Questions answered by Jon Friedman

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Is expert needed?

Jon's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

Yes an expert is required. For you to win a medical malpractice claim you have to bring in your own doctors to say that the first doc fell below...

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What would be the next step to take if a family owes me $ for work done to their home. I have asked and haven't been paid.

Jon's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

You will likely have to seek help from a local contracts lawyer unless that which is owed is under the CT limits for a small claims court action....

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Is up to 50% an acceptable amount to pay for help with a disputed disabilty insurance claim? 30% min, up to 40% or 50.

Jon's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

It sounds high to me but I'm not sure if this is a private dispute w/a long term disability carrier or what kind of benefits you are seeking. There...

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Can I sue the hospital

Jon's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

I very much doubt that the 3 hour delay gives rise to a viable claim for medical malpractice though I'm sorry to hear about your circumstances....

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Answer as applied to Trial?

Jon's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

I think you would be really smart to buy one hour of a local contract lawyer's time to walk you through your situation. You do not have to retain...

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I was involved in a car accident neither one of have insurance. She says her car has 2200$ worth of damage. I was at fault and g

Jon's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

Taking you at your word, it was your fault and you caused the damage and so yes, you are responsible for all the damages that you caused. Get a...

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Can I go after the driver of a car who totaled my car for money damaged

Jon's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

I don't know who's insurance paid you whatever it is you got but if it was hers and you signed a release, the claim is over and you have no further...

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What do I do.....I got into an accident and my SUV is totaled, I have a full loan which my insurance company knows about.

Jon's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

Look at the declaration page of your insurance coverage which sets out all of your coverages. If you amended it by making a call, and you cannot...

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Report said my fault but I have three witness to state other wise and photos of the seen to prove the cops diagram wrong.

Jon's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

Do NOT sign anything that you do not understand. However, signing forms for no fault insurance is likely to get you PIP or med pay, or whatever...

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What is the difference between malpractice and medical negligence for NYC, NY?

Jon's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

Malpractice means the doctor fell below the community standard of care, was medically negligent, and the negligence caused injury. They are related...

Jon Friedman's Answers (4268)

Is expert needed?

What would be the next step to take if a family owes me $ for work done to their home. I have asked and haven't been paid.

Is up to 50% an acceptable amount to pay for help with a disputed disabilty insurance claim? 30% min, up to 40% or 50.

Can I sue the hospital

Answer as applied to Trial?

I was involved in a car accident neither one of have insurance. She says her car has 2200$ worth of damage. I was at fault and g

Can I go after the driver of a car who totaled my car for money damaged

What do I do.....I got into an accident and my SUV is totaled, I have a full loan which my insurance company knows about.

Report said my fault but I have three witness to state other wise and photos of the seen to prove the cops diagram wrong.

What is the difference between malpractice and medical negligence for NYC, NY?