Archive for the 'Law & Ethics' Category

These injury lawyers that advertise on tv, are they really going after the person that caused the injury?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Hand puppet pet asked: or the insurance company that assumes the liability? and doesn’t this drive up the premiums. This along with government regulation restricts activity and progress in all fields and hurts doctors the most. They add to the nanny state of sheepish wimps. So rather than planning and doing, we just sit [...]

How much can a person claim for personel injury in a car accident?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

birdlady asked: Is it wise to get a lawyer or just let the insurance take care of itEndangered Species

Should I let an insurance company see my injuries in person before a settlement has even been offered?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

nope asked: I recieved a dog bite almost a year ago and hired an attorney quickly as the owner of the dogs was not willing to compensate me for my injuries. The owner also refused to give out their homeowner’s insurance information, so I had to get an attorney to force them to give it [...]

How much should my daughter get for her personal injury claim?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Jake W asked: A little over a year ago, I backed into my 23 month old daughter with the our car. A few months later our car insurance called and offered to settle her claim for $850. We were suprised that my daughter would get anything since I was the one that hit her. Our [...]

Do we go to court with my attorney or does my attorney settle it with the insurance company?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

atlidtal8987 asked: Ok, after being in a car accident 2 months ago with it being the other driver’s fault, I’m not sure what to do. I know after my chiropractor tells me what my final condition is, my parents and I are going to an attorney to tell them everything. From time missed from work [...]

After giving a deposition for slip/fall lawsuit does that mean the insurance company will settle soon after?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

MaxBasil asked: My sister is suing her old landlord for a slip/fall injury. She has needed two surgeries on her foot within a year. She will never walk the same. Her deposition is in September. Some people keep giving her their opionions. I was wondered what she might expect next.Political News

Ever Tried Filing Bankruptcy Pro Se Under the New Insurance Laws?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Stella asked: I am planning to file bankruptcy next year. I’m pretty confident that I will pass the means test. I think I’d like to do it without a lawyer so that I can save some money. Have you tried this? If so, would you recommend it to anyone else?Political News

what is the statue of limitation for personal injury in Canada, Vancouver, BC?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

buddhaloc asked: We were rear-ended in an accident in Vancouver, BC. The car was determined totaled and we were reimbursted for the fair value of the car. There were total 4 passengers in the car, two of which have already settled with the Canada insurance company, however the other two sustained more serious [...]

Anybody know anything about personal injury lawsuits in car accidents that could help me?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

TelomereGuru asked: My husband is getting sued in Florida for personal injury because he rear-ended someone 4 years ago and the statute of limitations is up. The guy he rear-ended was walking and looked perfectly fine after the accident, though he went to the hospital to get checked out later. He didn’t take [...]

Should I Close Out a Personal Injury Case with Marriott Liability Insurance or should I be claiming more?

Monday, February 16th, 2009

WonderingInPA asked: Last year my mom slipped on black ice and did a free fall on her back in a Marriott parking lot, while she was staying there for business. As a result she was taken to the emergency room. Since she was there on business her employer’s workers compensation kicked in and has covered [...]