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Under what scenario could a lien holder of an automobile be held liable in the event of a collision involving that automobile?

It is very unlikely that you would be held liable as a debt holder on a vehicle, as only the owner or user who causes damage or loss to another can Be liable in Tort for the damage caused. Make sure your not in title( as an owner or co- owner as sometimes finance companies make ask you to sign as co- owner and not just co borrower. Check All original paperwork that gave you lien. If not by a loan, how did your Lien arise?

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I have a work injury. I have had surgery and I'm still in pain. I want to change my doctor. To one i think is better.

Workers comp claims generally require a lawyer who can best advise you. Your lawyer should be able to refer you to a doctor as a second opinion and may get your employers comp insusurer to pay. In addition to pursuing you employer a lawyer can evaluate whether you have a viable third party claim against another responsible party not within the scope of immunity afforded those parties related to Your employer. There are laws preventing your employer from retaliating against you for filing a...

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My exhusband slandered and defamed me over 30 years resulting in alienation from my daughter and grandchildren; is there help?

It is unlikely you would be successful in this action because the statute of limitations for torts (civil wrongs) is 4 years from when you knew or reasonably should have known the action accrued . This case is too late to pursue in my opinion, and you would be hard pressed to recover damages from an Individual as most peoples assets are exempt from judgement due to Floridas generous homestead and other debtor exemptions.

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Drs. at Mayo Clinic statethat I have degenterive disc desease and muscle and nerve damge due to the long term use of dilantin

You would have a potential products liability case against the manufacturer of Dilantin if you can prove a causal link between the drug and the muscle damage. If the manufacturer knew or should have k own of the damage and continued to market the product and failed to warn users prescribers and the public you would have a good liability case with a potential for punitive damages depending upon the actual facts and your state law. Consult with a top products liability lawyer who specializes in...

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Is it suspicious for a small claims suit still have it showing open on docket after 6 months, even though Plaintiff has

If you did not mediate successfully you will need to take some action. Write the mediator and ask him/ her to file a notice advising the court of the no show and confirm with the court- ( at clerks ofc or call court) that default Was in Fact entered or ask For one in writing along with A dismissal of your case. Nothing happens automatically and it is up to the party or their lawyer when represented to take action. Courts are too busy to monitor each open Case and can't be your lawyer if they...

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Who is respomsible the old or the new owners?

The answer ultimately will depend upon what the Purchase Agreement says about who retains liability. However it shouldn't matter to you as insurance should cover the claim. I would fIle suit soon as insurance coverages are either based upon when a claim is made (claims made policies) or occurrence based, ie when the Incident occurred , which Insurance was in effect. As long as both buyer and seller are covered its not going to affect your coverage , but if only the buyer is insured fling before...

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Pro se in personal injury

File a motion to continue and explain your reason , you should get the relief you seek.

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Time to settle for fracture from car accident.

To give you a fair answer on value more information is needed. For example the age of the plaintiff, the severity of the fracture( displaced, angulated, comminuted , etc) what type

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When do you think it would be needed to hire an expert witness for premises liability case (Trip and Fall)?

Whenever liability is disputed and there is a basis to prove liability of local or national safety fire or building codes or surfacing issues (slip resistance, etc) an expert makes sense. A lawyer must also consider the cost ($2500+) vs the value of the case. Smaller injury Cases don't justify an expert and that is a discussion you should have with your lawyer to determine the feasibility of hiring one.

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Slip and fall accident in costco, procedure for filing a claim

To fuly answer your questions more facts are needed. However generally a landowner or Operator such as Costco owes a guest both a duty to warn of known dangerous conditions on its property and to maintain its premises in a reasonably safe condition. Since you say that grease was all over the area you can likley expect a defense of an "open and obvious" condition which may result in a summary judgement against you if the condition should have been seen by you. However if you aslo sue on the...

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