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Can I sue if I slipped on water, some stairs and broke my foot and hurt my back and now have 3 herniated disks?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Inside stairs or outside stairs? How did the water get there? How long was it there? Can you prove that the condo association knew about the water in time to clean it up before you came along? Were you paying attention to where you were walking?
Inside stairs or outside stairs? How did the water get there? How long was it there? Can you prove that the condo association knew about the water... Read More

Am I entitled to compensation if the doctor said that the ablation caused the hysterectomy?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Most all medical procedures have side effects. If you can find an expert who, after examining you and reviewing the medical records, will testify that the ablation 1) should not have been done, or 2) was done improperly, then you have a malpractice case. However, a bad result does not prove that malpractice occurred.... Read More
Most all medical procedures have side effects. If you can find an expert who, after examining you and reviewing the medical records, will testify... Read More
Get a lawyer. This could be more complicated than it appears in your email. The law requires a defendant to be responsible for all of the reasonable charges for all necessary (namely foreseeable) damages resulting from their negligent act. In this case, selling you something that was "not fit for the purpose intended" results in a breach of contract action, and a breach of warranty.... Read More
Get a lawyer. This could be more complicated than it appears in your email. The law requires a defendant to be responsible for all of the reasonable... Read More

What can I do to keep us both out of trouble?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You need to speak with a lawyer. The lawyer would probably contact the police and arrange for a "corrected" copy of the incident report to be filed. If you do it yourself, you would be waiving your 5th amendment right against self-incrimination.
You need to speak with a lawyer. The lawyer would probably contact the police and arrange for a "corrected" copy of the incident report to be filed.... Read More

How do I file defamation of character lawsuit?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Get a lawyer to sue. Translate the defamatory statement into English, unless you find a lawyer that is conversant in Tagalog.
Get a lawyer to sue. Translate the defamatory statement into English, unless you find a lawyer that is conversant in Tagalog.

Can I sue for a scar received in a domestic assault?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney J. Michael End   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You certainly have a case you could pursue. Liability insurance will probably not cover the case, since the cuttings were intentional. Thus, the case is probably worth pursuing only if your ex has significant assets that are available to compensate you for what happened.
You certainly have a case you could pursue. Liability insurance will probably not cover the case, since the cuttings were intentional. Thus, the... Read More

How do I file a restraining order for someone out of state?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Federal court is the answer where the bad guys live in another state. Find you a lawyer who is a web nerd. This area of the law is new as you know and not many lawyers know much about the web.
Federal court is the answer where the bad guys live in another state. Find you a lawyer who is a web nerd. This area of the law is new as you know... Read More

What is the legal time period an arraignment date can be changed for a verbal date given? Is less than 48 hours legal?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Mr. David F. Stoddard (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It can be changed the very day and hour that the trial was scheduled (in other words, when you show up, the court can inform you that the case is being rescheduled). I cannot say whether you are right about the case being dismissed as I have not seen the evidence.
It can be changed the very day and hour that the trial was scheduled (in other words, when you show up, the court can inform you that the case is... Read More

What is the legal time period an arraignment date can be changed for a verbal date given? Is less than 48 hours legal?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Court personnel, judges and DA's set court dates. Convenience of witnesses is not usually considered Your being inconvenienced is not the basis to dismiss a case. the question is has the law been complied with or broken?
Court personnel, judges and DA's set court dates. Convenience of witnesses is not usually considered Your being inconvenienced is not the basis to... Read More

What is the legal time period an arraignment date can be changed for a verbal date given? Is less than 48 hours legal?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Andrew Tyler Velonis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Arraignment on a dog issue? I don't know if you are using correct terminology. If you are being charged with a misdemeanor or worse, you need a lawyer. Don't mess around with this.
Arraignment on a dog issue? I don't know if you are using correct terminology. If you are being charged with a misdemeanor or worse, you need a... Read More

What is the legal time period an arraignment date can be changed for a verbal date given? Is less than 48 hours legal?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The judge can do anything he/she wants. If you don't like it, you need to find a lawyer who will file an appeal.
The judge can do anything he/she wants. If you don't like it, you need to find a lawyer who will file an appeal.

Would this be different if she were on a separate insurance policy?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Andrew C. Sigal (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You, personally, may not be liable. Your wife, on the other hand, would be liable. However, if your step-daughter is a named insured on your automobile liability policy, then you will be protected up to the policy limits.
You, personally, may not be liable. Your wife, on the other hand, would be liable. However, if your step-daughter is a named insured on your... Read More

Would this be different if she were on a separate insurance policy?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by James Eugene Hasser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Unless she is an incompetent driver, you can't be held liable. You can insure her under your policy and it will cover her and any permissive driver. Talk with your insurance agent.
Unless she is an incompetent driver, you can't be held liable. You can insure her under your policy and it will cover her and any permissive driver.... Read More

Would this be different if she were on a separate insurance policy?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The owner and operator of a motor vehicle are liable for its operation.
The owner and operator of a motor vehicle are liable for its operation.

If I can prove that I have been prosecuted and imprisoned under a Bill of Attainder, Can I sue?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No. You can only sue if you were improperly imprisoned.
No. You can only sue if you were improperly imprisoned.

If I can prove that I have been prosecuted and imprisoned under a Bill of Attainder, Can I sue?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Mr. David F. Stoddard (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If you can prove all that you say, yes.
If you can prove all that you say, yes.

If I can prove that I have been prosecuted and imprisoned under a Bill of Attainder, Can I sue?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Andrew Tyler Velonis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
That's a mighty big "if". I don't know if it's ever been done. Many law schools sponsor legal clinics who will take on difficult cases.
That's a mighty big "if". I don't know if it's ever been done. Many law schools sponsor legal clinics who will take on difficult cases.

If I can prove that I have been prosecuted and imprisoned under a Bill of Attainder, Can I sue?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Have no idea what you are talking about. You been reading jailhouse lawyer stuff too long? See a good criminal lawyer in your county and tell him your story in full.
Have no idea what you are talking about. You been reading jailhouse lawyer stuff too long? See a good criminal lawyer in your county and tell him... Read More

What can we do if the dermatologist prescribed the wrong medicine to my granddaughter?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   12 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You may very well have a medical malpractice case.
You may very well have a medical malpractice case.

Can I sue for misdiagnosis? How?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Possibly you can sue, but you would have to prove that your damages were directly caused by the delay in getting treatment due to the mistake in diagnosis.
Possibly you can sue, but you would have to prove that your damages were directly caused by the delay in getting treatment due to the mistake in... Read More

Do I have a case against my husband's ex for emotional distress?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No. custody cases are always "no holds barred" and ugly stuff in a lawsuit is generally privileged.
No. custody cases are always "no holds barred" and ugly stuff in a lawsuit is generally privileged.

Do insurance companies have any time limits?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Sue them AND the person that caused the accident. Interest runs on the suit from the date of filing. If you have waited longer than the statute of limitations, you may have a problem. Speak to a lawyer in your jurisdiction.
Sue them AND the person that caused the accident. Interest runs on the suit from the date of filing. If you have waited longer than the statute of... Read More

Am I qualified to get compensation for pain and suffering in car accident?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Gregory M Janks (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
In Michigan it is your own car insurer that pays your wage loss. To the extent that you have "excess" wage loss (ie: amounts above the coverage you purchased) then you may make such claims against any at fault owner/driver that caused the crash/your injuries. There are other possible No Fault claims vs. your own insurer and possible other claims against any at fault owner/driver which you would also want to explore with any attorney you consult.... Read More
In Michigan it is your own car insurer that pays your wage loss. To the extent that you have "excess" wage loss (ie: amounts above the coverage you... Read More

Should I sign an application for benefits PIP form?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Kevin Hunter Pate (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If you have been injured in an automobile accident, you should retain a qualified personal injury attorney in your are. He or she will be able to help you identify and submit your best claims against any and all available avenues of recovery. Do not do phone interviews, in person interviews or sign documents of any type until you are represented and counsel has advised you. No insurance company, not even your own, wants to pay you your top available recovery dollar. They do not work for you. They work for their shareholders. Your counsel works for you.... Read More
If you have been injured in an automobile accident, you should retain a qualified personal injury attorney in your are. He or she will be able to... Read More

Should I sign an application for benefits PIP form?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Gregory M Janks (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Why is this on a Michigan forum?
Why is this on a Michigan forum?