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How do you determine how much injuries are worth?

Case valuation is influenced by many factors, which may include: the type of injuries, length of recovery, permanency of injuries, amount of property damage, the nature of the injury, whether the bad actor's conduct was negligent or reckless, if there is wage loss, the jurisdiction where the incident occurred, whether the injured person makes a good impression or a bad impression, etc., etc. Also, the tactics employed by the injured person's attorney may influence the value of the case. For...

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I currently receive medicaid ....i recently received a 25K award for p.i. if i lose medi until award is spent must i reapply?

You might consider putting the funds in a pooled special needs trust, which cuts down the cost of forming your own special needs trust. I would not jeopardize your benefits whatever you do.

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I rear ended a vehicle the police are estimating at 30 miles per hour. My air bag did not deploy. Should I contact a lawyer?

Contact your insurance company and report the collision. You have a duty under your policy to notify your insurer. Your insurer will assign it a claim number and investigate the facts of the collision. If they determine you are at-fault they will likely settle with the other driver. In the event you are sued by the other driver, notify your insurer and give the claims adjuster a copy of the complaint and summons. Your insurance company will provide you a defense attorney. If your...

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What happens next if two medical experts tell my attorney there was no negligence?

Discuss with your attorney the possibility of having one or more different medical experts review your daughter's case. Also, you want to make sure your attorney has the entire medical record. These cases turn on expert medical opinion, but there can be differences in opinion and differences in the qualifications of experts. You want to obtain the best possible expert that you can afford to evaluate your daughter's case and testify if necessary.

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Where can I get help for husband in jail when to poor for lawyer?

Your husband needs a court appointed criminal defense attorney if he is elliglbe. Perhaps more importantly, you might consider contacting a civil rights attorney who handles prison/incarceration cases. The lack of healthcare or appropriate healthcare for your husband is the most immediate concern. A civil rights attorney might take his case on a contingency fee basis and pursue attorney's fees as part of the claim. These types of attorneys will typically give you a free consult.

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Am I intitled to compisation for hearing ,loos after my retirement from working in the saw mill and chemical plant for 38yrs

Your question presents a number of issues: (1) Causation - what caused your hearing loss?; (2) If your hearing loss was caused by noise exposure at work, which employer is at fault? The saw mill, the chemical plant, the construction company, or a combination of all three?: (3) Do you have a statute of limitations issue since you are retired and the noise exposure was likely many years ago? These questions can only be answered with the help of one or more qualified doctors and an Oregon lawyer...

I would like to sue Tmobile for mental anguish due to them lying to me for the past 4 months, how do I go about doing this?

While this must be very frustrating, you likely will not have much success trying to sue T-Mobile for mental anguish and/or emotional distress. Those types of damages are available for tort claims such as negligence, assault & battery, sexual harassment, etc. Your claims against T-Mobile, if any, would be contract based. You might also have statutory consumer protection claims. However, your contract with T-Mobile probably contains a mandatory binding arbitration clause, which means you...

I really need an attorney reqsted by Beth at the "dentist office"

You should contact an attorney who is licensed in Virginia and specializes in personal injury claims right away. Don't give a statement to the other driver's insurance company. Rather, let the attorney handle contacting the at-fault driver's insurance company. Also, make sure you continue to treat with your medical providers for your injuries while you are seeking representation. I would also take photographs of any visible injuries and vehicle damage. Gather up all of the records,...

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RN changes oral contraceptive without consulting a physican end results in death of 18 year old female in 78 days

You need to consult with a local personal injury attorney to review the medical records and all of the facts to see if you have a viable wrongful death case. In theory, there may be a products liability claim against the manufacturer of the birth control and a medical malpractice claim against the nurse and medical clinic who prescribed the new birth control, including failure to obtain informed consent. Make sure you consult attorneys who are knowledgeable in these areas. I'm sorry for your...

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At fault driver has a minimum coverage

There is nothing to prevent you from speaking with the other driver directly. Since you do not have collision coverage on your vehicle, you only have a few options. You can settle for the $5k GEICO policy limits; you can take the $5k from GEICO and try to negotiate with the at-fault driver for the remaining balance; or you can sue the other driver for the full amount and go after the driver's assets for anything you get in excess of the GEICO policy. Hopefull you can work it out with GEICO...