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Do I need a traffic lawyer?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

Retain a local traffic lawyer immediately. Don't go to court without one.

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My case was settled and i want to know why wasn't all my medical bills included in the settlement.

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

It was a disputed case so your attorney got what he could, a permanency settlement He should've explained this to you. What do the...

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Can I file a lawsuit for malpractice for bungled eye surgery ? its almost 6 yrs already had pass my friend asking me to sue.

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Not quite sure I understand about the 40k. You waited too long if surgery was 6 years ago unless you were a minor or disabled at that time....

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Would this consider to be negligence since I was unconscious and recovering from anesthesia?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Not malpractice. It's a normal reaction to anesthesia and there is no serious or permanent damage. Terrible experience, but nothing to sue for....

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What is the statute of limitations for medical insurance to ask for reimbursement?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

This is controlled by the contract. Have your attorney negotiate this so you maximize your take.

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Can a hospital lien be re-adjudicated?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

If it was already adjudicated by a court, the answer is no. If you are talking about having a court adjudicate it for the first time, yes, you...

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I hurt my back and neck at work

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

Still same advice as before. Stop reposting, the answers don't change.

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I hurt my back and neck at work

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

This is a repost. Consult a lawyer who handles both PI and WC just in case you have both a workers' comp case and a personal injury...

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I hurt my back and neck at work

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

Talk to another doctor to determine options. Also, it is really silly to handle a work injury yourself--contact a lawyer ASAP to protect your...

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Security guard at work suspect fell on me. torn meniscus in knee If i opt out of surgery do i still have a case

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

Surgery has nothing to do with whether you recover, although it can affect the value of the the matter. Assuming this is a workers' compensation...