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13 legal questions have been posted about personal injury by real users in District of Columbia. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include boating accidents, nursing home litigation, and automobile accidents. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

Can I sue my company for my thumb that had been slammed in trailer door at work and somebody else caused my accident?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   16 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You have a worker's compensation claim and can not file a civil suit against your employer. If the other employee deliberately injured you, you can sue the other employee, but your case is worth very little so at best you would have to file in small claims court and represent yourself.
You have a worker's compensation claim and can not file a civil suit against your employer. If the other employee deliberately injured you, you can... Read More

What can I get if I got $7500 in medical bills and my attorney settled for $18500?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   12 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You have to look at the fee agreement you have with your attorney as to what percentage of the net or gross recovery they are entitled to. The medical providers will often reduce their liens by about 1/3 to cover attorney fees.
You have to look at the fee agreement you have with your attorney as to what percentage of the net or gross recovery they are entitled to. The... Read More

What can I legally do it my girlfriend’s mother gets credit cards in my girlfriend’s name and maxing them out for us to deal with?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Report her to your local police department.
Report her to your local police department.

What can I legally do it my girlfriend’s mother gets credit cards in my girlfriend’s name and maxing them out for us to deal with?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Linda Kaye Frieder (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
You could file a police report and/ or file a civil lawsuit for damages.
You could file a police report and/ or file a civil lawsuit for damages.

What can I legally do it my girlfriend’s mother gets credit cards in my girlfriend’s name and maxing them out for us to deal with?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Why don't you and your live in girl friend have a word with the mother. I don't think you want to sue your girlfriends mother or have her arrested
Why don't you and your live in girl friend have a word with the mother. I don't think you want to sue your girlfriends mother or have her arrested

What can I legally do it my girlfriend’s mother gets credit cards in my girlfriend’s name and maxing them out for us to deal with?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Go to the police.
Go to the police.

What can I legally do it my girlfriend’s mother gets credit cards in my girlfriend’s name and maxing them out for us to deal with?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Wayne J Wimer (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Report her to the police department if she has done this without her daughter's permission.
Report her to the police department if she has done this without her daughter's permission.

What can I legally do it my girlfriend’s mother gets credit cards in my girlfriend’s name and maxing them out for us to deal with?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Andrew Tyler Velonis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Well, you put your finger on it: identity theft. The girlfriend will have to report her Mom to the cops and/or DA to deal with. Also, any bills she gets, she should contact the finance company, explain that this is identity theft, fill out affidavits, etc.
Well, you put your finger on it: identity theft. The girlfriend will have to report her Mom to the cops and/or DA to deal with. Also, any bills she... Read More

How do I proceed with a personal injury claim?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by attorney Greg Baumgartner   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I recommend that you take advantage of a free consultation offered by an attorney located in your area. It is very difficult to answer these types of questions via email. Do some research on who is a good attorney in your area and most offer no obligation consultations which can get you started on what you need to do with an injury claim from a car accident.   You may need to call more than one attorney but speaking with attorney should be the first step if you have not been through  the insurance claims process before with a personal injury.... Read More
I recommend that you take advantage of a free consultation offered by an attorney located in your area. It is very difficult to answer these types of... Read More

What do I do for a moving violation?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I can in all likelihood get the fine reduced and get you out of traffic school and any points on your insurance.
I can in all likelihood get the fine reduced and get you out of traffic school and any points on your insurance.

When a settlement is reached can I opt to pay the insurance bills with the settlement funds instead of my lawyer?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
If there is a formal lien, then the answer is NO.
If there is a formal lien, then the answer is NO.

Can I use the fact that the cop scribbled over the fine and wrote a higher fine and did the same with the speed in court?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
Get a lawyer and go to trial. There may be plenty of material to cross examine the cop.
Get a lawyer and go to trial. There may be plenty of material to cross examine the cop.

What are my options if a smog shop broke my car?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Personal Injury
I think that I already answered this. They hold themselves out to be experts. If they broke something, then they are responsible for the reasonable expenses for all necessary repairs and resultant damages. Sue them. Then, go to the State to get their license revoked.
I think that I already answered this. They hold themselves out to be experts. If they broke something, then they are responsible for the reasonable... Read More
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