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Q: Do I have a malpractice case for nerve damage from a knee block?
I underwent a left total knee replacement in January 2026, during which a doctor administered a nerve block. Unfortunately, the ultrasound monitor went off during this procedure, but the doctor continued with the administration and did not note this incident in my medical records. Following this, I... View More 
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Oct 21, 2026
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Possibly, but the case will turn on one question: did continuing the block after the ultrasound went down fall below the standard of care, or is saphenous nerve injury simply a known risk that happened despite proper technique?
Nerve injury is a recognized complication of regional blocks,... View More
Q: Can I sue an insurance company in South Carolina after an accident?
I was involved in an accident in South Carolina where the other car was backing up and hit the driver side of my truck. It seemed like the driver didn't see me. I called the police, but no report was made. I have the insurance information of the other driver, and there were no witnesses to the... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 21, 2026
answered on Oct 21, 2026
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost two weeks. I'm sorry about your accident. You would probably not actually sue them; you would more likely start your recovery process by filing a claim with them. Your post makes no mention of injuries. I... View More
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Q: Can a prioritized distribution in CA be delayed during probate? Legal grounds?
In California, I am the beneficiary of a Special Needs Trust (SNT) established through a prioritized "Specific Distribution" from an Irrevocable Trust. My brother is the SNT trustee, and he successfully opened a bank account for the SNT with an IRS EIN. However, the main estate... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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The answer depends on the actual trust language and waiver, but California law provides several useful distinctions. Opening an SNT account and obtaining an EIN do not, by themselves, establish that the source trustee must transfer the funds immediately.
First, Probate Code § 16061.8... View More
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Q: How can I modify custody for my son in CA due to abuse and neglect?
I am currently the primary custodian in a 50/50 custody agreement for my 15-year-old son in California. Due to ongoing verbal, mental, and occasional physical abuse, as well as medical neglect by his father, I am seeking to modify this agreement. I possess extensive documentation, including... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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The facts you describe warrant prompt review of both the parenting schedule and medical decision-making. If your son faces immediate danger, contact emergency services or CPS and seek urgent court protection; you do not need to wait for a routine custody hearing to report new abuse.
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Q: How can I modify custody for my son in CA due to abuse and neglect?
I am currently the primary custodian in a 50/50 custody agreement for my 15-year-old son in California. Due to ongoing verbal, mental, and occasional physical abuse, as well as medical neglect by his father, I am seeking to modify this agreement. I possess extensive documentation, including... View More
Chris M. Bradford
answered on Oct 21, 2026
answered on Oct 21, 2026
You say that you have a custody agreement. Is that agreement in writing? Has it been signed by a judge, making it a court order? If you don't have a court order you need to get one. If you already have a court order making custody and visitation orders for your son, but it is not being... View More
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