Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for the accident if we hired a company to transport a consultant? We were hired by a private company to transport their IT consultant. A vehicle from us was accidentally smashed by a truck and my pick up vehicle is a total wreck. One passenger is dead. Now I want to know who will pay for the hospitalization of the driver? Is it the company who hired us? Or the owner of the pick up vehicle?

What are my chances of collecting the additional money I lost after the accident? I have been rear-ended. I just finished paying off my car loan for a total of $15,000. The car was totaled and the insurance company said they could only pay $13,000 which was the value of the car. What are my chances of collecting the additional money I lost?

What is a fair amount for insurance to pay medical expenses? I was hit by a car as a pedestrian in front of a store in July. My injuries were relatively minor (shaken up, scrapes and bruises from hitting the ground, pain, missed work ($460 lost wages). Medical expenses were $662 (urgent care, 2 RX copays, one visit to an orthopedic doctor, xrays). My car insurance company has finally paid me back part of my out of pocket expenses ($22.34). I have also paid $100 to the orthopedic office and the balance there is not yet paid ($379) but I have been told they will pay that bill and repay me. They told me they would get any expenses they paid from the other insurance company. However, the driver's insurance company told me today what they will pay me and it is up to me to pay my insurance company back or not. They said they do not have to pay them, as that is not the law in Arizona, and that I do not have to pay them back either, since I have $5000 in medical payments as part of my policy. And they said my rates will not go up if I do not pay my insurance company back. I cannot call and ask my company and see if this is true, as they have not yet reimbursed me the $100 or finished paying the medical expenses (the orthopedic office). I do not want to have to pay the medical expenses from my modest settlement. They offered me $2122.00, I told them I had a bit larger number in mind, she asked me how much (I had been looking at $2500-$3000) and told her $3000, she told me she could not do that, but offered me $2622. Is that a fair amount? And what are my legal obligations as far as my medical expenses?

Who is at fault if someone backed into my car while I was double parked? Someone backed up into the side of my car as they were backing out from their driveway. The other party lives on the north side of the street, while my car was double parked on the south side of the street. I was not in my vehicle. The other party backed out of their driveway, across the street and then into my car. The other party is claiming that because I was double parked, I am partially to blame. Who is at fault?

Why am I responsible for a crash I did not cause? I was in a car accident a while back. I was changing lanes and an unknown car pushed me back into my original lane, causing me to rear end a rental car. The rental car and I pulled over but the unknown car did not. The rental car company wants me to pay for the damages out of my pocket that I cannot afford. Why do I have to pay if I am not at fault?

Do I need an attorney for my personal injury case? I sprained my foot & leg on an iron pole in a parking lot. The insurance company for property has agreed to pay medical bills but not pain and suffering. Should I get a lawyer and how much should I ask for pain and suffering if I handle the case myself?

What can I do if I was hurt at work and my employer has not helped me yet? I got hurt at work over a month ago and I am in need to get a MRI and the company keeps putting it off. They did not turn it in to workman's compensation and I need to see what's wrong. I am having a lot of pain. What can I do?

What can I do if worker's compensation won't communicate with my attorney? I slipped and fell at work on the school bus steps. I hurt my back and the xray and MRI says I'm fine but I can't function and I am in constant pain. The doctor says I have lower lumbar pain and my left sciatic nerve is giving me problems. I went to physical therapy but workers comp only approved 12 visits. I have a list of restrictions. Workers compensation won't approve my 2nd opinion on my back and won't approve any more therapy and they just started pay me but they are under paying me. On January 13th, I would have been off work for 3 months. I have an 11 month old child and due to non payment from workers comp I lost my apartment and my lights and water got cut off. I had to pull my child out of daycare. My job won’t let my come back unless I am free from restrictions and free from doctors’ care. If I do a settlement case with my job and workers comp how much do you think I'll get? Because I am so far in debt and now I have to go to court over the apartment I just lost. and yes i do have a lawyer but it seems as if he can’t do anything either. workers comp wont communicate with him or email back they won’t correct my amount or back pay me so I'm like what do I have a lawyer for again?

Can I sue my employer if I was injured at work after several months?  I got hurt while working at a company. They treated me for tendinitis and kept me working under lifting restrictions. Seven months later they found an almost 2 inch tear in my rotater cuff. I had surgery then physical therapy for 5 months. After about 3 months of progress at PT I started having severe pain. I returned to the doctor and was put on an anti-inflammatory. I am still currently taking them. A few months prior to having or even knowing about the surgery, I had plans to move closer to family. I had asked my job if my injury would affect my transfer, I was told 'no not at all' they even helped me put in the transfer request. I recently made the move from Pennsylvania to Nebraska. I am now being told that I am non-transferable. I have been with this company for over 3 years, had an excellent annual evaluation, and did everything they asked up until the move. Due to the continuous inflammation and pain, I'm unable to do previous jobs or personal tasks. Do I have a case? Could I sue for continued medical care or a settlement?

I was awarded 200 weeks of work comp payments. I had a 40 percent rating. The judge gave defendent employer credit on payments made (Which are 116 weeks). My question is My attorney fee is 25 percent. Does this fee come out before credit or after? I live in Iowa. Also the commisioner said in court papers the weeks are to begin in Sept 2010 when MMi was reached, However, Ive been paid weekly checks since Sep 09. Would this mean the first year is not included or also it is credited too?

What can I do if I was injured at work but my worker's compensation does not cover all costs? I slipped and fell at work on the school bus steps. I hurt my back and the xray and MRI says I'm fine but I can't function and I am in constant pain. The doctor says I have lower lumbar pain and my left sciatic nerve is giving me problems. I went to physical therapy but workers comp only approved 12 visits. I have a list of restrictions. Workers compensation won't approve my 2nd opinion on my back and won't approve any more therapy and they just started pay me but they are under paying me. On January 13th, I would have been off work for 3 months. I have an 11 month old child and due to non payment from workers comp I lost my apartment and my lights and water got cut off. I had to pull my child out of daycare. My job wont let my come back unless I am free from restrictions and free from doctors care. If I do a settlement case with my job and workers comp how much do you think I'll get? Because I am so far in debt and now I have to go to court over the apartment I just lost.

Can I still sue my employer for an old injury? In 2001 I worked for a major plant nursery chain that stressed the maximum weight one is to carry alone without assistance. This was stressed via videos and the like during training. The manager made me lift items that were beyond that limit or I would lose my position and in 2003 I had to have back surgery because of it. I did not know that I could sue at that point. Is it too late at this point for recourse?

Can I still sue my employer for an old injury? In 2001 I worked for a major plant nursery chain that stressed the maximum weight one is to carry alone without assistance. This was stressed via videos and the like during training. The manager made me lift items that were beyond that limit or I would lose my position and in 2003 I had to have back surgery because of it. I did not know that I could sue at that point. Is it too late at this point for recourse?

Can I sue for my account being banned due to using another account that violated the TOU? After playing a game with another account that had violated the TOU, my account that has done nothing wrong was banned from the service, there was no warning, or even notification of a ban. Would I be able to make a case for a suit, or are there no laws on digital services? I have tried to contact the developer, as well as another software company, but they refuse to do anything about it.

What should I do if an attorney is trying to overcharge me for an auto accident case? On July 2010 I was rear ended while on duty. That day I was transported to the hospital and scheduled a follow-up with the workers comp doctors. Upon several visits the doctor advised that neck and hip pain were pre-existing, so I decided to get a Lawyer. I went to Lawyer A, who has represented me up until Nov 2011. On November 19, I received an email from Lawyer A, who advised me the insurance company wants to settle my case for $12,500 with me receiving $5,000. I advised Lawyer A that price would not work, because I have been seeking treatments (message therapy, and acupuncture) using my personal insurance. I did not know when I was using my personal insurance, depending on how the treating doctor codes it, the insurance company can seek for me to pay them back in the future (information told to me by Lawyer A’s staff) . In addition, Lawyer A’s staff advised me to not go back to my worker’s comp doctor because my bill was too high, and for me to see a personal injury and car accident doctor. When I advised Lawyer A that did not want to settle my case with the insurance company for $12,500 with me receiving $5,000, Lawyer A offered me $6,000. I advised Lawyer A that price would not work as well and I would contact their office at a later date. I then found Lawyer B, explained the entire situation to them and signed an agreement with them and terminated Lawyer A due to me not being satisfied with the services they provided me throughout the entire time. Almost a month later Lawyer B contacted me advising me that I was untruthful and they are deciding to not take my case because per the insurance company Lawyer A settled my case for $12,500 on November 19th, and a check was already overnight to Lawyer A’s office. Now that was unbeknownst to me. I then contacted Lawyer A and their staff advised me the insurance company was in a rush and just mailed them a settlement check in attempts to clear their books before the end of the year.

Can I sue the policy holder for injuries or just the driver? I was in an accident and the other driver was at fault. He is a high school senior. The insurance policy is in a different name but same address. If the limits are low, can I sue the policy holder or just the driver? I was injured and have had two surgeries. The doctor says I will likely need more.

Can I sue a drunk driver for causing me and my children mental anguish? My two minor children were involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. Their stepmother was driving, and they had only minor injuries. Am I able to sue the drunk driver for my own mental anguish, or on their behalf for their mental anguish?

Is the driver of a motor vehicle responsible for his/her passengers actions?

Recently, while behind a moving vehicle that had to stop quickly, my 16 year old daughter lightly hit the rear end of the vehicle. There appeared to be no damage to either vehicle but my daughter gave the other driver her name, phone number and insurance info. Later that day the driver called and said that after she washed her vehicle (a 2004 black Malibu) she found several scratches that she says has to be from my daughter barely hitting her. She now wants us to pay for the damage. She says she has an estimate of $350.00. What do you advise us to do?

After the car wreck should I talk with the other guy's insurance company? They seem nice enough, polite and say they want to help. What should I do?

How can a pedestrian avoid being hit by oncoming traffic?

As a pedestrian crossing the street what is the most important thing I can do to protect myself against being hit by a car, truck or motorcycle while?

How long should I want to hear back from an adjuster for a claim?  I was in an automobile collision where I was not at fault in Aug 2010. I suffered a broken foot where I needed surgery. The adjuster was very nice and indicated he wanted to get this settled quickly. He said I needed to wait until the doctor released me from care before he could settle the claim. In June 20, 2011, I sent him a letter with a packet of photos, copies of medical bills, pay stubs, explanation of the collision, etc. I also told him I expected to hear back from him 30 days from the date of the letter. On July 20th, 2011, He left a phone message saying he needed to get the medical bills directly from the facilities and needed to contact my health insurance for a lien (since they paid for most of my care). That was the last time I heard from him. It is now Jan 24, 2012 - over 6 months later. I did some research and found that the statute of limitations for personal injury is 6 months from now (2 years after the collision). Is waiting 6+ months to hear back from the adjuster as he collects this information Bad Faith?

Do I need an attorney if the other driver may not have insurance to cover my car damages? While it was raining, I was sitting at a red light. The driver in the lane next to me skidded while approaching the light and hit me on the passenger side. No police report was filed as there were no injuries. My insurance is claiming my car is a total loss while hers finally contacted me this morning stating they are investigating her eligibility as she may have been cancelled prior to the accident. I did go to the hospital later that night for my neck, no damage, just some pills for pain. Should I get a lawyer at this point?

Will I be liable if my son in law gets into an accident if the title is not transferred yet? I gave a car to my son-in-law. The title is not transferred yet. Am I responsible for any accident he may have? Would a bill of sale solve any issues?

Do I have any legal recourse in an auto accident if I was not injured? I am a truck driver involved in an accident in a company truck. The other driver admitted to being at fault along with two witnesses that stated it was his fault. He had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. I had a stiff neck for a few days, but did not seek medical attention. I was laid off a week later. I had a clean driving record until this happened. Now I'm having a hard time getting driving jobs because of this accident. Do I have any legal recourse against the other driver from this accident?

What is a reasonable compensation for pain and suffering in a car accident? My husband was involved in a car wreck over a month ago. The other driver was at fault and his insurance has accepted 100% liability. Unfortunately the other driver died in the crash. My husband was treated and released at the nearest ER with a fractured left hand, bruises to his chest and ribs and several lacerations. He still has flashbacks and nightmares seeing the other driver crash into him head-on and then slumped lifeless over the steering wheel. He slept almost 5 weeks in a chair because of the bruised ribs. He has 2 more weeks to wear a cast on his left hand which hinders him greatly due to being left handed. He now gets very tense when meeting other drivers on the road. This has been very emotionally and physically painful. In addition to the property loss (about $3200), lost wages (about $1000) and medical bills ($5000), how much is reasonable for pain and suffering? I know there's no exact formula but I would like a ball park idea of what is fair and reasonable. I am not wanting to get the most I can from it, just want to know what's reasonable when the injuries are minor but the side effects have been large.

Is there compensation due for a falling power line onto a moving vehicle? I was riding down the road and a power line broke and hit my vehicle. This caused damage to the vehicle, but no bodily damage.

Would obtaining a lawyer be beneficial to make sure I receive proper payments from a personal injury? I was in a car accident in which the other driver was ticketed and his insurance company is taking responsibility. I injured my sternoclavicular joint (collar bone and sternal joint). I have been to the doctor multiple times, and a physical therapist who then referred me to an orthopedist. the accident occurred months ago and I still the same pain as I did the day of the accident.

Car accident i need help. what is the statute of limitations?

Do Toyota Land Cruisers have a rollover problem?

Who pays for a car rental after an accident?

What can you tell me about fatal accidents in Adair County Iowa?

Can a child be sued when he shoots another hunter? 

What are the legal ramifications of medical negligence that resulted in death by cancer? My mother was diagnosed in 2007 with cancer, underwent surgery, and was told they got it all. They did not say anything about regular checkups to make sure, ordered no chemo, etc. Of course they did not get it all and a year later, it had spread. She died in 2009. What legal actions can I take against the negligent doctor?

At what point in a lawsuit do you declare the amount of damages you are seeking?

Should I be keeping track of where I look for jobs?

If my son breaks his hand and is admitted to the hospital for a "few" days, what are my options for time off work?

What are the legal consequences in altering a prescription prescribed by a doctor?

Police Brutality: My son was exercising visitation with his daughter; there were NO legal custody papers at the time. A sheriff deputy came to the house, told my son he had to give the child to the mother. Witnesses say my son didn't say a word but turned and walked back inside the house. As he turned to go back in the house the deputy grab him from behind, punched him 3 times, pushed his head onto a 4x4 post, threw him to the ground, handcuffed and arrested him.  I tried to get my son out of jail that night; I took 3 witnesses with me stating my son had done nothing wrong, he hadn’t even spoke a word. The jailer refused to release him until the next morning. I have pictures of some scratches and a black/blue eye. In the weeks that followed my son was charged with disorderly conduct which was later dismissed due to 'in the best interest of justice'. We file a complaint about the assault but the County Attorney did nothing with filing charges against the officer. Several months later the deputy was fired for aggressive behavior. Do we have a good case against the county? And how do we find a good attorney to take it?

Will the police conclusion of an accidental shooting preclude a civil action?

I was in a fight with a bouncer and arrested for assault and disorderly conduct. The assault was thrown out but now they're coming after me for restitution due to medical bills the 'victim' suffered, yet he was uninsured and didn't file a worker's comp claim. Am I responsible for this as it would've been covered under worker's comp in Iowa? How can pecuniary damages be determined if he didn't follow the victim's compensation fund's own criteria of being a source of last recourse to establish if I even owe a dime?

I let a friend take over payments on a pick-up i had we kept everything on my name. Now I can't find him and he is not making payments. What is my legal stand on this matter; please guide me the right way. I found out I can't report it stolen, and I don't know where he is to serve him with court papers.

My mother is severely over weight and I am 18 years old and i take care of her back in August of 2009 she told the doctor that she is unable to come up and see him and he kept treating her to take away her medication and in December 2009 we finally convinced him to come to our home and see her well since then he is now trying to force her to go to a nursing home after he told her it was her choice and she has told him she doesn't want to go she is satisfied with the care I provide her and now he is refusing to refill her medicine and threatening to turn me into DHS can he do this i need help bad.

If the patient covered under Iowa's workers' compensation program is hurt while driving to work who do I bill?

I fell at work and had rotator cuff repair and was told by the Dr. if I injured it again it would not be repairable and then instructed to return to work the next day for light duty. The hospital told me I could take my PTO time for two weeks as they thought this was unreasonable instruction. What should I do? This happens a lot with this Doctor's office I feel this is unfair.

How can the doctor make the Iowa workers' compensation case easier?

As a physician what can I do to make everyone's job easier?

As the authorized treating physician how can I help the patient?

Is it legal to perform a tubal ligation without written consent?

Is there anything I can do to settle my health problems after an accident? Hit by car on bike, no treatment, and no police. Now shoulder hurts any recourse? This is not a hit and run, he paid for the damage to my bike, and I agreed he could do it out of pocket because it was less than his deductible and I thought I was fine. That night he gave me a ride home and did admit he did not look my way. He also loaned me a wheel for my bike which I did not use. He paid me with a check for the damage. I have pictures of my bike and his truck (license plate yes but a bit fuzzy) from the night. I have his name, address, phone number, and place of employment, and receipts from my bike repair. I will feel bad about renegotiating our agreement but my health is at stake. Is there anything I can do?

Does OSHA require locking type snaphooks on pole strap systems used by linemen after 1 January 1998?

What if I was shopping at a store and got injured while trying out a product? I was shopping at store for kitchen tables. I found a nice table set with tall chairs like bar stools. When I went to sit on the chair, I fell 3 plus feet to the ground hurting my back. The store has taken liability and I have been contacted by (chartis) which is the insurance company. They told me to seek more doctor approval, but I have no insurance then they said they could do a claim for future medical expenses but they have been waiting on my medical bills for over 4 months. This happened in September. I'm still experiencing numbness in my right leg along with tingling back pains and headaches. These sometimes hinder my everyday tasks like my job.

What legal action should I take after suffering from slip and fall knee injury?  I had a slip and fall in a small family owned grocery store. I injured my knee had arthroscopic surgery, physical therapy and joint fluid injections and will need replacement surgery. Can you give me a ball park what I need to ask for this? I have bills equaling $20,000 already all paid out of pocket no insurance. Insurance company has admitted fault. Store had a video tape.

Can I sue the night club that let my minor daughter in if she was injured? My 19 year old daughter was let into a 21 and up nightclub and served. She was also hurt at the bar and required 7 staples in her foot after someone’s drinking glass broke and she stepped on it.

What can we do if our insurance has still not covered fire damages to our home? The fire was on 11/29/11 and as of the 1st of the year we still have nothing from insurance all they tell us is it's under investigation. We were not at home at the time of the fire and have done everything the insurance has asked us to do. But we seem to get no answers.

How do I sue a restaurant for serving me seafood which I am allergic to? I placed a to go order for food got home to eat dinner half way done I had severe allergic reaction. I used my epi pen that night because my throat started to close and I got hives from head to toe. I went to my doctor the next morning; I received two more shots and two prescriptions and missed work for four days. I worked with their insurance company for the next 8 months providing them with all information they requested. Negotiations broke down after they offered me $850.00. I hired an attorney which contacted the insurer, my attorney said that he never worked with anyone more difficult and didn't think he could get me more than the $850.00. I had negotiated on my own and he didn't feel right taking a third of it. I let my attorney go and waited two months to hear from the insurer, I called and was informed that my case was closed after my attorney turned down the $850.00 offer for not enough evidence. Now what do I do, file in small claims court on my own? Any help with this would be great.

Where can I get help to pay for medical bills after a slip and fall? I took a nasty fall in September of 2011 that required two surgeries on my hand. I am losing use of my hand. This happened at a major retailer. The water caused me to slip and fall.

Can I sue a company for using a product that destroyed my teeth? I have been on the max dosage of [company name] which is 600mg a day for over a year. My teeth are rotting by the day. I have already lost 4 teeth and will lose two or three more next week. This just can't be normal.

Can I be sued for a dog bite? The dog lives in a dog house and he is tied. The property is fenced. A neighbor decided to open the main fence door in the middle of the night to feed the dog and he was bitten. The dog has never bitten anyone before.

What can I ask for if I was injured at a restaurant? I was hit in the face with a guitar, from third shelf, at a restaurant. They asked me what I wanted. What should I ask for?

Twelve months ago, my apartment building owner/manager rented an apartment to me which he knew was infested with bed bugs. As a result, I had to throw out everything I owned and am covered head to toe with bite scars. The toll it has taken on my emotional health is indescribable. I want to ask what type of lawsuit this would be so I know what type of attorney to consult and also what would the statute of limitations be. I live in Iowa. Thank you.

I fell on ice and snow in my driveway and broke my arm, i live in a townhome that i rent, where i pay a association fee every month and it is the association duty to clean the driveway and streets when it is snow and ice covered should i sue them?

How do I sue a nail salon for a wax burn? I was burned after an eyebrow waxing.

I am retiring from a job I have held for 13 1/2 years, for a company based in California. I have almost 300 hours of accrued vacation time, and I gave them 4 months notice that I would be retiring. My company says that they do not pay out for accrued vacation if the particular state law does not require it. In this circumstance, does Iowa require that I be paid for this vacation time or not? Thank you for your help!

I purchased a townhome 4 years ago so I thought. The builder just informed us that they are actually condos. He said they would have had to do something different with the ground to make them townhomes and was more money so he went the cheap route. Is the anything legally I can do? Can I make him buy it back?

We put down a deposit for my husband to go on a bear hunt. It's a lottery drawing to get a tag and he did not get one. We originally discussed moving the hunt to the following year but then asked for a refund of the deposit. First the owner agreed and said he would mail it out on September 1 when he mailed out some other hunters' deposits. We never got it. He wouldn't answer his phone. When he finally did, he again told us he would send it out. Never got it. He wouldn't answer his phone. When we finally got ahold of him again, he accused us of "harrassment" and "threatened" him. I sent him 1-2 messages a day and said I was going to take him to court. Anyhow, he is now refusing to refund the money because of what we said about him online (we never said anything online about him or to anyone else). Do we legally have the right to get the deposit back? There is no signed contract.

I have a quick question on depositions--I have read all your information.  I need to know if the opposing attorneys can make me give another deposition.  Three attorneys were present during my deposition, and the fourth "couldn't be there" and cancelled the first depo.  Then 3 months later, the depo went as planned, fourth attorney not showing up.  Now, a year later, the fourth attorney wants to take a depo. I say no, he can refer to the original depo for answers, I feel he is trying to trick me into something.  He has all the discovery --and copies of the depo--what is he up to???  Thanks for your help. 

What is an Interrogatory?

What is a deposition?

Do I have to attend the deposition?

I live in an apartment building and the tenant above my unit's toilet backed up and leaked all over my bathroom, hallway, and bed room, destroying carpet, electronics, and some clothes. our landlord instructed me to open a renters insurance policy and wait two months to file a claim and when i did he would back me up on it. Is this illegal?

My husband and I are living in a house,we where going to buy from a friend of his.But we never signed a contract,because they were always acting funny about things.So we have been ppaying rent for the last 8 months.Only to get papers from the sherrifs dept. say the house was being forclosed on. And the people we were paying rent to are trying to come take things out of the house.Do we allow them. They told us we could have all appliances when we moved in.What can we do.

Thanks, Teresa

On Jan. 6, 2010 I was checking my mail and then went to walk down the front steps leading to the sidewalk to get into my vehicle. My landlord had not shoveled snow or ice off the sidewalks or walkways all year. I fell going down the steps and broke my arm. The landlord said I need not pay Jan. rent for pain and suffering. I received a bill from the ambulance service and the landlord said I didn't need to pay this months rent(March. I told him I needed the name of his insurance company and he said he does not have insurance. He has stated to me that the next tenant that tries to sue him will be evicted. What should I do. I am on disability and would like some answers. It appears that I may need physical therapy. Any assistance you can provide will be appreciated.

Must we return a rental deposit if the property burned to the ground?

Since I have been a tenant, I have had the following issues with the unit:

-The refrigerator in my unit has never worked since I have moved in. I have not received a replacement fridge and it has been 4 months.

-I have had to purchase fuses for the fuse box

-The window in the kitchen and the window in the living room do not close and lock properly so therefore my electric bill has been expensive for the past month.

-The front door is not well insulated so the door leaks in cold air

-I have had to purchase my own door knob for the front door, because the old lock on the door was not working properly

-I have also had to scoop the units step, sidewalk, and portion of the driveway

-I am not even quite sure that the furnace has been through a recent inspection, along with a filter change

-I have had no hot water for the past 2 days

The landlord is aware of these items but have not done anything to fix the situation.

What would you reccommend doing about the situation?

My wife wants a seperation, i told her thats fine but im not leaving the house who has to leave?

What can I do if I am caught driving without a license again?  I was in an accident; I do not have a license. Took a chance to get back and work. I have been caught before and this will make it my third felony driving while suspended. The ticket written was only for not providing a license, what can I do?

Can I sue the drunk driver that caused me neck and back pain? I was rear ended by a drunk driver in November 2010. His insurance company outsourced the claim to a company that specializes in these sort of cases. I got a little money from his insurance, but not enough to cover all of my loss and expenses. Is it too late to sue? Would it even be worth it? I took the ambulance ride to the hospital to get checked out. They didn't find anything wrong. A couple of days later I had significant neck and back pain, saw a chiropractor. I still have neck and back pain that I did not have before the accident. I was a delivery driver on a delivery. I was unable to deliver after the accident.

Why in the first 10 days after an OWI arrest is it important to see an attorney?  Why are the first 10 days so important? What will I lose if I wait till day 11?

What happens during the first ten days after I've been arrested for drunk driving?

I was in a accident aug. 30th, 09.
I was the only one involved.
I was air flighted.
My alcohol level was .297, very high..
I completed a Intensive Care Treatment Program for Alcohol.
I was never charged or talked with anyone.
It is now 10 months later and I got a letter in the mail yesterday from the Iowa State Patrol stating they got the results from my urine specimen and they need to meet with me in person to complete the investigation and left a number for me to call.
What does this mean?
Is it normal to receive a letter in this way?
Should I get a lawyer before I call them?
How long do they have to charge me from the time of my accident?
This will be my 2nd OWI, my first was 5 years ago.
What am I looking at for charges and are there anyway that I can get them dropped?
I have 2 kids and need my license and to be home with them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated..
Thanks.

After the wreck the other driver admitted it was his fault, but now he's recanting! Can he do that?

Why is it important to tell my supervisor about being injured?

What do the lawyers mean when they talk about negligence? They also use the word "fault" and I'm not sure what that has to do with how much I'm going to recover.

Am I at fault if I crash into someone else while driving in dense fog? After all it isn't my fault, it was the fog!

If while driving under the speed limit, I rear-end someone in a rain storm will they consider me at fault for the accident? I've seen two PI lawyers who say the driver was at fault. What should I do?

My car was parked on a city street, and hit by another driver. The car was totaled, and I'm currently trying to deal with her insurance company. They won't give me the value of the car that I have asked for. They have given me a rental car for the meantime. Can they take it from me if we haven't settled? I was not in the car when it was hit, however, the accident caused several days of emotional distress. Is it possible to sue in small claims for this even though I was not physically injured? Thanks.

What does it mean if your case is hereby dismissed for want of prosecution, pursuant to R.C.P. 1.944?

My clients case involves the safety of a medial device. Can you direct me to where I might find relevant information about a particular medical device and whether it was known to have had problems similar to my client's case?

Ex-wife's lawyer subpoenaed my mother's bank account without notifying her or me three days before hearing. The bank honored the subpoena witch was just a fax cover letter with attorneys name. I had no lawyer, the court then appointed me a lawyer. Then rescheduled hearing for 2 and a half weeks latter. The next hearing her attorney dose not use my mothers subpoenaed account but instead shows up with my current wife's bank records again without notice to her or me or my lawyer. MY lawyer move to have it throne out judge allowed it but said both lawyers write a brief on the case show casing their point. My lawyer asked for relief based on violation of civil procedure. My lawyer said that she would be unable to pursue this case any further because being court appointed her job was done and even though the cases were related that it was a different case. My question is did my bank violate the right to financial privacy act by honoring a invalid subpoena? Can I sue her lawyer for civil procedure violation?

What is the procedure for serving a small claims court notice? Can a sheriff's deputy forcibly enter my house? Can they entrap me in my home by parking in my driveway so that I can not leave? Can they throw the notice at me and yell, "You've been served?"

Are secretly taped conversations admissable in a court of law?

My son was in a car accident and we settle for 3200. They are saying that they have to go to court so his money can be put into a special account until he is 18 which is nov this year. My question is the hospital is hurting my credit and they are saying that they cannot be pay until his settlement is over.

Why shouldn't I try and settle this car accident case without a lawyer?

I have a question...i was caught driving while barred inthe state of iowa and i was given a public defender and i had talked to her about what had happened and she worked with me on getting a plea bargan. Well as it turned out it had worke dand she talked to the prosecutor and ended up making a deal where i would pay a $625 fine and spend 5 days in jail. My sentenceing date was given to me and my lawyer told me that she would type up the paper work and and mail to me so i could sign it and write in the days that i wanted to go to jail. Well that never happened and i got a warrent out for my arrestand they got me and i spent 7 days in jail waiting for court. When i went to court and they just gave me the fine and gave me 7 days in jail time served, but because i was in jail i couldn't contact my job a tell them so i got fired. Later out i found out that my lawyer had gone to Florida on vaccation instead of doing the paper work. So my question is can i sue her for loss of job or anything or am i just screwed.

I live in South Carolina, and had my car towed by the city police for evidence in a crime. When I ask for my car to be returned will I have to pay the storage charges? Or will the city police foot the bill?

I was stopped at a driveway and pulled out onto a highway was struck by a car. Then charged with failure to yield. Should i fight the ticket?

Is a legal agreement binding? Does this vary state to state?

My son borrowed a friend’s bike and asked another friend to return it and his friend left the bike at a library, and it got stolen. Is my son who borrowed the bike, financially responsible?

I have a court order saying my ex is to pay me 300.00 a month he says he wont pay. I am unemployed and have little money what do I do. He says he will try to get full custody of our child if I go through with this. What are my options?

I hired a lawyer on a personal injury case signed contract. The lawyer wanted me to pay for medical reports. It’s supposed to be a contingency contract he also sent bill for deposition and other things. Is my case weak? And he doesn’t want to waste his money.

We sold my daughter's car in a private sale and now the buyer isn't paying. What can we do?

What is prejudice and how can I tell if I'm prejudiced?

Can I file a lawsuit regarding racial discrimination? Two days ago an assistant manager at my workplace made a comment about my race saying to me hey Hispanic guy no I mean hey you (profane word) Mexican! I guess he was trying to joke with me when I have never made any type of racial remark to him periodically. Is it possible to file for a lawsuit about this if I haven't told management yet or recorded the time it took place or exact words there was a coworker that witnessed the altercation.

Can my 6 year old get compensation for a hotel injury? We stayed at a hotel. My son got shocked and burned on his fingertip from a table lamp on/off switch. The hotel said the fuse box had a burn out. So that might have caused it. The insurance company offered $500. Should I take it? Or can I get more?

What can I do if someone choked me? I was attacked and choked by my ex's landlord. He had removed her front door and wasn't replacing it, so I was just there to make sure she was going to be okay until the matter was resolved. I had walked outside to the parking lot and was approached by a man who asked which apartment I was coming from. When I told him, he replied that we should just get our stuff and leave. My response was that her belongings weren't secure and that I was staying until they were. After bantering back and forth a few times about tenant rights he sort of snapped and lunged out and began choking me. I had a friend in the car who witnessed the whole thing and she called the police. I was also voice recording through my phone. Anyways, the witness left before the police got there so they only got my statement and once they get hers they will prosecute. However, I am wondering if I can sue for emotional suffering.

Can I do anything if my son broke his hand and wasn't given medical attention? What can I do if my son broke his hand in a psychiatric facility and he wasn't taken for an X-ray for 3 days? My son broke his hand on a Wednesday night and didn't get an X-ray until Friday afternoon when I made a stink and took him.

Can I sue my father for attacking my mother and me? My father was in and out of my life and so in the year of 2009, he decided to be part of my life. He decided to move right around the corner from my mom which is his ex wife. Everything was going good, he would come by my mother's house and the two got along fine. So one night we went out to eat and have fun for my mother's birthday. We left the restaurant and as we got close to her house we decided to pay my dad a visit because my cousin wanted to see him because it had been a long time. So I figured it would be okay to see him. When I knocked on the door, I asked him would it be okay if my cousin to say hi and that my mom too. He said it was OK so they came over and we talked and laugh. Soon his wife came and started screaming at us and asking why we were there. My dad flipped and slammed the door in our faces. My mom got mad and yelled and my dad opens the door and attacks her. He was choking her and I got scared so I and my cousin tried to get him off of her. Well he snapped and punched me in my eye and made me fall to the ground. Then he grabbed a bat and started name calling and swinging a bat. I got so mad and hit and broke his window with my shoe. By that time my mom was trying to get me to stop but the police came. They accused my mom of hitting me and she didn't. We all went to jail and they never asked our side of the story, they just arrested us because we were on his property. When we went to court, they would not pull up the tapes or show my picture of my black eye. I was just wondering is there anything we can do to prove our innocence. Can we sue him and the police for defamation? I never been in trouble in my life and I am 26 years old and still haven't been in no trouble since the incident.

Can I sue the hospital for not diagnosing me correctly?  I thought it was my gallbladder. They said no and sent me home again with the same diagnosis. I got worse and went to a different hospital. They did an ultrasound and it came back that I had gallstones and my gallbladder needed to be removed. Can I sue the first hospital when they sent me home twice even when I suggested it was my gallbladder?