I was in a automobile accident 90 days ago. I have State Farm insurance comprehensive and collision. I have went back and forth about my injury and the fair market value. I went to the doctor about hip and back hurting . The dr wanted me to have a mri . Went i went to my appointment they informed... View More 
answered on Apr 23, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Try to set up a free consult with a Kentucky attorney who handles such cases. Your doctor may need to work with you on the denial of the MRI. MRIs are big-ticket items, at around $1,000 a pop for cervical or lumbar... View More
It is a misdemeanor, but self defense. Need to know how to navigate thru law of the sea in court, as an American National under law of the land, common law. In Hawaii dist 1. Just their procedures. Thank you.
answered on Apr 23, 2024
I'm not a criminal defense attorney, but you posted under Admiralty/Maritime, and your question remains open for four weeks. It would probably be best for an experienced criminal defense attorney who practices in Hawaii to advise you. But as a general point, I see you are working on... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2024
This looks similar to a question I just answered about HIPAA authorization forms. SSN is an entry box on the forms that are requested from me. I have never omitted SSNs on these forms on my own cases. The opposing attorneys I work with want the forms filled out in their entirety. You could check... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2024
On the HIPAA authorizations that opposing attorneys often request from me, there is a box for social security number. It has never been an issue, but if you do not wish to provide, speak with your attorney or the opposing attorney/claim handling entity if there is an alternative for you [redaction,... View More
My insurance did not pay for his car repairs, I'm going to assume it was because I was not found at fault. I have less than 30 days to respond to a lawyers letter requesting a balance for the insurance. What should I do?
answered on Apr 22, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost a week, and time is of the essence. Start by contacting your carrier and placing them on notice of the claim. It is generally the duty of an auto carrier to defend their insured against claims and lawsuits. Good luck
Need immediate help possibly getting an injunction to keep it from being launched the last week in April in Wisconsin to prevent husband from sailing off with his new girlfriend with the asset although no divorce proceedings yet, but impending. Husband is a brilliant clinically diagnosed... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2024
You're seeking an attorney, and it could be difficult for attorneys here to respond with offers of their services. There is no solicitation here - the format is limited to quick Q & A. The closest thing to an attorney referral page on this site may be the tab above, "Find a... View More
Concerning fraudulent misrepresentation and concealment that occurred in my will contest of my grandmother's estate by the attorney I hired to represent me, merged himself into a conflict of interest with the opposing attorney for the estate both neglected to protect my interest as an issue of... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2024
Yes, you generally can. As my colleagues correctly indicate, it will involve working with local counsel on a pro hac vice basis. Keep in mind that working in this manner could complicate a case with the inclusion of an additional law firm, resulting in additional expenses. Good luck
Company called and said I would have to go to court if I dont pay. They had my social security number and old employment from 1999 which no longer exists.
answered on Apr 20, 2024
A Washington, DC attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Before involving attorneys to review the file with you to examine legal theories that would serve as possible defenses, the first step might be to find out if some kind of mix-up resulted in the bill, given... View More
25/100mg would have been more than enough for pain...intentional overdose
answered on Apr 20, 2024
I'm very sorry for the loss of your wife. Based on the brief post, it seems likely you are wondering about your legal rights. You could try to set up a consult with med mal/wrongful death law firms to discuss further. Most firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. In addition... View More
My dad recently passed away and name me and my 2 older sisters in his will.
answered on Apr 18, 2024
A Hawaii estate planning attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for the loss of your father. It could depend on the role of the attorney - tax, private dispute, etc. As a general short answer, without practicing in this area and not knowing the... View More
I have been under a contract (in Washington State) to do some work for a small company (sole proprietor LLC). I completed the work and send a final invoice. He is not paying because he says he just cant afford to pay it. This is not at all true. The truth is that he has lost interest in the... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The short answer is that arbitration clauses are binding. When parties to a contract agree to arbitration as a forum for handling disputes arising out of the matter, that means they forfeit rights to pursue... View More
My vehicle was in an accident, I was issued a rental vehicle while I looked for a repair shop and was dropped of at the shop before insurance adjuster told it need to be dropped off.
My car was in the shop but my rental time had reached the $1500 amount on my policy.
The repair... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Unless it's a very generous policy, rental rights tend to be limited in many auto policies. One option could be to review the policy and your rights with a local attorney. Keep in mind that if the claim does not... View More
I have been searching for a lawyer for medical malpractice case. I found one that seems promising. We had a conversation about a situation she told me how to get my medical records. I uploaded them and sent them per her request. About a week and a half later they sent me a message saying they got... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2024
There's no set legal answer that applies to all cases. Some patient files are fifty pages long, and some are several thousand. Also, many law firms will still retrieve the client's records, even if the client provided their own copy. That could involve going through record management... View More
I have a loan out thru my retirement. My employer didn't make the appropriate payroll deduction to pay my loan payment and the loan went into default. I can no longer borrow against this loan which has forced me to do a bankruptcy. This has caused me extreme emotional distress.. I have been to... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. It's difficult to say with certainty whether the consequences you suffered from the payroll deduction would present the basis for a strong case. Although it's clear that you suffered here, and such damages are always part of the recovery inventory in a... View More
She did file a report online at at the police station. How can she proceed in small claims court against the city for negligence for not covering large gaps in street drainage?
answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry for your daughter's accident. A state or territory was not mentioned in your post, but if you use SJ as short for San José, your daughter could reach out to California attorneys to set up a free initial consult. Her rights could depend upon where the drainage ditch/recess was... View More
Instead of clearing my lane of travel , he stopped. I could not stop in time and hit him at his rear passenger door. My insurance company seems to be trying to fault me. Sadly we have the same insurance company. What can I do?
answered on Apr 15, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you and others involved are okay. Your question doesn't include a state or territory, but as a general matter nationwide, these settings could depend on additional details, such as traffic control devices, signage, road markings, where other vehicle... View More
I rear ended a parked car in my neighborhood and was cited with striking a fixed object. I received a fine of $850 and a mandatory court date. Should my penalty be different? Is it worth bringing it up to the judge? This was in Woodstock, Ga
answered on Apr 15, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks, and it's likely you already consulted with local attorneys by now. Definitions could be specific to a given jurisdiction, but a fixed object is often understood to mean something fixed to its surroundings -... View More
I provided proof that they falsified my mileage and asked if they were going to low ball me on my car value now. Ever since then they cut contact with me altogether. Probably waiting for my attorney at this point.
Progressive
So now I suppose I have to sue them?
Nothings been signed yet.
answered on Apr 14, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Suing is always an option on any claim. But maybe first look into what caused the mileage error, and if they will work toward resolution of the claim with you based on corrected odometer readings. If the claim is PD... View More
My job said I need more proof to exude my absences because doctors notes aren't enough. They said I need to send a picture of the medication that was prescribed to me by the doctors to approve my leave of absence
answered on Apr 13, 2024
An employment attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Until you have the chance to consult with an employment attorney, from the standpoint of occupational safety, there are jobs involving the safety of the public where there is full transparency in terms of... View More
Block traffic and their hazard lights are on, and I crash into them t-boning them, who's fault is it. 3 Lane road with a break in the median she's in the 3rd lane and I'm in the 1st lane the only safe place to pull over is in the median break. Her hazard lights were on as soon as she... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's possible liability could be apportioned between both of you, depending on how the accident is evaluated by the insurance company investigator. If they didn't have insurance, check the terms of your UM... View More
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