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I recently resumed a relationship with my partner, during which time he was involved with another woman. She later informed me that she has STDs and intended for him to contract them, knowing he might return to me. I have ordered testing for myself and am experiencing symptoms, suggesting I may... View More 
answered on Feb 27, 2025
You might be able to sue him if he was aware of what he had knowing he might transmit it to you. State laws vary so you should contact a personal injury attorney in your state to discuss. In California we have handled similar type cases but if you are in another state the laws might be different.... View More
Had a slip and fall at Safeway, was offered 700$ which I declined. Couple days later they said they weren’t responsible but the janitorial services they hired were. Contact the better business bureau to mediate. Both Safeway and their janitorial services are putting the blame on each other and no... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
If you were injured then you should contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss. Depending on your injuries they might take on your case. Most do it on a contingency basis meaning they only get paid if they get you some money. If you injuries weren't very serious then you could also do a small... View More
I'm preparing to attend a mediation session related to my son's death due to a hit-and-run driver in California. There have been no prior legal proceedings, and I'm not currently represented by a lawyer. The driver's insurance company is involved in the case. Do I need to have a... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2025
You don't have to but you really should. Most personal injury attorneys will take your case on a contingency basis, meaning you don't pay them anything and they only get paid if they win. The insurance companies don't want you to get an attorney because they do much better going... View More
I was in an auto accident (not at fault), my car was totaled. Their insurance already paid me out that portion. They set aside $25,000 for medical bills. Do I have any authority to request that amount be paid to me, and take care of the medical bills myself? They keep telling me they will pay... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2025
You most likely didn't have an attorney. If the insurance carrier is on notice of your medical billing they will never let you pay directly because if you get the money and don't pay then they are on the hook. If you had an attorney then you attorney would handle it and most times (at... View More
I had SVT (supraventricular tachycardia). About nine months ago, i underwent a cardiac ablation to treat it. The electrophysiologist made a mistake and ablated the wrong node. What started out as an outpatient procedure landed me in the ICU for a week. I now require a pacemaker the rest of my... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2025
You should immediately contact an attorney who handles Medical Malpractice. You will a medical expert in the same field to give their opinion that it was medical malpractice. How did you come to find out about the error? When we handle medical malpractice that is usually the first thing we do is... View More
Consider that the at fault driver states that the person they hit suddenly appeared in front of them,ON A STRAIGHT AWAY, and they (the at fault driver) didn't adjust his speed for upcoming traffic, but just tried to avoid the impact by turning their car hard left, overturning both vehicles.... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2024
That is a great question and should be explored because if the "owner" was still the seller and had permitted the "buyer" to drive the car before the sale was consumated then that might work. As for the at fault driver - the police will investigate and the DA will decide whether... View More
In Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell, 485 U.S. 46 (1988), supreme court ruled that Public figures and celebrities cannot claim Intentional infliction of emotional distress for publications. Is there an instance where the person was not a celebrity and or a public figure and their IIED claim went... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
Yes of course. You might remember Nicholas Sandman who claimed he was defamed by the media... and settled with some of them for Millions of dollars. See below.
"Nicholas Sandmann tweeted Friday he reached a settlement in his $250 million defamation lawsuit against the Washington Post... View More
Am hesitant to sign up with atty and be stuck with one who does quantity over quality. I had four fractures plus torn ligament and now spine surgeon yesterday said my back got injured but needed no surgery. Need a great workman atty that is not too big or small. How does one find the quality type ?... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
One of the previous answers suggesting there may be a civil case cross-over is very good and something you should look into. Depending on how the injury occurred there may be options outside of the Work Comp arena. If a 3rd party had some responsibility for the injury you may be able to also go... View More
I am 57 years old, and on February 28, around 8:20 pm, I fell off a curb on a dark walkway at my apartment complex, injuring my right knee, hip, and lower back. Although there's no external bruising, I was in significant pain and visited Kaiser's emergency room. I called my son to help me... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2025
You should immediately contact a personal injury attorney in your area. Most will take your case on a "contingency" basis which means you do not pay any upfront fees and we only get paid if we achieve a result that puts money in your pocket. I would suggest you not talk to the other side... View More
I was arrested approximately six weeks ago for suspicion of DUI in Fresno, CA. During the arrest, the officer claimed I resisted, which I did not, and used excessive force, resulting in a shoulder injury. I have a fracture and a tear, confirmed by X-rays and an MRI, and I am on pain medication.... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2025
You should contact a personal injury attorney in your area right away because there are strict timelines when suing a governmental entity such as the police. Your DUI attorney should be able to get any cameras that recorded the incident. Good luck to you.. TED
Car accident December 2022. Property damage settled. Have claim number started with insurance company for injury, but it has been dragging out. We are now coming up on the two year mark. Does this have to be settled in California before the two year mark can settlement go past that timeframe. Have... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2024
you need to talk to a personal injury attorney TODAY. The insurance companies act nice to you in the hope that you let the 2 year period come and go without filing a lawsuit. Take action NOW.
answered on Dec 2, 2024
You need to let the Court know once you file your bankruptcy. The case then gets put on hold pending resolution of your bankruptcy. Make sure to let all current and potential creditors know that you have filed.
I visited a hospital ER for vertigo treatment, which included an IV. While there, I needed to use the restroom and, despite my dizziness, was allowed to go alone. After using the bathroom, I lost balance and fell, resulting in severe pain. Nurses rushed in to help, and I had to insist on an X-ray,... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
It sure sounds like it. Talk to a personal injury attorney who handles Medical Malpractice right away. There are very strict timelines so don't delay and good luck to you... TED
answered on Sep 23, 2024
I sure hope you had insurance. The creditor who you still owe money to should get the insurance proceeds. You can get money for your pain and suffering, lost wages etc.. Contact a good personal injury attorney right away if you were injured and go over your whole situation with them right away.
answered on Jun 16, 2024
Keep trying. If you have a good case it should be fairly easy to find an attorney who would be interested. Be careful of statutes of limitations because you only have a certain amount of time before you lose the right to pursue your case so be diligent in looking.. Good luck to you.
I had an appendix removal. There was retained foreign object left inside me during my surgery. It was not anything that would promote healing. It appeared to be metal shavings left in my stomach. I had an additional surgery to remove the metal that was left in me. The hospital sent it for testing... View More
answered on May 29, 2024
You shouldn't have any problem finding an attorney in CA to handle your case. if in fact you had something inadvertently left in you during surgery it should be an easy case. Keep looking for an attorney and good luck to you.
1. Motion to Set Aside gets submitted to Court.
2. Court accepts or rejects motion.
3. Court accepts or rejects amended complaint.
4. Documents have to be served on defendant. Defendant can object. Plaintiff may reply.
5. At hearing decision is made if dismissal is... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2024
It is not quite the way you have suggested... But it impossible to give you specific help in a forum like this. The reason the case was dismissed is the most important elements. And there are many factors that need to be considered in determining if it can be set aside. You should have a... View More
Paying rent out of that salary. And working 24 hours a day. I was responsible for whatever went on in that house no matter what day or hour. I was getting paid for 8 hours a day in 6 hours on the weekend. I was responsible for being there everyday with no days off. No holidays. No weekends no... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
You should contact an attorney right away to discuss your case. As the previous 2 answers stated - it appears you have a case and are entitled to unpaid wages. Don't wait because in all matters there are time limitations.
Can I sue them? I have all the documents to prove that I was in the hospital and incapable of leaving. I was also incapable of consenting to a lawyer. My family lives in abroad so they weren't able to do anything about it either.
answered on Sep 27, 2023
It's hard to answer your question without more information. You should call a personal injury attorney so more questions can be answered to fully determine what your options might be.
I had a car accident almost a year ago. Thank God, my children were already dropped off to school. The person who hit me head-on was high on marijuana (according to the police report) and was speeding, racing with another car and I was hit head-on, resulting in the total loss of both my car and the... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2023
You need to sit down with another attorney right away if your current attorney doesn't handle personal injury. That doesn't really make sense but if you are confused then more clarity is needed. Don't wait to find out. You should also confirm with your current attorney that you are... View More
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