Additional Information: I was a passenger on my brother’s motorcycle and we got into an accident on Rte 290 near Shrewsbury. The driver of the car was at fault and was issued a citation. I had to go to the emergency room after the accident and I still have back and neck pain and am in physical therapy. Is insurance coverage the same for a
Additional Information: There was loose carpeting and several other guests tripped over the carpet before me. Other diners and servers were witnesses. I’ve since had knee surgery and continue with medical treatment and therapy. Do I have a personal injury case against the restaurant and can I sue for damages as I will probably have permanent pain in my knee? ANSWER: Whether you can recover
Additional Information: We are being sued for more than we have on our insurance policy. I’m worried we will lose everything, our home and everything we have saved. Can we protect our home and our assets in a personal injury lawsuit? ANSWER: While it is obviously too late to increase the limits on your insurance policy to protect against this accident, it is not too
ANSWER: If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, there may be parties other than the at-fault driver who share responsibility for what happened. If the accident occurred because the other driver was drunk, and a business served alcohol to the visibly intoxicated driver before the accident, your state’s dram shop law may allow you to hold the business liable; this varies from
ANSWER: Even though your state may require all drivers to carry a certain level of auto insurance, that doesn’t mean that everyone follows the law. This is why some states require insurance companies to offer drivers uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. If your insurance policy has this feature, then it may compensate you for some of your losses.
ANSWER: Before you accept anything – or sign anything – from an insurance company, be sure that you are aware of your legal rights and options. Accepting a check may mean that you are giving up your right to sue later on if you need extra medical care or you have to miss a lot of work. Consult an attorney before you negotiate with the
ANSWER: It is best to speak with an attorney right away. The time limits for taking legal action vary by state, and they may also be affected by insurance policy specifics. The nature of your injuries may even change the amount of time you have to bring a claim.
ANSWER: Your personal injury attorney can speak with you about this, but even attorneys can’t necessarily pinpoint what your case is worth until it is close to a resolution. Many factors, including the circumstances of the accident, the state of the drivers involved and the insurance companies influence the outcome. So do your medical bills, your loss of income and the nature of your injuries.
ANSWER: Some states have no-fault insurance laws. This means that you may be able to make some recovery of economic damages from your own insurance company. In other states, if your fault is found to be over a certain level, it is more difficult to recover compensation. An auto accident attorney in your state can advise you on the rules in your area.
ANSWER: Maybe. Your case may settle even before your attorney files a lawsuit; on the other hand, it may go all the way to a trial and a jury verdict. The majority of lawsuits are settled before they get to trial, but what happens in your case depends on the facts, the law and the parties involved.
