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I was represented by an incompetent lawyer in a personal injury case. Can it be reopened? Any recourse for me?

Jon's answer | Answered on August 08, 2015

Perhaps. You should call a local, and competent, Newark PI lawyer who does legal malpractice on Monday and run the specifics of your situation by...

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My elderly (89) mother, with total alzhiemers was turned over to a hospice company, the hospice failed to respond and she died.

Jon's answer | Answered on August 06, 2015

You may have a claim for negligence available to you. You will have to prove, through the testimony of similarly situated professionals that the...

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Can I sue for pain and suffering if the suspect is not charged?

Jon's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

Yes you can. You have a civil assault and battery claim and you should confer w/a local personal injury lawyer to explore all of your options under...

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Is it worth it to sue?

Jon's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

Talk to your lawyer If you have not committed to settle, you might just say "no" to give you time to see how your injury resolves. The first...

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OK if my attorney receive a settlement check on a Monday an they have the amount of a medicaid lien how long does it take for $$

Jon's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

IF the medicaid lien is known w/certainty and there are no other liens for your lawyer to worry about...it should typically take somewhere around...

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My wife struck a cyclist recently. He entered the roadway without stopping. Who is responsible for the damage?

Jon's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

Based on your post neither your wife nor your carrier is responsible. With that said, turn it over to your carrier and let them deal with...

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What type of attorney would I hire for this?

Jon's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

Talk to a local personal injury lawyer. Use the Avvo "find a lawyer" tool or do a google search. A demand letter may be the way to resolve this...

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Hospital and/or mortuary negligence

Jon's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

I am very sorry for your circumstances. I think that there are claims that could be made-and you identify some- but ultimately, a jury would have...

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What are my choices? I know there must be few..

Jon's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

I'd suggest you get a second opinion from a nearby OB/GYN even if you have to travel a bit to get the opinion. I'm sorry about your circumstances....

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Do I need to file a third party claim.

Jon's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

If you sustained an injury seek immediate medical attention with a MD and then seek a free first consultation w/a local PI lawyer. If the ONLY...

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