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What can I do if an insurance company says I owe their client when I don't recall hitting a vehicle in a car wreck?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Turn the letter over to your insurance company and let them handle it. Good luck.
Turn the letter over to your insurance company and let them handle it. Good luck.

Can I sue the other driver for damages to my car because her insurance company denied paying to fix my car?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes. You will have to sue her and won't be able to sue her insurance company. The Insurance companies have had a law passed in Alabama that says you can't name them in a suit like that! Complain to your legislator. As an alternative to suing, you can make a collision claim on your own policy and let your insurance company worry about getting their money back. If they do decide to pursue that avenue (called, "subrogation"), be sure they get you your deductible back as well. Good luck.... Read More
Yes. You will have to sue her and won't be able to sue her insurance company. The Insurance companies have had a law passed in Alabama that says you... Read More

Since it has been over 10 years, do I still have to pay it, or does that fall under the statute of limitations?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If it has been over 10 years I think the statute of limitations has run but I'm not sure. You are really asking a question that a collection lawyer should be able to answer.
If it has been over 10 years I think the statute of limitations has run but I'm not sure. You are really asking a question that a collection lawyer... Read More

What is a fair settlement if my daughter and I was rear ended by a drunk driver while stopped at a red light?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You really don't give enough information to answer the question. Case values vary significantly from case to case and place to place. Experienced injury lawyers are generally familiar with them. Consider consulting one.
You really don't give enough information to answer the question. Case values vary significantly from case to case and place to place. Experienced... Read More

Can my friend still sue who ran him over?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Your friend has 2 years from the date of the accident to sue for money damages in Alabama. Once suit is underway, the other side will be able to obtain his medical records with the judge's oversight.
Your friend has 2 years from the date of the accident to sue for money damages in Alabama. Once suit is underway, the other side will be able to... Read More

Is an 8% impairment rating normal for ACDF c6/c7?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I can't provide any specific evaluation without more info. However, generally speaking, if you cannot return to your former employment, but can work elsewhere, you would be entitled to 2/3's of the difference between what you made before and what you can earn now, subject to certain capitated limitations. Have your attorney break it down for you. Get a second opinion, if necessary.... Read More
I can't provide any specific evaluation without more info. However, generally speaking, if you cannot return to your former employment, but can work... Read More

How long do I have to file a letter of intent to sue a county?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
For the type claim you have, you have 6 months from the date of the accident to put the County Commission on notice. Contact your County Commission for forms. However, if you have collision coverage, it may be easier to make a collision claim and let your insurance company worry about getting their money back.... Read More
For the type claim you have, you have 6 months from the date of the accident to put the County Commission on notice. Contact your County Commission... Read More

Can I get help with my medical bills and is it possible for me financially to received pain and suffering?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Although you do not say it, it appears you had some sort of injury on the Post Office premises. The details are lacking, which makes it difficult, if not impossible to answer your question. However, I'll give it a shot. If there is a premises liability policy on the property and it has a med pay provision in it, it may pay for your medical bills only. Whether you would be entitled to pain and suffering is dependent on whether there is any liability on the part of the owner or the Post Office. Just because you get hurt on someone's property doesn't necessarily make them liable. Good luck.... Read More
Although you do not say it, it appears you had some sort of injury on the Post Office premises. The details are lacking, which makes it difficult, if... Read More

Can I sue if I was rear ended and had whiplash bulge in my neck?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Case values differ significantly from case to case and place to place. It is the job of an experienced injury lawyer to know those values. Consider consulting one. Good luck.
Case values differ significantly from case to case and place to place. It is the job of an experienced injury lawyer to know those values. Consider... Read More

Can I sue the doctor after she broke my newborn’s shoulder?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
In Alabama, it takes the opinion of a medical expert to answer your question. Medical malpractice lawyers typically have such experts available. Consider consulting one. Good luck.
In Alabama, it takes the opinion of a medical expert to answer your question. Medical malpractice lawyers typically have such experts available.... Read More

What can I do to someone who is trying to hurt my business?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
There is a potential claim for interference with a business relationship. Consider consulting an experienced Plaintiff's lawyer familiar with such claims.
There is a potential claim for interference with a business relationship. Consider consulting an experienced Plaintiff's lawyer familiar with such... Read More

Do I have grounds to sue the company?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
A possible link is not good enough proof for court. You have to be able to prove that the Advocare probably caused the hepatitis. The way you do that is with a medical expert. Experienced products liability lawyers have such experts available. Consider consulting one.
A possible link is not good enough proof for court. You have to be able to prove that the Advocare probably caused the hepatitis. The way you do that... Read More

Do the insurance company owe me the remaining money on the entire settlement price after I settled on a case with the at-fault party's insurance?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If the adjuster agreed to pay all the bills, then it sounds like he owes more money. However, you need to review the settlement agreement you signed, though. You may want to consider consulting an experienced personal injury lawyer as well. Good luck.
If the adjuster agreed to pay all the bills, then it sounds like he owes more money. However, you need to review the settlement agreement you signed,... Read More

What can be done if my sister-in-law had a wreck two years ago and the air bag didn’t deploy?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You may have a case, particularly because of recent admissions of GM, but I'm concerned about your time. Consider consulting an experienced injury lawyer familiar with automotive products liability cases.
You may have a case, particularly because of recent admissions of GM, but I'm concerned about your time. Consider consulting an experienced injury... Read More

Can I get an accident settlement just for the inconvenience since I was not in the car?

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You would be entitled to lost wages for the time you had to spend getting quotes and to the reasonable cost of a car rental while it was being repaired. Additionally, you would be entitled to the diminishment in value of the car for being wrecked.
You would be entitled to lost wages for the time you had to spend getting quotes and to the reasonable cost of a car rental while it was being... Read More

Why is it so hard to find a lawyer if I suffered and the doctor is responsible for my injuries?

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Whether or not medical malpractice occurred is a matter of expert opinion. Medical malpractice lawyers typically have such experts available. Consider consulting one. Good luck.
Whether or not medical malpractice occurred is a matter of expert opinion. Medical malpractice lawyers typically have such experts available.... Read More

If I got vascular disease from dipping tobacco for 35 years, what can I do?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The law in Alabama is very complicated with regard to cases against the tobacco industry. Consult a lawyer familiar with products liability cases; specifically with those cases involving cigarettes and/or tobacco. Good luck.
The law in Alabama is very complicated with regard to cases against the tobacco industry. Consult a lawyer familiar with products liability cases;... Read More

Do I have a case after my roof at my apartment has caved in on me?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes, I would say you have a case. Consider consulting an experienced injury lawyer familiar with premises liability cases.
Yes, I would say you have a case. Consider consulting an experienced injury lawyer familiar with premises liability cases.

Can we sue for an unnecessary head CT scan ordered on my four year old son?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Whether or not the CT scan was necessary is a matter of expert opinion. Medical malpractice lawyers typically have such experts available to review the records. You may want to consider consulting one. My guess, though, based on your description of damages is that they are not severe enough to warrant the time, cost and risk of legal pursuit. However, you might want to consider complaining to the Medical Board and your medical insurance company.... Read More
Whether or not the CT scan was necessary is a matter of expert opinion. Medical malpractice lawyers typically have such experts available to review... Read More

What are my odds here if I rear ended a woman almost exactly a year ago and I had full coverage and a police report was filed?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Hey,guy, you did everything you were supposed to do. You had insurance, you reported it. Now, just turn the papers over to your insurance company. Even if you are no longer insured by them. They will provide you with a lawyer and they will provide you with a lawyer.
Hey,guy, you did everything you were supposed to do. You had insurance, you reported it. Now, just turn the papers over to your insurance company. ... Read More

Do I have a good lawsuit if my 10 month old almost choked on a foreign corn dog stick that was broken off in batter?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You very well could have a case, but it is worth is another question. Case values vary significantly from case to case in place to place. Experienced injury lawyers are familiar with such values. Consider consulting one. Good luck.
You very well could have a case, but it is worth is another question. Case values vary significantly from case to case in place to place. Experienced... Read More

Can something be done about a dentist pulling teeth when not necessary?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
the burden of proof is on you to prove malpractice. So, you will need a dentist who is willing to testify that the other guy did it wrong.
the burden of proof is on you to prove malpractice. So, you will need a dentist who is willing to testify that the other guy did it wrong.

Can a taped conversation be admissible in court?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Generally speaking, in Alabama, yes. Good luck.
Generally speaking, in Alabama, yes. Good luck.

Is the lawyer who represents you supposed to provide a copy of the check showing how much the case was settled for?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Usually fee agreements authorize the lawyer to sign for you, allowing he or she to endorse checks and get them cleared in the trust account as quickly as possible so you can get your check for the net recovery. There is no law or set rule, but I believe it to be a good practice to provide a copy of the settlement check when the settlement accounting is provided. Some lawyers follow that practice and others don't. You are certainly entitled to see it a copy of the check if you want. Just ask the lawyer and I'm sure he or she will be glad to show you.... Read More
Usually fee agreements authorize the lawyer to sign for you, allowing he or she to endorse checks and get them cleared in the trust account as... Read More

Do I have a case if vehicle failed to operate properly?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The air bags will only deploy if a sensor is contacted. If the deer hit your hood, it would not have triggered a sensor. The sensors are located in the bumpers; I do not know where the side-impact sensors are located, but probably in the doors. There are no sensors in the hood.
The air bags will only deploy if a sensor is contacted. If the deer hit your hood, it would not have triggered a sensor. The sensors are located in... Read More
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