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Can I hold a company liable if I was injured on their property?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by James Peirce Kelaher (Unclaimed Profile)   |   12 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I don't see any liability on the part of the landowner.
I don't see any liability on the part of the landowner.

What do I do if I want to take care of my injury lawsuit right away?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Lawrence A Ramunno (Unclaimed Profile)   |   29 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You should tell yourattorney,to try to settle case; and if he cannot settle your case, then file suit. If he refuses, you canretainanother attorney, at any time.
You should tell yourattorney,to try to settle case; and if he cannot settle your case, then file suit. If he refuses, you canretainanother attorney,... Read More

How likely will I settle out of court in my car accident?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Stephen Douglas Lombardi (Unclaimed Profile)   |   24 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
With or without a lawyer? Do you want to be paid a fair amount or just some money? Don't confuse a friendly adjuster with who your friends are.
With or without a lawyer? Do you want to be paid a fair amount or just some money? Don't confuse a friendly adjuster with who your friends are.

Can I hold an old employer responsible for my current personal injury?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Andrew Tyler Velonis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
There are a lot of questions to be explored before an answer can be given: When did you last work for the previous employer? Did you file a claim for this injury while you worked there? How was your current condition discovered? Why wasn't it discovered sooner?
There are a lot of questions to be explored before an answer can be given: When did you last work for the previous employer? Did you file a claim... Read More

Can I sue after a car accident?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Sam Louis Levine (Unclaimed Profile)   |   28 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Would be happy to speak with you about the car accident & advise you of your options.
Would be happy to speak with you about the car accident & advise you of your options.

What can I do to get my father in law to pay for my sons injury?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Eric E Rothstein (Unclaimed Profile)   |   26 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You don't give enough facts to answer. How old is your son? Generally, just because a child is in someone's care, doesn't mean they are responsible if they get hurt. Was your son riding the horse? There could be an assumption of the risk defense. this would depend on his age and what the facts are. Do you really want to sue your father-in-law? Are you still married to his child? Is there medical insurance? Is there a third party to go after such as a riding stable, etc.... Read More
You don't give enough facts to answer. How old is your son? Generally, just because a child is in someone's care, doesn't mean they are responsible... Read More

Could we sue the parent company in US?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Michael G Heilmann (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
This is a personal injury website and your question is better directed to a lawyer who practices commercial litigation. Good Luck
This is a personal injury website and your question is better directed to a lawyer who practices commercial litigation. Good Luck

If we have been rear-ended, how do we get a reasonable amount as settlement?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   21 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
There are a lot of factors, and you need a good personal injury lawyer to help you. Factors include total medical bills, lingering pain and disability, prior medical history, lost work and wages, etc.
There are a lot of factors, and you need a good personal injury lawyer to help you. Factors include total medical bills, lingering pain and... Read More

Can a plaintiff buy a product just to sue the company?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   12 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If they really deserve to be sued, why not?
If they really deserve to be sued, why not?

Can a plaintiff buy a product just to sue the company?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Thomas C. Bulman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   12 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Depends. What is the product?
Depends. What is the product?

Can I sue someone who transmitted a disease to me?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mr. Kenneth G. Wincorn   |   14 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It may constitute an assault. Are a lawyer to discuss the practical aspects of the suit.
It may constitute an assault. Are a lawyer to discuss the practical aspects of the suit.

If I was hit by a drunk driver, what is a good amount to settle?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Robert Morrison Lucky (Unclaimed Profile)   |   12 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I am so sorry to hear about your collision and injuries. Each person's case is different and, thus, is valued differently. I would need to review your medical records and bills, as well as review the type of insurance coverage you have in order to properly advise you.
I am so sorry to hear about your collision and injuries. Each person's case is different and, thus, is valued differently. I would need to review... Read More

What can I do now about a past settlement?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   16 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It's too late to do anything.
It's too late to do anything.

Does it matter if the person was texting when they hit me from behind?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No. You were hit from behind. However it happened, its the other guy's fault.
No. You were hit from behind. However it happened, its the other guy's fault.

What should I do if my employer assaulted me at work?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Thomas C. Bulman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
What city are you in?
What city are you in?

What should I do if my daughter was burned at a local restaurant?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Timothy J. Klisz (Unclaimed Profile)   |   19 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It sounds like a very decent case of negligence against the restaurant.
It sounds like a very decent case of negligence against the restaurant.

Is there a time constraint for which you must make a claim on private long term disability insurance?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Vincent James Bernabei (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It depends on the terms of the insurance contract. Do you have the contract?
It depends on the terms of the insurance contract. Do you have the contract?

Am I liable for the dog bite?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No.
No.

Is a restaurant liable for a broken tooth injury caused by something in their food?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Timothy J. Klisz (Unclaimed Profile)   |   25 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It depends on the nature of the item.
It depends on the nature of the item.

Can my friend sue the mattress company if the baby died from the chemicals in the mattress?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Gary Moore (Unclaimed Profile)   |   14 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes.
Yes.

Can I sue the makers of my laptop for injuring my leg?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No. I don't think so.
No. I don't think so.

Do you assume any legal liability if you take an injured person to the hospital?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Thomas C. Bulman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   16 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No.
No.

Can a city official be sued for not providing a standard of care?

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

What should I do if I was injured by a drunk driver?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by attorney Eric R. Chandler   |   33 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes, most likely. If you were injured, contact an accident injury lawyer in your city.
Yes, most likely. If you were injured, contact an accident injury lawyer in your city.

What should I do if I was injured by a drunk driver?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by attorney Lyle Brian Masnikoff   |   33 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes.
Yes.