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Possible back injury

If you injured your back at work, have witnesses and/or reported it to your employer, you should be covered with worker's compensation. Even if the nature of your work over a period of time led to your back condition, rather then a specific event, worker's compensation is a possibility. Your doctor should be able to give you a diagnosis, and if he relates that diagnosis to a work injury, rather than a gall bladder diagnosis or something else not work related, that would support a worker's...

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Can my personal injury lawyer take his portion and charge me for my medical bills, deposition ,and court cost

From the gross amount of the settlement, the lawyer first deducts the costs of pursuing the case (depositions, filing fees, etc) and the attorney fee is then deducted from the net. Your share is for your losses, including medical bills.

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Can I still be at fault for an auto accident if after I made them aware of the danger at an intersection and they put up a sign?

As to the county, Michigan statutes require the county to maintain the traveled portion of the road in reasonable repair. However, the Michigan Supreme Court has decided that signs are not a part of the traveled portion of the road, such that there is no highway defect claim for failing to have sufficient signage at the time of the accident. There also are notice requirements as to highway defect claims. Based on the facts you provide, there would be no case against the county. As the...

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Should I start a malpractice lawsuit?

To establish medical malpractice, you must have a breach of the standard of care that caused damage. Your facts don't provide much in terms of establishing a breach of the standard of care, and I don't pick up any fact suggesting that your are damaged as a result of the treatment.

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Can I file a Complaint against my attorney for not doing what he said throughout my divorce?

Communicate your dissatisfaction with your attorney and ask about the things you feel are not being done with your case. If you're questions are not answered, consider a consult with another attorney.

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My brother died in 2009 our family sued and settled for $90,000.00 he has a head injury at 18 only one member helped him in life

Your question implies that the settlement was made before his death. If the money is an estate asset, and he had no will, it will be distributed per the Michigan intestacy laws. The statutes define the claims and priorities. Contact an experienced probate lawyer to see what entitlements you might have depending on who survived.

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If your car was totalled, is an ambulance supposed to be called no matter what?

If there are apparent signs of injury or a request for medical assistance, an ambulance is usually called. However, there is no statute that I am aware of the would require an ambulance be called to the scene based on vehicle damage. Assuming you have Michigan no-fault insurance, your expenses for care and treatment should be covered, including the cost of an ambulance.

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Can I sue for pain and suffering?

In addition to the previous answer, your insured Michigan vehicle with personal injury protection coverage provides you the means to get your injuries evaluated. It entitles you to benefits for your care, recovery and rehabilitation, income loss and replacement services necessitated by accident related injuries. If you have not done so already, make sure to contact your auto insurer and make an application for benefits. You can work with your family doctor for additional evaluations and...

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Does anyone know a good workmans comp lawyer

Consider contacting an Avvo attorney who handles worker's compensation claims in your area. The information provided suggests that you need an evaluation of your entitlements to wage loss and medical treatment. Worker's compensation is payable for a work related injury or condition without regard to the cause of the injury. While, in almost all cases, worker's compensation is your exclusive remedy against your employer, if the ladder had either a manufacturing or design defect, you might...

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What is a fair amount to collect in a slander/libel case if a person post false allegations of a person stating they committed

Your question cannot be answered that easily. Not only must you establish the elements of your claim, you must also prove that you have been damaged as a result of the defamation. Consider printing copies of all the false statements as evidence of the defamation. Consider consulting with an attorney to review your claim and how you have been damaged as a result.

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