Questions answered by Brian J. O'Connor

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Jus bought a car n was parked uninsured and fire truck hit my bumper and lights

Brian's answer | Answered on February 13, 2017

Even though you did not have insurance on your own car, you can still file a claim for property damage against the fire truck's owner (municipality...

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I was rear ended by another vechicle. I had a passenger with me in my vechicle. It was the other vehicles fault.

Brian's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

Yes - a passenger can sue both vehicles,

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Will a personal injury settlement affect my social security benefit, i am over 70 years and the injury is due to a car accident

Brian's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

A personal injury settlement is for pain and suffering and would not constitute income. Your regular social security benefits would not be...

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Personal injury in Costco

Brian's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

IN addition to the previous answers, you need to PRESERVE any possible video footage of the accident. You should consult with any attorney in your...

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Son hit in back of car as driving and another student hit him backing up. She initially left and then came back when police came

Brian's answer | Answered on October 27, 2016

Contact an attorney in your areas as soon as possible. You will need to notify your own insurance carrier and get the other driver's insurance...

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My fiancé was in a car accident, can they take our future house?

Brian's answer | Answered on October 26, 2016

Make sure your fiancée has notified the insurance carrier and they will provide an attorney and defend the case. Assuming the case settles, a...

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I'm being sued for an accident and I had full coverage insurance at the time how do I find a lawyer to represent me and what do

Brian's answer | Answered on October 26, 2016

Notify your insurance carrier ASAP - they will provide a lawyer for you at their cost. But you must cooperate with them and do not delay in...

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Car accident judgment,

Brian's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

You must retain a lawyer IMMEDIATELY to attempt to vacate the judgment - DO NOT DELAY - there are time limits - Good Luck.

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Who do or how I get a notice of claim

Brian's answer | Answered on October 24, 2016

You do not need a lawyer to get a Notice of Claim form - if this is the City of New York - you can go to the NYC comptroller's office website and...

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I would like to file a civil tort claim. On a non profit hospital. Which court would I file my claim? For millions of dollars

Brian's answer | Answered on October 21, 2016

A civil tort claim would be either Supreme Court (Civil) or Civil Court depending on the amount of damages sought. If you are seeking "millions...

Brian J. O'Connor's Answers (57)

Jus bought a car n was parked uninsured and fire truck hit my bumper and lights

I was rear ended by another vechicle. I had a passenger with me in my vechicle. It was the other vehicles fault.

Will a personal injury settlement affect my social security benefit, i am over 70 years and the injury is due to a car accident

Personal injury in Costco

Son hit in back of car as driving and another student hit him backing up. She initially left and then came back when police came

My fiancé was in a car accident, can they take our future house?

I'm being sued for an accident and I had full coverage insurance at the time how do I find a lawyer to represent me and what do

Car accident judgment,

Who do or how I get a notice of claim

I would like to file a civil tort claim. On a non profit hospital. Which court would I file my claim? For millions of dollars