Personal Injury Questions and Site UpdatesHere you'll find all our visitors' personal injury questions and answers. We'll also include important new pages and updates to Injury-Settlement-Guide.com
Feb 4, 2012 Bulging Disk from Fall on Ice...I fell on ice when I was walking into the main entrance of a neighborhood fast food restaurant (which was newly constructed in place of an older one). Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bulging Disk from Fall on Ice..." Feb 4, 2012 Arm Injury in Department Store...I was in a department store and came out of the dressing room to exchange a shirt size. The store was crowded and I went behind the cashier's desk. I hit Permalink -- click for full blog post "Arm Injury in Department Store..." Feb 4, 2012 Does Paid Time Off Count as Part of My Settlement?I fell over an empty pallet in a grocery store and broke my wrist. I was out of work for 29 working days. The grocery store's insurance company only wants Permalink -- click for full blog post "Does Paid Time Off Count as Part of My Settlement?" Feb 4, 2012 Hole in Cement Walkway Causes Foot Injury...While leaving the post office I severely injured my foot when I stepped into one of two potholes in the cement walkway. I'm now on crutches, need a walker Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hole in Cement Walkway Causes Foot Injury..." Feb 4, 2012 Fell Outside Restaurant After Being Overserved Alcohol...On January 5th myself and friend of mine went to a Pub and Eatery that we are both employed at. We ordered a round of beers and I faintly recall a shot Permalink -- click for full blog post "Fell Outside Restaurant After Being Overserved Alcohol..." Feb 4, 2012 Walked Into a Tree Branch on Homeowner's Property...An ex-family member was leaving the homeowner's house at dusk. Instead of walking down the walkway or driveway, she walked across the yard. She walked Permalink -- click for full blog post "Walked Into a Tree Branch on Homeowner's Property..." Feb 4, 2012 Broken Ankle from Fall at Retirement Complex...My mother lives in a retirement complex. She saw a note to move her car so the plows could plow the next day. When she walked outside she slipped on ice Permalink -- click for full blog post "Broken Ankle from Fall at Retirement Complex..." Feb 4, 2012 Broke Nose Walking into a Glass Door in a Public Building...As I was walking out of a building I hit my forehead and nose on a glass door and broke my nose, requiring 10 stitches. At the emergency room they took Permalink -- click for full blog post "Broke Nose Walking into a Glass Door in a Public Building..." Feb 4, 2012 Can I be kicked out of school because of a broken leg?The other day I fell off my porch and broke the bone directly above my ankle in my leg. I am currently enrolled in a nursing program and I only have 4 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Can I be kicked out of school because of a broken leg?" Feb 4, 2012 Slip, Trip and Fall Lawsuit Involving a Fall on a StaircaseIn this slip, trip and fall lawsuit the plaintiff is asking the court to award damages for injuries sustained as a result of falling on an office building's defective staircase. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Slip, Trip and Fall Lawsuit Involving a Fall on a Staircase" Feb 3, 2012 Slip and Fall Lawsuit Involving an Icy DrivewayIn this slip and fall lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges the defendant was negligent in not keeping their driveway clear of snow and ice, causing a dangerous hazard and resulting in injury to the plaintiff. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Slip and Fall Lawsuit Involving an Icy Driveway" Feb 3, 2012 Slip and Fall Accident Case Involving a Plaintiff Falling on a Train PlatformIn this slip and fall accident case the plaintiff alleges negligence on the part of the city owned train company for having too large a gap between the train and the platform. Feb 3, 2012 Slip and Fall Accident Attorney Seeking Damages for Fall in a Parking LotIn this court case the plaintiff and her slip and fall accident attorney are seeking damages after the plaintiff fell on ice in a parking lot outside a pizza parlor. Feb 3, 2012 Power Tool Malfunction Causes Injury...I was hoping you could comment on the following personal injury product liability scenario... Ben purchases an electric saw at a national chain home improvement Permalink -- click for full blog post "Power Tool Malfunction Causes Injury..." Feb 3, 2012 Complications from Multiple Shoulder Surgeries...I was referred to an orthopedic surgeon for my right shoulder. I had an old A/C separation injury but currently I had a chipped bone in my right shoulder. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Complications from Multiple Shoulder Surgeries..." Feb 3, 2012 Cut at work due to the carelessness of my boss...I work in a kitchen as a cook at an assisted living facility. Yesterday January 29th, 2012 while at work I stepped on a piece of glass that was left on Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cut at work due to the carelessness of my boss..." Feb 3, 2012 Slipped at Work and Hurt My Knees...I'm a dental assistant and was at work assisting the doctor in the exam room. I guess my manager had mopped our lab and I didn't know. She didn't tell Permalink -- click for full blog post "Slipped at Work and Hurt My Knees..." Feb 3, 2012 Will Workers Comp Cover My Bills If I Quit My Job?I was injured twice at work. In the first incident, I opened a door from a trailer on a dock. When I opened it, I noticed a load lock set straight up and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Will Workers Comp Cover My Bills If I Quit My Job? " Feb 3, 2012 How Can I File a Complaint to Get the Sidewalk Fixed?I was walking on sidewalk and tripped and fell. This sidewalk has a large lifted area straight across that needs to be fixed. I volunteer at the school Permalink -- click for full blog post "How Can I File a Complaint to Get the Sidewalk Fixed?" Feb 3, 2012 Twisted Ankle in Hole in Sidewalk...I was getting out my car carrying my friend's baby. I was stepping onto the sidewalk and there was a hole where a tree use to be. I didn't see the hole Permalink -- click for full blog post "Twisted Ankle in Hole in Sidewalk..." Feb 3, 2012 Broken Leg from Slip on Ice in a Parking Lot...My uncle lives in a housing complex and on Jan, 19, 2012 at approximately 8:30pm he was walking back to his apartment from the store (approximately 1 mile Permalink -- click for full blog post "Broken Leg from Slip on Ice in a Parking Lot..." Feb 3, 2012 Shot in a Hunting Accident...I was shot by my father-in-law in a hunting accident on his property. I later tried to attend school and couldn't finish because I was having severe panic Permalink -- click for full blog post "Shot in a Hunting Accident..." Feb 3, 2012 Can I sue a nail salon for an infection?I was getting my nails done and the nail tech cut my cuticle with a power nail file. A few days later my hand became swollen. I went to the doctor who Permalink -- click for full blog post "Can I sue a nail salon for an infection?" Feb 3, 2012 Child Almost Dies When Strangled in Pickup Truck Window...On November 11, 2011, at 5:00pm, our 2 year old grandson was strangled in my husband's pickup truck window. With no heartbeat or breath, my frantic husband Permalink -- click for full blog post "Child Almost Dies When Strangled in Pickup Truck Window..." Feb 3, 2012 Premises Liability Lawsuit Seeking Damages In Excess of a Previous SettlementIn this premises liability lawsuit the plaintiff asks the court for damages for injuries sustained in a fall at work. The plaintiff previously signed a settlement release but now wants more money. Feb 2, 2012 Premises Liability Claim Related to a Sidewalk DefectIn this case the plaintiff is making a premises liability claim and seeking damages for personal injuries incurred after tripping and falling over a raised metal cap in the sidewalk. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Premises Liability Claim Related to a Sidewalk Defect" Feb 2, 2012 Construction Accident Lawsuit Seeking Repayment of DamagesIn this construction accident lawsuit the plaintiff is seeking to be released from liability for a woman's injuries based on their Indemnification Agreement. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Construction Accident Lawsuit Seeking Repayment of Damages" Feb 2, 2012 Workers Compensation Settlement Pursued for Carpal TunnelIn this workers compensation settlement case the plaintiff is seeking damages from her employer for wrist injuries including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Workers Compensation Settlement Pursued for Carpal Tunnel" Feb 2, 2012 Workers Compensation Coverage Case Where Plaintiff Wants More Injury CompensationIn this workers compensation coverage case the plaintiff is asking for damages for personal injury over and above his normal workers compensation payments. Feb 2, 2012 Workers Comp Settlement Case Involving Fraudulent ClaimsIn this workers comp settlement case a major insurance company has been defrauded by a group of individuals claiming false injuries. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Workers Comp Settlement Case Involving Fraudulent Claims" Feb 2, 2012 Workers Comp Rates Disputed by the Defendant Construction CompanyIn this court case the plaintiff is disputing increases in their workers comp rates and breach of contract by its insurance carrier. Feb 2, 2012 Nerve Damage and Shoulder Injury from T -bone Accident...I was in a car accident on 8-4-11. The driver of the other vehicle was found 100 percent at fault, they T-boned my car on the drivers side. I instantly Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nerve Damage and Shoulder Injury from T -bone Accident..." Feb 2, 2012 Chemical Burn at Work...I came home today (1/17/12) to find my girlfriend with second degree burns all down her right leg and a little on her arm. I work around chemicals and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chemical Burn at Work..." Feb 2, 2012 Ice Buildup on Stairs Causes Fall...I live on the second floor of an apartment building. The stairs leading to the ground floor are built on the outside of the building and are made of stone. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ice Buildup on Stairs Causes Fall..." Feb 2, 2012 Release of Liability for Stunt Practice?Is there a way that I could create forms or papers stating that I will be responsible for any damage of property, physical injuries or death caused by Permalink -- click for full blog post "Release of Liability for Stunt Practice?" Feb 2, 2012 Can I sue the MTA for injuries from assault?Saturday night I was riding the metro from Branch Ave into the city, when a large group of kids (15-20 kids, aged 10-17) got on the train and started going Permalink -- click for full blog post "Can I sue the MTA for injuries from assault?" Feb 2, 2012 Can I sue an insurance company for acting in bad faith?I was injured when a drunk driver turned left directly in front of me. I crashed into him and got a whiplash injury which is now giving me neurological Permalink -- click for full blog post "Can I sue an insurance company for acting in bad faith?" Feb 2, 2012 Workers Comp Lawsuit Asserting that Housing Be Included in CompensationIn this workers comp lawsuit the plaintiff is making a case that, for the purposes of wage compensation, certain benefits of employment should be included in her benefits. Feb 2, 2012 Workers Comp Claim Involving an Insurance Company Denying BenefitsIn this workers comp claim the insurance carrier is denying an employee's injury benefits because he was injured in another state. Feb 1, 2012 Workers Comp Case Where Insurance Carrier is Seeking ReimbursementtIn this workers comp case the Special Disability Fund is refusing payment to a workers comp insurance carrier due to a late filing of a request-for-payment form. Feb 1, 2012 Felonious Assault Case Filed Against the Plaintiff's EmployerIn this felonious assault case the plaintiff is seeking workers compensation benefits from her employer after alleged sexual harassment. Feb 1, 2012 Teen Car Accident Trial Involving a FatalityIn this teen car accident the prosecutor is charging the teen driver with criminally negligent homicide for his willfully dangerous actions. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Teen Car Accident Trial Involving a Fatality" Feb 1, 2012 Hydroplane Rear End Accident...I rear ended a vehicle during a rain storm. I hydroplaned my 2004 pickup truck and ran into the rear of another car. I estimate the speed I was traveling Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hydroplane Rear End Accident..." Feb 1, 2012 Crashed Into My Sister's Car in My Driveway...I had just gotten out of the hospital after falling and spraining my neck due to a bad fight with my husband. My sister drove me home and another fight Permalink -- click for full blog post "Crashed Into My Sister's Car in My Driveway..." Feb 1, 2012 Tib / Fib Fracture In Bicycle Car Accident...Thank you for giving me the opportunity to ask a question about my case. I currently live in Budapest, Hungary. One and a half years ago while in Ohio Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tib / Fib Fracture In Bicycle Car Accident..." |