If this accident occurred in 2004, and no claims, nor any law suit was filed, more likely than not, the statute of limitaitons to file an action has passed. If you feel that the lawyer handling the case failed in his or her duties, you have 2 options: (1) you can contact the State Bar and file a grievance; or (2) you can talk with a lawyer who handles malpractice claims. However, the statute of limitations may also have run on any malpractice claim. The LA County Bar Association's LRIS (...
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Each State appears to have different rules relating to this issue. In California, for example, many insurance companies will take the position that they cannot tell you (unless their client approves of the release of the information). If litigation is not pending - and the insured driver does not have an attorney, there is nothing that precludes you from calling that driver and asking him or her directly. Unfortunately, that person does not have to answer and it may require litigation to...
This fact pattern involves both a criminal and a civil situation. Whether you have a viable case will be determined by the facts. There are not enough facts here to answer your question. Additionally, there will be the question of collectibility. You need to retain a competent attorney in your local area to assist you with this matter.
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You will need to determine a number of things before your question can be answered. First, what caused the cut to your face? Was the MTA negligent - did they cause or contribute to the cause of the cut? Further, is there a claim requirement (prior to filing suit) - and what are the statutes of limitations, assuming that your injury was caused by the MTA. I suggest that you contact a reputable personal injury attorney in New York who has experience with actions against the MTA.
Each state has its own laws and some grant school districts immunity - other states have laws relating to assumption of the risk when engaged in sporting events. You need to speak directly to a licensed lawyer who handles these matters in the state in which this matter occurred. A competent lawyer who handles these types of matters will be able to answer your questions and should not charge you anything - these types of cases are generally taken on a contingency basis.
Insurance and liability are mutually exclusive. Whether the event is - or is not - covered has nothing to do with liability (who is at fault). I suggest that you contact a local attorney to assist you with this issue.
In general, you are entiteld to recover for your economic and non-economic losses - which would include lost wages, etc. You need the advise of an attorney in the state in which the accident occurred to assist you with the laws of that state. Good luck!
Your father died intestate (without a will) and the laws of intestate succession in the jurisdiction which he is a legal resident will likely control. If for example, your father was a legal resident of PA, you should seek the advise of a PA probate attorney.
Your father died intestate (without a will) and the laws of intestate succession in the jurisdiction which he is a legal resident will likely control. If for example, your father was a legal resident of PA, you should seek teh advise of a PA probate attorney.