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1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is a Health Care Power of Attorney The same as a Legal Power of Attorney ( will and testimony )

I have been asked to be the Health Care POA for a friend . I dont mind helping with health issues but do not want the responsibilities of all the other financial and legal obligations . Can I be one without the other

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2021

They are different. The best way is to ask for a copy of what it is they'd want you to sign on to.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: In PA, if an uninspected driver gets into an accident and isn't at fault, are there any issues with an insurance claim?

Will the at fault party still be required to pay damages?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2021

Unless the vehicle's equipment somehow played a role in the crash, no. They are not related issues. Feel free to call if you have questions about your rights.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: My car was stolen&recovered 3 days later 5/19/21. I haven’t heard from anyone since, how do I get my car back? 9/25/21

I have called & left countless voicemails (since I can’t get in touch with the troops who recovered the car) and no return call or message from anyone. It’s going on 5 months since they’ve had the vehicle which is way too long. I am not sure who to get in contact with or what to do , any... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2021

You need to contact the complaints division for the State Police Barracks or whichever law enforcement agency recovered the vehicle.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Pennsylvania on
Q: Are there any circumstances where a jail sentence may be changed or pardoned for serious medical issues
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2021

you can ask for a pardon for any number of reasons, but it is very difficult and lengthy. There is no "automatic" pardon for a certain illness. As to getting a reduction in sentence I do not believe so. The best source would be the Pa. Civil Liberties Union prison rights project.

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Pennsylvania on
Q: If you get a DUI while our on bail is that a violation? What if you don't report it to the court?

My ex was still on trial for assaulting me and I just found out during that time he got a DUI and never reported it

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2021

Usually is. Reporting depends on the bail conditions. You should report it via the victim assistance coordinator at the DA's office or if you have an ADA assigned, report it to them.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Pennsylvania on
Q: Received a fine for a Hit & Run. After court they turned it into a traffic control violation. What do I do?

I struck a vehicle making a sharp left turn. I exchanged information with the driver and I continued as normal. Months later I receive a citation in the mail for a hit & run. I have proof that it wasn't a hit and run. Pictures, the drivers info etc. I went to court over this and the Judge... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2021

He felt he was doing you a favor as hit and run is at least a misdemeanor, and can be a felony. It's very serious.

You have to look at the section. If it's a stop sign violation those are no points for the first offense. If it was a control signal, that is points but it's not...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: My landlord doesn't want to renew my lease. She just gave me the letter and wants me out in 4 days. Is this legal?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2021

The Landlord has to give you notice equivalent to the term of the rental. If it's weekly, a weeks notice. If monthly, a month's notice.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Does the owner of a have the right to not extend my stay When I have done nothing wrong in California

Evolve did nothing wrong or violated any of their procedures or rules of a hotel can a owner of a hotel decide not to extend my

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2021

This isn't an injury question but a landlord tenant question.

A hotel owner is not required to continue a room booking. However, in today's world, with hotels becoming more residential, under California law you may have a tennancy right. I urge you to contact a legal aid office...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: What can I do when am enduring pain and suffering from a car accident

So back on Aug 9th i was getting my car fix and the employee behind the wheel of my car got my car in a accident as I was paying with a truck that delivers their auto parts

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2021

It's not clear what happened. You say you have pain and suffering but you say you were doing something with a truck that delivers parts. Feel free to call me so you can get a clear picture of what your rights are.

Certainly, the employer of the person behind the wheel is responsible...
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3 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Pennsylvania on
Q: Hi I have a Work Comp case currently the questions I have, what do you do when you haven't talk to your attorney

In months and they haven't responded to you about your case moving forward

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 28, 2021

I agree with Mr. Belt but instead of demanding a meeting, I'd do it a little less in their face, and say tell them as you seem to not be getting calls back you want an appointment where you can sit down with the attorney, you realize they are busy but offer to meet them some evening or weekend.

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1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Wyoming on
Q: If my brother died by suicide while on probation and in treatment, can we sue them for emotional damages?

They exacted a warrant illegally on my parents house, took kids with no cause, and convicted my mom and brother. Even though my brother admitted to all in the house, they still charged my mom n convicted her under coersion.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2021

This would be a tough case for a number of reasons dealing with proof, showing the cause was that and not an underlying issue. Suggest you contact the Wyoming Civil Liberties Union, ask for their prison rights group, ask them for the names of some of their "cooperating attorneys." Those... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Pennsylvania on
Q: In Pennsylvania, is there a law that states a venue must refund the entire cost of a ticket if the event is canceled
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2021

Not sure if there is a statute, but if they canceled ask for the ticket back. If they don't give you the money back, contact the police or the DA's office, and also the Attorney General's consumer protection division.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: We bought a house and sign Wednesday. There was previous tenants with no lease but junk everywhere? What can we do?

We are purchasing a property on Wednesday. The previous tenants were friends of the owner but had a falling out. There was no written agreement and they have moved everything in the house out but still have old junk cars and tires everywhere. When we sign on Wednesday do we consume ownership of... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2021

You can decide not to go through with the sale if your agreement of sale says the seller has to get rid of stuff. Or you can ask for an adjustment in price because you have to get someone to haul off the cars. You need to have the seller state that he has notified them and accepts any claim the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a 17 year old in PA. work in construction? Are their any job limitations to what they can do? Thank you

Can they climb scaffold, use power tools, mix concrete?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2021

17 year olds can work doing some jobs. Not scaffolds, not mixing concrete under some readings of the federal law.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Pennsylvania on
Q: My husband got denied a bed at a half way house. Now when a bed comes available his caseworker is not putting in for one

his release date is feb 4th but hes been in there for 6 months now. He deserves his half way time but his caseworker not putting in for it. They said he has to stay in till his release date. We need help with this

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2021

Something odd or missing here. Suggest you contact the Pa.Civil Liberties Union, ask for their prison rights section.

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Pennsylvania on
Q: Did my lawyer break the law?

A few days before my lawsuit trail my lawyer explained to me that he had an agreement with the defendant's lawyer. Whichever side lost would not appeal the jury decision. Our side lost; right after the jury's choice was heard I was reminded there could be no appeal.

Was that... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2021

If you wanted to do anything as to the attorney your time ran two years ago (assuming the trial was four years ago). It's not unusual to have agreements like that but usually they are tied to something called a high/low where if you lose you get the minimum, if you win, you only get up to the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was just fired for not complying with the mask mandate and i don't want to take the vaccine. What can i do ?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2021

You can file for unemployment, and contest the firing but you may likely not win. Using an N95 mask protects you and others. Vaccine likewise. I don't see anyone succeeding but that's just my opinion. As a heads up, expect no sympathy from the court, or anyone for that matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Pennsylvania on
Q: My husband an I r separating, the car is in both of our name? Can I just take the car? Can he do anything about it?

If we see a divorce judge, who will be most likely to get the car?

The car is paid off. We trade my car in, only got 500 bucks but it was still my car.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2021

You each have a 50 per cent interest. He can ask it be sold, or get a credit for the half of it.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can my employer pay vaccinated people if they get covid and refuse to pay unvaccinated people
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 17, 2021

Depends on the overall policy. If it happens you can try calling the human relations commission. In the meantime, why not get the shot---it has been tested on hundreds of millions of people.

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