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General Personal Injury Law Questions
Amusement Park Accidents
FAQs- Amusement Park Accidents and Liability
- How are amusement rides categorized?
- Any data on amusement ride fatalities?
- What are the latest statistics on amusement ride injuries?
- What is the so-called “roller coaster loophole”?
- If I am injured on a roller coaster ride at an amusement or theme park, is the park liable or is the ride’s manufacturer liable for the roller coaster accident?
- The brain injuries suffered by my child at the local amusement park on one of those new coasters with breakneck speeds and high G turns will require significant treatment in the future that we don’t know the cost of right now. How will the court deal with this to make sure there is enough money?
- My daughter was injured in an amusement park’s haunted house when one of the characters grabbed her. Can she be compensated for her injury?
- The ticket we purchased from the amusement park had a disclaimer on it. Does this mean we can’t sue for any injuries suffered at the park?
- After I was injured at the amusement park, the staff had me sign “routine documents” before they took me to the hospital. Now I find out that I signed something saying that the park was not liable for my injuries. Is this valid?
- I scraped my arm on the slide at the water park. Now it is all red, painful and puffy, and my doctor says I have septicemia. Can I sue the water park for not sufficiently purifying the water?
- My husband has a bad back. He has suffered significant, additional pain after going on the bumper cars. Is the amusement park liable for this?
- My child became ill on the Scrambler when the ride broke and they couldn’t get it stopped for 10 minutes. Is the amusement park liable?
- The Ferris wheel I was on with my child broke down, and we were stuck in the air at the top of an incline for everyone to see. The park had us climb down some scaffolding, and now my child is terrified of heights. Can we sue for emotional distress?
- My son was a bystander and was injured by a set of keys that fell out of a man’s pocket while the man was on a ride at a theme park. Who is at fault?
- My toddler was playing in the ball room at an amusement park and was buried under the balls for an unknown period of time, causing a brain injury. Who is liable?
- My child drowned at the water park, even though there were lifeguards on duty. Can I hold the park or the individual lifeguards liable?
- My family went to a paintball park. I was hit by a paintball in the face, and suffered a cracked cheekbone. Is the park liable?
- The overhead seat belt that a theme park attendant strapped on for my Shockwave roller-coaster ride became unlatched midway through the ride. I have a history of high blood pressure and suffered a mild seizure because of the violent shaking, jolting and jouncing. Does the park have any liability?
- My 10-year old ignored the warning signs at the coaster’s entrance that had age, height and weight criteria. He broke one arm and leg when he stuck out his arms and legs. Are we partially responsible? Will we recover any damages?
- My 14-year old snuck into the theme park without paying the admission and, in going on a whirling ride with its twists and turns, suffered a whiplash. Does the fact that he did not pay for admission restrict his damage award?
- How is a lawyer reimbursed in an amusement park accident?
Asbestos
Basis of actions
Back Injury
Bicycle Accidents
FAQs- What rights do bicyclists have in traffic in general? Are young children held to the same standard of care for their safety as adults?
- The bike chain on my child’s dirt bike stripped while riding, causing him to crash head-on into the ground. Is the manufacturer of the bike or the store where we bought the bike liable for damages?
- Our 2-year old cousin riding in a child’s seat behind my husband got her leg caught into the spokes of the bike. Is the design of the bike or child’s seat unreasonably unsafe?
- My child insists that his bike stopped steering correctly before he crashed into a legally parked car and suffered head, facial and dental injuries. How can we prove that the bike was broken?
- My daughter was wearing the bike helmet that we bought for her, but she still suffered a brain injury. Is the bike helmet maker liable?
- Do I have to file immediately in a product liability case?
- Our state requires that children wear a bike helmet while bicycling. My son went out without his, and died when a car hit him. Can we still sue?
- Will any damages awarded as a result of our child’s bicycle accident go to him or to us, his parents?
- Our daughter was an outstanding, highly respected gymnast, an Olympic-medal contender, but since her bicycle accident, she no longer can participate in gymnastics. Can she receive damages for this loss?
- My child suffered a serious head accident while on his bicycle in a bike lane when he was hit by a car that turned right in front of his path. Who, besides the car driver, can be held responsible?
- I was riding at night without a light on my bike when I was hit by another vehicle. My state’s law doesn’t require lights on bikes after dark. Can I still sue?
- I received a mild concussion and three broken ribs while riding my bike due to hazardous road conditions. Is my city liable for my damages?
- We paid a store $25 to assemble our child’s bike. We believe our child’s bike accident was caused by faulty assembly. Can we sue the store? What do we need to prove our claim?
- I participated in a dirt bike competition sponsored by local bike shops. During one competition on the track, I took a spill because of a rut in the course, resulting in a concussion and broken arm. Who has liability?
- My son and his best friend were racing each other down a hill, lost control and collided. I think it was his friend’s fault, but his parents say it was both their faults. Who is liable?
- My 14-year old son and his best friend, only one wearing a helmet, were riding double, going too fast, when a car unexpectedly turned into them, forcing them off the road, causing both to tumble, suffering cuts, bruises, and facial injuries. Are they partially responsible for the accident? How are damages to be calculated?
- The owner and driver of the car that hit me has no insurance and was drunk at the time of the accident. Will my own medical coverage kick in to pay for my bills? Can I sue the driver for damages?
- Can I recover even if the motorist never hit me?
- I was in a bike accident with a car that pulled out into my path. In taking evasive action, I fell, suffering only minor injuries, but my bike was badly damaged. Is there something an attorney can do for me that I cannot just do on my own with the insurance adjustor?
- How much is my case worth? Is there a limit on how much I can collect?
- How quickly must I file a lawsuit if I’m injured in a bicycle accident? If a minor was also injured?
- Is there anything unique about the issues of available damages in a bicycle accident compared to other kinds of accidents or injuries?
Birth Injury
Bone Injury
Brain Injury
Burn Injury
Calculation of personal injury damages
Cerebral Palsy
Children and Injuries
Defective Products
Defamatory comments
Disfigurement
Dog bite
Homes
Liquor Liability
Negligence
Pain, Suffering, and Lost Wages
FAQs- How do insurance companies and juries assign values to pain and suffering? What factors do they take into account?
- Is there a difference in the value of a case if it is settled without a lawsuit instead of with a lawsuit?
- What is reasonable pain and suffering?
- I heard the screech of the car brakes outside when my son was struck by a car while riding his bike. Am I entitled to damages for my pain and suffering?
- The neighbor’s dog bit my son’s arm when he was trying to pet her. When my son came home with a very bloody wound, I passed out from the sight of all the blood. My son is fine now, but I have nightmares about the dog. Can I sue for my pain and suffering?
- After witnessing my husband getting hit by a car as a pedestrian, I had many sleepless nights and I couldn’t eat. He was ultimately fine, but I couldn’t get the pictures of the accident out of my head. What kind of proof must I offer to show I suffered from emotional distress?
- My mom died as a passenger in a commuter plane crash. Can we, or her estate, be compensated for her pain and suffering in the final seconds of her life as the plane was going down?
- If my husband arrived on the scene after my son was hit by a car while riding his bike, and, as a result of my husband’s emotional distress, he is unable to have intimate relations with me, can I sue for loss of consortium?
- Even though my injury was minor, the pain in my back has lasted for over a year. Will I be appropriately compensated for my true pain and suffering?
- I never went to the doctor following my truck accident because I thought the pain in my neck and shoulders would just go away. It’s been six months. Is it too late to go to a doctor now? Will I still be compensated for the pain I’ve endured?
- The injuries I suffered from a car accident, I’m told by the doctor, will be permanent, and I will be in increasing pain for the rest of my life. How do you quantify – put a figure on – that long-term pain and suffering?
- I have terminal cancer and while I was in the hospital, I was given the wrong medication and suffered severe pain unnecessarily. Can I sue for pain and suffering in my medical malpractice lawsuit? How much is my malpractice suit worth?
- I am a blue-collar worker in the lumber industry. How are my lost wages calculated if I am injured in an accident? Are my gross wages or my net wages used? What kind of documentation is required?
- How do insurance companies calculate “lost wages,” especially loss of future earnings?
- I took my two-week paid vacation plus some extra sick time to stay home and heal from my injuries. Now I have no vacation time left for the rest of the year. Am I entitled to be paid for this time by the responsible driver? Can I recover for lost earnings even though I did not lose any income? How can I prove I took this time off?
- I am self-employed and I had to shut down my business for a couple of months after my accident due to my injuries. I missed important business meetings with current and potential clients. My business lost money while I was laid up. How will my losses be calculated? How can I prove lost income opportunities?
- My doctor said I could go back to work two weeks after the accident, but I was still in pain, so I decided to stay home one more week. Will I be compensated for the additional week of lost pay? How do I substantiate my lost wages?
- I’m a pharmaceutical salesman who works on commission. After I was injured, I probably lost a lot of money because I couldn’t make calls on my clients to deliver samples, take orders, or sign on any new clients for a few weeks. Am I entitled to compensation for the money I would probably have earned?
- I am a 28-year-old auto mechanic and the sole support for my wife and two young children. I was hit by a drunk driver and permanently paralyzed from the waist down. How do you assess the settlement value of my case? Will the settlement reflect the fact that I will no longer be able to work in the same occupation and that I will probably have to take a pay cut in my next job?
- My 60-year old father was in a serious rollover accident while driving his SUV, and had to be removed from the vehicle with the Jaws of Life. His leg was badly crushed and even with rehabilitation therapy, it will be years before he can walk again, says his doctor. How will the value of his case be assessed? Is age a factor?
- My daughter, who was attending veterinary school, was severely injured when she was a passenger on a bus that swerved to miss a deer and broke through the guardrail and down an embankment. Her long-term memory is severely impaired. Her neurologist says the brain injuries will likely be permanent. How will her potential loss of earnings and loss of her career as a vet be calculated?
- I lost all chances to make the NBA when I was hit head-on in a multiple car pile-up. Will I receive damages for the loss of my dream career?
- I am a stay-at-home mom with three young children, recently confined to bed for three weeks due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident. My husband works full time. How do you calculate my lost earning capacity? How do I document it?
- I am a 34-year-old single mom with two kids to support. I was unemployed when I was injured in a head-on car crash 3 months ago, but I was looking for a job as an office worker. This has delayed my finding a job. How do you calculate my lost/future earnings?
- My sister drove across railroad tracks and was hit by a train. The gates had not come down and the lights were not flashing. Miraculously, she survived, but she is in a persistent vegetative state and the doctor doesn’t know if she will ever come out of the coma. How do you put a dollar figure on the value of her case?
Paralysis
Personal Injury Lawsuits
Post-Traumatic Stress
Property damages
Slip and fall
FAQs- I fell down and injured myself on someone else's property. I don't feel well. Should I wait to see if I feel better before doing anything about my slip and fall accident?
- If I pursue a lawsuit against a landowner for a slip and fall accident, what are some of the things that the landowner might argue against me?
- What kinds of damages are available in a slip and fall injury, and is there a cap on damages, especially on pain and suffering?
- What is a "slip and fall" injury?
- What types of dangerous or hazardous conditions typically cause slip and fall accidents?
- Is there anything unique about a slip and fall accident that affects the recovery of damages?
- What kind of a case could be made against me to prevent me from collecting in a slip and fall case?
- What should I do immediately or soon after a slip and fall accident?
- What should I avoid doing after a slip and fall accident?
- Suppose I don’t fully recover from my injuries, or I’m not sure if I might need future surgery. Do I have to settle within a certain amount of time?
- Is it to my advantage to get a trial instead of settling my slip and fall accident case?
- Do I need a lawyer for a slip and fall case?
- Is it true that to hire a lawyer to handle my slip and fall case I have to give him or her a lot of money up front?
- The injuries from my slip and fall accident appear to be minor. Why would I want to contact a lawyer rather than try to settle my case quickly with the insurance adjuster?
- What if the insurance carrier is now offering a reasonable amount for my slip and fall accident. Should I see a lawyer anyhow?
- I’ve injured myself in a slip and fall at my home. I don’t like the settlement offer made by my insurance carrier. Would I benefit from consulting with a lawyer?
- What if my lawyer wants to settle my slip and fall case but I want to go to trial or vice versa?
- What if my slip and fall injury was on my landlord’s property? Or at work? Or at the mall? How does that affect the process?
- If I have a slip and fall accident on public property, such as a city street or in a public building, is there a different time limit by which I have to make a claim than if I am injured on private property?
- My elderly aunt, who does not have all her mental faculties, slipped and toppled over on a wet floor in her nursing home. What can I do for her? Do I need to seek an attorney?
- I slipped at a friend’s house and injured myself when I fell. Do I have a case?
- I had a slip and fall accident at a friend's apartment. If I sue the landlord because the landlord ignored a loose step, can my friend be dragged in?
- Suppose someone besides the landowner was responsible for the slip and fall accident?
- I injured myself from a slip and fall on the job. Can I file a claim against my employer?
- I tripped on some exposed cables in my office building and suffered injuries to my wrist. The building management says it is my fault; I disagree. Who do I look to in order to recover my expenses?
- I am a property owner, and someone slipped and fell on my property. What should I do?
- The roofer on my home fell off and injured himself. Am I (or my homeowners insurer) liable for his medical costs? Can the roofer apply to his own policy (or his employer's) for recovery of his expenses?
- I am a small-business owner. What can I do to reduce my chances of becoming involved in a slip and fall lawsuit?
- The person who caused my slip and fall injury has no money or insurance. What can I do as my medical and physical therapy bills are piling up?
- My slip and fall injury was covered by my insurance carrier. Will my health insurance limit my compensation for a slip and fall accident?
- I don't have medical insurance or any money. Can an attorney help me to get treatment for my slip and fall injuries from a doctor who will not charge me until my case is over?
- How quickly must I file a lawsuit if I'm injured in a slip and fall accident? What if a minor is injured?
- I am a property owner, and someone slipped and fell on my property. What should I do?
- I was injured after a slip and fall, and I think it was the fault of the landowner. What will I need to prove my case?
Soft Tissue Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Strict liability
Treatment Center Abuse
Waivers of liability
Whiplash Injury
Alabama Personal Injury and Premise Liability
Florida Personal Injury and Premise Liability
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