Alabama Personal Injury Legal Questions

I would recommend you contact a work injury lawyer in your area ASAP. Work comp laws and case values can vary greatly from state to state. Further, there could be notice requirements that need to be complied with in Alabama, or in whichever state that your work injury claim can be pursued.  Disclaimer: Please be advised that this response does not create an attorney-client relationship, and you should contact a lawyer licensed in your state to discuss your specific situation.   ... Read More

Based on your description of what happened to you, it sounds as if you have a good malpractice case against your dentist.  What makes you case stronger is that the dentist's actions were intentional.  Of couse the dentist will have his side of the story. I can't believe you are the only victim of this dentist.  He's probably done this before.  Start by looking for on-line reviews of this dentist.  Then find yourself a malpractice attorney in your State.   ... Read More

Are you on Medicaid or Medicare ? If either of the aforementioned paid some or all of your medical bills, it takes a very long time for them to settle their liens. Notwithstanding that, you should contact your lawyer and demand a face to face meeting and ask him what's holding up the settlement. Good luck. ... Read More

Yes, you may have a case. From the facts you allege, it appears that Mcdonalds was negligent because the employee failed to properly secure the lid on the coffee cup, the contents of which were very hot, and it was forseeable that if she didnt do that, the lid could come off the cup, spill and seriously injure someone. I would seek immediate medical attention and take many pictures of the second degree burns throughout the healing process. Where was the restaurant located? In Alabama or Florida? ... Read More

If you were an employee of the homeowner then you may only recover through workman’s compensation statutes. However if you were an independent contractor and can establish that you fell as a result of the negligence of the homeowner then you may have a common law negligence claim against that homeowner. Discuss in private with counsel as more facts are neede.... Read More

You may have what is called a “slip and fall” case. Much will depend on the condition of the parking lot, the condition of the parking block, and what your witnesses observed. You should probably consult with a personal injury attorney as to the exact details involved in this matter and to see if it worthwhile pursuing this matter. Despite what TV and talking heads say, not every injury is compensable and not every case is frivolous. You should contact an attorney sooner rather than later as the condition of the parking lot may change and witnesses become unavailable. You normally have three years from the date of a personal injury to file suit. Good Luck!... Read More

It takes a medical expert to answer your question. Lawyers that do medical malpractice cases typically have such experts available. Consider consulting one. However, it sounds like your damages are that your care was delayed. Unless you can prove the delay in treatment caused severe additional damage, I'm thinking it would cost more to pursue the claim than it would be worth. If such is the case, you are not remediless. You can complain to the Medical Board. Good luck.... Read More

As far as liability is concerned, I'm not sure it is a "shoe in". It would be up to a judge to determine that. If you really want to sue, you will need to go to Small Claims Court. Call District Court and ask for Small Claims Division and they will provide you with all the info you need to do that. However, I would consider the costs of pursuing compared to the potential recovery and your chances of winning. You may be better off simply writing the manufacturer and setting out your complaints. You may find that they are more than willing to do what it takes to make you happy without going to court. Good luck.... Read More

He can legally tell you almost anything he wants. What he may not do is vary from the written sales agreement, so I suggest yo read your copy with care. A verbal promise, unsupported by consideration (i.e. payment of some sort) is not generally enforceable. But your state may have some particular laws relating to warranties on used vehicles, or warranties in general, which you can use. Contact your states Consumer Protection bureau. Such agencies are often housed in the Department of Justice, but as to vehicles there might be someone in the Department of Transportation. In Wisconsin we have the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Lemon laws are not, in my experience, very helpful. In any case, the one in Wisconsin on its ace applies only to new car purchases. However, nothing limits your ability to sue the dealer if you can demonstrate misrepresentation, fraud, or other actionable wrongdoing.... Read More

It is possible to sue, but I would need to know way more about the facts before I could give you an answer. I do know that you can get the union to write a letter of explanation to the credit reporting agencies and you can do the same so that it is on file. Consider consulting a consumer protection lawyer. Good luck.... Read More