Received first injury settlement offer below my actual medical costs.... They've confirmed to be at fault

You have a double-whammy: The argument of a low impact combined with a two month treatment delay. No way to get a whole lot from the insurer,...

Can I bring an injury suit against a party that caused a skydiving accident by failing to follow signs on commercial land?

Not sure what the theory of fault is here, but as long as not protected by the waiver, then you can likely bring a claim against any party deemed...

This is likely a Worker’s Compensation case only. The answer is “yes, if you were hurt at work, you have a case”.

Can the attorney I hire to represent me in my personal injury suit negotiate the amont owed to hospital if there's a lien?

Yes. There are two (2) elements of damages available in this case: 1) compensatory damages and 2) punitive damages. Just the presence of...

What do i do??

You can do ANYTHING you want with the money

Should I get an attorney

Consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. Consultations are generally free. Educate yourself before you make a decision

Can we sue for medicals, pain and suffering, without a criminal prosecution/conviction?

Absolutely. Even for a criminal matter, there is no requirement of a charging or a conviction in a civil claim.

How to determine if seat belt failed in an accident?

Yes. An experienced accident reconstructionist can examine and conclude whether a seat belt was being used at the time of an accident.

Should my sister be willing to file an insurance claim since her dog bit me?

No harm in submitting a claim here to your sister’s homeowner’s insurance. I am not sure this will be a covered loss, as you resided in her home.

Drunk driver totaled my truck, ran over a city electric box,then backed into another car. How do ins. co decide who gets paid?

Ok. Some clarification. If at fault driver has minimum limits, it is 15/15/10. That means: Maximum of $15,000 to any one person for...