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Q: What to do with a lien after law firm withdraws and insurance won't cover all claimants?
A law firm handling my case withdrew because the at-fault driver's insurance wasn't going to be able to cover all 14 claimants. After their withdrawal, a referral doctor they suggested sent me a lien to sign for future services, although there has already been a phone consultation. I... View More 
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 26, 2026
answered on Jul 26, 2026
I recommend you DO NOT sign any medical lien(s) until you review the terms of the lien(s) with an attorney, and MORE IMPORTANTLY, review ALL other available options for coverage of treatment. It is worth your while to try to line up a free initial consult with attorneys who could explore... View More
Q: What recourse for a cut lip needing sutures during dental work?
During a dental procedure in California, a dentist accidentally caused a cut on my lip that required three sutures. The incident was witnessed by the dental assistant. Afterward, the dentist referred me to a physician who installed the sutures. What are the customary recourses for such accidents,... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2026
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answered on Jul 28, 2026
A cut lip during a dental procedure isn't automatically malpractice, so the first thing to sort out is whether this crosses that line. Dentists work in a very small, wet, and moving space, and a minor soft-tissue nick from an instrument or a retractor slipping happens even during careful,... View More
Q: How can I address bank neglect after losing money to a scam in Nevada?
In Nevada, I fell victim to elder exploitation, losing over $100,000 to scammers who posed as bank employees, claiming it was an inside operation. They drove me to my small bank while I was recovering from knee replacement surgery and on medication, which compromised my ability to protect myself.... View More
Dara Joy Goldsmith
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
Since you mention that you are an elder, I suggest contacting the Southern Nevada Senior Law Program (www.snslp.org) to see if they can assist you or direct you to someone who can assist you either pro bono or as a paying client. Your ability to possibly recover any monies will depend upon the... View More
Q: Can I sue a NJ bar for over-serving me, leading to a DUI accident and job loss?
In 2025, I was involved in a DUI accident in New Jersey as a driver. I believe I was over-served alcohol at a bar, and subsequently pleaded guilty on the advice of a public defender. I was hospitalized for over a week due to a broken bone in my hip and severe bruises on my chest, stomach, and other... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 25, 2026
answered on Jul 25, 2026
Your starting point could be to reach out to law firms that handle dram shop cases. My colleague points out an important issue in that video surveillance may no longer be available for a 2025 event. That could weaken an attorney's ability to establish that you continued to be served despite... View More
Q: Do I have a medical malpractice case for foreign objects left behind after surgery?
I had septoplasty surgery in September 2025, and it was later discovered by an ENT specialist in March 2026 that a piece of plastic stent and non-dissolvable stitches were left behind. They have caused continuous pain and discomfort, including sensitivity at the tip of my nose, making it painful to... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
You may, but may not necessarily have a viable medical malpractice case.
First you should make sure you are getting the medical care needed by a medical specialist (it appears you are with ENT).
The items you described are not necessarily foreign objections. An issue is as to why... View More
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