for me to tell from afar what the value is. The value of ...
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| bicycle/car collision | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My husband was injured while riding his bicycle in Portland, Oregon as a driver with an SUV turned ...
A: Thats a tough call to make for me from afar. $7,000 is like $10,00 if you hired a lawyer..not a bad ...
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| slip & fall | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I slipped and fell June 26, 2007 on sticky jell in the main isle of a DIY. I was shaken but seemed ...
A: by all means, consult a local atty. the consult is free. 100% consult an attorney. you will most ...
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| Fall at the Insight Bowl game (Sundevil Stadium) | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I was at a football game about a month ago out in Tempe, AZ. I was watching the game when the ...
A: my best advice. Hire an attorney in Tempe. It is hard to determine the value of your case from your ...
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| Insurance company will not cover medical costs | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My wife and I were involved in rear-end collision in North Carolina. The other driver was at fault ...
A: First, I would continue to search for an attorney who might help you with your case. Try to find a ...
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| Fell while wearing my child | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I was wearing my 6 month old in a Baby Bjorn infant carrier on my chest and slipped on a crayon left ...
A: The mall has a duty to reasonably keep the aisle free of debris. This duty entails reasonable ...
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| Slip and Fall | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I was wanting to know if a slip and fall case is settled out of court, do you need to reimburse your ...
A: i presume you are talking about reimbursing your ins co for med payments? if so, they could assert a ...
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| Rear Ended | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Recently I was in a rear end accident, it was bad! However our cars rear end was not wrecked. All ...
A: When bringing a claim for personal injuries, the more treatment you get loosely translates into more ...
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| What's Reasonable? | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I fell at Costco and broke and sprained my ankle . They are apparently willing to commpensate me, ...
A: My best advise to you is hire a lawyer. The insurance company will pay you only a small percentage ...
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| Fell at friend house off porch steps | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I was leaving our neighbor's house on Dec 30, 2007 around 8:30 p.m. Her porch light has been faulty ...
A: The answer to your Questions, depends on a few factors: #1, what caused you to fall. It was dark, ...
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| fall on ice at VA as inpatient | 1/11/2008 |
Q: as a inpatient in VA Madison,WI on psych unit(dec122007-jan32008)when going to smoke shack slipped ...
A: By bringing a claim against the VA, you do not jeopardize any benefits you may be entitled to. As ...
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| Airbag Failure | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I was in a terrible car accident on Oct. 14 2007, in Providence RI. A young lady ran the red light, ...
A: airbag deployment cases are tough to prove. you would need to hire an engineer to set forth an ...
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| Auto Accident | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I was rear-ended on a freeway 5 months ago in WI. I was stopped, and the driver that struck me was ...
A: What state are you in? If you are in a no-fault state your bills are paid by the auto insurance ...
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| slipped in bathroom | 1/9/2008 |
Q: my name is jeff I'm curently a senior in high school. I had surgery on december 27th,I'm on crutches ...
A: bringing a successful claim depends upon your injury. If your x-ray is negative, and the injury ...
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| Should I pursue a case? | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I was rear-ended in an accident Dec 3rd. I was stopped, the car that hit me was going 35-45 mph. I ...
A: Yes you have hope for a case. I cannot emphasize enough, your need to contact a lawyer. Quickly! In ...
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| slipped in bathroom | 1/8/2008 |
Q: my name is jeff I'm curently a senior in high school. I had surgery on december 27th,I'm on crutches ...
A: It all depends on how the water got there. Notice to the school is the key. Did a janitor create the ...
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| Fell on ice at doorway of Arby's Restaurant | 1/6/2008 |
Q: 43yr old female. I fell down on frozen ice near the doorway of an Arby's Restaurant and busted my ...
A: Sorry to hear about your accident. Slip and fall accidents on snow and ice require that there was an ...
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| help - sue or not to sue | 1/4/2008 |
Q: My mom was involved in a car accident on Christmas Eve. She was driving during the day on an ...
A: My only other suggestions is to push the case in court, and see what their best offer is prior to ...
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| help - sue or not to sue | 1/4/2008 |
Q: My mom was involved in a car accident on Christmas Eve. She was driving during the day on an ...
A: I take you are most concerned with the property damage claim for the car. NY is a comparitive ...
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| Fall on ice in Neighbors driveway | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I fell on New's Eve on my neighbors driveway while crossing the street with my children to attend a ...
A: Im sorry to hear about your fall. As far as your health insurance, each and every plan is different, ...
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| help - sue or not to sue | 1/3/2008 |
Q: My mom was involved in a car accident on Christmas Eve. She was driving during the day on an ...
A: Was your mom injured in the accident? If you are suing in small claims court only (i suggest this ...
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| Auto Accident | 12/30/2007 |
Q: My husband was hit head on in an auto accident. The other driver who hit him was driving @ an unsafe ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the unfortunate accident. It would seem you have the components to bring a ...
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| child slip and fall | 12/29/2007 |
Q: My daughter slipped and fell in a local restaurant. They failed to post that they had just mopped. ...
A: Sorry to hear about the accident. Which state did the accident occur in? In NY, slip and fall cases ...
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