There is one line in the release to settle my accident claim that sounds like the people who caused my injury can sue ME...?

That is exactly what it means. AS a practical matter, they wouldn't be paying you if you had done something wrong, UNLESS they are paying you a...

When should I file against second injury fund

It should ideally be on your initial claim form, but definitely before you settle the primary claim.

How soon after a car accident (where the other driver was at fault), should I contact a Personal Injury Lawyer?

You should hire an attorney immediately. The longer you wait, the more difficult it is for an attorney to protect your interests and gather evidence.

Without going to court, roughly how much should we expect to try to get for pain and suffering compensation?

First off, only a very small percentage of cases, probably less than 3 %, actually make it to court. Unfortunately, there is no formula for pain...

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Worried about period between MMI and Settlement when I will not be receiving any weekly checks from WC. FEMALE IN MISSOURI

If you are released to work, why arent you working? If it is not because of medical disability, then you should file for unemployment. But get an...

My son was 16, now 17, when he was in a car accident and the car insurance wants to settle for 25000. can he cash it now?

Couple of questions. A court has to approve a settlement for a minor. If you wait, there is no need for the court to approve. Secondly, did the...

How can I sue a hospital for my Dads fall that cause him to break a veribrate in his back?

the answer to your question is YES. If your father was at risk for falling, he should have been on fall protections. My office has handled similar...

Will a bankruptcy protect me from being sued for medical bills due to injury on my property

Until there is a judgment against you, there is nothing to discharge. A preemptive bankruptcy could be a very costly move, especially if there is...

if you strike a stopped vehicle, I would expect the hitter to be liable for damages, unless the stop was a sudden one, in the traffic lanes.

Is my personal injury attorney doing his job correctly?

The process of resolving a personal injury claim does take time, especially if it moves to litigation. Since your property damage claim hasn't been...