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What is the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice case?
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Can I save a home from foreclosure if I file for bankruptcy?
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I had my small intestines sewn together accidentally. Is that ground for malpractice? I have permanent problems resulting from it. I had gone in for out-patient surgery, and ended up in the hospital for the next year and had over eight surgeries.
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My mother had two back surgeries, the last rendering her bed ridden until she had morphine pump surgically implanted. She can now move around with a walker, but her quality of life has drastically changed. Can you help?
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I am writing in behalf of my sister, who has been told she definitely has a medical malpractice case but it wouldn't make enough money for the lawyers to take. This is affecting her self esteem on top of an injury that has been long and painful. She's feeling as though she has no worth. What can she do?
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My husband is seeking advice in regards to a possible medical malpractice suit. Is this something that you handle and/or can you recommend an attorney that does?
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I am looking for a firm that is willing to take on a case involving possible medical malpractice/employment violations/workers comp.
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What do you need to investigate a hospital for medical malpractice?
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What is the time limit for when one can file a medical malpractice complaint against a physician? What is the statute of limitations on medical malpractice? There is no question as to whether I have a malpractice suit its just how long do I have to pursue it. Took cortisone shots in my left and right heels for 1 year and 3 months. I'm hearing that other doctors only give 3 shots a year.
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September, but was told I had a normal mammogram in April just 5 months prior. How can I find out if this is medical malpractice? I really feel someone missed something.
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Can I file charges against a VA Hospital doctor for medical malpractice for misdiagnosing my condition that should have been diagnosed and surgically treated 5?
years ago?
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I fired an attorney regarding a medical malpractice that I have and I cannot get my records from him. I have sent certified letters to him and still can't get anywhere. Can you help?
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I have been recently diagnosed with renal failure. I had chronic kidney infections and I told my doctor about it and he said it was all in my head. Is this a means for a lawsuit?
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What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in the DC Metro Area.?
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I had an operation to install a dialysis graft in my leg which caused me to lose the ability to walk. Can I sue the doctor for Medical Malpractice if I'm on Medicaid? |
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I had a personal injury settlement. How do I know if I received what was due to me? For some reason, I think I received the short end of the stick.
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Is there a company or firm that will advance you money pending the settlement of a personal injury case?
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I was recently rear ended and have pretty severe whiplash. I can't work more than 6 hours and have to go to physical therapy for my back and neck. Is this considered serious personal injury?
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I work for a medical provider. Where can I find an attorney lien for a personal injury case?
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I had two pet goats, hand raised by myself, that were put up for special needs adoption. When home was found, these pet baby billys were abducted by their
transporter and butchered. Is this a personal injury to me?
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Are the proceeds of a personal injury settlement, due to an auto accident, taxable in the state of Oregon?"
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How long do you have to file a personal injury lawsuit against a defendant in a criminal assault case, where serious injuries were sustained?
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Is domestic violence a form of personal injury - not just toward myself but my two children who are under the age of six? Do I have a personal injury case if I am?
Verbally, mentally and physically abused from my husband?
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This concerns a personal injury case. I have written proof that a medical expert lied and was led into the lie by the defense attorney and the medical expert also lied.
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Can an accident at work be considered as a personal injury?
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What is average time it should take to settle a personal injury suit with an insurance company resulting from a traffic accident? Also, if the insurance company
refuses to offer a reasonable settlement, what it the next step the injured party can take?
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I was injured in an auto accident (4th and 5th vertebrae damage) October 2003, I have now exhausted the $10,000 in my personal injury protection. How can I get
the other insurance company to pay for up coming treatments and lost wages?
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After a personal injury on someone else's property, is there a specified time in which legal action has to be filed?
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I initiated a personal injury case 18 months ago after I was injured in a car accident. I have attempted 3 times to verbally terminate this lawsuit with my lawyer, and was talked out of it. This case has not gone to court yet. If I terminate this case in writing to my lawyer, how will my lawyer determine fees I owe and will I have to pay the lawyer fees of the other person involved in the car accident?
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How are personal injury settlement amounts figured? I was involved in a low-impact accident and the insurance company of the other vehicle wants to settle for
MUCH less than the attorney who was (but due to conflict of interest is no longer) representing me suggested I should expect. All research that I have done has
supported his amount.
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I have been seriously injured in an auto accident. I was on the job working when this happened. I was hit by another driver they were ticketed. Can my employer let me go and if and when they do, do they have to hire me back when I have been released to return to work?
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I am at fault in a personal injury accident. I received a ticket for following too closely. Should I appear at court or mail in the ticket with a guilty plea?
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Is defamation considered a personal injury?
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I was a passenger on a city bus which got in an accident last week and was injured. I want to proceed in the best manner in terms of documentation and process and appreciate your help. When is the best time to fill out the personal injury protection form that the bus insurance company is asking? Is it best to wait or do it immediately?
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My husband was in a hit and run auto accident. It turned out that the vehicle was stolen and they have never found the person who was driving it. He spent two months in the hospital and is still not back to the point where he can return to work. Is there any recourse that we can take?
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I was injured in a work related accident that was a head/facial injury. I have been taking medication since this and am consulting with pain specialists every month. What rights I have since this injury has totally wrecked my quality of life both physically and emotionally. Workman compensation is still paying for my medications and pain management but I receive no wages.
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I was in an accident where the other party pulled out in front of me. I had the right of way. The guy pulled out of a partial driveway type area into my path. If the insurance company totals my car am I able to go after his insurance company for the amount of my deductible and any remaining balance on my auto loan?
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I recently purchased a vehicle from a dealership. I was unaware of the lemon law and recently found out that my vehicle was in 3 accidents. I'm not sure what I should and or could do about this. Looking at the vehicle you couldn't tell that it was in any accident. Could you please advise me of my rights?
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I was in a car accident. The person that was in the passenger seat was drunk and grabbed the steering wheel and caused me to be in a horrific accident. How long do I have to go after him to get restitution? I have a metal rod in my right leg that will be there for life because of him.
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I was in a car accident 2 years ago this month in which I was not at fault. I received whiplash in my back and shoulder. Now when the weather gets cold my back
and shoulder hurt and I end up going to the chiropractor for about a month until my back heals. Can I sue the driver who hit me? The driver hit my car so hard it was a total loss.
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My 18 year old daughter was at fault in an accident. The other person had only PLPD. They want us to pay for the damages to their vehicle. My daughter
received a citation for following too close. The car is in her and my name and the insurance is in my name. Can I be sued a as a parent?
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If a police officer knows that you are under the influence of marijuana and releases you to drive home, is he negligent, even though no accident occurred? Are there any previously filed and won suits on this?
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Does a period of time exist (e.g. statute of limitations) within which insured parties involved in an auto accident may sue the other party? Specifically, is an
insured driver subject to a lawsuit from the other party involved in an auto accident 5 years following the accident, and after the insurance companies have settled?
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On February 3 I was in a car accident and called the insurance company to file a claim and still have not gotten anything resolved. Who can we contact to get this over and done with?
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Can I sue my insurance company for refusing to pay for a rental car supplied to us for a non-fault accident? And for us getting charged on our credit card from the rental car place for the rental car without our knowing about it or our authorization to use the credit card.
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Can I take any legal action against a party if wrongly accused of a hit and run accident?
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Over a year ago I was involved in a multiple car accident sustaining injuries. I was not at fault. The claim has been in arbitration for nine months. Should I move forward on my own and retain counsel?
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Can information of negligible safety records on the part of a company involved in an auto accident be used to assist in the case of the injured party? I am not
speaking of the driver defendant personally, but the negligible safety records, already on record, of the company he works for?
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I was in an accident 4 years ago - have had 5 knee surgeries and they want to do another and my insurance will not cover the cost. Can I reopen the case so that I can get this taken care of?
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I was recently involved in a car accident, where my friend was driving. I got a broken wrist and thumb out of the situation and a lot of medical bills. What are my options?
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I was involved in a car accident recently, bad enough for the airbag to deploy. I received chemical burns from whatever inflates the airbag. Does that happen often, and if not, what can I do about it?
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How do I have after an accident to report it - even if it is unnoticeable damage to me and my car?
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I was in an auto accident as the passenger almost a year ago. Still having problems and my original medical bills weren't paid. Can I still sue the insurance company?
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My son died two yrs ago in auto accident. I had joint custody but his dad had physical. How can I find out if my ex received any money? He has not been working for several months now. Do I have a claim to any of it?
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My daughter was involved in a car accident w/another 17 year old. They did not call the police. The boy was at fault. Now his parents are saying they are not
satisfied that the accident was his fault. There was approximately 900.00 damage to my daughter's car. What can we do?
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My mother and I were rear-ended in an accident on May 17th. The young lady did not have insurance coverage, the vehicle was not hers. Is it to late to file a
suit against her? Insurance company issued insurance verification and premium was not paid, therefore a claim could not be filed.
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Can you sue for a mini tort when the accident produced no police report & only the person suing feels they weren't at fault? Also, what is the amount claimed in a Mini tort?
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We have been asked by a friend to host their wedding in our barn. Would we be liable if someone were to get hurt while on our property, or in an accident after drinking on our property. Is there special event insurance we can by for this sort of thing?
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I was in a mini van years ago when I was a minor. My parents settled with the insurance company. I continue to have many problems as a result of the accident. I still have surgeries as a result. I don't know how the settlement was worded. Can the insurance company be held liable for my continued health issues?
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I sustained injuries in a traffic accident when the driver of a van ran the red light. I do not have health insurance & was told that I did not have Medpay & thus I have not been treated by a m.d. for the injuries but rather only had chiropractor therapy. I am more in pain now then before. Why can't I get medical treatment?
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I was involved in a motor vehicle accident on a state road. I suffered a concussion, contusions to head, lip and a hematoma in my left leg. I was with my
5yr old son who was not hurt just very traumatized. I found out that I was the 4th person that day to have had an accident in the very same spot. All of these
accidents were caused by poor maintenance. Do I have any recourse?
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I had an accident in March and I have had neck problems since. Can I sue my
insurance company to help the hospital recover money spent on past treatment for my neck, and any future costs for treatment of my neck. Also, can I recover anything for my pain and suffering?
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Should I plead not responsible and request a hearing by mail? I had an accident for which I was cited. I believe the other driver was at fault.
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If a car is parked on private property uninsured and is struck by another car and totaled, is the person that caused the accident responsible? Is a Church parking lot private property?
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If I was in an auto accident and was cited for failure to yield, the person that hit me was cited for suspended license, no insurance and no current registration. Why is it that he is able to collect insurance money for damages to his car when he should not have been driving at all?
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I was involved in a traffic accident with a drunk driver. The vehicle I was driving only had PLPD insurance. The car was a total loss and about $4,000 worth of equipment was damaged. Is there anything that I can do?
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My husband & I were in an accident. The driver was drunk. He was not the owner of the vehicle. We sued the insurance company. Can we go after the driver now? This was his 3rd offense and he was never charged before he hit us.
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I was recently rear-ended at a high rate of speed by an unknown driver. I am making a claim against my own uninsured motorist insurance and the most I can get is
$15,000. Eventually I will probably get arthritis in my shoulder due to the separation I suffered in the accident. What kind of offer should I expect from my insurance company?
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Is there a statue of limitations? My son was killed in a car accident 3 yrs. ago, and had just left a bar.
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Our son's car was hit while sitting in our driveway by one of his friends. This was in September. We had an estimate done and it was approx. $1,600.00. We gave
the estimate to the parents but have not heard back since. They have never even come to look at the damage. How do we go about seeking compensation?
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My auto insurance co. is demanding authorization to full medical records to pay claims for my son's accident. This seems like a privacy issue. Do I need to sign this to get bills paid?
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Looking for a document that will protect me from liability on my personal property. For example, I have a pool, if something happens, I don't want to be responsible
for an accident, especially if I'm not home. I want something that I can have the parents sign to release my responsibility of injuries, just in case. Is there something out there?
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What is the statute of limitations on a car accident?
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I was in an accident recently. I was told that if someone in the accident does not have insurance, they are held responsible. Is this true, or am I misunderstanding what was explained?
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Are the proceeds of a personal injury settlement, due to an auto accident, taxable?
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Why would a 16-year old be charged with negligent homicide in an accidental shooting when the state trooper was not even charged with reckless endangerment when
he accidentally discharged his weapon and shot himself in the foot? These were both accidental discharges.
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Auto accident award was for more than insurance. Can a Line of Credit from a Reverse Mortgage be attached? How safe is a line of credit?
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How much is the usual amount of settlement is for a car accident where the knees went into the dashboard causing the individual to have doctor's visits and an MRI? The insurance company would like to settle, but how much money is fair?
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Is the executor fee calculated on the entire amount of an insurance settlement from an accident or only on the remainder after the legal one third has been paid?
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I was in a car accident that was not my fault. I was hit from behind by two cars. I made a claim against the first car that caused the accident, but can I also make a claim for property damage against the second car (the one that actually hit me)?
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I am claiming no fault in an auto accident. Am I entitled to more than just the estimated value of my car?
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Is there a rule of thumb that applies relative to the amount of money that should be requested as settlement following an auto accident that resulted in injuries to the driver and the related medical bills that reached $2500.00? We are concerned about future pain and suffering along with what has already been
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My father had a car accident on the job. He wasn't hurt but the person he hit is suing the insurance company of his employers. If the settlement goes over what the insurance is willing to pay, can my father be sued?
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I was the passenger in an automobile accident. The driver of the vehicle fell asleep and hit a ditch. I later found out that his driver's license was suspended. I have sustained multiple injuries. The vehicle was owned by my employer. Do I have a case for pain and suffering due to my injuries?
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I was in an auto accident where I was not at fault and hired an attorney to represent me. I have had many problems with the attorney I had hired. Am I entitled to pick up my case file along with any and all papers and facts pertaining to my case?
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I was rear ended by another car. I was taken by ambulance to the local ER. x-rayed and released. I have since been to my primary doctor once and have to go again a second time. The person who hit my car insurance has taken liability for the accident and is sending someone out to look at my car. I don't want to be taken advantage of by the insurance company. Should I have an attorney?
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I tripped on a handicap curb. Was transported to the ER for treatment and returned home. I later had surgery performed to repair the fractured kneecap and tendon. What responsibilities does the establishment have regarding unpaid medical bills that my insurance company does not cover? Do I have any other legal rights regarding this accident?
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I was recently in an accident where I was hit by a car while riding a bike. I have a copy of the police report, what should my next step be? I'm seeking a replacement for my bike, at least, and possibly medical attention for my injured leg.
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Can you get a settlement if you lose a finger because of a job accident? I have had about 11 or 12 surgeries. The doctor told him he is 25 percent disabled.
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Can an accident at work be considered as a personal injury?
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Can part-time wages be garnished if the person is found liable for damages in a car accident? The suit is for $7,600?
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My daughter was injured. The insurance co. has paid all related bills until the doctors said she needed to get braces & surgery to fix the jaw injury. How can we get the insurance company to pay?
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I was injured in an accident when a tree fell on my car. My insurance company paid for medical and things with 50,000.00 no fault insurance money. When I got
a settlement in the case the insurance company wanted the money back that they spent. Do they have the right to do that?
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My 17 year old son has been involved in 2 car accidents that were 100 percent not his fault and we are having a problem with the insurance company's paying him,
He was also hurt at work and after their doctor sent him to a specialist, they are refusing to pay him for time off work and medical bills. I need a lawyer willing to
handle all three cases immediately. Can you help?
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Was rear ended in an accident. I have contacted the insurance company about my injuries (back and neck). Do I need an attorney or will my company take care of it?
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My family was in a crash accident where a drunk driver hit us. My husband and I were injured. What are our rights?
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I would like to know if I got into an accident where I accidentally rear-ended an automobile and the no-fault law was in effect, and the person whose car I hit had no auto insurance, can she sue me for medical fees she incurred because of the accident?
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My husband was recently in an accident. He was not fault. But the insurance company of the car he was in said that his car insurance company had to pay his
medical bills because the state has a no fault law. Can you tell me if this is true and what that means?
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I was in a truck with a friend and we went off the road and rolled over. I told the police and insurance people that I was driving but I wasn't. My friend was. I am hurting bad from the accident. I went to the hospital but I don't know if they are going to pay my bills or not. What should I do?
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What is average time it should take to settle a personal injury suit with an insurance company resulting from a traffic accident? Also, if the insurance company
refuses to offer a reasonable settlement, what it the next step the injured party can take?
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I was involved in an auto accident that was the other drivers fault. I took him to court - won and garnished his pay and a few months. Later he filed bankruptcy. Is there anything I can do to get the rest of my settlement?
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I was recently laid off and a few days later I was in a bad auto accident. I was looking into bankruptcy. I wanted to do at least a Chapter 13, but my car still has a loan on it with my dad as the co-signer. I am willing to pay the full loan w/ch.13. Can they still go after my dad?
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My son who is 17 is going to be in an ATV jumping event. The event will have a waiver of liability for him to sign in the event of an accident. I don't know how the waivers stands up, and if something does happen - are we as parents of the 17 year old responsible?
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If a person has an auto accident and does not have insurance, what happens?
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I was injured in an auto accident. I have now exhausted the $10,000 in my personal injury protection. How can I get the other insurance company to pay for up coming treatments and lost wages?
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I ended up leaving the scene of an accident, and eventually was cited for the accident. I have a court appearance coming soon. From what I know it will be a
misdemeanor. Is there anything else I should be concerned of? Am I facing any jail time or anything of that nature? Should I hire an attorney?
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My wife died in surgery when a vessel was accidentally cut. Will you take the case?
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At a one room school house a student drives several miles on county roads to school; they are underage. The students park off of school property. If they are in an accident on the way home, who is liable the parents, the teacher, or the school district?
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I was sideswiped by a tour bus while riding a moped. Other than my medical bills, what else are they responsible for? The driver did not stop and was later pulled over and cited for felony hit and run.
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A woman plowed into the back of my truck on a street. She received a ticket as I had no fault in this except being in front of her. I do not want to turn this into my insurance company and I don't want my rates going up. How do I tap into her Torte policy?
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I was hit by a car. I only suffered bruising to my arm and leg and since that time have not had any problems. The Insurance company sent me a check for 300 along with a release. They keep calling to have me accept it and keep telling me the accident is only worth 300 since I have no injuries. I also expect 3 days lost wages from no-fault. Should I accept the offer?
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I had a car accident on my own street. He had a stop sign and I did not and before I knew it he was coming across but he was looking the other way not at
me. I have been out of work and seeing a dr. since then. Is there any way I can sue for pain and suffering and be reimbursed for all the cash I have lost and paid out?
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I need to know how you determine what's fair for pain and suffering. My daughter was involved in an accident and had a concussion. She's been hurting a couple of weeks so far. The insurance is calling me. What's fair?
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