Personal Injury Legal Questions

Yes, your child has a claim against the city owned park. Hopefully you took pictures to prove the case. Consult with counsel in your state to represent you. Any settlement recovery would be placed into a structured annuity to be paid to your child when she reaches the age of 18. Act quickly because time limits for filing a claim against the government are very short. If you need help finding counsel in your state,  one of us on this platform could assist you with that. Good luck.   ... Read More

Based on your description of the accident, you should consult with a personal injury lawyer licensed in Idaho ASAP. If you sustained new injuries or aggravated a pre-existing injury, and you undergo additional medical treatment as a result, you likely have a claim that an accident attorney would be interested in assisting you with.  Disclaimer: This response is for general informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. ... Read More

No possible way to answer such a question as there are too many variables. Obviously, the other driver doesn't share your version of what occurred and the notion that you had to go the wrong way in a round a bout and apologized profusely suggests you are down playing your role in what actually occurred. This sounds likea road rage incident that thankfully did not escalate beyond cross words. ... Read More

Yes, you may have a case against the bar—even if it’s closed—based on negligent security. You’re approaching the statute of limitations for personal injury in Colorado, so it’s important to act quickly. You should hire an attorney on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless you win. We can’t solicit cases through this platform, but you’re welcome to research our backgrounds and reach out privately with one of us.        ... Read More

Yes, you may have a case. Only immediate relatives of a decedent who has been treated with disrespect during the funeral home process can have a claim. Hopefully the new funeral home took photographs that can prove the tortious interference with the decedent. This platform prohibits attorneys from soliciting cases from those posting questions, but you're welcome to research your background and reach out to one of us privately. ... Read More

Yes, if the bar failed to provide adequate security to protect its patrons, you likely have a strong premises liability case based on negligent security. This remains true even if the bar has since closed. Most bars carry commercial liability insurance, which can still provide coverage even after the business ceases operations.       ... Read More

OK, I'm really sorry about this incident. I hope you get better. So there is no automatic liability if you were injured on another person's property. The injured party has to prove that their damages were caused by the negligence of the property owner or property manager, it does not appear from your fact pattern that they did anything negligent to cause your damages. If they do have a homeowners insurance policy, usually there's always a med pay portion that they will tender provided that a person was injured on the property and you suffered damages. However, that being said, you should still search for an attorney in Colorado as there could be liability based on some kind of clever argument that they gave you a tool that they knew or should've known was defective and you had no knowledge that this tool was defective. There could be other arguments you could make, but that's just one off the top of my head.    ... Read More

I’m so sorry your wife is still living with this pain. Unfortunately, the legal door closed a while ago. In Ohio, the two-year deadline for injury lawsuits ran out when she reached adulthood, and the release her parents signed would block any new claim. Even so, she isn’t without help. If her pain keeps her from working, a disability lawyer can guide her through applying for SSDI or SSI, and her doctor can refer her to a pain clinic. I know this doesn’t feel like the justice she deserved, but it can bring real financial relief and better day-to-day care. ... Read More

You may have a workers comp claim, but if you were just an independent contractor for a project on a home, then you may not. It depends on its unique facts. Secondly, you also may have a claim against the homeowner for negligence, if the ladder was defective in someway, or there was something about your accident that was caused by the homeowners carelessness. But even then, his homeowners insurance policy may have exclusions for accidents that happen to people in your situation. You should discuss this case thoroughly with an attorney in your jurisdiction for specific advice.  ... Read More

If you just had superficial injuries, no lawyer will be interested in taking your case. However, if you have a meaningful injury that has long-term damage consequences, then you should consult with an attorney to take your case on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless you win.... Read More

I'm truly sorry to hear about your mother's injuries. Situations involving negligence can be complicated, and I know how important it is to find the right guidance. Due to the rules of this website, attorneys cannot directly solicit cases, but you're welcome to research our backgrounds and reach out to one of us.  ... Read More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. If the salon was on notice of your medical condition and, ignoring the condition, performed a procedure that aggravated the condition, it could be responsible for the resulting harm. Best to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. You can find many excellent attorneys using legal directories such as Find Law, Super Lawyers, Martindale and AVVO. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC... Read More

Ms. Watson, sorry to hear what happened to you. In New York, before you can file a lawsuit against the State of New York, you must first file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the occurrence. If you haven't filed a Notice of Claim yet, you will be uanble to bring a lawsuit against the State. Here's something I found online which you might find helpful, https://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/nyscourtofclaims/faq.shtml Keep in mind that under the doctrine of qualified immunity, the State would likely not have any liability for not performing what you believe to have been a thorough enough investigation. The individual who assaulted you, however, would be responsible for any harm she caused you. The statute of limitations for bringing a lawsuit against this individual would be one (1) year from the date of the incident. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC... Read More

Mr. Graham, sorry to hear what happened to you. The short answer to your question is yes, you can be compensated, provided you can prove that the nursing facility's treatment of you fell below the accepted standard of care; and that said departure was a proximate cause of your injury. If you haven't already, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney. You can find many excellent attorneys using legal directories such as Martindale, Super Lawyers, Find Law and AVVO. You don't try to handle it by yourself - you'll never be taken seriously. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC www.kdrpilawyers.com... Read More

Ms. Andrews, I'm so sorry for your loss. Before you can sue a municipality, you must first file a Notice of Claim. After the Notice of Claim is filed, you will be asked to appear for a 50-h hearing at which time an attorney will ask you questions about the claim. Once that's completed, the next step would be to file a lawsuit against the municipality. Again, the Notice of Claim / 50-h hearing are both prerequisites to the filing of the lawsuit.  If you haven't already, you should consider hiring an experienced personal injury attorney. Litigating a wrongful death case is difficult even for seasoned litigators, even more so for a pro se plaintiff. You can find many excellent attorneys using legal directories such as Find Law, Super Lawyers, Martindale and AVVO. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC www.kdrpilawyers.com... Read More

Most cruise lines have forum selection clauses, requiring passengers to file injury claims in the state designated by the cruise line. In almost all cases, that state is Florida. To determine where you must file your claim, review your ticket itinerary and contract to see if Florida has been specified. If Florida is the required forum, you will need to retain legal representation in this state. Be aware that these claims must be filed within a specific time frame, or you may lose the right to pursue compensation. It is advisable to hire an attorney here in Florida on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win your case.... Read More

  I am sorry to hear about your mother's hospital ordeal. Your inquiry certainly merits discussion without delay. I suggest that you consult a Medical Malpractice attorney asap. The attorney will need more personal information about your mother. A Medical Malpractice attorney can explore and discuss the issues with you. There are often many stages to this inquiry. Ultimately, the answer to your question will depend upon medical expert review of all relevant records to determine whether the standard of care was breached and if that breach directly caused or contributed to your mother's medical condition. We all give free consultations and if we take the case, it would be on a contingent fee basis. Start this process with a free consultation by a Medical Malpractice lawyer. Better sooner rather than later. Furthermore, the Statute of Limitation for bringing a complex Medical Malpractice lawsuit is relatively short. Lore L. Gold, Esq.... Read More

This is simply not a financially viable legal case as it will likely cost you as much or more in legal fees and expenses as the items are likely worth. Candidly, if the level of chemicals was in the water to do the damage you described from a simple swim, it should have been immediately noticed by smell, burning eyes, etc. yet you seem to describe  you were swimming in the water without issue. You might want to check with your homeowners insurance to see if there might be coverage under your personal property coverage. ... Read More

A civil case against the homeowner could be based on negligence, as they had a duty to provide a safe environment for guests. For example, if the other adult homeowner spouse knew or should've known about the other adults, dangerous propensities for violence, and failed to supervise the situation when your son came over as a guest, then liability could potentially attach based on lack of warning or failure to supervise. If that other adult failed to intervene or remove a dangerous individual from the property, they may have been negligent in allowing the situation to escalate. If they knew or should have known about the risk and did nothing, this strengthens the claim. Your son's serious injuries, including surgery and permanent damage, make legal action worth considering. Consulting an attorney experienced in premises liability would help assess the case. The attorneys on this website are precluded from soliciting cases of people who ask questions, so you would have to reach out to one of us after researching our backgrounds to discuss the facts in more detail.     ... Read More

In Florida, property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for customers. If a customer is injured due to a hazardous condition that the owner knew or should have known about, they may be held liable for damages.  To pursue a claim, the injured party must demonstrate that the property owner was aware—either through actual or constructive notice—of a dangerous condition. The hazardous condition must not have been obvious to the injured party, and the owner must have failed to address the issue. As a result, the injured party suffered harm. If these elements are established, the injured party may be entitled to compensation through a settlement or trial verdict. For personalized legal guidance, consider reaching out to one of the professionals on this website.  ... Read More