Questions answered by Francis M Smith

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I got into a car in someone else's car, I hydroplained off a curb when it was raining. I got hurt and can't work can I sue?

Francis's answer | Answered on May 29, 2014

Get with a highly qualified personal injury attorney RIGHT AWAY. You need to protect your rights. You can find on on Avvo.

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Question about settlement offer?

Francis's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

Every state is different, so get a California personal injury attorney to give you an opinion. In NJ the claim would belong to the estate of either...

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Is it worth pursing a slip accident that happened at the mall. I slipped on water

Francis's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

I'm assuming you reported it to the mall, right? If not, do so right away. If this turns out to be a real injury - as in a positive MRI if you ever...

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Bathroom ceiling fell apart and water damage, slip with my 3month year old in my hand onto my knees, now it's killen me.

Francis's answer | Answered on April 05, 2014

Get a good persoal injury lawyer and discuss suing this landlord. If he was on notice of a problem, this should not have happened. I'm sure there...

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How is a settlement from a personal injury lawsuit distributed?

Francis's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

It does not sound suspicious to me at all, actually. What your lawyer said is correct, under the rules here in NJ. The doctor's bills come out of...

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Need help with real estate or zoning laws

Francis's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

I don't know what the Florida law says, but generally here in NJ when you do something over (as you did) it is the town's chance to make sure that...

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My personal injury lawsuit discovery end date is 4/14 what happens next?

Francis's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

Listen to Messers Gorman and Warshaw, above. Talk to your attorney as the other counsel have suggested. Have a sit-down and talk about the proofs...

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I was in a car accident on Nov 5. I was sitting still at a red light. I got back ended by a car. What would you do?

Francis's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

Go with your gut and don't settle. Consult a good personal injury lawyer right away.

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I was a patient at Northside Hosp., from 02-07-14 to 02-11-14, during this stay I was injured as a result of a Slip Fall!

Francis's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

If you suffered an injury as a result, get to a good personal injury attorney right away and have him/her investigate.

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I was in a car accident in June 2012, due to the accident I have permanent headaches. I need help resolving this case.

Francis's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Listen to the other attorneys. Get to a qualified attorney asap!

Francis M Smith's Answers (411)

I got into a car in someone else's car, I hydroplained off a curb when it was raining. I got hurt and can't work can I sue?

Question about settlement offer?

Is it worth pursing a slip accident that happened at the mall. I slipped on water

Bathroom ceiling fell apart and water damage, slip with my 3month year old in my hand onto my knees, now it's killen me.

How is a settlement from a personal injury lawsuit distributed?

Need help with real estate or zoning laws

My personal injury lawsuit discovery end date is 4/14 what happens next?

I was in a car accident on Nov 5. I was sitting still at a red light. I got back ended by a car. What would you do?

I was a patient at Northside Hosp., from 02-07-14 to 02-11-14, during this stay I was injured as a result of a Slip Fall!

I was in a car accident in June 2012, due to the accident I have permanent headaches. I need help resolving this case.