North Carolina Personal Injury Legal Questions

You need to be sure about the matter of causation. if you don't have a doctor you should get a good one with knowledge in this area Mold is ubiquitous(meaning it is everywhere) some molds are toxic. Some are just nuisances I have never heard of anyone who claims such a broad spectrum of problems from mold but that is a doctor call. You may have a compensable worker comp claim. See a local lawyer who regularly handles worker comp claims.... Read More

I am so sorry this happened to your daughter. The school has an obligation to take steps not to  endanger the students riding the bus. Part of this obligation is to have well trained drivers and monitors to protect the children. Here, it sounds like the school and its employees completely failed your daughter. Not only did they create a dangerous situation by allowing an 18 year old with behavioral problems access to young children, they also turned a blind eye to the situation and failed to discover what was happening. You may very well have a case. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. John C. Hensley, Jr. The Law Firm of John C. Hensley, Jr., P.C. 366 Merrimon Avenue Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Telephone: (828) 225-3737 Facsimile: (828) 225-3736 jhensley@johnhensleylaw.com... Read More

Dear Anonymous, Most likely the person who you hit in the car accident had some form of injury, even if a small injury that wasn't readily apparent right away. It sounds like your insurance company satisfied the property damage claim that person had, but did not yet settle the bodily injury claim. The other person is probably represented by a Plaintiff's personal injury attorney who initiated a lawsuit either your insurance company refused to make an offer for bodily injury, or didn't make an offer that was sufficient for the person you hit. In any event, it is most likely that your insurance company will pay for and hire a defense attorney and pay for any eventual settlement or trial verdict against you. It is highly unlikely you will ever have to pay anything out of your pocket, though your insurance rates may very well increase as a result of an at fault accident. The law says, however, that the person you hit could not directly sue the insurance company; they had to sue you as a matter of law, though for all practical purposes, it is still your insurance company that should take care of everything. You should immediately contact your own insurance company to make sure they know you have been sued. This response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor should it replace a full consultation with an attorney. Please be advised we cannot give full and complete legal advice without further information that is not capable of being conveyed in this format.... Read More

Your potential claim would be called a premises liability claim against the business where you were playing laser tag. By the mere fact that you hurt yourself at a business does not give you a valid claim by itself. Although if the business has "medpay" in its insurance policy, you would be entitled to some money for medical bills just based on getting hurt on the premises. Instead, you would have to show both that the business was at fault and that you were not in any way contributorily negligent in causing your own injury. Was the ramp defective or in some way hidden from view causing the fall? That is the kind of fact you would need to show the business was negligent and therefore legally liable. Even with that, many businesses that provide entertainment activities such as these make you sign a waiver of liability that are generally enforceable and insulate them from being liable for injuries on their premises. If you did not sign a waiver and the business can be shown to be at fault, and you were not in any way at fault yourself, then you might have a valid claim. It sounds like your injuries were significant. I hope you make a good recovery. This response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor should it replace a full consultation with an attorney. Please be advised we cannot give full and complete legal advice without further information that is not capable of being conveyed in this format. If you would like to receive a free consultation regarding your possible legal matter, please feel free to call us at 855-234-7619.... Read More

Criminal charges are filed by the District Attorney. You can request the police to act and if they recommend to the DA that charges be filed they might be. You can sue the truck driver and owner in civil court. The other woman and the disabled children will likely sue but there should be enough insurance coverage unless someone was seriously hurt. You might want to see a personal injury attorney about the case.... Read More

You can always represent yourself in a civil lawsuit. But given the complexity of the accident and the fact that the garbage collection company will have a seasoned group of lawyers, you will not come close to a settlement value negotiating on your own that you would with a legal representative. If you suffered significant physical injuries, I strongly encourage you to speak to an experienced truck accident lawyer, see Truck Accidents for more information. Please keep in mind that there is a three year statute of limitations for motor vehicle accidents in Colorado, you must file your lawsuit within three years of the accident or lose your right to do so. Other time limitations may apply. I hope you continue to recover!... Read More

File charges sounds like a criminal charge. Many local prosecutors (in Los Angeles, for instance, the L.A. City Attorney) review police reports to see if a citation should be issued. You can complain to your local prosecutor (D.A.) but it's up to them to file. Of course if it's L.A. and the trash truck was a city truck, the chances of that happening are slim. You can also make a claim for injuries as a civil matter. Your claim will be against the driver and the owner of the truck. Generally, the statute of limitation is 2 years, but if the truck was a governmental vehicle (city, county) there is a special 6 month claim-filing statute. Please see an injury lawyer ASAP to get properly compensated.... Read More

Get you the best criminal lawyer you can find and drop all the emotion about lying. No body cares about that . a verdict against such a person would likely be uncollectible. And who would pay several thousand dollars atty fees and court costs? you think a jury cares about a lovers quarrel? nope... Read More

Not likely. Technically, you could sue the 4 year old, but I don't think a jury would look too kindly at you. To sue the mom, you would have to prove that the kid was always out of control and that the mom did not exercise her parental responsibilities. It sounds like mom needs parenting lessons.... Read More