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Sustaining Injuries in Public Space

By | October 23rd, 2013

QUESTION: I met an accident at a tennis court which is a city-owned property. One week ago I fell against a fence which gave way and exposed a gopher hole. I stepped in and fell which broke my femur. ANSWER: The California Government Act abolishes all public entity common law tort liability. State public entities may be liable for personal injury and wrongful death only if a statute expressly so authorizes. Although several sections of the Act provide for government entity liability under specified conditions, many sections also grant public.

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Claim on Insufficient Appraisal Value of Damaged Motorcycle

By | October 23rd, 2013

QUESTION: My motorcycle was parked. It was hit by a car, whose driver admitted fault. Her insurance appraised my bike and sent a $1400 check. However, the appraiser did not list some of the damaged parts, even though I am sure they are visible in the pictures he took. The additional parts amount to $600, but the insurance has refused to pay for those. They requested I leave the motorcycle to a mechanic to have it reappraised (they refused to send an appraiser at my work place again), but the.

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Recovering Insurance Benefits: Rights of Wrongful Death Claimants

By | October 3rd, 2013

QUESTION: I have a 12 year old son who was killed in Nov 2012. His father and I were divorced with legal custody 50/50. He filed an unlawful death suit with the insurance company. He wanted to settle without my knowledge. They in turn contacted me and said that they cannot do anything without me. The insurance company has now settled with him separately because I denied having to pay for his personal attorney’s fees. No one contacted me regarding this as the same was only brought to my attention.

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Chemical Burn On Neck in a Salon: Value of Medical Expenses

By | September 5th, 2013

QUESTION: I went to get a permanent hairdo at a large salon. In the process of getting the perm, I got a severe chemical burn on my neck and I had to go to the doctor. He wrote a letter confirming the injury. I also went to about 6 therapy sessions and have been to the emergency room twice for illness that I believe were associated with the burn. Now that is almost all behind me and I am not sure how to proceed. I have not gotten a lawyer,.

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Incorrect Drug Prescription Leading to Cancer Risks

By | September 5th, 2013

QUESTION: My mother-in-law was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer in July 2012 and she is currently under treatment. She had been taking the drug azathioprine for Crohn’s disease. Immediately upon diagnosis she was ordered to stop azathioprine. After doing some research, we found that azathioprine is a known carcinogen and increases risks of cancer. What kind of attorney do we need? What information are necessary for us to pursue a case against a prescription drug company? ANSWER: You need a lawyer specializing in personal injury cases. Many personal injury.

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Unsafe Workplace and Your Claims for the Injuries Sustained

By | July 24th, 2013

QUESTION: I want to sue my employer for pain and suffering due to negligence (unsafe work environment). They knew I have already been injured twice and more than 2 supervisors were involved in putting me in another unsafe work environment, causing a third injury to my back. This injury resulted to pain that I will bear for the rest of my life, loss of my job, and daily life as I knew it. When I filed for worker’s compensation, the employer changed the injury date, causing more grief. I want.

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Unaware of Patient’s Hip Injury from a Previous Surgery

By | July 19th, 2013

QUESTION: Doctors broke the patient’s hip in a surgery done in Ohio in 2004. They put the hip in a 15-degree angle and did not notify the patient of what they did. The patient did not know the extent of the injury or damage until a surgeon in California did MRI and X-rays to see what the problem was. Between the surgery in 2004 until April 24, 2013 the fed has come out 8 times. The patient did not know of the injuries in the Bed Medical attention that she.

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Settling Insurance Claim in a Slip and Fall Case

By | July 16th, 2013

QUESTION: Several months ago I fell in a department store, shattering my shoulder and re-injuring my left elbow. Both of these injuries required surgery, with a good possibility of more surgery necessary. Insurance covered a good portion, but I’m already on SSA help with what’s left. How likely are falls in stores settled? ANSWER: Ordinarily the burden of proving negligence is on the plaintiff. An exception for this is the doctrine of res ipsa loquitor wherein the burden effectively shifts to defendants to absolve themselves from responsibility or to show.

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Premises Liability Accident in a Foreign Land

By | July 16th, 2013

QUESTION: I traveled to the Dominican Republic and stayed in a motel room which had both an AC unit and a ceiling fan. Both were turned on when I checked in, and it was too cold. So I stood up to turn off only the AC. As I pressed the button and it did not work, I stood on the bed to try again. When I stood on the bed, I hit my head on the rusted metal ceiling fan which resulted to 3 stitches. I went to the hospital.

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Unable to Fulfill Insurance Requirement for the Claim

By | July 1st, 2013

QUESTION: I was rear-ended in December. CT shows 2 herniated disks in my neck and lower back. I am in tremendous pain and the insurance company said they will only pay after I have the surgery. I have no health insurance so I cannot afford surgery. They told me to call Medi-Cal. Is it true that insurance companies will not pay for needed surgery until I have the operation and pay for it on my own first? I need an attorney but I don’t know who to trust or where.

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