Products Liability Legal Questions

Possibly. Medtronic has been sued for several defective implant/pain management devices. You willneed to discuss this with a lawyer and your doctors to actually have an idea of what the issues are. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact our office at 1-800-922-6442 for a FREE consultation. ... Read More

It will depend on the nature of the accident and the issues with the age, history  and maintenance of the car. As to the bills, this will also turn on who was at fault in the accident and the extent of insurance coverage. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office at 1-800-922-6442 for a FREE consultation. ... Read More

I presume this was class action lawsuit. You can easily do an internet search of your specific car and the phrase "class action". If there was a settlement, the site will tell you what your rights are, including if you can claim financial damages and whether the manufacturer was required to make repairs, or if only by way of extended warranty as you mentioned.  You could also call your local dealership and find out if there is a service item on this.... Read More

There could be a liability claim against the A/C installer or manufacturer (if defect), but this will revolve around the availability of insurace coverage. They need to retain a lawyer ASAP to address this. If you have any further questions feel free to call 1-800-922-6442 for a FREE consultation.... Read More

I assume that you were served eggs in a restaurant and that you are considering a claim against the restaurant.  Any food sold for consumption has an implied warranty of fitness for human consumption, and if you can show that you became ill from the food served at the restaurant then you have a claim. However, though you have the basis for a claim you must consider what damages you suffered. If you have suffered no lasting consequences, then you may wish to negotiate a settlement directly with the restaurant. To learn more about damages for which you may seek compensation, please visit our website: http://www.chalatlaw.com/personal-injury-case-overview/ If your damages are significant, such as complications due to ingestion of the glass, then you may wish to hire a lawyer to represent you in a lawsuit.... Read More

It depends and were you injured? There are a lot of factors, recoveries and the story to be told that determine liability and value. Also, insurance companies will determine whether it is a person "making their own case," a mill's form letter or a detailed demand package that is the determining factor of an offer. And then is that offer suitable? Essentially, insurance carriers try to negotiate every dollar they can, because every $100 means millions in the end to the Board of Directors. And their lawyers are, respectfully, good at getting one over on novice lawyers and novice victims- you would be basically both. Even in soft tissue injuries, those tissues stretch and scar, or cause corresponding pressure on nerves in the spinal cord, leaving behind permanent problems for some. I have had clients need surgeries years later because of a bulging disk and have their entire world collapse for what seemed inconsequential at the time. Insurance companies want you to settle as soon as possible and treat as little as possible. Attorneys matter. They change their gameplan when a lawyer is involved. For that reason - and the misinformation by TV lawyers and referral services- is why people should consult lawyers who take the time like on sites like this. Because of the economy, more lawyers are jumping into personal injury and should stick to what they know. Personal injury law REQUIRED knowledge about medical science and biomechanics (the forces on a body in a wreck) far greater and more specific than you'd think. The other side has doctors and millions on their side to say nothing is wrong or fight the claim.   Give a lawyer a call.  You can learm more about us at http://www.knowthelawyer.com.  We'd be happy to discuss this with you - 800-656-6952 or help@knowthelawyer.com. ... Read More

I would stop raising all of these minimal issues. Without starting a 5 page debate about "I am just enforcing my rights" thesetype of issues can backfire if you get involved a legitimate legal case to paint you as an opportunistic professional plaintiff, regardless of whether its fair or not. This could damage your credibility when you may need it the most.... Read More

Credit cards are not courts to resolve disputes. Be careful as the reversed charge could cause the mechanic to exercise mechanics lien on your car. If you have bad service or poor repair, your remedy is to sue the mechanic for the money back or damage done. You can call our office 1-800-922-6442 for FREE consultation on this issue if you would like.... Read More

That’s awful – very sorry that happened to you.  Sounds like you’re getting a pretty solid run-around.  Get an appointment with a litigation attorney to discuss the matter in detail.  Take whatever proof you have of the claim and all of the correspondence you have from the company/distributor.  The company’s insurance carrier may or may not choose to pay, but given the run-around you're getting, it looks like to get any type of recovery you’re going to need legal representation.  Best of luck.... Read More

You have all the elements for a lawsuit, but in reality you would not likely get much, if anything from it.  In order to sue for a personal injury you have to show: 1. NEGLIGENCE - which you have because obviously pieces of plastic do not belong in your drinking water. 2. INJURY - that you were injured as a result of their negligence.  This is where your case falls short because although you were injured, your injuries were pretty minor.  Attorneys who take on these kinds of cases are generally looking for catastrophic injuries, like if you had actually choked and died or suffered brain damage - that would be a great case!  That's because you can collect for your medical bills, for lost wages, and for pain and suffering.  You have no medical bills or lost wages and your pain and suffering would probably be determined by a judge or jury not to be worth that much.  An attorney would never take this case because it requires an enormous amount of work to bring this type of case, so we only do it where the potential pay-off is great. 3. CAUSATION - You have to show that your injuries were caused by their negligence.  That is pretty clear in your case so that is not a problem. 4.  DEEP POCKETS - Another thing we look for in evaluating cases is whether the defendant has the ability to pay any judgment we obtain or whether they have insurance coverage.  This should not an issue in your case because you are dealing with a well-established company. So to summarize, you have all of the elements of a lawsuit, but your case is not worth enough to be worth an attorney's time to take it on. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.... Read More

If there is no injury, there is no claim. Technically I suppose you could make a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress, however I think you would have a hard time proving any damages. If you're planning on sending back the tooth, I would take pictures before doing so in the event you need them later.... Read More

Charlene, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your niece.  The facts that you have shared briefly over this medium raise complex questions that may involve medical malpractice law or administrative law, depending upon the type of "group home" she was placed in.  Additionally, because a death is involved, any action for negligence would be subject to Indiana's Wrongful Death Act.  Which individuals (typically relatives) are able to pursue financial compensation in a case of negligence that results in death will depend on the survivors to your niece's death.   Our law firm in Indianapolis handles wrongful death cases on a statewide basis, and we would be glad to review the facts of your niece's unfortunate death to see if you have an actionable case.  Consulting an experienced injury law firm will help you understand what rights and remedies are available, if any. We would invite your call at (317) 842-5800.   Best wishes to your family during this time. Lance R. Ladendorf, Esq. Ladendorf Law (317) 842-5800... Read More