Questions answered by Daragh John Carter

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After a car accident, my attorney is recommending I take the settlement and Not pay the Hospital or the doctors.

Daragh's answer | Answered on March 11, 2015

Lots of issues here: 1. Even if you don't pay the hospital out of the settlement, their bill will still go on your credit report 2. Not paying...

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What kind of lawyer do I need for a slip and fall injury?

Daragh's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Nasty injury for sure, but whether the bar is liable for your injuries very much depends on the facts. I've posted a link below to an AVVO video...

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Found a cigarette butt in my deer sausage

Daragh's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Personally I rather like smoked sausage. Sorry, couldn't resist that one. If I found a cigarette butt in some jalapeño deer sausage I had made...

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Do you think I have a strong case if I sue someone for defamation (slander)?

Daragh's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

I agree with Bruce Bain. If all of those statements can be proven false, you may be able to get a jury to agree you were slandered, but: (a) what...

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Would it be worth the trouble to seek legal aid against a bouncer/bar?

Daragh's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Certainly a crummy experience but some minor scratches on the neck does not make for much of a personal injury claim, nor would it merit a lawsuit....

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Lower estimate by auto shop suggested by insurance firm of the person who hit my car compared to estimate by another shop I know

Daragh's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

From the Texas Consumer Bill of Rights: http://www.tdi.texas.gov/rules/2012/documents/Consumer_Bill_o1.pdf 27. CHOICE OF REPAIR ShOP AND...

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Do I have the right to seek legal action in order to have my medical bills paid for?

Daragh's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

I think you have a negligence claim against the property owner if he was the one who soaked the firewood in gasoline but didn't warn you or the...

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Should we obtain an attorney if my husband was poked by a screw at Wal-Mart

Daragh's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

If the screw broke the skin but didn't cause any significant injury or tissue damage, and if you can show Wal-Mart where the screw was poking out...

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What am I legally able to do, with the information I have added in the detail box

Daragh's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

I would encourage you to read this excellent article on tort reform in Texas, which will help you understand why medical malpractice lawsuits are...

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I BOUGHT A NEW MICRO TOUCH ONE CLASSIC SAFETY RAZOR ,WHEN I WENT TO USE IT FELL APART AND I CUT A DEEP GASH IN MY FACE, I HAVE

Daragh's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

The challenge is going to be proving that you gashed your face because the razor was defective, as opposed to gashing your face because you just...

Daragh John Carter's Answers (2433)

After a car accident, my attorney is recommending I take the settlement and Not pay the Hospital or the doctors.

What kind of lawyer do I need for a slip and fall injury?

Found a cigarette butt in my deer sausage

Do you think I have a strong case if I sue someone for defamation (slander)?

Would it be worth the trouble to seek legal aid against a bouncer/bar?

Lower estimate by auto shop suggested by insurance firm of the person who hit my car compared to estimate by another shop I know

Do I have the right to seek legal action in order to have my medical bills paid for?

Should we obtain an attorney if my husband was poked by a screw at Wal-Mart

What am I legally able to do, with the information I have added in the detail box

I BOUGHT A NEW MICRO TOUCH ONE CLASSIC SAFETY RAZOR ,WHEN I WENT TO USE IT FELL APART AND I CUT A DEEP GASH IN MY FACE, I HAVE