Personal Injury Legal Questions

Dear Tatyana, I am very sorry to hear of the serious injury to your child.  This matter presents some interesting issues for consideration. You should definitely reach out to qualified legal counsel for private consultation and full investigation. You should do so asap so any available evidence can formally requested to be preservered.  We all give free consultations and work on contingency basis. We cannot solicit, so you will have to reach reach out. I hope that your child receives excellent follow up medical care. Loren L. Gold, Esq.... Read Answer

A business owner has a legal duty to protect customers on its premises from foreseeable criminal attacks. If this was in a high crime or semi high crime area and they did not have adequate security, then you do have a case. It is against the policy of this platform for attorneys to solicit your case. However, you can research our backgrounds and reach out privately to one of us.   ... Read Answer

Sorry to hear what happened to you. Absent any fraud or duress in getting you to settle your case, there'd be no basis to reopen the settlement. That you are still experiencing symptoms is not grounds to vacate a settlement - that's the risk of settling. Every settlement takes into consideration this risk and that your condition in the future could improve, stay the same or, in your case, get worse. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC www.kdrpilawyers.com ... Read Answer

Sorry to hear about this accident. I hope you're recovering well under the circumstances. The driver of the other car will need to pay for all your medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering. If there's a PIP policy the first 10 thousand is exhausted. Retain an attorney on contingency fee which means you pay nothing unless you win. You will have to research your backgrounds and reach out to one of us because this platform prohibits us from soliciting your case.... Read Answer

If this injury happened while you were working, in many states your claim would fall under workers' compensation. Work comp is typically “no fault" and would cover your medical bills, a portion of your lost wages, and an injury settlement. Work injury laws vary greatly in different states, so it's best to consult with an accident lawyer licensed in your state as soon as possible. In most states, you cannot sue a co-worker for negligence if the injury occurred within the scope of employment. However, if the at fault party was employed by someone else, you could potentially have a 3rd party claim in addition to your work comp claim. This type of claim would typically allow a recovery for pain and suffering and could significantly increase the total value of your case. Please be advised that this answer is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. I would recommend that you speak with an attorney licensed in your state as soon as possible. There could be notice deadlines approaching.... Read Answer

As my colleague pointed out, you may have two cases. The first is against your employer for workers comp. The second case may be against the property owner where you fell if your injuries were caused by that property owners negligence. Reach out to a personal injury attorney to evaluate both claims. If you need help finding one, reach out to one of us on this platform. One of us would be glad to help.  ... Read Answer

It’s extremely difficult to find an attorney who will pursue a case against an at‑fault party when there’s no insurance coverage. Most lawyers won’t take a contingency case unless there’s insurance money to recover, and even smaller solo firms may hesitate. Also remember that when an insurance company pays policy limits, they always require a release, and that release covers both the insurer and their insured. Before taking any further legal action, you should carefully review the release the insurance company is asking you to sign.... Read Answer

You may have a claim. However some arenas have the customer sign a waiver and assumption of risk contract when you patronize their business. Courts have held these contracts enforceable depending on the language. Reach out to an attorney to explore the facts and language of the contract. ... Read Answer

I would recommend you contact a work injury lawyer in your area ASAP. Work comp laws and case values can vary greatly from state to state. Further, there could be notice requirements that need to be complied with in Alabama, or in whichever state that your work injury claim can be pursued.  Disclaimer: Please be advised that this response does not create an attorney-client relationship, and you should contact a lawyer licensed in your state to discuss your specific situation.   ... Read Answer

If the property owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition on the premises, and that hazard was not open and obvious to a child acting reasonably, they may be liable for your child’s injuries. To preserve the claim, you should photograph the hazardous condition as it existed at the time of the incident. Then consult with a Florida personal‑injury attorney to evaluate the case and discuss the possibility of contingency‑fee representation, which means you pay nothing unless there is a recovery. This platform prohibits attorneys from soliciting your case, but you can research our backgrounds and reach out to one of us here in Florida.       ... Read Answer

I agree with the point Mr. Black is making; what will be the source of payment to compensate you for your injuries/damages?  From your synopsis, it sounds like your damages are substantial.  I assume the defendant's story would differ from yours, but assuming liability (fault) is admitted and damages are proven, there still has to be someone with the ability to pay you for it to be worthwhile and make sense to pursue the claim.   That "someone" would usually be an insurance company that migh provide coverage for premises liability for a mall or apartment complex, for example. If you can provide more specifics of how and where the injuries happened, it would help to evaluate the claim.   ... Read Answer

I believe that there is a good case here in light of the fact that there was probably lack of supervision that would constitute the negligence on behalf of the school district. This would be a claim against a governmental, entity and short statutes and time periods must be complied to preserve a claim. Additionally, if the case is successful, and a recovery is obtained, it must be approved by the court, and placed into an annuity for the benefit of your child until he reaches the age of 18 years old. You should retain an attorney on contingency fee, which means you pay nothing unless you win. If you need help finding an attorney in your state, one of us on this platform would be glad to assist you at no charge.... Read Answer

If this happened in a home you own, it’s generally difficult to bring a negligent security claim against a third party like a landlord or property manager. Those cases require proof that the property owner knew the crime was foreseeable and failed to take reasonable security steps, a theory that usually doesn’t apply to a single‑family home you control. Your main civil claim is typically against the perpetrators, or any third party who may be legally responsible for them through an employer employee or similar agency relationship. This platform doesn’t allow attorney solicitation, but you’re free to review the profiles of the lawyers who answer here and contact one of us prto see whether your situation supports a viable civil case under Florida law.... Read Answer

Unfortunately, none of what you described is the responsibility of the funeral home. If you were separated  and not readily available- this is one of the issues that arise that you will simply have to contend with. If you expect to address any of the issues in probate as the widowed spouse, you will likely need to retain a probate lawyer to address that ASAP. Especially if "the family" is not excited about any claims you might make to an estate if you were estranged. ... Read Answer

  While you still have time, you should consult an experienced Personal Injury attorney for guidance and advice before going any further. We all give free consultations and if we take the case, it would be on a contingent fee basis. However, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit.... Read Answer

You should consult with a personal injury attorney here in Florida to review all the facts of your case and explore the possibility of representation on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee means you pay nothing unless you win. Even though video evidence does not exist, you can still pursue a claim that the other party was at fault for your injuries. Please note that lawyers on this platform are prohibited from soliciting cases, so you would need to research our backgrounds and reach out directly.     ... Read Answer

You may have a claim against the person who threw the log and/or the person who owned the home where you were working that day. Homeowners insurance/Commercial policies may be a source of recovery but they would need to be reviewed. Attorneys on this platform are prohibited from soliciting cases so you would need to research our backgrounds and reach out to one of us.  Stephen Black, Esq. 407-581-2581 ... Read Answer

You may have a case. Take clear photographs of the stairway to document the absence of a railing. Retain a personal injury attorney in your jurisdiction on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If you need assistance finding an attorney, reach out on this platform and we will help you at no cost.    ... Read Answer

If the evidence establishes that the hotel was negligent in causing the damages your wife sustained, then she has a case against the hotel. Discuss with an attorney in the state of Arizona about contingency fee representation, which means she pays nothing unless she wins.     ... Read Answer

You may have a case. The theory of liability would be that the school failed to supervise your child and as a result he suffered a serious injury. You should retain an attorney in your state on contingency fee which means you pay nothing unless you win. If you cannot find counsel, reach out to one of us privately on this platfoprm and we will help you find someone. ... Read Answer

You have a case against the Restaurant for your damages. You need to retain an attorney to represent you on contingency fee (which means you pay nothing unless you win). If you need help finding an attorney to represent you, feel free to privately reach out to one of us to find counsel for you. ... Read Answer