Your current state is Virginia
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answered on Mar 24, 2023
Part of your question may have gotten left off. If you're posting for a response on region-specific law, it could be helpful to include a state or territory. Good luck
I am a homeowner that's part of a lake association with a deeded access and rights to the association's beach and swim area. I would like to purchase and install a swim float on the lake out in front of the beach. My question is if I could be liable for someone using the float and... Read more »
answered on Mar 24, 2023
You need to review the language of the document that gives you access to the beach. I doubt that it gives you the right to put in a float.
Repeatedly, he said my case a little or no value without me having surgery, he would not reply to emails. I discovered, he never requested the documents from my dentist.
He was aware that I still have no teeth which to chew with because after 37 visits, the dds never managed to get the... Read more »
answered on Mar 23, 2023
no lawyer can intelligently evaluate your case with little information.
you should contact another lawyer to sub in. You can inquire of LOCAL lawyers on this site.
If the case has any value the 2 lawyers would share the fee.
I was scammed on my home selling! all leflore county is corrupt! I know first hand besides this !!! In deaths!!!!
answered on Mar 23, 2023
Ordinarily, when a Seller signs an earnest money contract for the sale of a home, the Seller is committed to moving ahead with the sale unless specific provisions in the earnest money contract give the Seller a right to cancel. It is unusual for such a contract to give the Seller an escape clause... Read more »
answered on Mar 23, 2023
18 - 36 months. Although I do still have four pre-COVID cases pending set for trial later this year.
I have a discrimination claim from a Levi store where they accuse me of theft. I went and hired a attorney and he represented me for eight months but every time I try to contact him, he would never answer the phone and would always put me on the phone with his legal assistant, who was very rude,... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
You should start interviewing a new LOCAL lawyer to sub in on the case.
The 2 lawyers will work out how to divide the fee......
you will not pay any more money.
I assume your case is your suing them for arresting you for shoplifting when you had not done so? If so, did you... Read more »
Old attorney doesn’t want to represent me anymore in discriminatory claim, it’s very difficult to find an attorney to take my claim. Any suggestions?
answered on Mar 22, 2023
When a lawyer "bows out" it is usually an indication that the case either no longer appears to have value; it will cost to much to go to trial, and there will be nothing left for the client ...or there is a challenge dealing with the client.
Remember, you are asking a lawyer to... Read more »
My right to a jury trial? Never served the complaint.
“My case didn’t have valur without reverse rotator cuff replacement surgery yet.” The impact loosened my bridge. Dental work had to be done first. $17,000 and dentist extracted all my upper teeth he never created a functioning... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
I assume the case is still active, so why not hire another attorney to sub in?
You will only be responsible for 1 legal fee, and the lawyers will work out a division.
Jury fees only have to be considered when the case is set for a jury trial. Are you there already with a 2021 case?... Read more »
To what extent should licensed Professional Engineers and Certified Technologists serve in Responsible Charge of standards development to protect the public?
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Those standards are there to protect the public. Professional Engineers are usually well qualified to develop standards due to their experience in real world settings. At the same time, there are also other highly qualified technical professionals who are well suited to develop standards, without... Read more »
He convinced me to sell my house in brooklyn and now the money is gone and I owe the IRS. He makes me feel worthless and blames me for everything, I am severely depressed and have anxiety disorder because of all this. I feel like I can't do anything.
answered on Mar 22, 2023
You really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence trial experience to obtain a Final Restraining Order against him. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography. Pick the best... Read more »
Only heir, my dad died 6 yrs ago with a will naming me sole beneficiary. They have already run complete lien checks to be sure nothing is owed to anyone. I’m going to be receiving a settlement check but they want to put check to the estate of. I called bank and they are telling me I would have to... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Show your lawyer the will, in which you are named sole beneficiary. Then emphasize that the money is going to end up with you anyway, and that going thru the estate process (filing with the Probate court, advertising your appt. as executor, etc) will be a worthless (and needlessly expensive)... Read more »
The ER sent me home with an antibiotic, which the pharmacy would not fill because it would cause a severe. Reaction to my every day medication, I called my Doctor, left them 4/5 messages, I also informed the doctor through the portal what was going on. In the mean time the infection is getting... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
The facts you relate have the earmarks of a valid legal malpractice that should be investigated. You should consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys in your state. You can search for such attorneys on this website.
I had a medical malpractice settlement money when i was a minor. My mother didn't tell me about my settlement money until i found out by a family member at 30-year-old. From what i understand is that my mother created a trust bank account when i was a minor and she is a trustee of that... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
If you had a medical malpractice lawsuit as a minor, the Court would have had to approve any settlement and would have issued an Infant Compromise Order. The Infant Compromise Order would have directed the settlement proceeds to be deposited in a bank account held jointly by an officer of the bank... Read more »
I was in a car accident where the other party admitted fault ( I was rear ended at a high speed ).
I hired a lawyer but he is not trustworthy, doesn't respond to my questions in a nice way, and hides all my medical bills from me. He acts like I am stupid for asking questions about my... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
You’re entitled to terminate your lawyer at any time. However, the lawyer will likely be entitled to a lien for his attorney’s fee.
You can negotiate your own settlement. However, your healthcare providers and/or health insurer have a right to be paid back out of your settlement funds.... Read more »
In 1988, while in LA County custody, my patient was violently assaulted by a corrections deputy, leaving him crippled to this day. He's been incarcerated until his recent release into our program (in Palm Desert), and was blatantly discouraged by prison staff to not pursue legal action during... Read more »
answered on Mar 21, 2023
That was 35 years ago. Normally, the statute of limitations would have expired long ago. However, under Code of Civil Procedure section 352.1 (the version in existence in 1988), the statute of limitations is tolled during the period of incarceration. However, the 1994 amendment to 352.1, which... Read more »
If I have an educational account on social media where I do publish rare and exclusive pictures of historical personalities found in archives, mentioning the exact sources of where those exhibits were taken from, is it legal to also put the name of my account on these exhibits (tags) If I do some... Read more »
I was out shopping at a local store when I was accused of theft. Honestly I feel I was discriminated against. What kind of attorney takes these type of cases?
answered on Mar 21, 2023
you will want a civil litigator.
however, you have the burden of proof and "feeling" doesn't sound like it is enough.
it will be VERY difficult to find a lawyer for a case like this.
you have to prove liability and DAMAGES............
ie...how were you harmed?
A officer rushed me out of my parked rv causing my dogs to get loose after speaking with him he watched as i struggled to get my 3 dogs inside witch resulted in a first ever fight to ensue in witch the officer watched as I screamed for his help as my arm was unfortunately the unintended target of... Read more »
answered on Mar 20, 2023
i would "beef" the officer...that is to contact the Captain of the station to explain what happened.
you can also contact your city council and maybe news stations.
if you can't find a lawyer, consider small claims where you can sue.
it is hard to prevail in a... Read more »
What course of action may I take as a victim of this abuse of the law? Am I able to sue the individuals and/or can they be arrested for lying to LE and their harassment?
answered on Mar 20, 2023
This is True. It is against the law to knowingly report a crime or file a false police report. Be aware that it will be your burden to provide the proof of the falsity--Law enforcement will not jump through hoops for you because they typically get many individuals claiming that a report was... Read more »
answered on Mar 20, 2023
Pro bono is the legal phrase for free service or no charge. Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee agreement. The attorney fee (and often case expenses) are contingent or dependent upon a recovery. In other word, most personal injury lawyers don't work pro bono, but will... Read more »
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