An American-Made Cigarette Lighter Caught Fire in My Hand
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury -
August 31, 2015
Question: On the 31.05.01 I had a serious accident involving a cigarette lighter from an American manufacturer. After following careful refuelling instructions, the whole lighter burst into flames, severely catching my left hand on fire in the process. The injuries I received to my left hand were that severe that it required emergency medical attention…
I Fell in a Government Bathroom. Can I Sue?
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Slip and Fall -
August 31, 2015
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?
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury -
August 31, 2015
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…
Can I Hold a Restaurant Responsible?
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury -
August 31, 2015
Question: About 2 weeks ago I visited a restaurant in my town. I purchased 2 kids meals for my children, After eating a few of the nuggets my children notice that they tasted funny, that’s when they showed it to the baby-sitter and she called me, the nuggets were RAW. I took the nuggets…
Would Like Some Advice Regarding a Fall from an Airport Shuttle Bus While Getting Off…
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury,Slip and Fall -
August 31, 2015
Question: Would like some advice regarding a fall from an airport shuttle bus while getting off outside the Travelodge on E. Harrison St. Required a visit to the ER – broken knee-cap and torn ligaments. Accident 18th July Chicago. Referred by primary care physician to orthopedic surgeon 21st July (Kentucky). Surgery required to remove…
I Injured Two Teeth on Restaurant Food
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury -
August 31, 2015
Question: I was eating in a restaurant when I felt a crunch in my mouth. I had bitten into a bone fragment. I got an injury report, but had to approach a District Manager for help concerning the filing of the report. I have seen a dentist and I need $2700 worth of work…
Is a Franchise Responsible for Problems with their Food?
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury -
August 31, 2015
Question: Is a franchise responsible for problems with their food? I ate at a restaurant this evening and chipped my tooth on a bone that was in the hamburger I was eating. I told the manager who replied…well you should have told brought it to me. I swallowed part of it and then a…
How Do I Hold a Ladder Manufacturer Accountable?
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury -
August 31, 2015
Question: How do I find a lawyer in the state of Florida who has successfully argued cases involving injuries from a defective ladder? I understand this type of case, where the aluminum legs collapse, is expensive to pursue and nearly impossible to win. We have run up bills in excess of $70,000 from the…
Play Yard may be Choking Hazard to Small Children
Child Injury,Defective Products,FAQ,Premises Liability -
August 31, 2015
Question: Our son, Connor, likely ingested several long pieces of plastic from a play yard several months ago. He was given treatment at Children’s Memorial, and although the doctor found nothing in his airway/trachea, she averred the product represented a choking hazard. We have made a demand letter to the retailer, and several followup…
Can I Sue for Cigarette Addiction?
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury -
August 31, 2015
Question: I can’t quit smoking cigarettes. Can I sue them for putting addicting drugs in the cigarettes? When I play softball I lose my breath a lot easier now. I am a physically fit man. I lift and get out and run but it seems I can’t go the distance like I did five…