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I had a knee injury in the year 2000. This injury happened on the job in the cemetery I work for The meniscus in my knee tore .
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Answered on February 18, 2018
It depends. If you have filed re-opener petitions throughout the years and kept the claim alive, yes. If you have not, and it has been more than...
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Can me and my girlfriend lose our house if she gets sued for car accident without insurance? We are co owners
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Answered on February 17, 2018
If your girlfriend has a judgment entered against her that she cannot pay, a lien may be placed on the house. You will not lose your house, but...
In NJ can a lawsuit go on for more than one year? Is there a statute governing this?
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Answered on February 15, 2018
Yes lawsuits can, and frequently do, go on for more than one year. Personal injury lawsuits can go on for several years, depending on the number...
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My contingent lawyer has possibly violated his fiduciary obligations and is not qualified to litigate my case. What can I do?
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Answered on February 11, 2018
You are free to seek a new attorney but he has the right to be paid for the work he has already done. Just because you switch attorneys doesn't...
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What can I do about getting the settlement release from plaintiff attorney or mines and is this legal to withhold it
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Answered on February 10, 2018
I am assuming you mean a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice. That is what would be filed with the court to terminate the lawsuit. A release...
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I live in New Jersey. In New Jersey if my workman’s comp lawsuit check is later then the 60 days, what options do I have?
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Answered on February 10, 2018
You got the check, and your best bet is to leave it alone. In my opinion 99/100 judges are going to toss your claim as a de minimis violation. ...
Does a pro se plaintiff have to show up at the defendants witness deposition?
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Answered on January 26, 2018
If it is was not your own deposition, you are not required to attend, although you have effectively waived your right to ask the witness questions...
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How can I receive agreed settlement money after I signed a release form ?
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Answered on January 24, 2018
If you signed a release it now becomes a breach of contract claim. You are both bound by the terms of the release. If the amount at issue is...
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Do I have to comply with deadlines set by somebody else's attorney?
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Answered on January 19, 2018
It will be difficult for anyone to comment on your question, since no one has seen the contract. Generally no one is required to follow deadlines...
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My LAWYER DROP MY CASE/ MY Claim Examiner case who i left her over 10 phone calls DON'T REPLY TO MY CALLS .
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Answered on January 11, 2018
I would suggest taking your case to another attorney ASAP to have it evaluated. If suit has not been filed you will be up against the statute of...
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