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What can I do to speed up my personal injury case?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Thomas C. Bulman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   24 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
What does "pending" mean?
What does "pending" mean?

Is it too late to file a claim on an auto accident if it happened a month ago?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by attorney Ehsan Eftekhari   |   12 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No.
No.

Can my children file a law suit against my employer?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No.
No.

The insurance company wants me to sign giving them access to all my medical records should I sign?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Melvin G. Franke (Unclaimed Profile)   |   25 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You need to meet with an experienced injury attorney.
You need to meet with an experienced injury attorney.

Can a doctor refuse to send my medical records to another doctor?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by attorney Rodney Louis Smith   |   22 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No.
No.

Can I sue my PIP attorney for failing to pay medical providers included in my settlement?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Thomas C. Bulman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No.
No.

What can I do if my manager injured me on the job?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Clinton K. Nash (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You might start with consulting an attorney who does both workmen's compensation cases along with intentional torts (personal injury). Your case may be a mix of the two types of law. In the meantime keep treating with your medical providers.
You might start with consulting an attorney who does both workmen's compensation cases along with intentional torts (personal injury). Your case may... Read More

What should I do if I fell on a wet/slippery spot on a restaurant floor?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Melvin G. Franke (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
See a personal injury attorney.
See a personal injury attorney.

Could falling after surgery in my home after the doctor did not give me crutches be under a slip and fall?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Were you put on any restrictions by the doctor? Normally, one would have a visiting nurse or something to assist. If you got out of bed unaided when you were under the influence of medications, you certainly could have contributed to your own accident. if you have suffered a significant injury, you probably should consult with a medical malpractice lawyer to check out all possibilities.... Read More
Were you put on any restrictions by the doctor? Normally, one would have a visiting nurse or something to assist. If you got out of bed unaided... Read More

Should I look for another attorney if 17 months later there's still nothing?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   15 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes, you should definitely consider getting another attorney. I can give you some good names. Make sure to file the lawsuit before November of 2013.
Yes, you should definitely consider getting another attorney. I can give you some good names. Make sure to file the lawsuit before November of 2013.

Should I appeal the decision to stop coverage of a injury sustained in an auto accident, because of their IMEs statement?

Answered 13 years ago by Clinton K. Nash (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It appears you were injured on the job. If this is the case you need to contact an workman's compensation attorney immediately to help you take steps to have a non-comp doctor evaluate your injuries.
It appears you were injured on the job. If this is the case you need to contact an workman's compensation attorney immediately to help you take steps... Read More

How does Colorado Equine Activity Liability Act work?

Answered 13 years ago by Clinton K. Nash (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It is a good question. Landowners are general only liable under the premise liability act. Whether this applies depend on where a person was injured and how. The best approach is to have a good lawyer make sure the trail riding company (and the principals in the company, personally) agree to indemnify you. Then get insurance from a knowledgeable agent. In addition, you want to make sure you have the protections that an LLC or S-Corp afford.... Read More
It is a good question. Landowners are general only liable under the premise liability act. Whether this applies depend on where a person was injured... Read More

Is reading and making copies of text messages an invasion of privacy?

Answered 13 years ago by Mark A. Manning (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No, if you had an expectation of privacy, once your daughter got a hold of your phone there is no expectation of privacy.
No, if you had an expectation of privacy, once your daughter got a hold of your phone there is no expectation of privacy.

What is the statute of limitations for personal injury (hit by drunk driver) in Colorado?

Answered 13 years ago by Clinton K. Nash (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Your question is very good although your description of the events raises more issues than you probably anticipate. The standard SOL for accidents in Colorado is three years from the date of the accident. Do NOT rely on this deadline. The SOL could be considerably shorter if you have to go after your own insurance company, if your case involves workman's compensation law, if the other driver was working for or with the government or shortened by a lot of other issues. At this point it sounds like the insurance companies are giving you the run around and you need to get a local attorney involved. We are licensed to practice in Colorado and Texas.... Read More
Your question is very good although your description of the events raises more issues than you probably anticipate. The standard SOL for accidents in... Read More

Can I sue for suspending pills by mistake?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Clinton K. Nash (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You should contact an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice cases wherever you are located. Gather up all your documents and sit down with someone for an initial consultation. This is the only effective way of determining whether you have a case.
You should contact an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice cases wherever you are located. Gather up all your documents and sit down with... Read More

What can I expect to happen in court for charges for not reporting accident?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Clinton K. Nash (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You could be charged with multiple offenses depending on the trooper who responded. These charges include leaving the scene and/or reckless or careless driving. How this effects your out of state license depends on what state you are from and the laws there. You should contact an attorney in your state for these questions. You will either need a Colorado attorney or you will need to appear at the Colorado court where your case is being held. If you fail to appear they are very likely to issue a warrant for your arrest.... Read More
You could be charged with multiple offenses depending on the trooper who responded. These charges include leaving the scene and/or reckless or... Read More

I waited 26 days to notify the premise owner of my fall are they still liable?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   17 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes. You already realize that Gold's Gym will raise the defense that you failed to notify them immediately. They may argue that you really injured yourself somewhere else. You will need to prove liability on the part of Gold's and the owner of the land, but it seems that your damages will be easy to prove.... Read More
Yes. You already realize that Gold's Gym will raise the defense that you failed to notify them immediately. They may argue that you really injured... Read More

Is a recorded conversation or written transcript between 2 people allowable or legal in Colorado if one of the parties is not aware of the recording?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Clinton K. Nash (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It depends on the situation. Most calls to insurance companies are monitored and recorded especially when you give a statement regarding your injuries. Statements you make can be used later as admissions in court. It is always best to have a third party talk with the insurance company.
It depends on the situation. Most calls to insurance companies are monitored and recorded especially when you give a statement regarding your... Read More

What can I do if I am being sued because someone died in the accident?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   12 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Did you have insurance? If not, you are in deep do do. If you did, then turn the papers over to your insurance company to defend you. If you can prove an "Act of God," then you might be excused, but in any event, your insurance company will take care of it.
Did you have insurance? If not, you are in deep do do. If you did, then turn the papers over to your insurance company to defend you. If you can... Read More

What can I do and what will happen to me if I have filed a false report?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You could be charged with a crime.
You could be charged with a crime.

Can I be sued in civil court if she was driver and the sole owner of the vehicle involved in the accident?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No, only the owner and driver of the car can be responsible.
No, only the owner and driver of the car can be responsible.

Can I be sued in civil court if she was driver and the sole owner of the vehicle involved in the accident?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by George E Downing, Jr (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You cannot stop someone from suing you but the driver will be responsible, not a co-owner.
You cannot stop someone from suing you but the driver will be responsible, not a co-owner.

Slipped and fell in parking lot due to icy conditions

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You should immediately contact a local personal injury attorney to discuss your case.  Most personal injury attorneys offer free initial consultations to determine how to proceed. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.... Read More
You should immediately contact a local personal injury attorney to discuss your case.  Most personal injury attorneys offer free initial... Read More

Can I sue the military for the death of my son?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Probably not, but what I would do is contact your congressman and push for a court martial. Even if you son was at a place he should not have been, that does not justify what happened. That kind of soldier belongs behind bars, and should not have access to weapons.
Probably not, but what I would do is contact your congressman and push for a court martial. Even if you son was at a place he should not have been,... Read More

What do I do if my car was involved in a hit and run accident when I was out of town and I don't know who was driving it?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Steven Joseph Pisani (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It sounds like you have a defense to the hit and run claim, but a jury would be presented with that fact and its believability. Do multiple people have access to your vehicle? Have they all denied using the vehicle or getting into an accident? Was there a victim who can identify who was driving at the time of the accident? If you would like more information on the defenses for a serious case like this hit and run, contact a Denver Criminal Defense and Traffic Defense attorney.... Read More
It sounds like you have a defense to the hit and run claim, but a jury would be presented with that fact and its believability. Do multiple people... Read More
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