I'm sorry you are in this predicament. You post under "Employment" and "Health Care," and it would be best for the experienced employment law attorneys here to advise you. But your post remains open for a week, and time could be of the essence in proactively bracing for... View More

I'm sorry for your ordeal in this matter. You ask if you have a case. It could be difficult for attorneys to answer your question meaningfully and reliably, based on the limited facts here. Law firms will need to know more about the surgery-related complications you mention. Law firms will... View More

I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother and the other two victims here. If I were to emphasize a key point here, it is that you must act promptly. If you are dealing with public agencies, that generally involves notice of claim requirements - please consult with an attorney without further... View More

You may want to consider reviewing the retainer and other possible documents with an attorney experienced in such matters - most attorneys will want to see your paperwork before advising meaningfully. More fundamental than your dispute about the number of hours (or a debate about the reasonableness... View More

I believe most law firms would be reluctant to consider such a case. I'm sorry for your stressful experience, but based on the brief facts, I don't see the requisite standard giving rise to an emotional distress claim. Commercial airliners do encounter very localized weather conditions... View More

I'm sorry about your son's accident. The Graves Amendment serves to protect rental car companies. It shields them from liability resulting from the negligence of the driver who rented the vehicle. What steps can you take to ensure fair compensation? If you are not already working with a... View More

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost a month. This might be too complex a matter for attorneys to offer a quick and direct response to on a public Q & A forum. If you approached an attorney on this, they're going to want to examine the... View More

For a young student, you demonstrate a pretty astute insight into the operation of privacy law. Based on the school district you describe, this sounds like something that attorneys in Canada (in particular, Toronto) are really best qualified to advise on. But your question remains open for a month.... View More

Your frustration is understandable. Most accident claimants express these same sentiments when confronted with the unpleasant surprise at the end of a case that their insurer wants its money back. Unfortunately, it's the way liens are handled virtually nationwide. Some medical offices... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. What the insurance carrier is telling you about the beneficiary possibly changing could be true. They don't really have an incentive to lie about who a beneficiary is - they make payment one way or the other, based... View More

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother and father, and the ordeal you and your siblings have dealt with in terms of medical issues. The best way to answer your question about whether you have a case would be... View More

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Until you are able to consult with a Louisiana attorney, the short answer most anywhere nationwide is that it would depend on any agreements/advertisements here, dental office's posted policies, whether... View More

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. You outline a long list of grievances, but it looks like they share a common thread of being related to individual consumer lending practices. Therefore, your question of what kind of lawyer you need could cover the... View More

I'm sorry for your injury. Based on the brief facts, it doesn't sound like you'd be in a strong position to claim compensation. As my colleague correctly points out, there would need to be some basis for the bus operator being at fault. Your travel insurance, or if you have a regular... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. The only thing I'd add to the valuable guidance of my colleagues is that you may still want to consider reaching out to other attorneys. From your post, it appears you spoke with one attorney who declined your matter. You mention major pain; you do not... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. I hope all involved are okay. Aside from the criminal defense aspects that my colleagues address, there is the issue of possible claims if another vehicle was involved or if property damage was involved. Therefore, it would be advisable to consider placing your... View More

A Maine attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Not normally on a W.C. matter - small claims are not set up for that - they usually have their guidelines for cases that are straightforward and limited damages. W.C. has its own adjudication systems/panels. Most small... View More

Alabama attorneys who work with diversity, equity, and inclusion issues could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I don't think it's accurate to say that the SNAP program promotes DEI. The purpose is to help families with food expenses. But I think you could say that... View More

A Maryland criminal law attorney could advise best on the issue of charges, but regarding the civil issues in your questions, it's possible the other driver is not able to respond due to incarceration. The carrier should still manage to process the claim and advise on their position. You... View More

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. This is common in settings where people agree to handle matters over a handshake, often with the best of intentions. The usual options are small claims or civil court, where parties sometimes represent themselves,... View More