Questions answered by Samuel Aaron Coffey

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When not at fault in car accident, and I agree to let them pay out of pocket...who gets to choose where the repairs are done?

Samuel's answer | Answered on April 28, 2013

It would make more sense to use their insurance. If they're going to give you a hard time and insist that you go a cheap route then insist upon...

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I was a passenger in a car that was rear ended & she didn't call the police nor file a claim with her insurance and I m injured

Samuel's answer | Answered on April 28, 2013

Most importantly is the name of the driver that caused the accident and the owner of the car that caused the accident. If you have the license...

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Dose the irs take money from a settlement?

Samuel's answer | Answered on April 28, 2013

Personal injury settlements are usually not subject to federal income tax. However, if there is money paid for confidentiality this is taxable. ...

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I recevied my injury at a physical therapy ,ripped rotator cuff, do I have a claim?

Samuel's answer | Answered on April 28, 2013

There is an importance winkle to your question that it is important for you to appreciate. First, medical malpractice claims within the state of...

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Can a lawyer drop a personal injury civil suit because the plaintiff was incarcerated after the injury occurred?

Samuel's answer | Answered on April 28, 2013

The current lawyer can withdraw from the case subject to court approval. A bad-faith lawsuit under Florida law cannot be filed until there is a...

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I need to find a lawyer to sue the people who live behind me.

Samuel's answer | Answered on April 28, 2013

I assume that you are looking for a way to force your neighbors to control their dogs. You can sue them but it may be more trouble than it is...

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How can I obtain certified copies of foreign medical records

Samuel's answer | Answered on April 28, 2013

It may be easier to travel to Costa Rica and get the records yourself depending upon the number if providers and geographic region where you...

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Can I sue the people who caused my car accident. I live in Florida. They only had PIP and I did not have UM.

Samuel's answer | Answered on April 28, 2013

You can sue them, but the issue us whether they will have any money to pay you. You need to investigate all potential sources of recovery that...

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I was hit while crossing an intersection during stopped traffic. Am I at fault?

Samuel's answer | Answered on April 26, 2013

It depends. Did you get a ticket? Did the other driver get a ticket? I could tell you quickly from a review of the police report that you can...

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Do I get accrued PTO if I lost my job. There's no agreement if I was terminated or quit, but I am getting unemployment

Samuel's answer | Answered on April 24, 2013

You need to ask your employer what benefits they provide. If you accrue leave time then most likely you would be entitled to the earned time.

Samuel Aaron Coffey's Answers (89)

When not at fault in car accident, and I agree to let them pay out of pocket...who gets to choose where the repairs are done?

I was a passenger in a car that was rear ended & she didn't call the police nor file a claim with her insurance and I m injured

Dose the irs take money from a settlement?

I recevied my injury at a physical therapy ,ripped rotator cuff, do I have a claim?

Can a lawyer drop a personal injury civil suit because the plaintiff was incarcerated after the injury occurred?

I need to find a lawyer to sue the people who live behind me.

How can I obtain certified copies of foreign medical records

Can I sue the people who caused my car accident. I live in Florida. They only had PIP and I did not have UM.

I was hit while crossing an intersection during stopped traffic. Am I at fault?

Do I get accrued PTO if I lost my job. There's no agreement if I was terminated or quit, but I am getting unemployment