Robert S. Windholz's Answers

Would the three be financially better off to file separately or together?

Probably does not matter how you file. If there is negligence the insurance company may likely pay the $100,000 into court and name all the claimant to the pool of money in the suit. If the nine cannot agree on a split, a Judge or Jury will decide what is the $$ allocation.

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Why would homeowners insurance not be liable?

I jury tried a similar case about 10-15 years ago. You must prove homeowner or builder negligence to have a case. If the work was done over eight years ago the builder may be out under the statute of respose. The homowner has a duty to inspect the premises. Was an investigation done after the collapse? What was the cause? Did it occur less than two years ago? Was anyone injured severely?

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What can they ask treating DRs about in depo in PI case?

About his qualifications, licensing, history, exam and Dx of patient. Causation questions tying care to PI case.

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How common are mock trials in minor injury personal injury cases

It would be unusual to do a mock trial in a small injury case. However, it would depend on how much time is devoted to this exercise by the attorney handling the case. It could be very simple and just basic trial preparation. Your friend is fortunate to have found an attorney who would try a minor injury case.

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I hit a dog in the road, and have no heath insurance. What do I do?

Contact an attorney in Savannah, if you have not done so. We can help refer you to someone competent if you wish. If you have a case against the owner of the dog [leash law violation, etc] and they have insurance you might be able to obtain some justice. The attorney may know doctors who will treat you on a lien basis [paid from proceeds of suit or claim] and help you get some care.

Is the at fault party still responsible for paying for your injuries if you attorney quits without giving u a settlement amount?

Most importantly, have your case reviewed by another attorney to see how much merit there is to your case and see if you can hire someone to help you. If a suit is filed, the other attorney would have to get permission from the Judge to withdraw. This requires notice to you and an order from the Judge. You may have recourse beyond the suit but that is another matter and I don't want to prejudge the attorney's conduct.

Fell in a Department store and need settlemnent amount advice?

Seems you're trying to get free advice. Hire someone and pay them a fair fee for helping you. Are you compensated for work you do?

Iwas visiting my daughter got INJURED at asnowPARK canI sue?THEYREmployee told me not 2keepmy feetIN

Where did this occur? Suit will depend on where you have to go to do it. Assume it is not Georgia or is it?

I am 17 and left the scene of an accident. The police pulled me over and gave me a ticket. No injuries, Do i need an attorney?

You need to at least call someone who is an attorney in this area of law. You could probably have a consult for a few hundred dollars and it would be worth your while to do so.

Auto personal injury lawsuit

Judgments are final 30 days after entry, that if filing of the order with the Clerk. If it is more than 30 days and there has been no appeal to a higher court and no motion for new trial filed, the judgment creditor can begin to collect. The defendant has no duty to do anything but can voluntarily pay if they wish. Any act to collect must be taken by the person who obtained the verdict and judgment.