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Q: Is my apartment complex responsible for pigeon infestation and can I break my lease?
If I have a balcony attached to my apartment in Washington, there's a severe pigeon infestation outside my unit. There's a daily issue with pigeon droppings, which makes me sick when I clean, and now there's a nest. The droppings come in through the windows and back door, causing... View More 
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I am sorry you are dealing with a persistent infestation and illness in your home. In Washington, a landlord generally must keep a rental fit and habitable and respond to conditions that materially affect health or safety after receiving notice. Whether the complex must remove the pigeons, clean... View More
Q: What are my next steps after experiencing panic and lack of informed consent during a medical procedure?
During a cardiac ablation procedure on September 9, 2026, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, WA, I was chemically paralyzed prior to airway management and sedation. This caused severe panic as I was unable to speak or breathe. Since the incident, I am experiencing waking panic attacks and have... View More
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I am sorry you experienced that frightening loss of control during the procedure. Please seek prompt medical care for the panic attacks and any continuing physical symptoms, and tell a clinician if you feel unsafe or unable to function. Treatment records can help you medically and also document the... View More
Q: What legal actions can I take for a delayed diagnosis and failure to communicate lab results in WA?
In Washington, I visited an urgent care clinic in January 2025 where I was tested for H. pylori. They never communicated the positive test result to me, which I only discovered myself in March 2026. Due to the delay, I suffered untreated, and during this time also contracted COVID-19, worsening my... View More
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I am sorry you went through this prolonged period without learning about an abnormal result. A delayed diagnosis claim in Washington generally requires proof that the clinic or provider failed to meet the applicable standard of care, that the failure probably caused additional injury, and that the... View More
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Q: Will a ticket for an unsecured load affect my CDL and insurance?
I hold a Class A CDL license and recently had an incident while driving my personal vehicle in Florida. I was towing my boat, which fell off the trailer and was hit by another car, resulting in the driver of the other car breaking their finger. I received a $200 ticket for an unsecured load and... View More
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I am sorry this incident put your CDL and insurance in question. A ticket issued while driving a personal vehicle does not automatically cancel a Class A CDL, but the effect depends on the exact statute, whether the vehicle and trailer were treated as a commercial motor vehicle, the final... View More
Q: Can a DUI warrant be resolved with time served in California?
I spent 6-7 months fighting charges under 422 PC, 417(A)(1), and 12022(B)(1) PC, and eventually, these were dismissed. While I was in jail, a misdemeanor warrant for driving under the influence (DUI) was filed in the same county. Now that I'm out, I'm wondering if I can get the DUI... View More
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I am sorry you are facing this after spending months in custody. A California DUI warrant does not usually disappear or automatically convert to time served simply because you were jailed on other charges. Whether custody credit can be applied depends on the DUI case, the dates and reason for the... View More
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