Missouri Personal Injury Legal Questions

The doctor can refuse to allow anyone in, and you should refuse to allow nurse case managers in to your evaluations. Sounds like you need a workers' compensation attorney- there is no good reason to refuse to allow your spouse in the room if the doctor is looking out for you instead of the insurance company.... Read Answer

Please see: http://www.martindale.com/Results.aspx?ft=1&frm=freesearch&afs=personal%20injury%20alaska 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 Answer

Yes. These types of claims are known as premises liability suits. Businesses have a duty to ensure the safety of their customers. This duty includes making sure that their property or premises is free from unseen hazards, like falling air duct grates. Before a complete evaluation of your case is made, we would need more information about your injuries and, particularly, medical treatment that you received or may need in the future. But based on what you have submitted here, you most likely have a viable claim.... Read Answer

Do you realize that if the incident occurred due to an intentional act, then there would be no insurance coverage, and so you probably would have gotten nothing. I would bet that the settlement was a compromise. Now to reopen the case, you would have to pay the insurance company back the $100K, and then perhaps the judge would reopen the case. When I have tried it in the past, the judges would not let it happen. When a case gets settled, that is IT. Now on a personal note, you are experiencing the flaw in our system. If you had an arm amputated, and you got a check for $100,000,000, then despite getting a whole bunch of money, you still would only have one arm. The money is merely "damage control." Everything you say is true, but there is nothing more you can do about it. I suggest that you do your best to MOVE ON. If you dwell on the past, you only add to your losses, but you do not get compensated any further.... Read Answer

If you were injured in a car crash, you definitely need a lawyer these days. Insurance companies are paying less on claims in Missouri, and studies show that folks with an attorney get 4-5 times more money than those without. You will never get ENOUGH money for an injury, and you owe it to yourself and your family to get as much as you can to cover your losses. There are some cases which a victim can handle without an attorney, and if you have one of those, I would tell you.... Read Answer

There is a statute of limitations for almost every civil cause of action.  You should consult a local attorney to determine when the statute might toll. 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 Answer

Although your Question does involve a "Personal Injury", the Category you selected when you asked your question, what you are really asking about involves criminal law. Questions involving criminal law are outside of the scope of the "Personal Injury" Category. I would suggest re-asking your question and selecting "Criminal" or "Criminal Defense" as the Category.... Read Answer

Estimate's on vehicles are part of an investigation that all insurance companies generally do. It does not obligate them to pay a claim. If after their investigation they determine they are not legally liable, they do not have to pay. In situations like yours an attorney would be helpful to determine how much liability is attributable to you and how much is attributable to the other driver.... Read Answer

If by "receive assistance" you mean "have legal representation," which would then change your question to "Can I have legal representation with getting my son's disability merely until the disability corrects itself?", the answer is yes you can have an attorney help you. If disability benefits are awarded you would not need the attorney's assistance any longer. If you mean something else by "receive assistance" such as Medicaid, food stamps or similar type of program or benefits I cannot answer your question without a lot more information. I cannot answer whether your son is "disabled" as defined by the Social Security Administration entitling him to benefits as you do not indicate what his "disability" is. Assuming your son is "disabled" then the question is whether you have too many "assets" that prevent your son from collecting benefits, The Social Security Administration permit people have to some assets that do not count against them when determining if someone is eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. After taking out those things that Social Security does not count, individuals can have $2,000.00 in assets and married couples can have $3,000.00. You do not indicate whether you are single or married. You indicate you have 2 vehicles. Social Security will not count one of the vehicles. If the value of the second vehicle plus any other assets you have are over $2,000.00 if you are a single parent, then your son would not be entitled to benefits. I would suggest you talk to a Social Security Disability attorney about your son's case. He or she can review your assets as well as your son's disability and give you a more definitive answer as to whether your son should be entitled to benefits. DISCLAIMER: This response should be considered general in nature, for information purposes only and should be used only as a starting point for addressing legal questions and issues. It is based on the limited information provided and, in some instances, makes certain assumptions. It is intended only for cases involving Nebraska and Nebraska law and is not applicable to any other state or jurisdiction. The author does not warrant the accuracy or validity of the information contained within this response, and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. In addition, this response is not a substitute for professional legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor should it be considered a solicitation for additional legal advice or legal representation. If you ignore this warning and convey confidential information in a private message or comment, there is no duty to keep that information confidential or forego representation adverse to your interests. You should seek the advice of a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction to fully discuss your case. You should be aware that there are Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) as well as other requirements and/or limitations that limit the time you have to file any potential claims you may have. This response may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under any and all applicable laws and ethical rules. The listing of any area of practice that the author practices in does not indicate any certification or expertise therein, nor does it represent that the quality of legal services to be performed would be greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. It is merely an indication by the author of areas of law in which he practices. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Readers are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.... Read Answer

Contact a local personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys work on a contingent fee basis, which means they only get paid out of the proceeds of the lawsuit if you win. They provide free initial consultations. Sometimes an attorney will ask you to pay a "retainer" to cover the some of the expenses of a case, this is an issue that varies from office to office. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com  ... Read Answer

If your dog did not bite the child then it is hard to see how they could hold you responsible for something that didn't happen. At the same time, if the medical bills are not much money or if they simply seek to get you to pay the deductible and copayment charges after submitting the bill through insurance you may want to consider paying the bills as a goodwill gesture because you're going to be living next to these people for a period of time, and your dog shouldn't be walking around the neighborhood unsupervised. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com... Read Answer