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You should immediately contact the Plaintiff's attorney by phone and explain the situation. Hopefully, they will agree to discontue the action. If not, you will need to have an answer submitted on your behalf. Thereafter, you can make a motion for Summary Judgment of dismissal based on you being an improper party. Thank You,Alan J. Goldberg, Esq.Goldberg, Scudieri & Lindenberg, P.C.6 East 45th Street14th FloorNew York, New York 10017Telephone: 212-921-1600Telecopier: 212-840-3941Agoldberg@gslnylaw.comwww.gslnylaw.com  ... Read Answer
You should immediately contact the Plaintiff's attorney by phone and explain the situation. Hopefully, they will agree to discontue the action. If... Read Answer

Am I entitled to be compensated in NY State and how is it figured?

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You should send a demand letter from an attorney to the resturaunt, detailing your out of pocket expenses and making a demand for compensation.
You should send a demand letter from an attorney to the resturaunt, detailing your out of pocket expenses and making a demand for compensation.

Personal injury

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by David B. Harrison (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Many personal injury lawyers handle such cases. We would be willing to discuss the case with you. Is your daughter still getting medical treatment?
Many personal injury lawyers handle such cases. We would be willing to discuss the case with you. Is your daughter still getting medical treatment?

Why would an insurance company first state she is not at fault then weeks later state that she is?

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Insurance company's dont make this determinaton, judges and juries do. That stated, if the FACTS suggest fault on your GF's part, then shehad to contend with that directly. 
Insurance company's dont make this determinaton, judges and juries do. That stated, if the FACTS suggest fault on your GF's part, then shehad to... Read Answer

How can I find a good personal injury lawyer in the Dominican Republic

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Look on your resort hotel ticket..some Island resorts allow claimants to bring suit in Florida if guests are alleging injury arising out of resort negligence..not all but in some cases. 
Look on your resort hotel ticket..some Island resorts allow claimants to bring suit in Florida if guests are alleging injury arising out of resort... Read Answer

Jiffy Lube said breaks were OK on receipt...

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Loren L. Gold   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Hello Nancy, Based upon facts as stated, claim v. Jiffy Lube may be viable. Hopefully noted on accident report and car will need to be preseved and examined.
Hello Nancy, Based upon facts as stated, claim v. Jiffy Lube may be viable. Hopefully noted on accident report and car will need to be preseved and... Read Answer

How can I press charges to someone I do not know?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You have 2 potential claims. One against the school and the other against the boys parents. Discuss in private with counsel.   Steve, Licensed in both Texas and Florida. 
You have 2 potential claims. One against the school and the other against the boys parents. Discuss in private with counsel.   Steve, Licensed... Read Answer
Marriott hotels may have provided in your reservation documents that a hotel guest who was injured, arising from the hotel staff’s negligence, can sue in the courts in the USA. You should have counsel review all your rental room paperwork to ascertain whether suing here is viable. Good luck. ... Read Answer
Marriott hotels may have provided in your reservation documents that a hotel guest who was injured, arising from the hotel staff’s negligence,... Read Answer

I was bite by dog while walking my dog

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The homeowner, assuming the renters were paying rent to the homeowner, could be sued for the claim of negligence, provided he knew or should have known of the renter’s dogs propensity for violence, and failed to take steps to eliminate or abate the risk. These cases are fact specific so discuss case in private with counsel.... Read Answer
The homeowner, assuming the renters were paying rent to the homeowner, could be sued for the claim of negligence, provided he knew or should have... Read Answer
You are wondering correctly about contacting a Personal Injury attorney for advice and to initiate an investigatin on behalf of your daughter and family. I hope that she makes a good recovery.
You are wondering correctly about contacting a Personal Injury attorney for advice and to initiate an investigatin on behalf of your daughter and... Read Answer

Need lawyer to sue Walmart

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If u broke your toe caused by the negligence of a wal Mart employee, u have a case. Contact counsel to discuss in private with counsel.  Steve. Licensed in both Texas and Florida 
If u broke your toe caused by the negligence of a wal Mart employee, u have a case. Contact counsel to discuss in private with counsel.  Steve.... Read Answer

Is there someone to talk to about my issue with the city of Tampa

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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You DO realize that all of the repairs you described ARE compensation for your losses. Otherwise they would have said pound sand and made YOU pay for all the repairs descrbed. If you are looking for a little extra for inconveneince you can try to negotiate that but its generally not alot of money for a 2 week issue.You also need to check your homeowners for any andditional losses you might hav covered. ... Read Answer
You DO realize that all of the repairs you described ARE compensation for your losses. Otherwise they would have said pound sand and made YOU pay for... Read Answer

What can I do?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Mark Tischhauser, Esq. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Oh my little snowflake.....seriously? You want to do what exactly about a hand slap? If it was THAT significant you should have stopped right then and dialed 911 to have the police address the issue and makea complaint for simple battery. While the customer action were not appropriate  - your response to this is plainly hisitrionic and you need to be careful before you find youself fired if thisgets out of control. ... Read Answer
Oh my little snowflake.....seriously? You want to do what exactly about a hand slap? If it was THAT significant you should have stopped right then... Read Answer
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If he was an employee you potentially have a claim against him and the employer (race track).  You need to speak with an attorney asap and do not speak with anyone from the race track or their insurance unitl you do.  The damages would include the medical expenses, permanency, if any,  pain and suffering and lost wages. ... Read Answer
If he was an employee you potentially have a claim against him and the employer (race track).  You need to speak with an attorney asap and do... Read Answer

what should I do when myself and my daughter who was driving my car was sued for a car accident by her passenger in the car at that time.

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Carmen S. Giordano (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Suing the driver of the car in which you are a passenger, in addition to other drivers, is standard operating procedure. You should contact your insurance company immediately, they are typically obligated to defend you and pay any judgment up to the policy limit.  If this happened in a work context, worker comp bars may apply. ... Read Answer
Suing the driver of the car in which you are a passenger, in addition to other drivers, is standard operating procedure. You should contact your... Read Answer
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did you inform your insurance company of this suit?  You may be covered with representstipn.
did you inform your insurance company of this suit?  You may be covered with representstipn.

Should I settle?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Michael D. Babcock (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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it is impossible to give a fair amount to settle wihtout reviewing the entire file.  Would need to consider fault, permanacy, review medical records etc.  If you have a laywer discuss with them.  If not you may have made a mistake trying to settle without an attorney and may have damaged your case.  If you are not represented stop communication with the defendant and call an attorney.... Read Answer
it is impossible to give a fair amount to settle wihtout reviewing the entire file.  Would need to consider fault, permanacy, review medical... Read Answer

Do I still have time to file a claim?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Chase T Wilson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The statute of limitations is 2 years, so unfortunately your claim is barred at this point. 
The statute of limitations is 2 years, so unfortunately your claim is barred at this point. 
You need to speak to a local personal injury attorney. You certainly have an injury claim if the bone caused you to break a tooth. Make sure you have documentation to prove your claim and give us a call at (317) 636-0808. 
You need to speak to a local personal injury attorney. You certainly have an injury claim if the bone caused you to break a tooth. Make sure you have... Read Answer

Need lawyer

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Scott F. Bocchio (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Are you still looking for an attorney?  If yes, call my office at 855-254-7841.  Attorney Bocchio
Are you still looking for an attorney?  If yes, call my office at 855-254-7841.  Attorney Bocchio

shoudl I sned medical bill t insurance company if I plan on suing them

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Scott F. Bocchio (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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SEND them NOTHING until you speak with Attorney Bocchio.  Call my office and ask for me Mark Gazda, office Administrator.  I will schedule you with the Attorney.   Mark Gazda 855-254-7841  
SEND them NOTHING until you speak with Attorney Bocchio.  Call my office and ask for me Mark Gazda, office Administrator.  I will schedule... Read Answer

Traumatic Brain Injury Iโ€™ve had 2 strokes half of my brain is numb for 3 years 8 months who do I need it see?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Scott F. Bocchio (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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Call our office and we will schedule you to speak with Attorney Bocchio for a free consultation.     855-254-7841
Call our office and we will schedule you to speak with Attorney Bocchio for a free consultation.     855-254-7841

Can i sue the gas station I was assaulted at. While getting gas?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Loren L. Gold   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Dear Michael, I hope you are on your way to recovery. There may be a possible Negligent Security case to discuss with a Personal Injury attorney which would merit  investigation.
Dear Michael, I hope you are on your way to recovery. There may be a possible Negligent Security case to discuss with a Personal Injury attorney... Read Answer

My mother is in A nursing home. She is bedridden and has had two unexplained fractures.i Is this a a case of negligence?

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You need to hire an attorney who deals in cases against nursing homes.
You need to hire an attorney who deals in cases against nursing homes.

Can I sue a nursing home for breaking my wife's arm. I can't find a lawyer to take the case.

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Michael D. Babcock (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
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I'm not sure who you have discussed with but I would continue to look in your area and if the case is turned down ask the attorney why the case is not worth pursuing.  Indiana Medical Malpractice cases are difficult, time consuming and expensive to undertake. 
I'm not sure who you have discussed with but I would continue to look in your area and if the case is turned down ask the attorney why the case is... Read Answer