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Q: What’s the best defense for improper lane usage ticket after collision?
I am a 20-year-old female driver in Illinois who recently received a ticket for improper lane usage after getting into a collision with another driver whose license was suspended. I believe he was under the influence, but the officer on the scene said proving that would be difficult. The collision... View More 
Charles Candiano
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answered on Jul 23, 2026
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answered on Jul 23, 2026
I respectfully disagree with my colleagues, as I do not see that you have ANY defense. The only relevant facts are these: 1.) You were in one lane, 2.) the Other car was in the lane to the left of the lane in which you were traveling, 3.) You turned on your left turn signal and moved your car... View More
Q: Do I have a dental malpractice case for a surgery injury in California?
I recently underwent an "all on 4" dental surgery in California, during which the dentist used a bone saw without safeguards for soft tissue. This resulted in a severe laceration on my tongue, exposing nerves and muscle, and requiring over a dozen stitches. My gums were numb, but I was... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
It may be a case.
First, the extent of the harm caused by malpractice has to be determined if sufficient to warrant a case.
And, of course, the actions of the health care providers must be determined to have been below the standard of care.
Consult with experienced... View More
Q: What claims can I pursue after an injury from an altercation in Safeway?
On June 6, 2026, I was leaving a Safeway store when I was struck in the left hand by a glass bottle during an altercation between two other individuals. I was not involved in the dispute, which I observed had already escalated despite attempts by a security guard to address it. As a result of being... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
I'm sorry this happened to you. A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. These can be tough cases; not because you were not genuinely harmed. But because some law firms could be reluctant to consider such settings unless there is a strong basis for... View More
Q: Are Texas POAs valid in Louisiana, or need new ones?
I am traveling to Louisiana to assist my mother with her affairs. Her last will and Power of Attorney (POA) documents were executed in Texas. Are these Texas POAs (financial, DNR, and medical) considered durable and valid in Louisiana? If not, and we need to establish new POAs in Louisiana, do they... View More
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
For a valid POA in Louisiana, the POA should be an authentic act, namely, signed in front of a notary and two witnesses--if the Texas documents do not have this, then I would strongly recommend that you get a new of documents prepared in Louisiana and which tracks Louisiana law. While Louisiana... View More
Q: How can I proceed with USCIS for my F3 visa case from 2013, missing I-797 approval after the visa bulletin update?
I am a Sri Lankan national, and my mother, a U.S. citizen, filed an I-130 petition for my family and me under the F3 visa category in January 2013. My family includes my husband, who is now 60, and my son, who is 22 years and 9 months old. Despite the August visa bulletin becoming current recently,... View More
Henry George Haddad
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
Something does not sound right. You should have received an approval notice a while back. Generally, you would have to make a service request by contacting USCIS if there are delays or issues with a petition/application. Once the petition is approved, it is sent to the State Department (NVC) for... View More
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