Kathryn Bridget Johnston's Answers

Should i file a claim, NH personal injury law

Under NH law, if the cause of your fall was negligence on the part of the homeowner, you may have the right to recover damages for your expenses, as well as for intangible losses such as pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life due to your injuries. However, your question does not provide enough information to determine whether there is any basis to allege, and prove, that your injuries were caused by negligence on the part of the homeowner, your brother. In addition, and regardless...

I was assaulted by about 4 security guards at a night club. I have minor injuries and have been off work for about a week now.

I am not licensed to practice in Indiana, and therefore I am unable to give you legal advice. However, without more information concerning the facts of your situation, it would be difficult for any lawyer to answer this question. I suggest that you provide a more comprehensive description of the events giving rise to your injuries, as well as more information about your injuries, medical bills, and lost wages. Once you have this information, I suggest that you contact an attorney in your...

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I hit a manhole in someones driveway..

If the defect (pothole) was on private property, it is possible that the law in your state gives you rights to recover damages against the landowner for the defect. If the defect was on public property, your rights may be limited by state law under a concept called "qualified immunity" and/or statutes governing public liability for roadway defects. In either event, I urge you to contact an attorney in your area to discuss your rights. Most lawyers handling these kinds of cases will give...

Can a case be re-filed if the personal injury happened in 2001?

I cannot provide legal advice to you, since I am not licensed to practice in Illinois. However, given the facts that you describe, I suggest that you immediately contact the Illniois Bar Association's attorney referral service (information is here: http://www.illinoislawyerfinder.com/phonereferral.html) for assistance in finding another attorney to represent you and provide a substantive answer to your questions. Good luck.