Christopher J. O'Brien's Answers

How would a judgment against me in a wrongful death case affect my personal assets

A judgment could affect your current house if you are found to be at fault in the fire at your previous residence. Important issues here include whether you had insurance coverage at the previous house, when you were actually removed from the deed, and whether you have anything in writing with the current owners of the house to prove that the agreement existed between you and them as to the removal of your name from the deed. The problem is that any judgment taken against you may result in...

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Can I sue the bar owner and the person who stabbed me for injuries from a knife fight

The answer depends on what state you are in. In NY, you would be able to sue the bar owner and the person who assaulted you, provided that the bar owner knew or should have known of the person's propensity to stab people. I suggest you contact a PA lawyer to know all of your rights.

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Filing a claim for damages and injuries to my insurance company

YOu need to consult with an Illinois member of the bar. Here's why: laws vary form state to state and some states require that there be actual physical contact between vehicles before you can recover. My advice? Call a lawyer and find out what the law is before you proceed further.

I was hit by in the rear by an out of control vehicle and I'm at fault???

I suggest you contact JOhn Elliot Leighton in Miami as he is an excellent lawyer.

Can we pursue a personal injury action against hotel restaurant food that made my son sick

You need to contact a lawyer in the state or country where you were staying. I don't know where Benidorm is located but I suggest you contact a local lawyer there immediately.