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Is hospice corporation liable for actions of independent consultants? Non-liability claims were not privided.
answered on Sep 21, 2024
They could be. Many factors need to be considered to determine the liability, whether for malpractice or other liability, but of independent contractors.
Is motion needed in order to request deposition subpoena to ask third party a few questions?
answered on Sep 16, 2024
Most attorneys who regularly handle this type of case do so on a contingent basis.
To find an attorney study the listings on this website, research online and talk to people you know and other local attorneys for recommendations.
After the other driver backed into me and hit my car from the front left side, she drove off into the neighborhood and i followed her but sped off in another direction, then I lost her. My friend who was in the passenger seat called the police for me to file a report. Shortly after, the police... View More 
answered on Sep 15, 2024
You can sue for property damage, for example your deductible, though your insurance may have recovered that for you.
Need some insight here. I’m paying off a debt that has been with an attorneys office l. I’ve been making payments since 2023 on an agreed upon $500/month however I haven’t been consistent with paying that much but have been paying at least $100/ month. For context: debt was 15k I’ve knocked... View More
What should we do next and we have pictures and a bunch of people from the hospital has been coming to talk to her
answered on Sep 13, 2024
I am so sorry for what happened. Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys right away n
i originally reached out to my attorneys firm to seek a referral.i run a grassroots animal welfare charity & was looking for an attorney to work within my financial limitations & take payments,i clearly stated this in my first emails.previously id been advised by other attorneys & a... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2024
What you describe has several areas of potential malpractice as well as breaches of fiduciary duties. You need to consult with legal malpractice specialists.
I was just served small claims court papers for an accident 3 years ago (they filed one day after the 3-year mark) where I was involved in a multi-car pileup on the freeway in which I was listed as the at-fault party. My insurance provided them a settlement, however it appears that was not... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
Your insurance company was required to get a full release. Report this new lawsuit to the insurance company for them to handle.
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Medical malpractice cases have a 1 year statute of limitations.
If the defendant is a governmental entity, such as county owned/operated hospitals, there is a 6 month claim deadline.
I need legal advice to determine whether the documents I am providing with my complaints are sufficient and to ensure that my complaint is properly written.
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Find an attorney using this search tool https://www.justia.com/lawyers
Note, if you will bring a legal malpractice case, it might be best to wait to file a bar complaint—discuss this with legal malpractice attorneys.
I like to know if there is a way to collect from the small business owner.
answered on Sep 8, 2024
There are many tools and techniques to use for collection of judgment. What is used depends on what is known or can be found out about the debtor. The tools include charging orders, levy on accounts due, bank levies, and judgment debtor exam.
When he was n hospital while being guarded,his oxygen was shut off for 12 hours. I have a witness to the beating, he had black eyes. It's been 3 years I want justice for him and the ones rhat dies before and after him. Is there anything I can do? I think it is murder plz help
answered on Sep 8, 2024
There are attorneys who concentrate their practice on cases such as these. Use the Justia search tool to find an attorney. https://www.justia.com/lawyers
That I would have to go to court. Isn’t that against the law? What can I do? Especially when I have been assaulted.
answered on Sep 8, 2024
When assaulted there are several options.
If the police refuse to put forth the case, file with the district attorney. The district attorney then decides if to take prosecute or not.
Another action to consider is filing a civil lawsuit. •
Had to have a major surgery after to remove the rest and ended up being a hysterectomy
answered on Sep 7, 2024
It would be a medical malpractice attorney.
The viability of a case will depend on what was left, the reasons for it, and what harm was caused.
It didn't work for over 50 days and they finally took it out. I haven't been able to eat or drink adequately for over 60 days now. The infection I got was extremely bad. Nobody around here wants to take responsibility for anything. They treat me like crap in the Er. I feel like... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Yes, this is a potential be practice 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.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, and the laws... View More
My post-op room was given away after being placed in the hallway I was quickly released remembering not the ride home or anything else until I collapsed after using the restroom @3:30 a.m.
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Yes this may be 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. Here it appears the standard of care was violated.
I have been waiting over a year for my disability case and come to find out the disability attorney never refilled after I was denied a year ago and blamed it on SSI saying that they didn't process my application!!
So I filed again on my own and need to fire them.
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Many legal malpractice cases are taken on a contingent fee basis; it is not pro bono/free, but it is on a basis of where payment comes out of the recovery.
Indemnification, it says if the insurance company or their driver gets sued by anyone related to my injuries , such as medical provider or any other person or entity then I have to defend and reimburse the insurance company or driver for any further action or costs , including any attorneys fees .... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Indemnification clauses are not unusual. They do have certain risks and should be evaluated in each case.
Can you make any recommendations?
answered on Sep 1, 2024
Many cities or counties have legal aid or other organizations that provide pro bono (free) legal advice and services.
The State Bar shows resources here: https://www.gabar.org/forthepublic/legalaid.cfm ▪
My attorney that was working my case stole my money. He was caught by the district attorney convicted and ordered to pay restitution payments of 100 a month. However he has not paid since 2022. What are my options to get my money?
answered on Sep 17, 2024
Discuss the case with a legal malpractice attorney in your state. The attorney can get determine whether or not is past the time limit to sue. Even if it is not past the time limit to sue, there may be issues of recovery, if the attorney had no insurance and has no assets.
You can also... View More
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