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Q: Do I have a med. malpractice & wrongful death case against a hospital in CA?
I am seeking advice on a potential medical malpractice and wrongful death case in California. My partner, Samantha Jackson, was treated at Mercy Medical Center in Redding from May 5 through May 9, 2026, after suffering a head injury and brain bleed/stroke. Initially, surgery was proposed but later... View More 
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
If the failure to transfer or other actions taken or ignored were below the standard of care, then there is malpractice. The question is, then, what harm was caused or contributed by the malpractice. The facts and medical records need to be reviewed by experienced medical malpractice... View More
Q: Do I have a med. malpractice & wrongful death case against a hospital in CA?
I am seeking advice on a potential medical malpractice and wrongful death case in California. My partner, Samantha Jackson, was treated at Mercy Medical Center in Redding from May 5 through May 9, 2026, after suffering a head injury and brain bleed/stroke. Initially, surgery was proposed but later... View More
Alina Y Bulgakova
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
Upon review of your matter, it appears the medical facility was most likely negligent and their actions could have potentially led to the death of your partner. However, this incident took place in a hospital and so this is a medical malpractice claim instead of a personal injury matter such as an... View More
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Q: What to do if I couldn't prove insurance during an accident in Iowa?
I obtained insurance the day before an accident in Iowa but could not access my app or email on the accident's day to prove I had coverage. I'm seeking advice on how to handle this situation, especially regarding communicating with my insurance provider and addressing any legal issues due... View More
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Dennis VanDerGinst
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
I am not sure if your concern is due to having received a ticket for no insurance, or that any damages sustained by you (or the another party if applicable)? In any event, you likely have little to worry about as long as you did, indeed, secure the insurance before the accident. If the concern if... View More
Q: Can my husband sell our home alone during divorce?
I am in Minnesota, and my husband and I are at the beginning of our divorce, although we haven't officially filed yet. We bought our home after marrying 7 years ago. I'm not on the loan but am on the deed/title. My husband is meeting with a realtor to sell our home without my involvement,... View More
Robert Kane
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
You likely have a marital claim to the equity, but Minnesota divides marital property in a just and equitable manner, which often but does not always mean 50/50.
If your husband claims he should receive more because he paid the mortgage, that is not automatically controlling. If marital... View More
Q: Can my husband sell our home alone during divorce?
I am in Minnesota, and my husband and I are at the beginning of our divorce, although we haven't officially filed yet. We bought our home after marrying 7 years ago. I'm not on the loan but am on the deed/title. My husband is meeting with a realtor to sell our home without my involvement,... View More
Nicole Cary Geffre
answered on Jun 17, 2026
answered on Jun 17, 2026
I agree with Mr. Kane's analysis regarding the division of marital property and related considerations. I also wanted to provide a bit more information regarding the real estate piece of your question.
Technically, you should be involved in the listing of the real estate as you are on... View More
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