My gut reaction is that child welfare is protected by qualified immunity. That means that if there's a reasonable basis for what they did -- not...

Permanent nerve damage

In every jurisdiction, the rules are different. In New York City, where I practice, you have to file a notice of claim within 90 days of the...

What can I expect from insurance co. for car accident & personal injury (soft tissue) settlement? For pain and suffering amount.

It's impossible to answer your question regarding the value of your case without getting into the specifics of your case. Generally, I would agree...

Is it typical to pay a personal Injury attorney, one third of settlement plus cost or is cost usually included in the one third?

Costs and the legal fee are two separate and distinct categories and so are not usually computed together. Typically, costs (up front money for...

Trial + Insurance Policy and Court fee Question.

Recovery, pursuant to standard retainer agreement, is one third of net sum recovered. That is, expenses come off the top, and what's left is...

Who would be a good attorney for this case and a figure for a settlement amount as this will have an affect on his future

As you know, when you are injured on the job, you are only entitled to workers compensation. So the challenge here will be to identify someone...

Can I pursue a lawsuit for damages resulting from a car accident even though I did not receive immediate medical care?

Absolutely you can pursue a claim. Jurors understand, even if insurance companies won't, that there's often a delay in onset of symptoms, even in...

Can I file my own Lawsuit?

On the one hand, your mom's estate is probably bound by whatever contractual agreement was entered into by your sister, in her capacity as executor...

You should consult an attorney ASAP. Without submitting your medical records to a specialist for a detailed review, it's not possible to say...

Injured by an instructor

You're probably barred by the concept of "express assumption of the risk". That is, when you participate in a inherently dangerous activity, and...