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What can I do about my judgement on a car accident that happened when I was 17?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Pay the judgment.
Pay the judgment.

What can I do about my judgement on a car accident that happened when I was 17?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Mr. David F. Stoddard (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
It would be difficult to vacate the judgment. You would have to show adequate grounds. If you were not properly served, or was a minor when you sued, you may be able to get it set aside. You might consider consulting a bankruptcy attorney to see if bankruptcy would restore your license.
It would be difficult to vacate the judgment. You would have to show adequate grounds. If you were not properly served, or was a minor when you sued,... Read More

What can I do about my judgement on a car accident that happened when I was 17?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You missed your chance. As you know, until you pay off the judgement you will be unable to get your license.
You missed your chance. As you know, until you pay off the judgement you will be unable to get your license.

What can I do about my judgement on a car accident that happened when I was 17?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Andrew C. Sigal (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do. The judgment is good. It can also be renewed every 10 years until satisfied.
Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do. The judgment is good. It can also be renewed every 10 years until satisfied.

What can I do about my judgement on a car accident that happened when I was 17?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Nope. You can pay the judgment. Why is it this generation of young people think they can avoid responsibility for the damages they cause? No body wants to pay for the damage they cause. Nobody. Never.
Nope. You can pay the judgment. Why is it this generation of young people think they can avoid responsibility for the damages they cause? No body... Read More

If a hotel accidentally bills me and releases my personal information to one of its guest who stayed 3 days, do I have legal recourse?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
What are the damages You can complain to the hotel and they will offer a discount on future stays but probably nothing in money.? It is a case of very little value.
What are the damages You can complain to the hotel and they will offer a discount on future stays but probably nothing in money.? It is a case of... Read More

If a hotel accidentally bills me and releases my personal information to one of its guest who stayed 3 days, do I have legal recourse?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
What for? Have you suffered any harm? If not, then no. If you have suffered harm, then yes you can sue them.
What for? Have you suffered any harm? If not, then no. If you have suffered harm, then yes you can sue them.

Is a cell phone history admissible in court as proof my daughter was not using her cellphone?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Andrew C. Sigal (Unclaimed Profile)   |   14 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If the document is authenticated by the custodian of records for your daughter's cell phone provider, then the document is admissible as evidence.
If the document is authenticated by the custodian of records for your daughter's cell phone provider, then the document is admissible as evidence.

Can I sue my employer for not letting me get medical attention?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Why did you not just go to the doctor? did he have you physically restrained in some way? Tell me more and tell me how the delay caused harm (other than hurt feelings).
Why did you not just go to the doctor? did he have you physically restrained in some way? Tell me more and tell me how the delay caused harm (other... Read More

How much is my grandfather entitled to if exposed to radiation on a Naval Ship during an operation?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Daniel Hoarfrost (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I'm not familiar with these types of claims and I'm not able to give you an answer.
I'm not familiar with these types of claims and I'm not able to give you an answer.

Can I sue if my face lift had terrible results?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Vincent James Bernabei (Unclaimed Profile)   |   13 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes. You have a valid medical malpractice claim.
Yes. You have a valid medical malpractice claim.

Who is liable for a pre trial detainee?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Talk to a civil rights lawyer.
Talk to a civil rights lawyer.

How can I get my license back so I can support my children?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Go back to court because your ex breached the divorce judgment. Bring this up in the accident case.
Go back to court because your ex breached the divorce judgment. Bring this up in the accident case.

What can I do if I was arrested for hit and run on a building when my brakes STOPPED WORKING and my driving was suspended?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You were driving on a suspended license. That is a crime. If you hadn't gotten into an accident, you would have gotten away with it. The judge could hammer you.
You were driving on a suspended license. That is a crime. If you hadn't gotten into an accident, you would have gotten away with it. The judge could... Read More

Can we sue a gym for not placing mattresses properly causing a broken collarbone after falling from a trampoline?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Timothy J Klisz (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Possibly, if it was for a minor. Parents cannot waive a minors rights in Michigan.
Possibly, if it was for a minor. Parents cannot waive a minors rights in Michigan.

What compensation am I entitled for if I hurt myself while working?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Kevin Marc Habberfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   16 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Worker's compensation. Fill out the forms with your employer.
Worker's compensation. Fill out the forms with your employer.

My mother passed in 2011 this is part of the time these drugs were used should my siblings and I get an attorney?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I suggest that you get hold of an experienced malpractice attorney, and do it immediately, You have limited time to file suit, due to the statute of limitations. There is a different time period for each state and for each type of suit.
I suggest that you get hold of an experienced malpractice attorney, and do it immediately, You have limited time to file suit, due to the statute of... Read More

Am I liable for the damage cause by the canopy if we were all using it?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Loren M Lambert (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Did you know or should you have known it was foreseeable that it would cause this harm? If the answer is yes you lose if no you win. I'd say you win. I'd report it to your homeowners insurance and let them determine what they want to do.
Did you know or should you have known it was foreseeable that it would cause this harm? If the answer is yes you lose if no you win. I'd say you win.... Read More

my wife almost swallowed plastic from the burger patty. What can we do about it?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Get your money back. She fortunately did not choke and die.
Get your money back. She fortunately did not choke and die.

Can I get a workman's compensation in South Carolina?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Michael Charles Sahn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You should be able to. Please contact an experienced worker's comp firm immediately.
You should be able to. Please contact an experienced worker's comp firm immediately.

What can I do if I have completed my nursing program, and they are holding to many students by not taking the board exam?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Loren M Lambert (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Under current case law, higher institutes of education (Colleges, Universities) are given great difference regarding probarm and graduation requirements and great flexibility to adjust standards. They cannot do so retroactively. I cannot tell from what you have said if you would have a good case for breach of contract. Most likely you would.... Read More
Under current case law, higher institutes of education (Colleges, Universities) are given great difference regarding probarm and graduation... Read More

Can I sue my roommate for property damage and some associated money?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Certainly. Grown ups are responsible for their actions. But, be sure that the car was not already "broken" when your roommate took it.
Certainly. Grown ups are responsible for their actions. But, be sure that the car was not already "broken" when your roommate took it.