Personal Injury Legal Questions

There may be a recovery against both the assailant and a third-party depending on the facts involved. You should have a private phone conversation with an attorney here in the state of Florida about the case; and about representation on contingency fee, which means you don't pay anything unless you win.... Read Answer

This case will probably be against a government agency. Most states limit the amount of fees an attorney can recover in suits against sovereign entities. This is why it's difficult to get counsel interested in it. You should contact the Arizona state bar and ask for them to refer you to a personal injury attorney preferably one who sued public entities. Act quickly because there are much shorter time periods/ statutes of limitations when filing a claim against the government. Good luck! ... Read Answer

That is a horrible situation for you to find yourself in. You should immediate visit a doctor to document your injuries. You definitely have a cause of action against the driver of the vehicle that hit you, either through their insurance or through your own if they were uninsured. You may also be able to recover from the state depending on the facts. You should definitely contact an attorney. If you would like we would be happy to talk to you in detail about your case. ... Read Answer

I am sorry to hear about your injury and hope that you recover fully. Get medically evaluated asap if necessary. More facts are needed as well as evidence preservation which can be discussed in consultation with a Personal Injury attorney who can investigate this matter on your behalf and determine all possible responsible parties rather attempting to pursue this on your own.  An experienced professional can guide and advise you and evaluate your  claim. However, if you are interested in consulting with one of us, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit on this forum. Do not delay so as not to prejudice your rights.... Read Answer

If you are hoping that a fellow invitee, not the homeowner, will voluntarily pay your medical bills, the simple solution is to ask the person to do so.  However, I would be surprised if the person agrees.  Moreover, if you do indeed make a claim against the person, he or she will likely bring the homeowner into it as there may be home insurance to cover it.     I trust this answers your questions, and, if you live in the Delaware Valley, feel free to call or email on a free initial basis.    Best Regards,   Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 489-3041 o (610) 489-3042 fax nahrganglaw.com... Read Answer

Good morning, and I'm sorry to hear about this tragic incident. You should retain counsel to pursue a claim against potentially the school district on the basis of negligent supervision, and also pursue a claim against the bully's parents also on the theory of negligence and their homeowners or renters insurance coverage may provide a source of recovery on this case. Some counsel handle these cases on contingency fee, which means you don't pay anything unless you win the case. Keep in mind there are very short statutes of limitations against school districts in the state of California, so you should act promptly.    ... Read Answer

Hello Victoria, Much more information is needed is needed to give you reliable specifics. You may have a viable claim for loss of consortium. You should speak with a Personal Injury attorney to explore this further. We all give free initial consultations for representation on contingency.... Read Answer

Sorry to hear what you're going through.  Given how much they cost to litigate, medical malpractice lawsuits do not make sense unless you've suffered a serious, permanent injury.  Without minimizing what you went through, emotional distress, without more, would not justify such a lawsuit.  You may wish, however, to file a complaint with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC), https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/conduct/. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662 http://kdrpilawyers.com/   ... Read Answer

OK so the standard of care that a property owner has to comply with is to make sure that their property is safe for people that they know or should know are legally allowed to be on their property. You should take plenty of pictures from different angles at the same time of day that you fell, whether that be dark or light, to prove that this was a dangerous condition that you could not or should not have been aware of. If it was in plain sight, and there was no car that was obstructing your view of this danger, then that would be a partial defense to your claim.  So it really depends on the exact circumstances of The condition of the danger, taking all factors into consideration to determine if it was an open an obvious danger. You should retain counsel on contingency fee to pursue your claim here in Florida, which means you do not pay anything unless you win your case. Also the value of your case would depend not only on the extent of the property owners negligence, but also on what damages you suffered. Did you suffer any damages that required medical treatment? Did you break a bone?  ... Read Answer

OK so if your girlfriends ex owns property, then any damages that he caused you could possibly be covered by his homeowners insurance policy. (Or renters policy if he rents or leases an apartment) This would be the case for example, if you were injured not through His intentional acts, but through any actions that you could arguably make that it was negligence. This is because homeowners insurance policies do not cover intentional acts, but only negligence. If for example, the police reports show that he did not intend to hurt you, but did so, through or by an accident, then the homeowners policy may cover your damages. Discuss your case in a private phone call with counsel here in the state of Florida. Some of us take these cases on contingency fee, which means you don't pay anything unless you win the case.   ... Read Answer

Frankly, it's very difficult to win a slander case.  You could only recover the amount of money you are out as a result of the slander.  If you weren't fired, I don't think you have provable money damages. Kimberly Beck Beck Law Center   Attorney Advertisement.  Beck Law Center’s responses are intended to provide general information and should not be construed as creating an attorney/client relationship.  Therefore, it may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction.  It is not intended as a substitute for legal advice.  Further, this correspondence is not protected by privilege.  No reader of this post should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, this Post without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer licensed in the recipient’s state, country or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction.... Read Answer

Mr. Sistrunk, so sorry for your loss.  In order to determine whether you have a viable wrongful death claim, you need to obtain copies of your mother's medical records and speak with an experienced personal injury attorney.  Keep in mind that the appropriate procedure to perform when someone is choking is the Heimlich maneuver, not CPR (which is only performed if they've stopped breathing).  And the Heimlich maneuver is not performed if the victim is still able to cough / talk. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662 www.kdrpilawyers.com... Read Answer

Can they sue you?  Yes.  Should they be suinig the parents who furnished your son with the fireworks instead?  Yes.  There is no legal duty in New York for parents to supervise their children.  Putting the lawsuit aside, the parents of all the children involved ought to pool their resources and reimburse the neighbor for the damage caused by the fireworks (which are illegal in New York). Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662 www.kdrpilawyers.com... Read Answer

Sorry to hear what happened to you.  Although not impossible, it's unlikely that you got nail fungus from the nail salon.  Here's an article I found online which you might find helpful.  If the appearance of your nail really bothers you, make an appointment with a podiatrist.  The only way to treat nail fungus is with a course of oral antibiotics.  Topical medications do work as the fungus lives underneath the nail bed. Hope this helps. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC 61 Broadway, Suite 2220 New York, NY  10006 (212) 226-6662 www.kdrpilawyers.com... Read Answer