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1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits for New Hampshire on
Q: I used to live at Eliot Community Human Services which is an agency that used to be my rent payee but when I moved out

of that agency i moved to Amesbury to a different agency which is now called Vin Fen and i need help with tracking down a $ 6000.00 check that i was supposed to get and I was told that the person's name Kerri from Eliot mail it to Vin fen but she was supposed to mail it back to S.

S.I... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 20, 2024

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Whatever happened to the check along the way is anyone's guess. One option is to look into whether the bank could help you figure out where things went wrong. From what you describe, the Eliot facility... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Estate Planning for Virginia on
Q: What kind of lawyer could handle a dispute over matters of a trust dispute between co-trustees?

My sister(co-trustee) has spent her own money on lawn maintenance at my deceased father's house and now is demanding to be reimbursed from the trust. The trust clearly states that while she is living there she is to assume responsibility for general maintenance, upkeep, utilities, etc. It also... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 19, 2024

A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. What kind of attorney? You could reach out to attorneys who handle trusts, wills, and estates. You're correct in your selection of the "Arbitration/Mediation" heading for your matter, since you are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oklahoma on
Q: I offered for a couple with three children to spend a few days in my house until they found a place. Refusing to leave

They have occupied my home for a month and are damaging my home without payment.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 19, 2024

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. No good deed goes unpunished. I'm sorry your kindness was met with this outcome. One option is to reach out to landlord-tenant attorneys in Oklahoma to discuss your options - they have insight into these types... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: Doctors failed to diagnose cancer in my mother's scans and surgery. Is it a good time now to file a lawsuit?

My mother was diagnosed with metastatic cancer last month (June 2024) out of the blue. She had her adrenal gland removed in 2022 for Cushing's disease (rare). Before surgery, the CT scan said "likely benign", and the pathology report also said benign. I just got second opinions back... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 20, 2024

Reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. You already have a ticking statute of limitations on a med mal action. An experienced attorney could advise you on strategies regarding the element of time. I hope your mother survives, and the second type of legal action you... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Louisiana on
Q: my lawyer put my name wrong in the documents she filed and had bad communication is this malpractice

She didn't want to do what I had asked to help my investigation out and she submitted lack of evidence to the people I was suing and she let them pass there deadlines

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 20, 2024

In the first setting you describe, such errors aren't usually fatal - the error could be remedied if attributed to transcription errors or similar causes.

In the second setting, do you mean missing a statute of limitations and failing to file an index number? That could be malpractice....
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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Environmental and Insurance Bad Faith for Michigan on
Q: I had a rental policy for insurance on my house and it was destroyed by a tornado. I need a lawyer I'm not getting any

May 7th 2024 tornado in Saint Joseph County Michigan I'm not getting help or anything from the insurance company except for excuses

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 20, 2024

A claim involving the destruction of a house should receive prompt attention, in terms of investigation, damages assessment, alternative living arrangements, and other elements. You could reach out to attorneys who handle property damage losses involving insurance. Gather and organize your file... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Education Law, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury on
Q: What case should I file to a teacher who is invading my privacy and questioning my personality.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 14, 2024

Ordinarily such privacy issues are handled by law firms that deal with invasion of privacy - civil litigation firms that handle injury and general intentional tort litigation sometimes handle such cases. It could involve education law if a school's privacy or security practices are relevant to... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Maryland on
Q: Who is liable is someone drives a car I rented without my permission and they wreck it?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 17, 2024

The driver is liable for the wrongful act. Unfortunately, being on the record, the rental company would look to you. Paying for the damages could depend on what type of coverage you took out in renting the vehicle. Good luck

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: My husband and I along with our toddler lived with a severe roach infestation for 9 months . Is 1 million reasonable ?

We lived on a military base. I have a settlement demand meeting tomorrow and I plan to ask for 1 million for various breaches and pain and suffering. Is asking for one million for me, my husband and toddler a reasonable amount ?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 11, 2024

A California attorney might be able to advise best, but you mention a hearing tomorrow. It's difficult for attorneys on a public forum to comment on the value of cases - they can be fact-specific in their settings, region, and the forum. There isn't much time to research the matter... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for Michigan on
Q: Can I sue physical therapy provider for not providing correct service?

I am being as to provide deposition statements for insurance company physical rehab case. They want me to state that clinic did not provide services as advertised. This is true, however do I have a legal interest?

Should I also sue rehab provider or join in lawsuit?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 10, 2024

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You may want to consult with an attorney to discuss all aspects of this. Would you open yourself up to a libel action? Sometimes "not providing services as advertised" could be subject to debate. An... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Small Claims, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for South Carolina on
Q: Roof co DENY busting pipe that flooded house AFTER incident was witnessed, acknowledged &flood repairs complete by insur

Roof company manager onsite when incident occurred. Told homeowner not to worry bcuz His roof company has insurance for incidents like this. Roofer threw shingle down into backyard that hit pipe attached to back of kitchen wall. Pipe bust from shingle resultin to house floodin. Roofer called... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 10, 2024

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Final check should identify the claimant it is payable to - it sounds like you have more than one claim going on here, between water damage from pipe and roof damage from hail. Ask the carrier. In terms of a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Michigan on
Q: How can i protect my dog from dog at large on my property? A dog stalked my dogs scent to my yard.

I put my dog in but there was only a screen door. Both dogs around 100 lbs. My dog protective of his territory and doesn't like any unknown animals or people approaching unless I'm telling him it's OK and then he's still on edge. It's home. The other dog was tail arched... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 10, 2024

The animal law attorneys here would be able to advise you best on what to do, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you can't locate an attorney in your region knowledgeable in this area of law, you could consider reaching out to animal control, local shelters, or animal welfare... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for New York on
Q: in April of 2022 I went to the ER for a hurting neck. they didnt take exrays or even look at my neck they gave me pain

meds and sent me on my way about a month later through horrible pain I find out i have a broken neck. Do i have a case for the pain and suffering for the time in between I went in to the time i had sugery

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 9, 2024

I'm very sorry for your injury and the ordeal it has caused you. Yes, it's possible you might have a case - but attorneys would probably want to review the matter in further detail before advising definitively. It could depend on the symptoms you presented with, statements you made during... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for New York on
Q: If pay a perium of $783 on a value of $40,000 on a commercial vehicle Sleeper tractor and value of $16,000 on a trl

Should i you I get paid of that value I was paying for that amount the insurance claim is only paying $20,000 for the truck & $6686 for the trailer for the loss of my equipment.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 9, 2024

It could depend on the terms of the policy, whether you have an ACV (actual cash value) policy, (RCV) replacement cost value policy, or other arrangement. Review the paperwork that accompanies the proposed payment figures, including whether there are options for appeal, litigation, or arbitration -... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for New Mexico on
Q: What will happen if I refuse to participate in auto accident case I'm being sued for?

I'm at fault. Plaitiff wants in excess of my limits of liability, my insurance company wants to go to court and hasn't offered to pay my maximum limit. New Mexico.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 8, 2024

You could risk coverage, which could possibly result in your insurance company being off the hook in a worst-case scenario. A New Mexico attorney should advise you, but as a general matter nationwide, insurance policies virtually always require the policyholder to cooperate with the carrier in... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: What do I do if my personal injury lawyer is doing things wrong to my case had me sign forms i didn't understand hes hol

Holding my settlement checks he never scheduled the caropractice apointments.who do I talk to I need help i never received compensation for loss of wages never got any paper work showing or explaining to me whats going on.its been 7 months now.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 9, 2024

Your attorney isn't doing anything wrong by not scheduling chiropractic visits. That's something patients arrange. Attorneys could assist in finding medical providers and facilitating care, but it's generally upon the patient/client to schedule visits. It's difficult to guess... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Admiralty / Maritime and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Tennessee on
Q: Was banned from a cruise line for making a YouTube video about Marijuana smoking onboard. Was never caught.

Someone saw the video and reported it to the cruise lines. And I was banned for life. Not for getting caught for smoking weed. Banned because of a video of me smoking onboard. Can I sue?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 9, 2024

They'll do that. The short answer is that cruise lines have a no-marijuana policy. It's possible the video was flagged as a violation of policies, and that it could be used as evidence in subsequent proceedings if it appeared on social media or other public forums. Good luck

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2 Answers | Asked in Collections for New York on
Q: Am I financially responsible for a late charge on a medical bill if the doctor keeps sending it to the wrong address?

I told them my mailing address, but somehow it got misspelled. The PO doesn't recognize it, so can't deliver. By the time I realized this, I was placed in collection.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 7, 2024

A collection attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. It could depend on what "somehow got misspelled" means. If it means you gave clear written instructions with your address properly spelled, then you're in the right. If you and the office are blaming one another for... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Florida on
Q: Bought a piece of heavy equipment that will not run can't be used any recourse, will insurance pay
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 6, 2024

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on your contract and the type of insurance. If the deal was done "as is" and the insurance is limited to basic liability and physical damage, then probably not. If it was a repair-type... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI, Gov & Administrative Law, Employment Law and Admiralty / Maritime for New York on
Q: Appealing Coast Guard decision

Hello, I was taking contaminated gummies and failed pre employment drug test. Please advise, I completed class and evaluation, Coast Guard took my credentials without any notifications.8

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 6, 2024

It might be difficult to get guidance on this here - it's a narrow niche, even within the realm of maritime practitioners - most of whom don't work in this sector. There are some attorneys who handle Coast Guard credentialing and licensing issues involving Administrative Law Judges. You... View More

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