Have legal questions? Justia Ask A Lawyer lets you get free answers to your legal questions from experienced attorneys. Whether you need guidance on family law, criminal defense, personal injury, immigration, employment law, real estate, or another legal matter, you can ask your questions anonymously and get the answers you need.
Justia Ask A Lawyer
Free Answers From Lawyers to Your Legal Questions!
View Questions by Practice Area
View Questions by State
Lawyers, Answer Questions & Get Points
Log In
Recent Questions & Answers
Q: Can I sue orthodontist for negligence in bone loss risk?
I visited an orthodontist in California to get braces and had x-rays taken initially, which the orthodontist reviewed and then "cleared" me for braces. The braces were placed for over a year. During this period, I began experiencing a loose tooth. Upon the removal of the braces, I visited... View More 
PREMIUM
Emery Brett Ledger
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 21, 2026
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 21, 2026
It is a bitter irony to seek out a specialist to improve your smile, only to have the very treatment you paid for compromise the foundation of your health. In California, an orthodontist isn't just a technician tightening wires; they are a healthcare provider bound by a standard of... View More
Q: Can I file a lawsuit for harassment during community labor in CA?
I recently experienced sexual harassment while performing court-ordered community labor for a DUI sentence at a beaches and harbors maintenance facility in Los Angeles County, California. As a young woman in my late twenties, I was subjected to touching, unwanted conversations, and inappropriate... View More
PREMIUM
Emery Brett Ledger
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 21, 2026
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 21, 2026
It is a fundamental principle that the law should be a shield for the vulnerable, not a cloak for the predator. Just because you were fulfilling a court-ordered obligation doesn't mean you surrendered your right to bodily integrity or personal dignity. In California, the short answer is yes;... View More
Q: What legal steps can address medical negligence involving untreated hernia resulting in hospitalization, perforated colon, and pneumonia?
I have a family member who might be facing medical negligence issues in California. Over 3 years ago, a nurse identified a hiatal hernia that her healthcare provider failed to diagnose, and it has not been removed. Since being hospitalized on May 29, 2026, she suffered a perforated colon and... View More
PREMIUM
Emery Brett Ledger
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 21, 2026
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 21, 2026
It is often said that a stitch in time saves nine, but in the realm of California medical malpractice, a failure to stitch—or in this case, diagnose and treat a known hiatal hernia; can lead to a catastrophic unraveling of a patient's health. Your family member is clearly enduring a trial... View More
2 Answers
| Asked
in
Workers' Compensation, Insurance Bad Faith and Personal Injury
for
California
on
Q: Can I sue Sedgwick Insurance for bad faith in handling my CA worker's comp case?
I have been dealing with Sedgwick Insurance Company regarding my worker's compensation case under California jurisdiction for nearly ten years now. In October 2026, it will mark a decade since the process began. I have a 76% permanent disability due to carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome and... View More
PREMIUM
Emery Brett Ledger
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 21, 2026
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 21, 2026
I've spent plenty of time in the trenches with Sedgwick, and I can tell you that what you're describing isn't just a bureaucratic hurdle; it's a war of attrition. A decade is a lifetime when you're living with a 76% permanent disability. The Book of Proverbs reminds us that... View More
1 Answer
| Asked
in
Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury
for
Washington
on
Q: How to obtain a police report and ensure a thorough investigation into my son's death in Washington State?
I'm seeking advice on a civil rights matter involving my son's death in Washington State. My son's girlfriend verbally admitted to the police that she egged him on to harm himself. However, no police report or case number has been provided to us, despite our efforts to obtain this... View More
PREMIUM
Emery Brett Ledger
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 21, 2026
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 21, 2026
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your son. In my years of practice across several states, I've found that the heaviest burden a family can carry isn't just the grief of loss, but the weight of unanswered questions. Scripture tells us that whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and... View More
Justia Ask A Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get free answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask A Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between Justia and you, or between any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions and you, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask A Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
