What should I do ? Can I file a report against him?
answered on Aug 3, 2022
Please try again to contact your lawyer and/or his assistant. If you think it necessary, then please request a sit down in person appointment so that your lawyer and/or his assistant can explain the settlement process and answer your questions----while you mention that the case has settled, it may... View More 
answered on Jun 29, 2022
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible they could be liable, but more details would be needed about the accident. I hope your stepdaughter is okay. You could reach out to local attorneys to discuss in further detail. Most law firms... View More
Actual Cause although mentioned by ER Doctor 5 times, n g tube looped in distal esophagus, tip terminated, coiled in hiatel hernia above diaphragm blocking airway, my family was told septic shock and bowel perforation killed my mother. I feel this has been criminally mishandled.
answered on Jun 18, 2022
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother. Condolences to you and your family. Yes, you could possibly have a path forward, but no one here could say for certain until the records are reviewed by medical... View More
answered on May 31, 2022
If the child is not 18, then the child's tutor can sue on behalf of the child. Usually the tutor is the parent of the child, but if there is no parent, then the guardian, however one might have to legally qualify ask obtain the right from the Court to sue on behalf of the child---it's... View More
I being told it's his legal right because he's on the birth certificate. He owes over 43,000 in child support
answered on May 24, 2022
Get a family law attorney to put a lien and restraining order on disbursement of any funds to father.
is my workplace reliable for my injuries? Does my job have to compensate me for my doctor visits?
answered on May 19, 2022
If you were defending yourself, yes. If your job is giving you issues then you need to immediate consult with a workers' compensation attorney, or I recommend that you go ahead and do so---most in this area of practice will provide you a free consultation. Good luck.
they later on try and file a report if they figure out who it was?
answered on Apr 24, 2022
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. What is the law? For state-specific law, only a Louisiana attorney could answer. But the law in general across the U.S. is that a person has the right to dispute a denial of their claim. This could be done... View More
A husband and his wife came onto our property and attacked my husband and his brother and several hurt them can the husband and wife be sued for injuries sustained.
answered on Apr 10, 2022
While there are always 2 stories and versions, not only can they sue, but criminal charges are possible as well. But you (or they) need to determine whether doing so is in their best interests----please consult with a personal injury lawyer or 2 to discuss options. Good luck.
My mom was visiting my house when she let her dog out of her vehicle without a leash to go inside but her dog ran over to my neighbors yard and an incident occurred between my moms dog and my neighbors dog who was also not on a leash. The police and animal control were called and my mom and my... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2022
It wasn't on your property and it wasn't your dog. If yiur neighbor does sue you, your homeowners insurance will provide a defense.
I work at a business that provides Western Union transactions and a customer comes in to pick up money. To pick up money the customer needs a tracking number and either ID or password. Customer provides only a password and keeps demanding that I give him his money. While trying to explain that he... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2022
Call the police immediately and provide any identifying information.
I constantly called and texted about having no AC. The summer before it was out for almost the whole summer. The workmanship is subpart at best because now I don't have an operating thermostat. I have to turn the AC/heater on through the breaker box. It seems like a fire hazard. Due to the... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2022
The terms of your lease would apply. Many leases state exactly how you have to notify the landlord of the problems you're having - for instance, it may have to be in writing. You should speak with an attorney that handles landlord/tenant matters to review your lease and counsel you on the... View More
I got ran over by a garbage truck and the person drug test came back positive for cocaine the same day and he got fired. Would that fall into intentional tort because he knew what he was doing was wrong and he could injury someone while driving high, especially a commercial vehicle?
answered on Feb 8, 2022
I hope that you are okay. In answer to your question, not likely. If you were injured as a result of the collision with the garbage truck, then you should contact a personal injury/accident attorney in your area to discuss the specifics of your matter----attorneys in this area of practice almost... View More
I was taking a shower at a hotel, I went to get out got one foot out of the door, slipped and fell backwards. I busted open my head, my elbow and injured my shoulder. I had to be transferred from the hotel to the hospital. The insurance I have didn't cover me being out of state. The hotel said... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2022
Presuming your accident happened in Louisiana, we only take slip and fall cases where there is surgery and long-term residual problems. This is because Louisiana law makes it very difficult to succeed in winning these cases. The question here is what made the floor so slick that your wet feet... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2022
A Louisiana attorney could advise best here, but your question remains open for three weeks. You could try reposting under the Probate and Estate Planning categories for Louisiana. There's no guarantee all posts are picked up, but the attorneys there would have insight into these types of... View More
It's causing my arm to feel numb 24/7. I was intemidated by the boss to act like it didn't happen at work. I was fired because I didn't get a piece of paper signed by my doctor which I couldn't because the lockdown was in effect
answered on Dec 31, 2021
But what is your question? If you are wondering as to your legal rights, then in what capacity? Wrongful termination--then search for a labor/employment lawyer in your area to discuss. Worker's compensation claim---then search for a worker's compensation lawyer in your area to... View More
A crooked lawyer and my stepsisters are scamming him into selling land that he paid a lawyer $5000 in July to revoke the sale I need help right away before they illegally sale the land and I need to know what the $5000 paid to the attorney to revoke the sale did with the money ? I have two law... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2021
Hire a family law attorney immediately to avoid being fined.
answered on Nov 22, 2021
Do you have an attorney? If so, then ask him for a more detailed explanation of this answer, however, you do not provide enough information and details to fully respond to your post. If the summary judgment completely disposed of your case, then you can either seek a motion for new trial with the... View More
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