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What is the fair amount of pain and suffering in a motorcycle accident?

Answered 9 years ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You need to retain a personal injury attorney. This case is to complex for you to handle on your own. It is very likely that your demand will exceed their policy limits and you will need to sue to get the remainder. In addition, one does not get into settlement discussions when there is still ongoing medical treatment. Once you settle, any future medical needs will be your responsibility to pay. Good luck.... Read More
You need to retain a personal injury attorney. This case is to complex for you to handle on your own. It is very likely that your demand will... Read More

If I cosigned for my son’s car, listed as a registered owner, he gets in a car accident and has no insurance, can I be held liable?

Answered 9 years ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes, you are the registered owner.
Yes, you are the registered owner.

Who do I go after for the damages to her car and my medical bills?

Answered 9 years ago by Paul De Holczer (Unclaimed Profile)   |   15 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You and your sister may sue the driver of the other vehicle and the owner of the other vehicle to recover your personal injury damages and your sister’s property damages. You should contact an attorney as soon as possible about this matter. You will normally have three years from the date of the accident, but it is best to address this matter sooner than later. Best Wishes!... Read More
You and your sister may sue the driver of the other vehicle and the owner of the other vehicle to recover your personal injury damages and your... Read More

If I was falsely accused of hitting a car and they submitted a claim to my car insurance company, can I sue the person that filled the claim?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You can file a police report, but it really is in your insurance carrier's hands.
You can file a police report, but it really is in your insurance carrier's hands.

What are my options for recovering my things and how can I recoup the wasted money and emotional energy this company has put upon me and my family?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You should contact the attorney general office, consumer division and file a complaint. They will investigate the matter. Also, retain an attorney so that you can sue for damages.
You should contact the attorney general office, consumer division and file a complaint. They will investigate the matter. Also, retain an attorney... Read More

Can I sue the apartment if my three year old son received friction burns on 3 fingers from a treadmill at the cabana of my sister’s apartment complex?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
No, he was not properly supervised on your end.
No, he was not properly supervised on your end.

Can we sue an employee and the employer for an assault perpetrated by employees?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Yes, you may sue both employees and the owner. If you have do so yet, your daughter needs to file a police. If you have the witnesses contact information, give it to the police. Lastly, you need to retain a personal injury attorney. Do not try to due this on your own.
Yes, you may sue both employees and the owner. If you have do so yet, your daughter needs to file a police. If you have the witnesses contact... Read More

What would happen if I put my friend’s car in my name and she gets in trouble?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
More information is needed. What kind of trouble? As the car owner you are liable for matters related to a car offense (think accident).
More information is needed. What kind of trouble? As the car owner you are liable for matters related to a car offense (think accident).

Should I sue if my 17 year old foster son sent his friend a text massage asking him to help rob my house and saying he should kill me too?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Unless you were actually harmed, you have no basis to sue.
Unless you were actually harmed, you have no basis to sue.

If you have preexisting injuries but insurance claims adjuster’s responsibility, do they hold this against you?

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
All insurance companies will use preexisting injury against you in the fullest if they can.
All insurance companies will use preexisting injury against you in the fullest if they can.

Can I request the camera footage for the traffic cam?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If there is footage, you can file a Public Information Request. You might want to retain an attorney.
If there is footage, you can file a Public Information Request. You might want to retain an attorney.

How do I know if a hit and run has been reported?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Check with the police. As a minimum, the other driver was given your information. Tell your insurance carrier.
Check with the police. As a minimum, the other driver was given your information. Tell your insurance carrier.

Is it legal to videotape without permission?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If she is out in the public, she can be videoed.
If she is out in the public, she can be videoed.

Do I have a case if the general manager at this store is very sexist?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You have no case, since you have no damages. However, you can file a complaint with HR for his conduct.
You have no case, since you have no damages. However, you can file a complaint with HR for his conduct.

Do I have a legal case if I had to miss work for 3 days so far and now have to pay for a doctor for a return to work note?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You might get you medical bills paid for, but if it was dark as you say, why did you not have a flashlight? You did not trip due to roots coming up out of the sidewalk. The overhang was very visible. Sounds like your fault for the accident.
You might get you medical bills paid for, but if it was dark as you say, why did you not have a flashlight? You did not trip due to roots coming up... Read More

Do I have any a case if I slipped on a hotel’s shower?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Possible, did you report it? Go to the doctor immediately? See a personal injury attorney with your medical records.
Possible, did you report it? Go to the doctor immediately? See a personal injury attorney with your medical records.

What are my options if I was hurt on job, surgery required, have open L&I claim and was fired after bringing note for accommodations such as sitting?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You need to talk with a workman's comp attorney. Good luck.
You need to talk with a workman's comp attorney. Good luck.

How do I know how much of the settlement would my daughter and I each get?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
When it comes to a settlement or judgment for a minor, the court appoints a SGAL to review whether the amount of money is reasonable for the injuries occurred. Your demand letter to the defendant will outline the percentage of the settlement to each party. But, since your daughter is the injured party, most, if not all, should go to her. The GAL oversee the financial welfare of your daughter. Yes, you can be this person if you qualify. Because of the amount of money, it must either go into a blocked bank account or a trust. You can be the trustee for the trust. Expect that any withdraw from the trust will require court approval. Your attorney should be explaining to you all of this information.... Read More
When it comes to a settlement or judgment for a minor, the court appoints a SGAL to review whether the amount of money is reasonable for the injuries... Read More

Could a contractor be liable for my vet bills if they let they let the cat out?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
But, you had the responsibility to handle your cat. If you knew she liked to sneak out, you should have had her locked up.
But, you had the responsibility to handle your cat. If you knew she liked to sneak out, you should have had her locked up.

Where do I report a police on my property, no was one home and there was no record of call?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Your attorney should report the matter to the Police Chief because he was using city resources (car) on his private job as an investigator. Also, he was trespassing on your property.
Your attorney should report the matter to the Police Chief because he was using city resources (car) on his private job as an investigator. Also, he... Read More

Should I have an attourney?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I would talk to an attorney about this. Most personal injury attorney will not charge you for a consultation.
I would talk to an attorney about this. Most personal injury attorney will not charge you for a consultation.

How would i obtain a lawyer in tribal law about a wrongful death case against the tribe im a mother who lost her son while he was with a tribe

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Just Google Tribal Law Attorneys in WA.
Just Google Tribal Law Attorneys in WA.

Do you handle personal injury cases of enrolled tribal member against tribe?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You will need to find an attorney who handles Tribal Law cases.
You will need to find an attorney who handles Tribal Law cases.

How do I break, with out consequence, a personal injury contract with a personal injury attorney?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Charles James Brocato (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
The answer to this question depends on the facts and status of your case. If the case has not been settled and you can prove negligent representation, you can terminate your contract without consequence. An attorney is responsible for the acts of his/her employees.
The answer to this question depends on the facts and status of your case. If the case has not been settled and you can prove negligent... Read More

How do I sue if I have been assaulted my by in laws?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Your question does not comply with your details. Your sister-in-law could be charged with Assault 4 DV. The sentencing range is 364 days in jail and/or $5,000 fine. As it is her first offense she will likely be able to get community service, take an anger management assessment and any treatment assigned, pay a fine and be on probation for one year. Completing these requirements would likely have the charges dropped from her record in the best case. Or, two year after completion of probation she would be able to expunge her record. You could sue her for battery, but you would need to have actual injuries to do so.... Read More
Your question does not comply with your details. Your sister-in-law could be charged with Assault 4 DV. The sentencing range is 364 days in jail... Read More
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