Police arrested me for driving intoxicated after I crashed my car. Can I make a Dram Shop claim for my injuries against the bar that had served me? The short answer is no. Although you asked specifically about the Dram Shop claim, you have no claim under common law. There is no common law claim … Continue reading No Claim for Intoxicated Driver
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A surgeon operated on my knee about one year ago. However after the operation, I lost feeling in the lower part of my leg. The damage is permanent. Is there any claim I can make for my injuries? As with all medical malpractice cases, you would need all of your medical records. Ultimately, it would … Continue reading Surgeon Error Causes Complication
I am a construction worker. We were replacing pipe in a sewer under the roadway. A vehicle lost control and struck me. What claims do I have for my injuries? You have a Worker's Compensation claim through your employer. A prior post explains that you have to notify your employer within 30 days after the … Continue reading Car Strikes Construction Worker
I was struck by a car that ran a red light. No one was injured. I received a letter from an attorney saying this older gentleman is making a claim for injuries. How can he make a claim? The older man could not remember what happened when he spoke to police. This is similar to … Continue reading Driver with Memory Loss
Another driver claimed I went through a red light and struck them. But the other driver actually caused the accident. I found out from police at the scene that this driver did not have a valid license at the time of the accident. I do not think anything this driver says should matter since they … Continue reading Outraged Driver
My son was injured in a one car accident. He was with a group of friends that had come from a party. My son and his friends had drunk beer. The driver lost control of the car and hit a guardrail injuring everyone in the car. I was really upset to learn that my underage … Continue reading Underage Drinking
I was summoned to appear for jury service next month. Will I have to be put up in a hotel room for weeks on end until the end of the trial? In a prior post, I explained the logistics of jury service. There are different types of jury service. You report to the jury clerk … Continue reading Jury Service in a Case
I struck the rear of a car making a left hand turn from a two lane road. I may have been travelling a little fast, but isn't it dangerous for a car on a two lane highway with double yellow lines to stop in the middle of the road? It is dangerous for a car … Continue reading Left Hand Turn
I slipped and fell on snow outside of a bagel store. At first I did not believe I was seriously injured. But my knee kept hurting and I went to a doctor and I was told I need surgery. Do I have a case? In a prior post, a similar question was asked about a … Continue reading Slip and Fall on Snow Next to a Bagel Store
I badly broke my ankle on the subway. I was walking into a subway car when I slipped and fell on water on the floor of the subway car. It was raining that day, but doesn't the Transit have an obligation to keep subway cars clear for passengers? You might be thinking of a time … Continue reading Slip and Fall on the Subway