Questions answered by Jacob R. Podolsky

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Would it be a reasonable settlement to file a lawsuit for a dog bite?

Jacob's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

I would absolutely use the Find a Lawyer tool on Avvo to find a good personal injury attorney in your area to handle your claim.

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Slander

Jacob's answer | Answered on September 28, 2015

What is the question? Need more info about what was posted and what damage to your reputation the false post has caused to determine if you had a...

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Do I need a personal injury attorney

Jacob's answer | Answered on September 28, 2015

Clearly he kids that assaulted your son are responsible. Whether youth places or the school are also responsible is going to be fact specific and...

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If an employer idles the workers, are they required to give them a low earnings slip?

Jacob's answer | Answered on September 28, 2015

I've noticed this question open without a response for several days. I would suggest you use the Find a Lawyer tool on Avvo to find a qualified...

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My friend got into an accident with my car. I was in the passenger seat, and he was driving.

Jacob's answer | Answered on September 28, 2015

Your insurance should cover this assuming you gave your friend permission to drive your vehicle. Turn the claim over to them and let them get to...

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Fell in a public parking lot on elbow in Feb. Did not go to get it checked for 3 weeks had surgery on rotator cuff help!!

Jacob's answer | Answered on September 28, 2015

Sorry to hear about your fall. Gaps in care can cause many issues. The longer the gap the more difficult it is to relate the injury to the...

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Do you take medical malpractice cases? My son suffered from the flu mist last year and I need to file ASAP

Jacob's answer | Answered on September 25, 2015

Sorry to hear about your son. Use the "find a lawyer" tool on Avvo and start calling around to find an attorney that may be interested in...

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I sold my car to a private party, we exchanged money, submitted the pink slip and change of title and now they want to return?

Jacob's answer | Answered on September 25, 2015

In my opinion because the vehicle was sold with no warranties you are not obligated to accept the car on return and the buyer has no recourse. It...

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Property damage of a car accident beyond the coverage limit

Jacob's answer | Answered on September 25, 2015

Unfortunately, GEICO will only indemnify you up to your policy limits as agreed to by contract. If the adverse driver decides to make a claim...

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What are the guidelines that govern what acceptable questions an attorney can ask a deposed litigant in a civil case?

Jacob's answer | Answered on September 24, 2015

As long as a question is reasonably calculated to lead to discoverable evidence there is no valid objection. The questions you have outlined are...

Jacob R. Podolsky's Answers (91)

Would it be a reasonable settlement to file a lawsuit for a dog bite?

Slander

Do I need a personal injury attorney

If an employer idles the workers, are they required to give them a low earnings slip?

My friend got into an accident with my car. I was in the passenger seat, and he was driving.

Fell in a public parking lot on elbow in Feb. Did not go to get it checked for 3 weeks had surgery on rotator cuff help!!

Do you take medical malpractice cases? My son suffered from the flu mist last year and I need to file ASAP

I sold my car to a private party, we exchanged money, submitted the pink slip and change of title and now they want to return?

Property damage of a car accident beyond the coverage limit

What are the guidelines that govern what acceptable questions an attorney can ask a deposed litigant in a civil case?