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I have a car accident case that have been going on since 2010, and now it's 2013 I have had schedule abritration hearing that
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Answered on August 14, 2013
Cases can take many years. If the arbitration was rescheduled several times, this can be due to motions the parties make with regard to reopening...
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My bathroom ceiling fell on me about three weeks ago. I am pregnant and have been having headaches.
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Answered on August 14, 2013
You may have a case, assuming the landlord was aware of the condition of the ceiling previously.
If you were hurt, get medical treatment...
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My car insurance is willing to fix and pay for damages to other partys car @their garage. She refused. Can she legally sue me?
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Answered on August 13, 2013
Yes, she can sue you. And when she does, the damages will be the fair market value less depreciation, which is what your carrier is offering....
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Woman running up and down stairs and my dog ran out and she said bit her toe? had to go to court
it was the court house
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Answered on August 13, 2013
A dog bite case at the courthouse you referred to was probably a quasi-criminal matter involving a ticket. Yes, you had to go and you should have...
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Both knees overuse injuries paid for by w/c..should I settle? back to work..pain all the time..should I settle?
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Answered on August 13, 2013
Well if you settle, you cut off all future medical.
In other words, good luck paying for those knee replacements, should they be necessary, or...
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I was injured in a car accident last year, other party's insurance offering me $6500 for total settlement ,4800 for medical
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Answered on August 13, 2013
There is no such rule.
The only "rule" is if you handle your own claim, the insurance company eats you for lunch.
The ONLY way to get fair...
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My tenant got hit in the head with a ladder by Tuck pointing contractors I hired, who is liable?
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Answered on August 13, 2013
Contractor first, then you. Report it to your carrier and follow up to ensure contractor also does report it to his insurer.
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I took my cat to get her teeth cleaned. She was intubated for procedure I picked her up and brought her home and she was twice
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Answered on August 13, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Yhis shouldnt happen.
Allergic reaction to anesthesia I suspect.
Contact an animal rights lawyer. There are a few....
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Was injured at work, was told to have mandatory drug test and clock out, lost wages. Is this legal?
second question,
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Answered on August 12, 2013
I suspect the drug test is a shop or union requirement. To determine that, you may need to consult with an employment lawyer, and I do not handle...
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My company would not document my on the job carpal tunnel claim even though I told them about it within 45 days. Is that legal?
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Answered on August 12, 2013
You still have a valid comp claim as well as a potential retaliatory discharge case. Contact a workers' comp lawyer now.
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