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My 21-year-old daughter was cited by police in a minor fender bender whilst driving alone in my wife's car. She 'failed to control speed (25mph     (13-FEB-12)
How much is the personal injury liability for an insurance company, if they are 80% liable?     (13-FEB-12)
HI I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT LAST YEAR ON 4/24/2011. THE CAR THAT HIT ME LEFT THE SEEN. MY CAR WAS TOTAL.      (10-FEB-12)
Being the owner of a construction company, can i be sued if someone came uninvited to visit one of my guys at work and fell on my jobsite??     (08-FEB-12)
I WAS INJURE ON THE JOB, CUT ON THE FACE BELOW RIGHT SIDE OF MY EAR. IT STILL TINGLE AFTER 19YRS I NEVER RECEIVCE A DIME. THEY PAID MY DOCTER BILLS!      (08-FEB-12)
I had a snowboarding accident last 01/14/2012 at Blue Mountain Ski resort in PA. I suffered a concussion. Will i be able to sue the ski resort?     (07-FEB-12)
What if the person who caused the injury during the car accident, only had the minimum amount of insurance required which wouldn't cover my injuries.     (07-FEB-12)
My dad passes away on Dec.29,2012. Since then my sister had a warrant taken out on me for trespassing. She has file false charges and had me falsely      (07-FEB-12)
The house was left to me and my other 2 sisters. Split 3 ways in equal shares. The house is to be sold.     (07-FEB-12)
I was hurt while helping a mother and her children out when their car had turned over in a car accident.     (07-FEB-12)
I live in West Virginia broke ankle at work i am getting work comp, but got fired if that legal or do I need to get an attorney     (07-FEB-12)
My lawyer refuses to sign lean from my chiropracter. my lawyer refused my request for a jury trial. What should I do?     (06-FEB-12)
Hi my attorney had me sign a settlement release agreement about 4 weeks ago..for a car accident that i was in over a year ago..i was not at fault..he      (06-FEB-12)
my daughter was attacked by three dogs after getting off the bus walking home she received 14 bites and many scrapes and bruises we were wonder our rights and what we need to do     (06-FEB-12)
I trip over some broken and uneven concrete in Mcdonalds parking lot and i broke my wrist what should i do?     (04-FEB-12)
Can you sue someone that gave you an STD (HSV-2)?      (04-FEB-12)
what can we do     (04-FEB-12)
I was severly injured responding to a structure fire and slipped on the sealed concrete floor suffering a severe concussion, injury by back requiring      (03-FEB-12)
how can i tell if my lawyer is being honest about how much he settle my case for?     (02-FEB-12)
I worked under a person who was the daughter of the former CEO of the company. During this time, she constantly denied me little or no wage inceases,     (01-FEB-12)
my daughter was attacked by three dogs after getting off the bus walking home she received 14 bites and many scrapes and bruises we were wonder our rights and what we need to do     (01-FEB-12)
If I was awarded a judgement in North Carolina for personal injury. Can the opposing side appeal that judgement and how long could this take?     (30-JAN-12)
is it too late too seek legal help? i fell and hurt my knee 3 weeks ago but did not seek medical treatment right away. now i need to see a dr.     (29-JAN-12)
Company Holiday party with alcohol during business hours unlimited drinks - got beat up by boss and fired     (29-JAN-12)
Can an attorney receive 40% of my med pay reimbursement in addition to the settlement from the insurance company?     (25-JAN-12)
Am I entitled to an settlement above a $1000 for back injury in an auto accident where I was hit from behind?     (25-JAN-12)
Umbrella Policy     (23-JAN-12)
I got hit by a semi truck a hit and run my neck has two herniated disc Doctor says permanent damage!     (20-JAN-12)
can you sue a school for bulling my child and had to go to the hospt, for is eyes     (19-JAN-12)
I got hit by a car while I was drunk and J-walking and I want to know if I have legal grounds to sue even though it would seemingly be my fault     (19-JAN-12)
Injured in a public courthouse bathroom and refused medical assistance. Am I still legally liable for the medical bills?     (18-JAN-12)
My friend fell and broke her foot would like to put the establishment on notice via thier insurance carrier, how do I proceed and what do I write?      (18-JAN-12)
My husband worked in coal mines for 12 years, he now has copd and emphysima. Would he be eligible for black lung benefits?     (17-JAN-12)
My mother choked on piece of rubber found in slice of pizza that we ordered from our neighborhood fast food pizza chain store.      (16-JAN-12)
Can I file a small claims action to recover lost wages for a personal injury at a business?     (16-JAN-12)
I got hit by a semi truck a hit and run my neck has two herniated disc Doctor says permanent damage!     (16-JAN-12)
is it too late too seek legal help? i fell and hurt my knee 3 weeks ago but did not seek medical treatment right away. now i need to see a dr.     (16-JAN-12)
do i have a case     (15-JAN-12)
How can I get a copy of an arbitration report without going through the lawyer?     (15-JAN-12)
If my accident happened in Arkansas but I live in Louisiana which state would my statue of limitations go by?     (12-JAN-12)
I am currently working with a lawyer because I had taken Zoloft while I was pregnant and my son was born with a heart defect that required open heart     (12-JAN-12)
If a child gets injuryed how long can you wit to sue some one for the injury     (12-JAN-12)
I am a member of a non-profit garden club in Md. that doesn't have liability insurance. For the protection of our members & the public, shouldn't we?     (12-JAN-12)
is it too late too seek legal help? i fell and hurt my knee 3 weeks ago but did not seek medical treatment right away. now i need to see a dr.     (11-JAN-12)
do i have a case to sue my employer, even if work comp settles with me?     (11-JAN-12)
WHAT TYPE OF LAWYER DO I NEED TO SPEAK TO ABOUT A SUIT AGAINST A HOTEL FOR NEGLIGENCE?      (09-JAN-12)
If a neighbor borrows a handtool and is injured by it, can the owner be liable for negilence, strict liability or product liability.?     (09-JAN-12)
I currently had my wisdom teeth pulled. I had gone in to a new dentist with a toothache. I was informed that i needed all my wisdom teeth taken out, so i said ok. They took xrays of me and then took out all four wisdom teeth on the spot. Two days later my throat closed up and i was hospitalized and put into surgery, due to infection that had spread through my throat. Now i have HUGE medical bills coming in. Do i have a case? should i contact a lwayer?     (06-JAN-12)
There are a couple of forums online which are accusing me of being a pedophile. Anyone who knows me knows this is not true and therefore slanderous. Is there any way the owners of these websites can be forced to remove the slanderous content?      (06-JAN-12)
I was involved in an accident where a car rear-ended me. I was prescribed pain pills. I was in so much pain that i was taking the meds and I     (06-JAN-12)
Can you sue a mall/ store for damages received during a fall while doing work there?     (06-JAN-12)
I had surgey when i was 10 im 21 now but i had a child and i had a rode n my back , i been havn problems ever since then 2011 i dislocted my elbow      (06-JAN-12)
How long does a person have before they sue someone in North Carolina for slander, defamation of character?     (06-JAN-12)
Can we be sued by a person involved in a car accident with us, but the fled the scene of the accident and went to the hospital on their own?     (05-JAN-12)
My boss, while being intoxicated, pushed me. As a result of a fall, I have broken a knee cap. Do I have a civil case, since it was a deliberate push?      (05-JAN-12)
How do I proceed? A company has offered $5000 settlement for a June injury. Surgery to fix was in Sept. 3 mos of PT. Get an attorney?     (04-JAN-12)
Hi there. I was just wondering if there is any possibility of a lawsuit against Abilify (Aripiprazole). It caused me Type Diabetes.      (04-JAN-12)
is it too late too seek legal help? i fell and hurt my knee 3 weeks ago but did not seek medical treatment right away. now i need to see a dr.     (03-JAN-12)
Company Holiday party with alcohol during business hours unlimited drinks - got beat up by boss and fired     (02-JAN-12)
Can a person's Home Owner's Insurance put "Settlement" money in a trust fund for my 10 yr old injured son to not access until he is 18 yrs old?     (30-DEC-11)