Questions answered by Michael Owen Wells

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HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CIVIL

Michael's answer | Answered on November 20, 2015

Anyone notice that these rambling nearly unreadable posts always seem to come from Roanoke, VA? I call shenanigans.

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I need a personal injury lawyer

Michael's answer | Answered on November 17, 2015

How did this happen? Where did it happen? Family backyard, tossing a ball around, or at a little league game? Was kid deliberately trying to hit...

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Can I sue a pizza franchise over unsanitary food preparation.

Michael's answer | Answered on October 24, 2015

Don't buy pizza from that store again. It does not sound like your child suffered any harm from the hair. A lawsuit would not be the proper remedy.

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I just got married while in the middle of filing for Chap 7. I was just told I needed to ask before I got married???

Michael's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

So, this "national firm" are they going to send a lawyer to attend your Trustee Hearing? I presume that you have nit filed yet. The issue that they...

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Crash-driver vic's medical bill not paid by offender; vic's wife signs him out of ER, is she responsible -though not in accident

Michael's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

Wife may be held responsible for emergency medical services under Virginia law. But why not get a personal injury lawyer on the case to force the...

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DIAGNOSED MEDICAL HTN( HYPERTENSION) HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA DM TYPE 2

Michael's answer | Answered on September 14, 2015

I wonder about these questions that always seem to come from Roanoke. I feel like we are being "trolled".

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I had a slip and fall a year ago, WC paid for lost wages and I am awarded lifetime medical. Can I sue for unitive damages.

Michael's answer | Answered on September 08, 2015

You may have a claim against the housekeeping company. You need t have a personal injury lawyer take a look at your case. If you get $$$ from the...

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Can you sue for punitive damages after WC has paid for lost wages and awarded lifetime medical?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 08, 2015

No, you cannot sue for punitive damages, or for pain & suffering. You are limited to the benefits that can be granted by the Worker's Compensation...

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Once a settlement OFFER is made and rejected by the defendant's attorney, can we sue for more/

Michael's answer | Answered on September 01, 2015

You have asked for advice about this case already, and have been given advice. You need to talk with your lawyer about your case.

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Once a settlement is made, then rejected, can we sue for a higher amount in court due to increasing medical costs?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 01, 2015

Being required to answer interrogatories and provide documentation goes with the territory: the defendant has the right to do what is called...

Michael Owen Wells's Answers (139)

HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CIVIL

I need a personal injury lawyer

Can I sue a pizza franchise over unsanitary food preparation.

I just got married while in the middle of filing for Chap 7. I was just told I needed to ask before I got married???

Crash-driver vic's medical bill not paid by offender; vic's wife signs him out of ER, is she responsible -though not in accident

DIAGNOSED MEDICAL HTN( HYPERTENSION) HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA DM TYPE 2

I had a slip and fall a year ago, WC paid for lost wages and I am awarded lifetime medical. Can I sue for unitive damages.

Can you sue for punitive damages after WC has paid for lost wages and awarded lifetime medical?

Once a settlement OFFER is made and rejected by the defendant's attorney, can we sue for more/

Once a settlement is made, then rejected, can we sue for a higher amount in court due to increasing medical costs?