I'm sorry this is being done to your community. Your safety concerns are valid, especially with the elderly or disabled. A starting point could be to bring the matter to the attention of your local city council member, assemblyman, senator, or other public official. If your region or district... View More

This statute (O.C.G. A. § 33-24-41.1) addressed instances when there are two insurance policies which apply to the same claim. It allows for a claimant (i.e., the injured person who is asserting the claim) to recover the policy limits from the primary policy and then pursue a second policy. The... View More

Indemnification clauses (also known as hold harmless agreements) are standard in every release signed by a personal injury claimant. In fact, it would be shocking if the insurance company failed to include such a clause in the release.

In terms of of the court action, I assume you are... View More

If you got arrested, that means the police believe you committed a crime. While I'm not sure what you mean by "initiator", any other party involved in this incident would be considered a victim and/or a witness. The victim or witness would not be in trouble for anything. Of course,... View More

How lucky an officer was nearby! I would still file an accident report for insurance purposes. I would also let your insurance know what you indicated here: that you were in fear for your safety and drove away from an unsafe situation. They can determine culpability for the damages. You may also... View More

Not in West Virginia. Your sister apparently was appointed the Administratrix (the female version of an administrator) of your father's estate, or was named the executrix of his will. Her job is to act on behalf of his estate, and as one of his beneficiaries, you are entitled to make a claim... View More

You need to file an opposition to the motion for summary judgment. It should be supported by an affidavit (written statement under oath and signed by you and the notary before whom you swore under oath) setting forth the genuine issues of material fact which you believe would be issues to prevent... View More

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In Florida, to oppose the Motion for Summary Judgment, you should file a written response detailing the new evidence you discovered from the surveillance footage. Explain that the video now shows how the spill occurred and how long it was on the floor, which creates a genuine issue of material... View More

Yes Surgical smoke is toxic and you wife's estate may have a case, but a doctor would have to tie that surgical smoke to her cause of cancer and not another cause such as smoking two packs of cigarettes a day if you get what I am saying. Definately speak with a lawyer ASAP.

First seek medical attention. Then, document your injuries and get a professional medical opinion to connect your injury to the facility's negligence.

Second, gather evidence, such as any relevant documents, witness statements, and photos.

Last, schedule a free consultation to... View More

Your inquiry to the client who had been identified by the coach was perfectly reasonable and defensible, so the threat of retaliation was bluster. The threat to cause you harm is "actionable", that is, you could sue for it to get an injunction and possible money damages. So, challenging... View More

In California, the simple way to remember is that there are two types of deadlines when calculating the last day for something to be served or filed: forward-looking deadlines and backwards-looking deadlines.

Forward-looking deadlines are ones that are as follows: "no later than X days... View More

You likely have lost the ability to file a lawsuit against the city because a notice of claim must be filed within 180 days of the accident. You will need to go after the contractor under a standard negligence claim. As with the city, there are specific time frames that you must meet to make sure... View More

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could be difficult for attorneys here to advise you on what your case is worth based on these limited facts. I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you're okay. You could probably get an idea of the... View More

They could be at risk. But before pushing the panic button, you could probably make a more well-informed decision if you reviewed things with an attorney. Your post is very brief. An experienced attorney could offer better guidance with knowledge about the accident, the demand, the realistic... View More

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The short answer to your question is that they could be liable. In terms of a viable case, that could depend on damages. You could consult with attorneys to discuss further. Based on what you describe, it looks... View More

It sounds like you believe you have a lawsuit but you need to attorney----if so, please use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for accident/injury lawyers in your area----most lawyers in this area of practice will provide a free first consult so I recommend that you set up meetings with as... View More

Most personal injury lawsuits are resolved by settlement. If you have a case on file, talk to your lawyer about the strength of your case for liability and the total amount of damages you sustained (most likely, out-of-pocket medical expenses based on your question). your lawyer can help you... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney on any state-specific rules, the GENERAL approach applied nationwide in the type of situation you describe is that the plaintiff relies on the opinion of a... View More

Addendum - To be more responsive to the point you ask about regarding SOLs, I have not seen situations where statutes of limitations were used on the issue of relevance/irrelevance of prior injuries. It's usually a case-by-case analysis, depending on the quality of the medical opinion... View More