Questions answered by Francis M Smith

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I had a slip and fall outside of a bank and was curious what i should ask for in the settlement

Francis's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

It's way to early to think about that. What other treatment will you need? How will you feel after treatment is done? Will you walk without pain...

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I have a wrongful death lawsuit for my mother who was misdiagnosed for 3 years & died due to that. how much money could we get?

Francis's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

If you have a lawsuit, I assume you have an attorney working on it. Ask the attorney. Damages are very specific to every situation and state law as...

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Do I need a lawyer?

Francis's answer | Answered on February 23, 2014

Answers depend on your state law but here in NJ I would not want to represent you in a claim against the public entity responsible for treating the...

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How do I go about getting my claim check if it was issued to me and my attorney that I have fired?

Francis's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

If you were offered the 25,000 before the attorney was brought into the case you may have a valid complaint. But note once you are represented the...

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My wife slipped on ice at her place of employment. As a result she broke her leg and required surgery. What do we do?

Francis's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

She may have a w/c claim, a liability claim and/or a pip claim for medical expense if that is on your auto policy. Get to a good attorney ASAP to...

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How long should adjuster take

Francis's answer | Answered on February 19, 2014

The other attorneys are right. But I stress for you the advice to sit down with your attorney. He or she should know about your willingness to...

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Will my car insurance pay for my medical bills if I get into a car accident even if it was my fault

Francis's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

Every state has its own twqist on this, but in NJ the answer would be yes, your own carrier would pay your bills, subject to deductible and co-pay...

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Fell hard on ice entering work. any negligence laws if they made no attempts for safety ?

Francis's answer | Answered on February 15, 2014

See a workers compensation attorney right away.

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What can be done my son fell and smashed his face and got stiches

Francis's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

In most states, yes. Get a good local personal injury attorney on it asap.

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Accident on land owned by gas and oil leasing co., would land owner be liable if not posted.

Francis's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Your answer will depend on your state law, so you really do have to contact local counsel. In NJ we have a statute that says the owner is protected...

Francis M Smith's Answers (411)

I had a slip and fall outside of a bank and was curious what i should ask for in the settlement

I have a wrongful death lawsuit for my mother who was misdiagnosed for 3 years & died due to that. how much money could we get?

Do I need a lawyer?

How do I go about getting my claim check if it was issued to me and my attorney that I have fired?

My wife slipped on ice at her place of employment. As a result she broke her leg and required surgery. What do we do?

How long should adjuster take

Will my car insurance pay for my medical bills if I get into a car accident even if it was my fault

Fell hard on ice entering work. any negligence laws if they made no attempts for safety ?

What can be done my son fell and smashed his face and got stiches

Accident on land owned by gas and oil leasing co., would land owner be liable if not posted.