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I am only receiving 55% of my money due from an auto accident. Would It be worth hiring a lawyer so I may receive 100%?
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Answered on January 12, 2013
Best option is to have your carrier repair. You'll pay the deductible, but your company can Subrogate and recoup the money from the other carrier....
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Can they make me pay the cost of the damage?
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Answered on January 12, 2013
Yes.
Court is criminal but damaged are civil. This is called Subrogation. Basically, the other insurer is trying to get repaid the money it...
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Do I need to file a police report?
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Answered on January 11, 2013
Just to be careful, file a police report and get a copy.
In addition, report this to your car insurance company. They will take care of...
Can I argue a "Failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident" ticket based on the fact that I did reduce speed?
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Answered on January 11, 2013
Sure you can argue it. But the officer will testify that based on his review of the scene and witness interviews that he felt you warranted the...
My lawyer had me sign a waiver saying he authority to settle a case without my consent if he thinks it's enough. what is this?
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Answered on January 10, 2013
Generally, this is not something that should be included in a contract with an attorney. While there is use for a limited power of attorney to...
Can and should I sue the Walgreens pharmacy that gave me the wrong medication?
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Answered on January 10, 2013
I am sorry you had to go through this.
Definitely see an injury attorney.
I'd be happy to talk to you.
Stephen L. Hoffman
Law Office of...
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Can a workman's case be approved after being denied due to notes that the initial Dr wrote down which are untrue?
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Answered on January 10, 2013
I have seen busy doctor's offices and/or their dictation completely screw up and pretty much kill cases this way. Hopefully, the doctor can...
Can Jewel-Osco be held legally responsible for replacing clothing items damaged in a fall on their premises?
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Answered on January 09, 2013
If you had no serious injuries, it is not worth getting a lawyer involved. As with all property damage, you don't get replacement value; you get...
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What can I do about this? Do I have a case?
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Answered on January 09, 2013
I think your question is whether this is a medical malpractice case. Likely not. While this clearly was misdiagnosed, there may be enough...
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If a truck driver hits an uninsured vehicle, can the uninsured person sue the company for damages on the uninsured vehicle.
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Answered on January 09, 2013
Yes. Uninsured status may score him a ticket for having no insurance, but it has nothing to do with liability. If your husband was insured, as...