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
Aug 30, 2010, Replacement Knee Failure...In the spring of 2008 my wife was diagnosed with total knee failure. The doctor recommended a full knee replacement. After much discussion and research Permalink -- click for full blog post "Replacement Knee Failure..." Aug 27, 2010, Wrongful Termination from a Restaurant?After working for a well known upscale restaurant chain for 2 years I have been suspended indefinitely and most likely will be terminated after providing Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wrongful Termination from a Restaurant?" Aug 27, 2010, Injured by Medical Waste at Work...I work for a medical waste disposal company. Most of our clients are hospitals. One job I had was in a hospital where I got poked from a needle that was Permalink -- click for full blog post "Injured by Medical Waste at Work..." Aug 23, 2010, What is the Statute of Limitations in Louisiana?My accident was: I tripped over a concrete parking stop in the parking lot. My question is: how long do you have to file a personal injury claim after Permalink -- click for full blog post "What is the Statute of Limitations in Louisiana?" Aug 23, 2010, Medical Bills, Pain and Suffering Exceed the At-Fault Driver's Insurance Limits...I was in an auto accident and the other party was at fault. The accident resulted in myself having a torn rotator cuff and muscle in right shoulder, also Aug 23, 2010, Utility Trailer Came Lose and Struck My Car While Driving...I was traveling as a passenger in a family van. The van was hit head-on at front right by a utility trailer that came off of a pickup truck traveling Permalink -- click for full blog post "Utility Trailer Came Lose and Struck My Car While Driving..." Aug 23, 2010, Broken Arm from a Slip and Fall While Working at a Residence...I work as an Independent Contractor for a pet sitting business. I was scheduled to go to the client's home to let their dog out for a potty break. I unlocked Aug 20, 2010, Is this Medical Malpractice?At the end of June I fell and hurt myself. I stretched a few days after that and it got worse. I have a pinching feeling in my back between my shoulder Permalink -- click for full blog post "Is this Medical Malpractice?" Aug 18, 2010, Threatened by the At-Fault Driver...I was rear-ended in an accident almost 2 years ago. It resulted in about $6,800 in medical bills. The lady that hit me was 100% at fault, we were both Permalink -- click for full blog post "Threatened by the At-Fault Driver..." Aug 15, 2010, How much should I counter offer for this car accident settlement?I was rear ended on the highway while slowing down for traffic. I had some back and neck injuries. I went to my doctor, then physical therapy followed Aug 15, 2010, Union Member Construction Injury...Hi I'm asking for my husband, he has been an insulator with the union for 28 years and 5 months ago started having severe pain in his hand and numbness Permalink -- click for full blog post "Union Member Construction Injury... " Aug 13, 2010, Does the defendant's insurance company get our medical discount?My husband was hit from behind in an auto accident and suffered back pain soon after. We went to the ER and a few days later we went to a spine doctor Aug 13, 2010, Can I still negotiate after making a verbal settlement agreement?I was in an auto accident and the other party was determined to be at fault. I suffered a personal injury and have incurred over $3,200 medical expenses. Aug 13, 2010, Can I sue for more than the defendant's insurance policy limits?I was at a stop light in heavy traffic, had been being tailgated by an SUV, I was in a civic. When the light turned green I began going forward along with Aug 12, 2010, Hit from behind by a van while walking...On April 4, 2010 I was walking on the side of a road and was hit from behind by a van. My medical bills totaled $3734.00. The compensation offered was Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hit from behind by a van while walking..." Aug 12, 2010, Rear ended while at a red light in a work truck...I was rear ended by another vehicle going about 30 to 40 miles an hour while in my work truck stopped at a red light. I drove myself to a hospital, had Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rear ended while at a red light in a work truck..." Aug 10, 2010, In a Car Accident While Pregnant...I was in a car accident on February 20, 2008. We called 911 and for about 45 minutes no one came. My boyfriend was driving the car. I had back pain when Permalink -- click for full blog post "In a Car Accident While Pregnant..." Aug 10, 2010, Alzheimer's Patient Fell in a Nursing Home and Fractured His Hip...My father has Alzheimers. He was recently found at night on the floor in the hall of his nursing home. He had an alarm on his bed but apparently it did Aug 6, 2010, Injured By a Forklift at Work...I was injured at work. My leg was broken due to a train (something like a forklift) smashing into it. I work in a freezer for a warehouse. I now have Permalink -- click for full blog post "Injured By a Forklift at Work..." Aug 6, 2010, Injury Demand Letter Questions...After submitting a personal injury demand letter, is there a time frame in which a response is required? What would prevent an injury demand letter from Permalink -- click for full blog post "Injury Demand Letter Questions..." Aug 3, 2010, Concussion from Falling and Hitting My Head at the Doctor's Office...While at Dr's office I was light headed and dizzy. The Dr had me lie down, feet up, and gave me glucose to help with the light headedness. The nurse Aug 1, 2010, Girl was Texting While Driving and Caused a Rear End Collision...While stopped in traffic I was rear ended by four vehicles. The last vehicle was at fault. She was texting and ran into us all at approximately 30 mph. Aug 1, 2010, Is Settlement Money Taxable?Is the money that you receive from a settlement for an injury taxable? And if so how much? Thanks for any info you can give. ***QUESTIONbottom.shtml** Permalink -- click for full blog post "Is Settlement Money Taxable?" Jul 29, 2010, Settlement for Carpal Tunnel...My wife had a carpal tunnel claim in the state of Washington. She had surgery and then the claim was closed with no ppd award. I thought my wife would Permalink -- click for full blog post "Settlement for Carpal Tunnel..." Jul 29, 2010, Signing the Medical Release Form...A bar on the top of a door fell off and hit me. The Company that installed the bar, did not install it properly and I was told the wrong bar was put up, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Signing the Medical Release Form..." Jul 27, 2010, My daughter hit her head on the rearview mirror in a car crash...My daughter was riding in the center of the automobile in the front seat when a driver ran a red light due to failed brakes. They hit another car in the Jul 27, 2010, Car Safety in Other CountriesEssential information on auto safety in other countries and tips for driving abroad. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Car Safety in Other Countries" Jul 22, 2010, Car Crash Settlement - Is It Fair?My wife was involved in an accident where a driver turned left, out of his driveway, in front of her. She was traveling about 20-25 mph and he was at about Permalink -- click for full blog post "Car Crash Settlement - Is It Fair?" Jul 22, 2010, Injured in an Unmarked Construction Site in an RV Park...I was walking up a dock at Grand Lake (in Oklahoma) at a privately owned r.v. park and fell on a piece of rusty metal or pipe that was sticking out of Permalink -- click for full blog post "Injured in an Unmarked Construction Site in an RV Park..." Jul 20, 2010, Carpal Tunnel in Left Hand WristI got carpal tunnel from duties on the job. I reported it to my supervisor and filled out accident report, but I continued to remain at work. My symptoms Permalink -- click for full blog post "Carpal Tunnel in Left Hand Wrist" Jul 20, 2010, Personal Injury Claim in an Indian Reservation Casino...My mom had an accident inside an Indian casino in Tuolomne, California. While playing in the slot machine, the chair where she was sitting tipped back Permalink -- click for full blog post "Personal Injury Claim in an Indian Reservation Casino..." Jul 16, 2010, Slip and Fall in a Puddle of Water in a Store...I slipped and fell at a department store about 11am on a weekday morning. I was walking through the store and slipped on a large puddle of water that was Permalink -- click for full blog post "Slip and Fall in a Puddle of Water in a Store..." Jul 16, 2010, To Arbitrate or Go To Trial?I was rear ended in an auto accident in 2003 resulting in 3 surgeries & permanent injury to my wrist, shoulder and collarbone. The court date is this Permalink -- click for full blog post "To Arbitrate or Go To Trial?" Jul 16, 2010, Class Action Settlement...(Regarding the inco settlement in Port Colborne Ontario.) A lot of people here in town think they are going to receive money because of the settlement Permalink -- click for full blog post "Class Action Settlement..." Jul 9, 2010, What is appropriate settlement for 4% impairment rating of the back in a 17 yr old female?My daughter was in a car accident 1 yr ago in South Carolina. She was not at fault. Her medical bills are approximately $5,000. She has had neck and back Jul 6, 2010, New Mexico Personal Injury Law & Settlement Compensation InfoImportant New Mexico personal injury law info to help you get settlement compensation. Jul 6, 2010, Can HUD Make a Lien Against My Settlement?I am expecting a personal injury settlement. My rent has been subsidized by HUD's Project-based Voucher Assistance Program for four years. Can HUD make Permalink -- click for full blog post "Can HUD Make a Lien Against My Settlement?" Jul 6, 2010, Is my Settlement for the Full Doctor's Fee or the Discounted Insurance Rate?I was in a car accident. I'm starting to receive medical bills from the Hospital Facilities. I also have very good Medical insurance that has been taking Jul 6, 2010, Why hasn't my hit-and-run accident case settled?I was involved in a hit and run accident in Orange County, California in May of 2008. I sustained back and neck injuries due to a rear end collision and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Why hasn't my hit-and-run accident case settled?" Jul 1, 2010, Motorcycle Accident with a Broken Femur...I was on the back of a motorcycle when a 17 year old drunk driver hit me causing a compound fracture of my femur. I'm a waiter and have missed about Permalink -- click for full blog post "Motorcycle Accident with a Broken Femur..." Jun 30, 2010, How Much for a Wrongful Death?I was inquiring about the average settlement for a wrongful death case. My brother and future sister in law both passed away due to the motor vehicle accident. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How Much for a Wrongful Death?" Jun 30, 2010, Shopping Cart Damaged My Car...A shopping cart hit my car in a parking lot due to very strong winds. I believe that the Company was negligent in the fact that they should have taken Permalink -- click for full blog post "Shopping Cart Damaged My Car..." Jun 29, 2010, Should I sue for my son stepping on a nail on a playground?Last week my son entered a playground at the Stamford Nature Center. There was a wooden deck board pulled up with the nails up in the air. My son stepped Permalink -- click for full blog post "Should I sue for my son stepping on a nail on a playground?" Jun 29, 2010, Claims Manager calling my SupervisorI had an On the Job Injury, due to the negligence of a Contracted Security Company. I sent the Company a Demand Letter and the Company's Claims Manager Permalink -- click for full blog post "Claims Manager calling my Supervisor" Jun 29, 2010, Can I speak to the insurance company if my lawyer backs out of the claim?I was in a auto accident in December 2008. At the time I was not able to follow through with the settlement on my own. I spoke to a lawyer's paralegal
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