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Insurance offered payment, my car was a total loss, guys trying to sue for 50K. I have alot of debt.
answered on May 11, 2024
You have nothing to be concerned about. Discuss with your insurance attorney protecting you.
answered on May 11, 2024
That is an assault for which you can sue for compensation. You will need compelling evidence.
I was misdiagnosed 3 times by Kaiser, leading to me having DVT and a pulmonary embolism.
answered on May 10, 2024
Failure to diagnose below the standard of care causing harm can be an area of medical malpractice.
Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
My attorney claims he has been "hounding" the insurance company, the insurance company tells me they have not received payment instructions, my attorney says he sent them. Lots of finger-pointing while my family and I are being financially harmed because we can't get homeowner's... View More 
answered on May 10, 2024
What you are going through is not uncommon. I now add to agreements a date certain, where possible. Your attorney can threaten to pull the settlement or make a motion to enforce.
The previous surgeon put my sciatic nerve underneath my residual limb. So everyday, with every step I took, my entire weight stepped on my sciatic nerve. Excruciating pain daily for 3 years.
When the surgeon came to my recovery room and told me this, it was about 3 1/2 years after the... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.5:
“ three years after the date of injury or one year after the plaintiff discovers, or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the injury, whichever occurs first.”
answered on May 8, 2024
Some things to include in a signed written agreement:
Attorney fees provision if need to sue to collect;
Disclosure of bank and other asset information;
A security interest in Assets
I was served court papers last Wednesday and it says I have 20 days to respond do I need legal counsel and how much would it cost
answered on May 8, 2024
Yes you should have an attorney.
Your company's insurance should cover you.
Your own insurance may be back-up.
I'm 55
answered on May 6, 2024
You may have a lawsuit against the hospital. Morax are needed. Certainly the hospital in certain circumstances has the duty to prevent you from falls. Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Does fact that person with
Actually non-existent terminal illness was Actually referred to hospice by hospital constitute legally admissible fraud?
Does fact that identity of particular individual who did referral Is ACTUALLY concealed - actually exacerbate the wrongdoing?... View More
answered on May 6, 2024
If a person was diagnosed as needing and referred to hospice and the medical person so referring knew it was not true, this could be fraud.
I had no idea why he was blocking me so i panicked but i backed up then he would back up 3 different times finally i got thru and just went home. Can he get charged with something
answered on May 4, 2024
A skilled criminal defense attorney could work to have the case dismissed or found not guilty.
I found out that this guy I met a few times has cancer. We're not friends. Just met him a few times. I am not a doctor or a medical professional but I told him to try this supplement and that was the end of the conversation.
I did not say that this supplement was going to cure cancer... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2024
Under these facts, it is unlikely that you would be held responsible. You may want to be very careful in the way that you present the information to the person.
Knee replacement resulted in permanent nerve damage to my foot and I'd like to speak with an attorney.
answered on Apr 17, 2024
There are quite a few outstanding medical. You can search on this webpage for skilled attorneys or communicate with attorneys who you know for referrals.
My insurance says I'm not at fault
answered on Apr 16, 2024
Ask your neighbor for their p insurance policy information and submit a claim. If they refuse do a demand letter. If they does not work file a lawsuit (small claims).
If proposed third amended complaint gets filed with court, upon hearing on Motion for leave to file third amended complaint and Motion to Set Aside Dismissal against a defendant;
Should Third Amended Complaint and Summons on Third Amended complaint be served by personal service, or by... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
If the Other parties in the case have made an appearance, for example, by filing emotion, you can serve by mail or by electronic means.
The witness claims “he will not provide his address and would not accept subpoena anyway“ how to proceed?
answered on Apr 15, 2024
Service of process is not dependent on someone accepting service. If you process server presents the document to the person they are considered served.
A settlement was reached and a check was apparently cut (according to my attorney) 4 years ago from the insurance company due to a lawsuit from a malpractice case from 2008. My uncle had a routine colonoscopy thay went left and eventually he passed. Its only me and a neice left and we were to split... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2024
Yes it is taking too long.
1. Ask the attorney, in writing, for a full complete status report of everything that has occurred since the time of submission.
2. Look at the court records to see what has occurred.
3. If you do not get adequate answers, immediately seek out... View More
and someone parks in my parking spot without permission and I ask them not to park here anymore and they do it anyway
Can I kill them
In fear of my life and family
In Georgia?
answered on Apr 11, 2024
No.
You can report it to the police. You can seek a restraining order.
I think it first started with the placement of my pacemaker in January of 2022. I told the nurse I had a serious sinus infection and should we not wait? I was ignored.
Then on February 28, 2022 I finally succumbed to a severe case of sepsis and ended up in the hospital where I almost died.... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2024
Yes you may have a case. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
answered on Apr 11, 2024
You can find malpractice attorneys using the search function on this website.
Let's assume the victim is not in a wheelchair or using a walker. What are the biggest considerations for how much the plaintiff will get in a settlement? I'm talking about a case where a child has very serious learning disabilities.
answered on Apr 9, 2024
The nature and extent of future needed home care, education, medical care and other needs for the child’s life.
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