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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: I fell in a gambling establishment broke my arm requiring surgery can't the business or owner of building be liable unde

Under their insurance to help with medical expenses and pain suffering.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 28, 2023

They can be, depending on the circumstances. As my colleague advises, try to arrange a consult with an attorney. Attorneys offer free initial consults for such accidents. In terms of medical bills, that's one of the things that an attorney could outline for you. There are different ways to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Puerto Rico on
Q: Currently trying to figure out how to update my name and gender marker on my PR Birth Certificate. Any advice?

Trying to get passport and the only document that doesn’t reflect my name change and gender marker is my birth certificate which I been told I have to get fixed in PR by a lawyer but not sure where to go from there as I’m having a hard time finding a lawyer who does this kind of thing.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 28, 2023

An attorney in Puerto Rico should advise, but you await a response for two weeks. At this point, you could reach out to attorneys. You could supplement your own searches with the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, and with bar association attorney referral services. Those resources are outside... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Education Law for New York on
Q: In NYS state, should we sign a liability waiver that includes waiver of willful/gross negligence

Our child’s school is requiring us to sign a liability waiver that includes willful and/gross negligence to attend a mandatory, all-day retreat. He is not allowed to graduate without it and we’ve been told we are not allowed to alter the language of the release.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 28, 2023

I'm sorry you were placed into this position. In general, such liability waivers are not looked kindly upon by courts, for reasons of public policy. In terms of your question of whether or not you should sign it, it's an individual decision. As a general premise, such agreements can be... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Municipal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Michigan on
Q: I live on a very busy road and requested to have a circle driveway. I want to drive out head first, we were denied.

My car was totaled in front of my home due to speeders. Two lane road and turn lane. Speed limit 35 most do 55. We were denied a circle driveway because our in and out driveway would not be 100: feet apart. I feel like it is a life and death, safety issue. Road commisssion says too bad and denied... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 28, 2023

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One option may be to look into other agencies - whether on a state or other level. It's possible the process could need the support of someone with expertise in traffic engineering and possibly civil... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New York on
Q: Who do I contact for a plea about an unpaid ticket in upstate ny?

The tickets was issued in Coeysman County, Ravena, N.Y

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 28, 2023

This is something that a traffic ticket attorney could advise best on, but you're awaiting a response for a week, and it isn't clear if time is of the essence in your matter. At this point, one option is to reach out to traffic ticket attorneys if you continue to get no responses. In... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits for New Jersey on
Q: Can I sue if I was misdiagnosed with a std which resulted in me getting kicked out of a program?

I got misdiagnosed and I got proof which I took to them and they told me it was a mistake but their was nothing they could do. Its a plasma donation.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 27, 2023

You could try to set up a free initial consult with an attorney to discuss in greater detail. The thing is that one can almost always sue. But the practical consideration is going to be what your measure of damages were, and what an attorney would charge to handle such a matter. I'm sorry for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Wyoming on
Q: What are my legal options

Wyoming C -Corp Startup Business. Only got limited corporate filing completed. Over the brief course of our collaboration, we verbally agreement to build this business together, with the intention of formalizing our partnership through a shareholders' agreement that never happened. With... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 27, 2023

A Wyoming attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It looks like your matter also involves elements of a business formation, and there are attorneys on the forum who have insight there. You could add the category to your post. But based on your description, it seems... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Gov & Administrative Law, Personal Injury and Education Law for Texas on
Q: Field Trip permission slip that includes Indemnity Waiver and Release of liability

I received a field trip permission slip for my child to attend an On-Campus field trip. The school is a public school charter school in Houston, TX. The trip is for Houston Museum of Natural Science Dome to visit the school campus. I was a little taken back when I was asked to sign an Indemnity... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 27, 2023

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Unfortunately, such agreements have become more commonplace. They can be binding (I'm not saying yours is or is not) - they usually have to meet certain protocols under state law. These are similar but not identical... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Collections for New York on
Q: I have a case in Supreme Court Queens, PRO SE, for debt collection, the other party has answered, I need an ATTY taking

the case until get the judgment.

Thanks

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 27, 2023

If you're seeking an attorney, in addition to your own searches, there is a tab above, "Find a Lawyer." It lists attorneys by category and region. There are categories for collections and civil litigation. There are also attorney referral sections in the websites of state and local... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Energy, Oil and Gas for South Carolina on
Q: The power meter was ripped off my house because some power lines were pulled down. Can I make the power company pay?

It’s costing me $6500 to replace the power meter on my house. I cannot afford this expense. Can the power company be held liable?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 26, 2023

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on how the meter was torn out, how it was installed, and the utility's stated policy in terms of where their ownership and control ends and the customer's ownership and control begins.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I had a accident in July I hired a lawyer went to doctor police report said that was in the wrong I found out about a mo

Mount later that my insurance company drop me I got a letter about 2 weeks after the accident that I didn't have coverage so the other company want pay my lawyer also drop me what can I do about my car and injury

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 25, 2023

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You have two issues here, the coverage issue from losing the policy, and liability issue in the accident. If your attorney dropped you, your starting point could be to see if you could arrange a free initial consult... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Alaska on
Q: In a personal liabilities and damages law suit are back tax records required to be given to defendant
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 25, 2023

An Alaska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you have an attorney, this is something they should really advise on. In general, the relevance of the request could depend on the nature of your claim. Are you claiming lost wages? Are you self-employed - if... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law on
Q: Area of law Applicable law Analysis Summary Advice

Fred and Ben decided to form a company to engage in the manufacture of Roofing Sheets. The name of the proposed company was FBS. In January 2019 it was incorporated as FBS Company Limited. Prior

to Incorporation Ben entered into two contracts on behalf of the proposed company namely:... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 24, 2023

As my colleague correctly advises, this involves business law. It could also involve corporate law as you mention agreements ratified by directors and company formation. It isn't clear if this is an exercise for educational purposes or an actual scenario. If it is actual setting, you should... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense on
Q: My brother who has been in jail for several years, gave me Power of Attorney for Triple-S-Vida Insurance. He gave me ful

I have full power of Attorney to handle the insurance. They have a copy but they still keep say no to me. What can I do. I think they just want up to stop so they could keep the money of the cash value.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 23, 2023

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. An attorney might ask for additional details to advise, in terms of what caused the problem - notarization of power of attorney, scope of power of attorney, claim/value-related issues, etc. Those are only general... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for North Dakota on
Q: My husband was riding his bike on the sidewalk that passes the graveyard the fence that surrounded the graveyard is bent

Outward into the middle of the side walk he did not see it in time n wrecked into it busting his head open required 4 staples in his head brused his back is anyone liable for this

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 24, 2023

I'm sorry about your husband's accident. I hope he is okay. A North Dakota attorney could advise best on state-specific elements of law, but in general nationwide, some the issues that could arise in such a matter (regardless of the state) could include use of safety helmet, nature of... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Immigration Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Looking for a Criminal Immigration / Deportation Defense Lawyer from Pennsylvania

In November 2022, my partner and I were charged with a retail theft summary offense (CC3929) of $149 and criminal conspiracy (CC0903) in Philadelphia, PA. We were arrested, fingerprinted, photographed, and given a citation copy with a court date. Considering we had no priors, our criminal attorney... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 24, 2023

There are lawyer referral sites out there. The closest thing here that could supplement your own independent searches could be the "Find a Lawyer" tab above. There are also attorney referral resources on state and local bar association sites. Those resources are outside this forum and any... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents on
Q: Whoo is responsible for accidents

In the neighborhood a street with two lines in booth directions with a double solid yellow line in the middle I was going in reverse in main line to park my neighbor went in the opposite direction and made u trn pass over the double solid yellow line and there was accident,his drivewey is far from... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 22, 2023

A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney on state-specific vehicle and traffic law, there could be liability on both sides - for the double yellow line incursion and for going in reverse - but... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Products Liability and Personal Injury for California on
Q: My daughter who lives in California purchased a product in Oregon and was injured in Oregon upon attempting to use the

product ? Should we get a Products Liability attorney in California or Oregon ?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 26, 2023

I'm sorry about your daughter's injury. You could consider trying to arrange a free initial consult with attorneys to discuss this in more detail. If you have a jurisdictional basis to pursue the matter in federal court, possible venues could be based on domicile of defendant (with... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Oklahoma on
Q: What can over ride a statute of limitations on auto insurance on collecting from a accident?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 25, 2023

An Oklahoma attorney should advise, as your question involves state civil procedure rules, not general legal concepts. But you posted your question last week. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, some of the elements that could SOMETIMES serve to toll the statute (subject to a... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: How does dismissal with prejudice work?

Lets I sued company A for non tort and they got dismissal with prejudice.

Few weeks later I realize that their action can also be considered under tort law, and I want to sue them for it.

Can I sue them under the tort law, or they are immune from all of my lawsuits for that action.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 24, 2023

Dismissal with prejudice generally means the end of the claim. Dismissal without prejudice generally means the claim can be brought again. If the claim is brought under a different theory or cause of action, it could depend on the facts, issues, and the court - an attorney could advise more... View More

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