Questions answered by Jason Alexander Richman

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WC claim settled over 10 yrs ago. Want to cash out future medical with MSA. Wish to fire my atty. Can I do this on my own?

Jason's answer | Answered on September 03, 2013

Get a copy of your Comp Records from Comp directly, not from your attorney and take the records to a new attorney for a free consultation. If it...

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I fell in the state park in the bronx ny. I now have back problems because of this fall, can I sue NY state?

Jason's answer | Answered on September 03, 2013

The About two years is not a good description. About could be 2.5 years or it could be 1.5 years. There is a big difference. While it is true...

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Should I file a police report? Should I contact my insurance even though I did fall asleep at the wheel how can I prove that?

Jason's answer | Answered on August 31, 2013

police report is probably required under CA law, it is under NY. However, that law is very rarely followed or enforced in NY. Reporting to the...

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I received the wrong chemotherapy regimen for breast cancer because of a pathology error. Should I pursue legal action?

Jason's answer | Answered on August 30, 2013

In all likelihood your case would not be economically viable. I would be hesitant to take such a case for the purpose of actually litigating it. ...

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Do I need a DUI attorney?

Jason's answer | Answered on August 30, 2013

Dear Clueless, (and i agree that drinking, even under the limit, and driving while on an alcohol restriction and with a suspended license is...

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My son was injured at hotel through no fault of his own. He stepped on a screw that stuck in his foot while walking in the room.

Jason's answer | Answered on August 30, 2013

the seriousness of the recovery ($) has a direct proportional relationship to the seriousness of the injury (ouch). I had a client in NYC who was...

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Can someone diagnosed with something that could have been prevented have a potential law suit?

Jason's answer | Answered on August 26, 2013

Failure to diagnose can be malpractice. So can the diagnosis of something that ends up progressing due to lack of follow up by the health care...

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Have there been any medical issues involving mesh patch repairs?

Jason's answer | Answered on August 26, 2013

Yes there have been multiple issues with several varieties. You should immediately gather you medical records and set up a free consultation with...

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My friend was in a car accident where she was hit by another driver. The damage to her car was

Jason's answer | Answered on August 23, 2013

It is your (friend's) car. Who ever fixed it has to give you (your friend) the records of the repair no matter what ins co paid. If they give you...

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Do lawyers have the right to take attorney fees from both settlements; awarded by the jury and the settlement awarded by court?

Jason's answer | Answered on August 23, 2013

More info needed. If you won your trial you should not have too many costs assessed against you. If you mean that your attorney took his fee from...

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WC claim settled over 10 yrs ago. Want to cash out future medical with MSA. Wish to fire my atty. Can I do this on my own?

I fell in the state park in the bronx ny. I now have back problems because of this fall, can I sue NY state?

Should I file a police report? Should I contact my insurance even though I did fall asleep at the wheel how can I prove that?

I received the wrong chemotherapy regimen for breast cancer because of a pathology error. Should I pursue legal action?

Do I need a DUI attorney?

My son was injured at hotel through no fault of his own. He stepped on a screw that stuck in his foot while walking in the room.

Can someone diagnosed with something that could have been prevented have a potential law suit?

Have there been any medical issues involving mesh patch repairs?

My friend was in a car accident where she was hit by another driver. The damage to her car was

Do lawyers have the right to take attorney fees from both settlements; awarded by the jury and the settlement awarded by court?