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Can I sue the doctor for my pain and suffering for allowing her sick assistance to assist during my session?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The damage is not enough to merit a lawsuit.
The damage is not enough to merit a lawsuit.

Can I sue the doctor for my pain and suffering for allowing her sick assistance to assist during my session?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If you can prove that she caused you illness.
If you can prove that she caused you illness.

Can I sue if my child was injured in gym when teacher disregarded doctorโ€™s orders?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No, a teacher is protected from suit unless it is gross negligence.
No, a teacher is protected from suit unless it is gross negligence.

If my son has court tomorrow but attorney is in the hospital, what will happen?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Timothy J. Klisz (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Explain it to the judge. They will understand.
Explain it to the judge. They will understand.

Is it legal to take money out of a paycheck, for not turning off the heat?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Not enough information. Usually a garnishment requires a law suit, and then a judgment.
Not enough information. Usually a garnishment requires a law suit, and then a judgment.

What can I do if someone in my home took some of my prescription drugs?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
What do you want to do? Get compensated for the value of the drugs, report the person to the police, ask them never to do it again and hide your pills. We can not give suggestions without knowing what it is that you want.
What do you want to do? Get compensated for the value of the drugs, report the person to the police, ask them never to do it again and hide your... Read More

What can I do if someone in my home took some of my prescription drugs?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Report it to the police.
Report it to the police.

If I found a black wasp in my beef patty that I bought, do I have a case?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
A case of what? You can take the product back and get a refund.
A case of what? You can take the product back and get a refund.
You can try. Your winning will depend on what you can prove.
You can try. Your winning will depend on what you can prove.

How should I file if my friend borrowed money from me and never paid me back?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Timothy J. Klisz (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
That's too much for small claims. The limit is $5500.
That's too much for small claims. The limit is $5500.

Can I sue if I was a passenger but I was threatened not to call police?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes. Do it. But have witnesses.
Yes. Do it. But have witnesses.

Shall I sue for malpractice if I was injured on their property?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The mere happening of a fall does not make the property owner liable. They have to have notice of your propensity to fall. You will need to hire expensive experts and prove your case. Hire an experienced malpractice lawyer.
The mere happening of a fall does not make the property owner liable. They have to have notice of your propensity to fall. You will need to hire... Read More

Do I have any rights to sue a bleach company for a faulty cleaner bottle that resulted in bleach going inside my eye?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Product liability claims are almost impossible to bring in MI due to a change in the law by the Republicans. IF you can prove it was a faulty design rather than a misuse by you, you have a claim.
Product liability claims are almost impossible to bring in MI due to a change in the law by the Republicans. IF you can prove it was a faulty design... Read More

What can I do since we have no fault and had no insurance, my insurance wouldn't pay for her van plus we both were moving?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If you had insurance, you turn all paperwork from her over to your auto insurance company. It will provide you with a lawyer and will defend the case. You were wise to be insured; she was stupid. It's interesting that a stupid person without insurance would also drive stupidly.
If you had insurance, you turn all paperwork from her over to your auto insurance company. It will provide you with a lawyer and will defend the... Read More

Will I be responsible for it if minor daughter got into an accident?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The owner and the operator of a vehicle are responsible for an accident. You were neither. Your daughter and her dad are on the hook. Relax.
The owner and the operator of a vehicle are responsible for an accident. You were neither. Your daughter and her dad are on the hook. Relax.

Under what circumstances can I sue the bus company?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
What did the bus company do that was wrong? You left your camera there, and someone stole it before you got there. Obviously, it was stolen before you called to report it.
What did the bus company do that was wrong? You left your camera there, and someone stole it before you got there. Obviously, it was stolen before... Read More
You will need a design engineer to testify for you. VERY expensive.
You will need a design engineer to testify for you. VERY expensive.

Can my mom sue after she suffered fall and concussion at hotel in another state?

Answered 9 years ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes, if there was an unreasonable condition that caused her to fall.
Yes, if there was an unreasonable condition that caused her to fall.

Can a roofer who fell come back and ask for money?

Answered 9 years ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You need Workers compensation on all employees. The fact you give him a 1099 doesn't make him a non employee. You better hire a lawyer.
You need Workers compensation on all employees. The fact you give him a 1099 doesn't make him a non employee. You better hire a lawyer.

Can my mom sue after she suffered fall and concussion at hotel in another state?

Answered 9 years ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Of course. However, she will need a lawyer in the state where she fell, and she will be required to prove that the hotel did something that it should not have done, or failed to do something that it should have done, which CAUSED your mother to fall. Otherwise, she will lose. Each state has its own set of rules.... Read More
Of course. However, she will need a lawyer in the state where she fell, and she will be required to prove that the hotel did something that it should... Read More

Can a roofer who fell come back and ask for money?

Answered 9 years ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Do you have a contract with the guy? If not, it is POSSIBLE that he may be determined as an employee, rather than an independent contractor. If he is an employee, you MUST provide workers compensation coverage for him. I do not have enough information to give you a solid answer.
Do you have a contract with the guy? If not, it is POSSIBLE that he may be determined as an employee, rather than an independent contractor. If he is... Read More

Is the car wash place responsible to pay for my car's damage?

Answered 9 years ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If you can prove that it got ripped off because of a defect in the car wash, then YES.
If you can prove that it got ripped off because of a defect in the car wash, then YES.

Is the dentist at fault for telling me that my misaligned jaw would eventually heal?

Answered 9 years ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It depends. A professional can't be held responsible for an exercise of professional judgment. You will need a dentist of comparable credentials to testify against the guy who you are blaming.
It depends. A professional can't be held responsible for an exercise of professional judgment. You will need a dentist of comparable credentials to... Read More

What can my girlfriend do if her ex forged her name to buy a car?

Answered 9 years ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
In order to garnish there must have been a judgement. You can only set aside a judgement in one year unless there was a fraud. Get a lawyer.
In order to garnish there must have been a judgement. You can only set aside a judgement in one year unless there was a fraud. Get a lawyer.

What can my girlfriend do if her ex forged her name to buy a car?

Answered 9 years ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Go to the police. Forgery is a crime. She is not responsible for the car note, if she can prove she did not sign the papers.
Go to the police. Forgery is a crime. She is not responsible for the car note, if she can prove she did not sign the papers.