I was walking on a School Drive way and triped over a patch of uneven asphalt and broke my fibula.My mother was driving by at the time.They learned i didnt have insurence and decide not to call 911 but told my mom to take me her self...So a secerty gaurd from school and my mother moved me in to the car...Now they wont even work with me being that i can use crutchs that well and its a big school....Is there any laws on this in Washington....????
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From what it sounds like yeah you defenitely have a case. i think just threatening them that you'll go to court with it might work. if not try getting free lawyer advice.\nhttp://www.prepaidlegal.com/ check ut this site. It's cheap and my family uses their services. they've been quite good so far
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If there's any question about how badly hurt the\nemployee is, then call for medical advice.  It's\nthe right thing to do from both a moral perspective\n(ie. you don't want to permanently damage someone\nby moving them if they have a spinal injury) as\nwell as from a legal perspective (ie. you don't\nwant to end up with a lawsuit).  \n\nIt's my opinion that if someone doesn't immediately\njust "get back up" on their own, then they *ought*\nto be checked out by a doctor (because the injury\nis obviously more serious than just a normal trip-and-fall).
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You asked this twice so I will answer twice:\n\nLeaving the scene of an accident refers t oa multi car collision. The fact that your car was the only one damaged eliminates this possibillity for you. Walking for help is certainly the right move. Unless of course you have a cell phone and could call for assistance
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If you live in or near MagaVista/Magothy river middles school area i know what you are talking about. I would ask the county to pay for a hotel for you and family etc. and pay for all necessary accommodations for your troubles, if you go in and fight with them they will because even though that was an accident it is still their fault and it is not healthy nor comfortable in that situation.
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I haven't heard about his head getting fractured....\n\nEveryone needs to take a step back and realize that even good mothers sometimes make bad choices and mistakes. So, an isolated incedent should not be held against someone. \nDo I think anyone should drive with a baby on their lap absolutly NOT....the child should have been in a car seat in the back. \nAs for the head fracture, I don't know anything about that or how it happened so I can't say whether it was due to her neglect or abuse.  Accidents do happen....even when the child has great parents. \nNone of us are in a postion to sit back and place judgement on anyone. As parents we are responsible for taking care of, providing for and loving our children. Some parents just don't have a good balance between them. A parent can love their child with all of their heart and not be equiped to take care of them or support them properly, a parent can provide for and take care of their child and yet still not show enough or adequate love for their child. \nParenting is not an easy job....and no matter what you do as a parent there is always someone that will find fault in something you do or in choices you make. \nAll we can do is be the best parent we can be....even if it means taking parenting classes to help us obtain the skills needed. \nMore often than not, the families that have child protective services involved are good people trying to do the best they can....flat out abuse just for the sake of abuse is not the norm.\nPassing judgement and talking bad about it is not going to solve the problem....\nIf a child is being abused or neglected in any way, someone needs to step in and be sure that the child gets into a home where it will be properly cared for on all levels. The natural parent needs to do things to become a better parent ... prosecution and ridicule by the public is not going to teach the person how to be a better parent.  She needs to work on that and others need to stand up and offer some help and support.... that will help far more than us putting them down.
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I wouldn't worry too much about it, maybe request to have a copy of what her injuries were and maybe consult some professionals about the likely hood those injuries occured as a result of your crash.  Shes probably trying to milk you for money now and the injury is probably superficial or non existant.  Check for a statute of limitations , or lawyer up.
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Um... I'm pretty sure they can't ticket you in your own driveway as it's not a public roadway.  You can DEFINTELY contest the violation on that grounds if it really was in your driveway.  It's not actually illegal to let your 5-year-old drive the car down the driveway if you want to, let alone to not wear a seatbelt.\n\nThat said, if you're not wearing a seatbelt and you get in an accident your dead body could hit another car when it flies out the windshield, and cause a second accident.  Besides, if it does all come down to money, for people who don't have health insurance, the state gets stuck with the ER bill after a car accident, so it's in the state's best financial interest to make that bill as small as possible.\n\nSeriously, though, I don't see how it could seriously hurt anyone but yourself and those who care about you if you're not wearing a seatbelt, and I'm all for letting morons do the species a favor by removing themselves from the gene pool, so why not let people decide for themselves if they're going to wear a seatbelt.  Not that not wearing a seatbelt is really indicative of the decision-making skills that distinguish an adult from a child.  After all, the point of requiring childen to wear seatbelts is that they don't have the decision-making skills to make a good choice, and doesn't chosing not to wear a seatbelt demonstrate that same lack of ability to make responsible choices?
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As i said before get a solicitor and he will look at all the information you have.Sounds to me the solicitor will sue them for negligance.I had a bad fall 7 years ago down a pot hole right outside the bus stop when i was getting off a bus.I had to have a operation to repair a main ligament which came off the lateral side off my ankle.In plaster cast for 6 wks,then physio for 2 mths.The council admitted lybility and i was offered £24,000 which i accepted.Also the council payed all expensies for the operation in a private hospital,physio treatment.You have a strong case here and sounds to me you will be awarded if won alot more then me as i have not goune through all what you have,also all the operations you have had to recieve,and off course your age.Good Luck
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The answer to this question actually has nothing to do with the family relationships.  When someone gets into a car crash, the owner of the car AND the driver of the car that is at fault for the crash are both held liable.  This means that if your daughter crashes into someone, both she, as the driver, and your wife, as the owner, are held liable for the damages.  Insurance typically follows the car, not the driver.  This means that the insurance company that insures the car (in your daughter's mother's name) will pay for the damages, regardless of who was driving, be it your daughter or one of her friends at college.  If a settlement cannot be reached with the injured parties, the insurance company will appoint an attorney to represent the interests of the driver.
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Yes. My brother got a ride to work after he wrecked his car on icy pavement. And I got a ride on a holiday when no bus or taxi was passing by. And the person that wrecks your day is usually yourself. The police is just keeping you from doing even greater harm to the general public. In fairness I must say that none of the above facts happened in the USA. One episode was in Germany and the other in Brazil. You have tough laws in the USA for things that are not even noticed in other countries. Like peeing on the street or drinking in public or prostitution
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Homeowners insurance was made for this reason (and property damage). Keep in mind, the insurance will only pay your unpaid medical costs associated with the injury.\n\nThe bigger issue is the person who threw you out. If they physically threw you out and your leg was broken as a result, that is assault, a criminal act. Civil suites are unlimted in most states. You would need to pursue the homeowners first to substantiate your claim. Good luck! I'm sorry to hear your leg was broken at all!
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Forget the casualty loss (which I think you qualify for anyway).  how about a lawsuit v the PD that sold your bike?\n\nThe laws are written so that most people can't claim casualty losses - they are for real catastrophes.
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Was a report made when you fell? If not when you go back to work make sure they are aware of what happened and that they file a report with home office. Then go to see an attorney and explain the situation to him.Bring your doctors statements or copies if you don't have them don't worry he will get them. He will be glad to take your case for a percentage if he feels you have one. Be sure you find an attorney who specializes in labor laws. Be sure to take the two days off that your doctor advised you to do.I believe they may only be able to deduct it off just this time only for the same incident, depending on the laws in your state. But don't make the mistake of letting them screw you over and don't worry about your new job they will have to compensate if they do you wrong. Follow the advice of your attorney. Find one who will offer a free consultation with you.
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It's like crossing the street.  A pedestrian has the right of way, however, the law doesn't actually protect you in any way from potentially being hit.\n\nLikewise, when receiving health care you must take responsibility and be focused every step of the way.
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Well, to be honest their insurance would not allow it. All clubs especially martial arts clubs have to have insurance in case of accidents/deaths and being sued. They are bound by these insurance clauses and if they did allow you and then the worst happened they would be left un-insured and it would probably finish them. \nAlso, your jaw will still be weak so if you get a good smack in the chops you will be in the sh*t again........\n\nHope this helps, and good luck in the future with your hobby,\n\nKate...
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It's a matter of policy, not a legal question.  \n\nIf I were in charge, I wouldn't allow it because there is a massive liability issue if the family members get hurt. \n\nApparently, your town's policy is to allow it.
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DENVER - Uninsured motorists will face tough new penalties beginning Saturday if they are caught behind the wheel or are involved in an accident. \n\nA law effective the first day of 2005 nearly quadruples the penalty for driving without insurance. Violators will earn a suspended driver's license and a minimum $500 fine. Repeat offenders face a minimum $1,000 fine and a suspended license for up to eight months. \n\n"In the past, many uninsured motorists knew that the cost of insurance was more than the cost of the fine if they were caught," said Gov. Bill Owens, who signed the new law earlier this year. "With this new law, I believe more Coloradans will recognize that it is no longer worth the risk to drive without insurance." \n\nThe insurance industry estimates that 15 percent to 18 percent of Colorado motorists drive without auto insurance. The cost of paying for accidents caused by uninsured motorists drives up the cost of rates. \n\n"We all know the frustration of being in an accident with an uninsured motorist," said Carole Walker, head of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Center. "It's been shown in other states that increasing fines goes a long way toward putting a dent in the uninsured motorist problem." \n\nColorado's new law is one of the strictest in the country, but it could take months or years to have an impact on the ranks of the uninsured and on premiums. \n\nContinue article\nAdvertisement\n\n \n"All of these things take time," Walker said. "Hopefully, the awareness... will start making a difference." \n\nThe new law goes beyond simply citing those caught driving without insurance. \n\nA new database will match vehicle registration information with records from insurance companies, verifying whether a vehicle is insured or not. \n\nAutomobiles that aren't matched with an insurance policy will be flagged, and the registration will be suspended. \n\n"Gone are the days when scofflaws could drive uninsured on our roads and get away with a slap on the wrist and a $100 fine," said Doug Dean, Colorado's commissioner of insurance. \n\nFor more information click on this website...\nhttp://newssearch.looksmart.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is_20041231/ai_n10043433