I was Shopping at a Chicago Store when a Very Large, Heavy Book End/Door Stop Fell on My Baby Toe

  Question: On June 3, I was shopping at a Chicago store when a very large, heavy book end/door stop fell on my baby toe. The display shelf was loaded with them items, and the ones at the front of the shelf were protruding over the edge. I was not carrying any bags, just a…

My Daughter Was Bitten by a Dog. What Should I Expect in a Settlement?

  Question: My daughter was bitten by a dog. We are waiting for a settlement. So far the medical expenses have been $1300.00. A future plastic surgery will cost $5000.00. This will require two surgeries. What should I expect in a settlement? They say it will be in one lump sum. Isn’t the norm to…

Is it too Late to File Suit for a Dog Bite Injury 16 Years Old?

  Question: My daughter was bitten in the face by a dog when she was 5. The owners of the dog were renting their home at the time and didn’t have insurance. Our attorney at the time said we should wait until our daughter was old enough to file her own lawsuit. She will turn…

Pedestrian v. Railroad Police Vehicle. Where do I go from here?

  Question: I was struck by a railroad police vehicle on their property while unloading suitcases from sidewalk to curb on 5/16/02. I filed a police report and do have a incident number. I have back pains but have not contacted a doctor or chiropractor as I just returned from Texas although i have been…

I was Injured at a Casino. Should I Wait to Hear From Them?

  Question: While at a casino, the front of the bar fell off onto my foot. I have nerve damage diagnosed by a podiatrist. I am in constant pain. Should I wait to hear from the Casino, or obtain an attorney?

My Son was Injured During an After-School Activity

  Question: My son was in the hospital for 7 days because he got hurt during an after- school activity. He almost lost his spleen. There is always supposed to be supervision, and there was none to be found. Can I sue the school for neglect? Can I hold them accountable for medical and pain…

Parking Lot Re-Pave Caused Me to Fall

  Question: My apartment complex paved our parking lot and didn’t provide a way to get out of the parking lot on a safe surface. Every section except ours was done in sections, allowing for people to walk on a safe surface. When leaving very early in the AM for work, we had to get…

I Fell in a Pet Shop that Knew they had a Water Problem

  Question: I slipped and fell at a pet shop in Florida. The store has camera’s and I ended up breaking my shoulder and injuring my back. I had an M.R.I. done a few days after my fall and I also have an M.R.I. 8 months prior to the fall, to compare it to. They…

Can I Sue a Restaurant for Burns from a Hot Plate?

  Question: I was eating at a restaurant when the server dropped a hot plate and it was heading for a baby’s head. I jumped out of my chair and grabbed for the plate causing burns on my arms and I also threw my back out of place. Is this grounds for a lawsuit and…

I Fell in a Store and Injured My Knee

  Question: On July 11, 2002, I fell in a puddle of water at a store. After 2 doctor visits and an extensive MRI of the Right knee, my doctor informed me today I have to have surgery and it is already scheduled for 08/06/2002.