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I WAS INJURED IN A NAIL SALON WHILE HAVING A PEDICURE I WAS CUT AND HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR.WHAT SHOULD I DO

S.'s answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

It sounds like there may be negigence on the part of the person performing the pedicure and therefore liablity on the nail salon for medical...

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My adult son was killed while crossing the street. No fault of driver. Can I still file an insurance claim?

S.'s answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

I'm very sorry to hear about your son. If no one was at fault for causing the collision, you will not have a liability claim against the other...

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I f I want to file an emotional distress tort against someone that lives in another state do I file in my or their state?

S.'s answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

It will depend on the rules of civil procedure for venue in the state where you will be filing. One pre-requisite will be "personal jurisdiction."...

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How long will it take to receive my settlement check from my attorney? and what is a good estimate of my case?

S.'s answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

No attorney can provide a reasonable estimate of the value of your case based on the limited information you have provided. I will say that your...

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I would like change my attorney i have because i feel they sit down in my case, (car accident case) and lack of communication.

S.'s answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

You are the client and have an absolute right to hire and fire your attorney. However, there are some complications to changing attorneys in the...

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How long do I have to report a car accident?

S.'s answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

You should report an accident to your insurance company immediately after it happens. The insurance contract places an obligation on you to report...

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Is an attorney supposed to advise you that pre-existing injuries may not be covered in a personal injury case?

S.'s answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

If you told your attorney at the initial meeting that you had this prior problem, he/she should absolutely have advised you that the insurance...

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Need help with injury at work

S.'s answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

It's not clear from your post whether this is already being handled as a workers' compensation claim or not. Whether a claim has been started or...

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Owner of vehicle involved in rear-ending accident fails to respond to insurance- insurance denied responsibility?

S.'s answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

These don't sound like the most savory of characters. Unforunately, it is possible that they do not have insurance and/or that they are willing to...

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Can an attorney list a specialty on their webpage? If so, are there special rules that have to be followed?

S.'s answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

As noted, whether the word specialty can be used will depend on the Virginia or other governing rules of professional conduct. See this link for...