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I need a prsonal injury atty. that can handle a case from Jamaica.?
I had a fall in a hotel in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, I hurt my foot and lower back. I've been recieving treatment for both but can't find attorney to handle the case. Please refer me to someone.
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- stingjamLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Jamaica is not the U.S.A. Its not as easy to win such a case and winning can cost a ton in legal fees.
Check to see if the hotel is a U.S. registered business or has U.S. branches. Most of the larger hotels are. Legally you could sue them in US courts with a US attourney.
If you have to sue in Jamaican courts, be prepared to spend US$40k and upwards, over several YEARS. There is no guarantee that you will win the case.
Source(s): For attourneys, http://jamaica.jamaicayp.com/ - DoethinebLv 71 decade ago
Mr Honeywell on the following link is stated to deal with personal injuries cases. http://www.discoverjamaica.com/law4.html
I get the impression that this is not a very popular area of law in Jamaica.
Please take advice on whether it is better to sue in the USA than locally. It might well be that a local attorney could instruct someone in the USA to act on behalf of his firm.
With personal injury cases it is a good idea to wait to see the full outcome of the injuries. They may be more serious than you think (but I do hope not).
All the best for a rapid recovery.
