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What is the legal procedure for accident on construction site in a foreign country?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Mr. John W Merting (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
A claim may be asserted against that company where the company's home office is located.
A claim may be asserted against that company where the company's home office is located.

Who do I sue if I tripped and fell hard and I havenโ€™t worked in a week?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You sue whoever CAUSED to you fall. No one is responsible unless the could have prevented your falling, but failed to do so.
You sue whoever CAUSED to you fall. No one is responsible unless the could have prevented your falling, but failed to do so.

Who do I sue if I tripped and fell hard and I havenโ€™t worked in a week?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It depends I know why you fell. You have to prove negligence in order to bring a lawsuit.
It depends I know why you fell. You have to prove negligence in order to bring a lawsuit.

Is there anything I can do to make him stop discharging grass clipping to my flower beds?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Send a warning letter to the company. He is "trespassing " onto your property.
Send a warning letter to the company. He is "trespassing " onto your property.

If I was the victim of a hit and run, but the boy was 16 years old with no license, what charges will be filed against him if he is a minor?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The charges are against the owner AND the driver, regardless of the age.
The charges are against the owner AND the driver, regardless of the age.

Could I find any type of legal help if my father has told me numerous times to kill myself?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You have to talk to a competent, caring psychologist so you can understand that your dad is very mentally ill. You can't change him, but you can learn how to cope with his illness. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
You have to talk to a competent, caring psychologist so you can understand that your dad is very mentally ill. You can't change him, but you can... Read More

Can I sue in small claims court and if not, how do I sue him affordably?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You can sue the neighbor. It is either malicious prosecution or defamation of character. Get a lawyer. The lawyer should take a contingent fee.
You can sue the neighbor. It is either malicious prosecution or defamation of character. Get a lawyer. The lawyer should take a contingent fee.

Can I sue someone for touching my food?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You do not have any damages. There fore you cannot sue.
You do not have any damages. There fore you cannot sue.

Why are female students allowed to wear earrings but male students are not?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I believe he is being discriminated against as well. The question becomes whether or not any attorney will take the case to the apparent lack of Damages. That is to say, he is not being discriminated in a fashion that will cost him as education and thus he does not sustain any damages.
I believe he is being discriminated against as well. The question becomes whether or not any attorney will take the case to the apparent lack of... Read More

Why are female students allowed to wear earrings but male students are not?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Just like a parochial school, they have rules. If you don't like the rules, you take your son out of the school.
Just like a parochial school, they have rules. If you don't like the rules, you take your son out of the school.

What can I do about this and is this fraud or criminal intent?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It is fraud. You have to sue him in Michigan and when you get a judgment, you have to transfer the judgment to his state and collect it there. It may be too much hassle to do. I did it myself, and with the help of a good sheriff deputy, got the bad guy thrown in jail.
It is fraud. You have to sue him in Michigan and when you get a judgment, you have to transfer the judgment to his state and collect it there. It may... Read More

If a licensed driver allowed an unlicensed drive their vehicle who is liable?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The owner, and the permitted driver are both liable. The owner who knowingly allows an unlicensed person to drive should be beaten, for being naive.
The owner, and the permitted driver are both liable. The owner who knowingly allows an unlicensed person to drive should be beaten, for being naive.

If a licensed driver allowed an unlicensed drive their vehicle who is liable?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Gregory M. Janks (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Michigan has an Owner Liability Statute that generally makes both a negligent driver, as well as the owner, liable if property damage or injury is caused by the negligent operation. There are some exceptions to the general rule, so the specific fact pattern needs to be analyzed.
Michigan has an Owner Liability Statute that generally makes both a negligent driver, as well as the owner, liable if property damage or injury is... Read More

Can I sue a store for a slip and fall accident if I didn't seek medical assistance?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Sure, but it would be silly to do that. No lawyer with any competence would take the case, because it isn't worth more than pocket change.
Sure, but it would be silly to do that. No lawyer with any competence would take the case, because it isn't worth more than pocket change.

If I was assaulted at work by a coworker and was fired and medical bills are being refused payment, what can I do?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
This is a valid workers compensation claim for an injury that you sustained in the course of employment. You need to contact an experienced workers compensation lawyer.
This is a valid workers compensation claim for an injury that you sustained in the course of employment. You need to contact an experienced workers... Read More

If I was assaulted at work by a coworker and was fired and medical bills are being refused payment, what can I do?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
File a complaint with the police department of the city where the incident occurred. You may also file a workers compensation case, because the injury arose "out of the employment." The employer did not want to get into the "he said/she said" of how the incident happened, and that is why everyone got fired. That does NOT restrict your remedies.... Read More
File a complaint with the police department of the city where the incident occurred. You may also file a workers compensation case, because the... Read More

Would you be arrested if she accused you of a hit and run even if you stopped and talk to her and let her get pictures of the plates?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You are very naive,but you are okay, because you did make a police report.
You are very naive,but you are okay, because you did make a police report.

Would you be arrested if she accused you of a hit and run even if you stopped and talk to her and let her get pictures of the plates?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Leaving a scene of a property damage accident is never a good idea. Since you exchanged info, you should be good.
Leaving a scene of a property damage accident is never a good idea. Since you exchanged info, you should be good.

If I file a police report against my daughter's father for assaulting me, can he retaliate by trying to get full custody?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You should always make a police report whenever someone threatens you. This has nothing to do with custody. That is up to the Judge, not your ex.
You should always make a police report whenever someone threatens you. This has nothing to do with custody. That is up to the Judge, not your ex.

If I file a police report against my daughter's father for assaulting me, can he retaliate by trying to get full custody?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Sure, but if you document the assault, you will win.
Sure, but if you document the assault, you will win.

If my husband was recently become alcoholic, what is my liability if he is driving drunk and causes an accident?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If you are not listed on the car title as an owner, you will not be legally responsible for his accidents.
If you are not listed on the car title as an owner, you will not be legally responsible for his accidents.

Can someone sue you for a car accident without be criminally charged?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Absolutely, turn it into your insurance company immediately.
Absolutely, turn it into your insurance company immediately.

Can I sue rental company for breaking in to my house and retrieving their property plus stealing my things?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes, if you can prove it was them.
Yes, if you can prove it was them.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes, as a titled owner of the vehicle you have responsibility for any crash the vehicle is in per the Michigan Owner's Liability statute; however the mere fact of a crash doesn't necessarily mean there is liability as anyone who sues usually will have to prove fault, threshold injuries, etc. Each case is different and depends on the specific facts, so if any liability comes up you need to let your insurance company know of any claims and advise them of all the facts so that they can respond as may be appropriate.... Read More
Yes, as a titled owner of the vehicle you have responsibility for any crash the vehicle is in per the Michigan Owner's Liability statute; however... Read More