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What can I do and do I need to seek help from a local lawyer

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mr. John E. Tantum   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You should check with your landlord to see if they carried medical payment insurance that can be used to pay your bills.  To recover for liability you will have to prove that the step was built or not maintained by the landlord.           
You should check with your landlord to see if they carried medical payment insurance that can be used to pay your bills.  To recover for... Read Answer

how do i get a layer's interest?

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Medical malpractice is a subset of personal injury law. The separate medical malpractice statute of limitations governs
Medical malpractice is a subset of personal injury law. The separate medical malpractice statute of limitations governs

Hi I have a question about my lawyer giving me the runaround about settlement

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Are you on Medicaid or Medicare ? If either of the aforementioned paid some or all of your medical bills, it takes a very long time for them to settle their liens. Notwithstanding that, you should contact your lawyer and demand a face to face meeting and ask him what's holding up the settlement. Good luck. ... Read Answer
Are you on Medicaid or Medicare ? If either of the aforementioned paid some or all of your medical bills, it takes a very long time for them to... Read Answer

are you here

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Lawyers will respond to a question regarding personal injury. What kind of personal injury case do u have?
Lawyers will respond to a question regarding personal injury. What kind of personal injury case do u have?

2nd degree burn from a restaurant

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Seriously? Absent some amazing facts  - such as catastrophic damage or ridiculously hot food or no reason - this is a lack of common sense issue not a legal one. 
Seriously? Absent some amazing facts  - such as catastrophic damage or ridiculously hot food or no reason - this is a lack of common sense issue... Read Answer

Who can I call for an soft tissue injury that I received on rikers island

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mr. Jonathan R. Ratchik   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You should be able to perform a search for a personal injury lawyer on the Lawyers.com website. Keep in mind that you have to file a Notice of Claim against the City of New York within ninety (90) days of the incident before you can file a lawsuit.   Best,   Jonathan R. Ratchik Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662 ... Read Answer
You should be able to perform a search for a personal injury lawyer on the Lawyers.com website. Keep in mind that you have to file a Notice of Claim... Read Answer

Can I get medical Bill's paid and loss of work and pain and suffering

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by David B. Harrison (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Since the incident occured in Kansas it would be governed by Kansa law on these types of issues.  That being said, I would think you can recover for your injuries from the motel, so long as the action is brought within the required time frame under Kansas law.  You should contact an attorney who is licensed to practice la in Kansas. ... Read Answer
Since the incident occured in Kansas it would be governed by Kansa law on these types of issues.  That being said, I would think you can recover... Read Answer
I would say it depends upon specifics of your relationship with the original attorney, the particulars of the first case and those of the second case. The answer would be case and actor specific in my opinion. Need to explore all of the facts to give an opinion.
I would say it depends upon specifics of your relationship with the original attorney, the particulars of the first case and those of the second... Read Answer

My son was pushed by a bully at school and broke his arm as a result

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes and you can also sue the bully's parents. If the bully's parents own a home and they were on notice of their sons violent tendencies, their homeowners insurance may be a potential source of recovery for your son's damages. The school also could face liability. Retain counsel in California. ... Read Answer
Yes and you can also sue the bully's parents. If the bully's parents own a home and they were on notice of their sons violent tendencies, their... Read Answer
If you retain counsel and file a lawsuit, the hotel is under a legal duty to disclose in formal discovery all insurance policies that may cover you. Discuss with counsel. 
If you retain counsel and file a lawsuit, the hotel is under a legal duty to disclose in formal discovery all insurance policies that may cover you.... Read Answer

Can my child school be held accountable?

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mr. Jonathan R. Ratchik   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
So sorry to hear what happened to your daughter.  Schools have a duty to provide adequate supervision of the students in their custody.  Whether the school would be responsible for what happened to your daughter depends on a lot of factors, such as whether the assault was foreseeable, whether it should have anticipated that this other student would attack your daughter and whether closer supervision would have prevented it.  Keep in mind that before you can file a lawsuit against the school you must file a notice of claim against the school / municipality within 90 days of the occurrence.  If this is something you intend to pursue you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney immediately.   Best regards,   Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662... Read Answer
So sorry to hear what happened to your daughter.  Schools have a duty to provide adequate supervision of the students in their custody. ... Read Answer

Can I sue my sister group home for neglect and pain and suffering

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mr. Jonathan R. Ratchik   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If you are the guardian of your sister then yes, you could bring a lawsuit against the group home on her behalf.  You should contact an experienced personal injury attorney as there are strict deadlines as to how much time you have in which to bring any such lawsuit.   Best regards,   Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662... Read Answer
If you are the guardian of your sister then yes, you could bring a lawsuit against the group home on her behalf.  You should contact an... Read Answer

RE: insurance company's payment of a claim 1st to Medicare and then to me if any is left

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Robert C. Slim (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Lawyers negotiate Medicare claims all the time.  You need a lawyer.
Lawyers negotiate Medicare claims all the time.  You need a lawyer.

Third Party Employment Safety Negligence

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mr. Jonathan R. Ratchik   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Unless you've sustained a "grave injury", you may not bring a third-party action against your employer.  Your sole recovery is limited to workers' compensation benefits.   Best regards,   Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662... Read Answer
Unless you've sustained a "grave injury", you may not bring a third-party action against your employer.  Your sole recovery is limited to... Read Answer

Do I have a legal action against a hotel in London for personal injuries?

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mr. Jonathan R. Ratchik   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You might.  You'd really need to speak with a solicitor in London to answer that question as English Law will apply.  Clearly shower doors are not supposed to explode on their own.   Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662... Read Answer
You might.  You'd really need to speak with a solicitor in London to answer that question as English Law will apply.  Clearly shower doors... Read Answer

Can i sue someone for giving me an std

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mr. Jonathan R. Ratchik   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You may.  Although it may or may not make sense to bring a lawsuit depending on the nature of the STD.  Here's an article from nolo.com which gives a pretty good discussion of the subject. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds-lawsuits.html   Best regards,   Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662... Read Answer
You may.  Although it may or may not make sense to bring a lawsuit depending on the nature of the STD.  Here's an article from nolo.com... Read Answer
You may not.  In New York, a parent may not be held legally responsible for the acts (intentional and/or negligent) of their child.   Best regards,   Jonathan R. Ratchik Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662... Read Answer
You may not.  In New York, a parent may not be held legally responsible for the acts (intentional and/or negligent) of their... Read Answer

can your law office prepare a request for entry of default

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Amanda Sue Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Dear Derric, if you have an attorney your attorney would file this for you. If you need assistance you are welcome to contact our office with more information we would need to review your case to determine whether a entry of default would be an appropriate action to take. Since personal injury cases are typically taken on a contingency you would typically have an attorney represent you for a percentage of the case. However, if you are looking for limited scope representation where you file the paperwork pro per (without an attorney) you might be able to obtain this from a lawfirm after a complete evaluation of your case for an hourly rate or flat fee.... Read Answer
Dear Derric, if you have an attorney your attorney would file this for you. If you need assistance you are welcome to contact our office with more... Read Answer

I am looking for the the average costs/fees for a personal injury case.

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by Amanda Sue Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Filing fees can be obtained on the court's website where you would file your lawsuit. Sometimes fee waivers are awarded. You will have to have the paperwork served on the defendants (you can research the rules to make sure it's done properly by someone other than a party to the case or hire a process server who would usually charge around $150-$300.00). Then, charges for medical reports would be according to the facilities where you sought treatment, you can call and request how to obtain the medical records and their pricing. A police report is usually around $40-$50.00. Witness experts vary but you can research that online. Mediation is typically priced by the mediator who can vary from $200-$1,000.00 or more per hour. Mediation will generally be charged for 1/2 day or full day. Some of the other costs you have requested appear to be costs paid to attorney's who are responsible for the case.... Read Answer
Filing fees can be obtained on the court's website where you would file your lawsuit. Sometimes fee waivers are awarded. You will have to have the... Read Answer

Personal injury lawyer question

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Loren L. Gold   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You can certainly ask to see a copy of correspondence from the adjuster and he should provide that to you without hesitation. If you have lost faith, you can always pursue a second opinion on your case.
You can certainly ask to see a copy of correspondence from the adjuster and he should provide that to you without hesitation. If you have lost... Read Answer
You should check with the owner to see if the ATV was insured. If not, check if the owner owns their home. Often homeowners insurance will cover some of the bills.  The fact that your son was not wearing a helmet should not be a factor regarding the liability. 
You should check with the owner to see if the ATV was insured. If not, check if the owner owns their home. Often homeowners insurance will cover some... Read Answer
We’re the homeowners on notice prior to the attack that it was foreseeable that you were at risk of danger from these individuals? Discuss with counsel. 
We’re the homeowners on notice prior to the attack that it was foreseeable that you were at risk of danger from these individuals? Discuss with... Read Answer

Do I have a case to sue a man for attempting to murder me

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
the answer is maybe, as far as third party liability. Who owned the property where you were attacked? Discuss with counsel. 
the answer is maybe, as far as third party liability. Who owned the property where you were attacked? Discuss with counsel.