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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 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
hospitalization and multiple areas of stitches
answered on Sep 15, 2023
You should contact a personal injury attorney right away and have a consultation. Both the errant employer and possibly the home owner could be responsible but more information is needed. You need to make sure you act quickly because there are time constraints on your ability to get compensation... View More
My family did a bankruptcy (chpt 7) in 2016 and our 2nd mortgage was included in that. We got a notice that the 2nd mortgage/lien was in foreclourse and was being auction off. Apparently, it was sold. We have NOT recieved anything from the new owners of the 2nd mortage/lien. We are getting a lot of... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2023
Your question isn't possible to answer in this forum without a lot more information. Your best action plan is to sit down with an experienced attorney right away to go over everything. Sometimes, depending on which bankruptcy ( 7 or 13) you filed, second mortgages do not go away. You need to... View More
He still had not gotten his money back but talked me into investing. I am considering legal action against him. I have his statements in writing (thru email). Do I have a case?
answered on Sep 12, 2023
You might have a case. More information is needed to be certain. You should contact an attorney and have a consultation to determine what options you might have. It's very difficult to give you specific advise based on the little information you have presented.
A medical device was implanted by my doctor on April 10 and was expected to pass in my stool within 4 days. I rushed to the er a month later with chest pain and irregular heart beat and a few other symptoms. The xray showed the device was still there. I was scheduled for surgery a few days later to... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2023
From the little bit of information you have provided it sure looks like you might have a case of medical malpractice but more information is needed. A qualified attorney would have to review your medical records. We actually have a qualified expert review those medical records to determine if they... View More
Defense not responding in timely manner. Really not trying to file suit but I will if have to. Any pointers on getting there attention?
answered on Sep 4, 2023
Yes it is common. If it's not done to there specifications they ignore knowing they have covered their you know what. I get clients coming to me with a short time until the statute runs because they thought the insurance company would treat them fairly. The insurance companies hope people... View More
I was accounted by a doctor as an adult on multiple occasions .The years were 2010 thru 2016. I think statute of limitations has passed but I believe that there is a window that has opened for adult survivors to file a claim against the abuser. I can see now that license has been suspended and he... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2023
You should contact a law office that handles these type of cases. We sit down with clients who didn't think they had a case yet after going over all the facts we found some viable ways to proceed. Until you do that you will never know. It's worth your time to sit down with an experienced... View More
A woman lied against me to her husband. Her husband came yelling, threatening me and ripped off my top exposed my breast. Can I press criminal charges against the husband and get a restraining order against the wife
answered on Aug 27, 2023
You should have reported it to law enforcement. I doubt they will do much these days but you still should have reported it. You could sue him in civil court (small claims court most likely) for assaulting you. Probably not a big case. And as for getting a restraining order against her - I... View More
Hello,
I need advice on an auto accident. I rear-ended another car, causing minor damages. No immediate injuries reported. Unfortunately, I lack insurance coverage for that car, though I'm insured for two others.
The other party has an attorney for a personal injury claim and... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
Some things for you to think of. The Police Report most likely shows you were not insured. Quite often when there is someone without insurance it means they don't have a lot of income or assets (otherwise why go without insurance) so that usually means that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy might be in... View More
Should I approach her or get an attorney about the medical bill and lost wages?
answered on Jul 22, 2023
You should talk to a personal injury attorney right away. You might have a good case but there is more information needed in order to evaluate what options you might have. Contact a good personal injury attorney right away for a free consultation.
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