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Settlement agreement amount is different than the release of claims amount.
How should I ask my lawyer about this anomaly?
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Answered on August 14, 2015
In Florida as in most states, the attorney who handles the case that settles is required to have the client sign a settlement statement that...
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Is the money my mother won still available for me? Or is it gone forever?
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Answered on August 14, 2015
When dealing with injuries to children, the money is not the parents. As such, in almost every case the court will appoint a guardian ad litem to...
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My father died in a car accident. . I just identified the driver years later. Can my family sue the driver and/or their estate?
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Answered on August 13, 2015
This is a sad case but quite astonishing in a way. When your father died, did you seek out a legal professional to investigate this? If so then...
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Can a wrongful death suit be filed for suicide based on domestic violence?
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Answered on August 13, 2015
wow..such a tragdy. Very sad story. You could get another autopsy performed to determine if in fact it was a murder, and then the kids could pursue...
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MY COMMERCIAL TRUCK BIG RIG HIT BY A STOLEN CAR AND MY TRUCK IS TOTAL NOW WHO WILL COVER MY DAMAGES AND MY MEDICAL BILLS
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Answered on August 13, 2015
The first question to ask is whether you have any uninsured motorist coverage. These benefits pay for accidents that are caused by third parties...
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My sister broke her ankle at Lowe's. What to do?
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Answered on August 13, 2015
Yes, your sis may have a good case. Typically, property owners are liable for injuries that are caused by their negligence. How did this accident...
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I am looking for a lawyer that is willing to take this personal injury case.
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Answered on August 13, 2015
This is a classic case of gross negligence/ reckless disregard for the safety of others that may give rise to punitive damages in the State of...
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Do I need an attorney?
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Answered on August 12, 2015
The at fault driver can be sued in excess of the policy limits. It appears that the injured party's damages exceed the limits of your son's policy....
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Do I have a case against my son's aftercare facility?
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Answered on August 12, 2015
Sorry to hear about your son's injury. Typically, the duty of care that the aftercare facility owes to children in their protective custody is to...
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Is the hospital liable if I slip and fall on their property.
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Answered on August 11, 2015
Were you a guest of the hopsital or an employee? Different rules apply depending on your status.