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.

I was Injured During a Flight

  Question: Last week while inflight a passenger opened an overhead bin and a briefcase fell on my head. My chiropractor said I have mild to moderate whiplash. Can I get America West to pay for my medical? Also is there a chance for additional dollars?

What is the Time Limit to File for an Injury in Illinois?

  Question: How long does someone have in Illinois to file a personal injury suit after the incident occurs? I was injured due to an unsafe parking lot owned by a condo association. I reported the injury to the condo board president by phone and in writing and I also spoke to the association’s insurance…

I Fell in a Government Bathroom. Can I Sue?

  Question: Would like to know if I can sue the government for unsafe premises? I fell in a bathroom.

Is My Cell Phone the Cause of My Problems?

  Question: I have had a cell phone since 1998. It’s my only phone so I’ve used it a lot. I started off with a large clunky one that would get hot after using it for more than a few minutes. For the first few years I never really thought about it hurting me, but…