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My son had his second DUI/car accident march 2011, after completing the ARD program in Jan 2011. Will he definitely do jail time

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

You have received great advice. I would only add that you should look for an attorney whose practice is concentrated in the county where the...

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Recently laid off, I was paid salary plus a rolling 12 month commission. Am I due commission from these new accounts? thx

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

Workers' Compensation is an area of law that concerns work injuries. You have a contract question. Parties to a contract may specify any terms...

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I received a lower back injury on the job a few years back. My doctor put me on a permanent light duty restriction.

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

Don't do anything before consulting an attorney! You have a serious injury and permanent light duty restrictions. If your employer closes, it may...

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On the job my nephew lost part of his thumb by amputation. what will be the best settlement he should request?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

Mr. Stein gives you excellent advice. Even though many statutory schemes set forth a specific formula for a partial thumb amputation, an...

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Will the other drive (the defendant) have to give a deposition in this lawsuit too?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

I agree with the other comments posted. I would simply add that the Plaintiff's Deposition is typically the first deposition taken in ANY personal...

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I was driving at 545 in morning and swerved to miss a deer and ended up hitting a 1000lb mailbox and flipped my 4500lb truck

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

I'm sorry to tell you but you are liable to the homeowner for the damage to her mailbox as well as any injury to her lawn and shrubs. This should...

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I hurt myself due to a slip and fall on my job 2 months ago i have a partial tear in my shoulder am i able to sue

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

You have a Workers' Compensation claim against your employer which includes all of your medical bills, income while you cannot work and...

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Settlement guidelines, nearing end of treatments what can i expect/am entitled to? i have a lawyer but want other opinions.

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

As others have told you, your recovery is nearly always limited by insurance. Your lawyer should have explained to you that he must choose between...

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How can I rate my work related injury? What should I do?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

If your injury was serious enough to require back surgery, you owe it to yourself to hire an experienced, local WC attorney to guide you through...

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My brother has been involved in a WC case in NY and it's going on 13 years!

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

I don't practice in NY but I handle many WC claims and I can tell you that it is simply not possible to determine the net permanent injury until...

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My son had his second DUI/car accident march 2011, after completing the ARD program in Jan 2011. Will he definitely do jail time

Recently laid off, I was paid salary plus a rolling 12 month commission. Am I due commission from these new accounts? thx

I received a lower back injury on the job a few years back. My doctor put me on a permanent light duty restriction.

On the job my nephew lost part of his thumb by amputation. what will be the best settlement he should request?

Will the other drive (the defendant) have to give a deposition in this lawsuit too?

I was driving at 545 in morning and swerved to miss a deer and ended up hitting a 1000lb mailbox and flipped my 4500lb truck

I hurt myself due to a slip and fall on my job 2 months ago i have a partial tear in my shoulder am i able to sue

Settlement guidelines, nearing end of treatments what can i expect/am entitled to? i have a lawyer but want other opinions.

How can I rate my work related injury? What should I do?

My brother has been involved in a WC case in NY and it's going on 13 years!