Not every fender bender requires the assistance of a lawyer, but in many cases, they can help protect your interests and make sure you get the compensation you deserve. Stepleton Dugan, LLC Attorneys at Law are personal injury attorneys serving clients throughout Cincinnati, and they 're here to explain when you should consider hiring legal representation. Call an accident attorney for any accident involving: Property Damage: Whether you 're seeking compensation from your own insurance company or that of the other driver, Stepleton Dugan, LLC Attorneys at Law have the negotiating skills and experience to make sure you get a fair, prompt settlement offer. Personal Injuries: No matter how slight your injuries may be, you should still seek
The complaint states that on October 14, 2016, plaintiff Kirk Thompson, a UPS driver, delivered a box to defendant Eleanor Lewis at her single-family home in White Plains, New York. When Mr. Thompson placed the box on the front stoop and rang the doorbell, he heard Ms. Lewis’s dog barking and scratching the other side of the door. Mr. Thompson then walked back to his van when he heard a female voice behind him instructing him not to move. As Mr. Thompson turned around, Ms. Lewis’s dog, Simon, bit him on the arm, requiring surgery for Mr. Thompson and him missing six months of work due to his inability to drive.
Everyday someone is injured because of someone else’s carelessness. Adam Futrell brings his extensive knowledge of injury law to fight for each of his clients. From one of the South’s most respected law firms, to the Attorney General’s Office,
When a driver hits a pedestrian, they are supposed to take responsibility and remain at the scene of the accident until the police arrive. However, hit and run accidents are an extremely common occurrence. Hit and run accidents are taken seriously. People who leave the scene of an accident may be required to pay a hefty fine. They may also be required to spend time in jail.
Julian wants to sue David, the other player. In his complaint, which tort theory is Julian’s attorney most likely to allege and what will he have to prove for Julian to be successful? Julian’s attorney is most likely to allege Intentional Tort for his complaint to be successful. An intentional tort occurs whenever someone intends an action that results in harm to a person’s body, reputation, emotional well-being, or property. During the game David kicked Julian in the head while Julian was in possession on the ball.
This was designed so that small vehicular accident lawsuits would stop clogging up the court system. The only exception to this rule are serious injuries. If you sustained a serious injury that either caused permanent damage, serious disfigurement, or serious impairment, you can pursue the other driver in court of any and all expenses that exceed those covered under your no-fault insurance policy. #4 Statue Of Limitation Still Applies If you sustained serious injuries, it is important to note that there is a statue of limitations to your claim.
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Carla Testani for a judicial appointment to the Third Circuit Court in Wayne County. As one of Carla’s partners at Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, PLC, I have had the opportunity to work closely with her and I know that she would make an outstanding judge. I can attest to the fact that Carla is highly intelligent, ethical and an experienced civil litigator. While these characteristics are certainly prerequisites to becoming a judge, I would like to take the opportunity to share with you some of Carla’s other great qualities that you will not find in her resume and I believe truly separate her from the other candidates for this position.
Question I: Healthcare fraud is intentionally deceiving, providing false statements, or misrepresentation in order to obtain an unauthorized benefit through billing Federal/State insured agencies e.g. Medicare or Medicaid. Fraudulent activity involves the act of knowingly, willfully, and intentionally committed or committed the act with reckless disregard. False Claims Act (“FCA”) prohibits knowingly presenting or causing to be presented a false claim for payment of government funds. Penalties can include criminal, civil and administrative consequences. : 18 U.S.C. § 287 Criminal prosecution/imprisonment, Civil - 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733 suspension of payments, exclusion from participation in federal health care programs for 5 years or more,
• Per the summons and complaint, plaintiff alleges two incidents of false arrest. First incident (TPO January 17, 2014 at 1740 hours, 1839 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan), plaintiff claims he was visiting his friend in apartment 9F at the building. Plaintiff states that he was in the lobby when MOS, including defendant PO Ortega, stopped, questioned, searched, and arrested him. Plaintiff alleges that MOS struck him in the back, face, head, and neck. Plaintiff states that he suffered a seizure at the 23rd precinct lobby causing him to go into a coma for approximately six days.
Introduced to market in 2002, the birth control device Essure is the subject of numerous personal injury claims. According to the Mayo Clinic 's website, Essure are small coils of metal and fiber that are implanted into the fallopian tubes. It is a permanent form of birth control, as the coils cause scarring in the nearby tissue preventing semen from reaching the egg.
Introduction On October 15th I ventured to the Hall of Justice to attend a small claims trials. When I arrived it was a huge building and I knew I was going to get lost. After finding my way to the small claims departments by the help of a nice lawyer, I sat and waited for about an hour.
Plaintiff's respectfully request from this court an extension of time to file Plaintiff's Opening Brief for their case for the following reasons; Plaintiff's are at present time not represented by council and are preceding with Appeal Pro Se and due to the seriousness of any outcome in our case and the complex law and new laws regarding our case Plaintiff's need additional time to review relevant law and consult with appropriate people, persons regarding their case. Some of the complex and extensive issues regarding Plaintiff's case are but not limited to; Defendant's (Citimortgage,Inc.'s) Separate Statement in their MSJ which contained some 88 SSF issues per each Plt., Power of Attorney laws, HAMP/FANNIE laws,rules,regulations,public policies,
The legal definition of a tort is a civil wrong or wrongful act, whether intentional or accidental, from which injury occurs to another person. Torts include all negligence cases as well as intentional wrongs which resulted in harm and are the most heard legal proceedings. Being that torts are various and plenty it must also be stated that a tort can be subjective depending upon the parties involved. Not only can a tort be subjective to the parties involved but also the litigation involved with defining that tort by a court of law is also subject to prejudice by those who may or may not see it as a wrongful act. While tort law may be a valid means of regulation in jurisdictions with established and accessible bodies of common law,
Thankfully no one was hurt. I swore I saw a few of my friend’s cars as the car crashed. The driver that slammed into us said she would pay for all of the damage. We called a tow truck and waited. The place that was fixing the car lended us one so I could go to my appointment.
If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident, then it is important to note that you may be able to get compensated for your injuries. You can file a claim against the driver's auto insurance company. However, this can be difficult. In many cases, medical records will need to be researched before a person can get compensated. The insurance company wants to know that your injuries were caused by the accident before they award you any
