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Is the price range of 2,500 to 5,000 lawyer fine enough to make an outcome difference in .093 DUI case?

There is no easy answer to that question. It depends on whether you want a jury trial or a trial before a judge only. It depends on whether you have a case that could be won on motions. Some lawyers charge a flat fee for the whole case whether plea or jury. Some charge a staggered fee for cases with a trial and without; with motions and without; or with a jury and without. The best way to determine if the lawyer your are consulting is a lawyer "that can make a difference" is by asking friends...

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In a personal injury case, can a healthcare provider recover the contractual adjustment portion of the hospital bill?

The short answer is it depends. Most healthcare plans don't allow balance billing. If they agree to accept your health insurance, they have to accept the rate paid by the insurance company. They are generally paid by the health insurance a capitated rate or a payment based on how many patients they see as well. If the provider can charge more it should be spelled out in your health insurance plan. In so far as medicare and medicaid are concerned, the same answer applies. In conclusion, only...

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Is an eyewitness account of an aggressive driver being the cause of a pedestrian death probably cause for PD to pursue case?

There are two possible answers to your question: one civil and one criminal. On the criminal side what you have described is most certainly "probable cause" for misdemeanor vehicular homicide. For felony, vehicular homicide there would have to be "probable cause" for an underlying serious traffic offense such as reckless driving or driving under the influence. In State v. Tousley, 271 Ga.App. 874, 611 S.E.2d 139, 5 FCDR 731(2005), the Georgia Court of Appeals held that the test of probable...

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How do I know that I am getting a fair settlement for a workers comp injury?

As the other attorneys have mentioned workers compensation coverages generally medical expenses and lost income benefits. Pain and suffering is not recoverable. Although you could conceivably sue the individual who kicked you but that is another matter entirely. There is something called PPD or Permanent Partial Disability which after you have reach MMI or maximum medical improvement basically takes your permanent impairment rating based on AMA guidelines to permanent impairment usually...

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How can i get my settlement if my lawyer keep all of it

You should contact the Floyd County District Attorney's Office and explain the situation. The offending lawyer is probably facing criminal charges or could face additional charges from your situation and sometimes Judges will order restitution or make the lawyer pay you back as a condition of staying of out or minimizing jail time. You should also check with the State Board of Workers Compensation for remedies. Finally, you should consider hiring a lawyer to pursue your claim in civil court....

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I have an accident report that states breath test administered test refused. when i was on side of the road i did NOT refuse

Yes, you have a chance of winning. If there is no breath test, the police must prove that you are less safe because you consumed alcohol than you would have been if had not consumed any alcohol. While evidence of an accident can be considered evidence of less safe driving due to alcohol it is not always the case. Sober people have accidents. Otherwise, the only way they have to prove you were less safe is your appearance and demeanor and performance on field sobriety tests if any were given. A...

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Is there any point in going to court for a speeding ticket if I was going 80 in a 55? Any guidance is greatly appreciated!

Go to court and talk to the solicitor. Ask for a pretrial. Frequently, you can get a reduction in points or a reduced fine. Sometimes if you go to driving school before court this can be used for a fine reduction or point reduction. The best solution is to hire a lawyer but then you would probably spend more than the ticket. However, you might save money even with a lawyer with collateral unanticipated expenses from just pleading guilty or paying the ticket.

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Can I get my DUI (arrest without conviction) expunged?

There is a two year statute of limitations to bring a DUI charge in Georgia. Just because two years have passed doesn't mean you are out of the woods. All that has to be done is the ticket file stamped by the court clerk or an accusation filed with the clerk within two years. You should hire a DUI Attorney and have him look into it. Why? You might inadvertently stir up something that has been lost. If you chose to do it on your own, then you should go to any police department and request a...

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Will it hurt my workers comp claim if i choose not to have surgery?

You should focus on the best route to recovery and not the best settlement value. It is the recommendation for surgery and not necessarily the surgery itself that is valuable for purposes of workers compensation. Unlike a personal injury case, a workers compensation claim looks more forward than what has happened in the past. Where a personal injury case is valued on damages past and future, a workers compensation case like yours, where it appears liability is not at issue, the value is...

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I was arrested for suspicion of dui but I was not on anything and the urine and blood tests came back clean. What should I do?

You should contact a qualified DUI Attorney to see about getting the case dismissed before it is accused or charges are filed by the local prosecutor. You should also see about getting you DUI arrest expunged as you now have a DUI arrest on your criminal record initiated by the filing of your fingerprints. Finally, you should contact a civil rights lawyer and consider suing the police department for false arrest and false imprisonment. Zero tolerance needs to get a little more expensive for law...

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