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Can my lawyer settle an automobile lawsuit for less than the policy limits of the person I am suing and *still* pursue "UIM"
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Answered on February 22, 2014
Yes, though the UIM carrier will get the credit for the full $50,000 of the policy of the defendant, even though you only settled for $40,000, so...
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I had to drop a personal injury case in NJ, I have moved to Florida . Can my attorney bill me for his time?
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Answered on February 21, 2014
First, as was explained already, read your fee agreement to see if this situation is covered. Many fee agreements state that if you decide to stop...
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What all can I claim if I hit by car in parking lot and I was pedestrian?
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Answered on February 19, 2014
Sorry to hear about your injuries, which should not have happened, but don't get hurt again by failing to contact an experienced civil trial...
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The driver of my stolen car lost control during a police chase, striking a parked car.
Who is responsible for damages?
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Answered on February 17, 2014
The owner of the parked car can sue the juvenile delinquent for the actions of crashing into the owner’s car. The owner of the parked car can...
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After a single car accident in nj can i sue my own car insurance and or would i be covered under workers compensation
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Answered on February 15, 2014
No coverage under workers compensation, and you can't sue your own insurance company other than for payment of medical bills if they fail to pay...
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WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED NEGLIGENCE IN A CASE WITH A LAWYER...OR CAN IT BE EXPLAINED?
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Answered on February 13, 2014
The obligation or duty of care which the law imposes upon a lawyer is to bring to his/her client that degree of knowledge and skill which are...
Filing wrongful death lawsuit against pharmaceutical company. Who receives settlement, estate or adult children of deceased?
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Answered on February 13, 2014
The pain and suffering your father had prior to his death are called Survival Act damages (in that his damages survive his death). Those damages...
We are looking for a malpractice attorney who will help us with a wrongful death/medical malpractice suit
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Answered on February 13, 2014
The loss of a child is devastating, and even more so, if it were preventable. I am sorry for your loss. Since you already have the medical...
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Fell down outside workplace but still in the property of the building owners,due to a pothole being iced,can i file a claim?
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Answered on February 11, 2014
Yes you have two claims, one against your employer for workers compensation, and the other one against the property owner (and anyone else involved...
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Was in a car accident
Other drivers fault, I had broken wrist and went on disability ..what is fair value for settlement
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Answered on February 11, 2014
Depending on the type of fracture, and whether you had the limitation on lawsuit option on your auto insurance policy, and the amount of your lost...
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