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My mother passed away last year, and we didn’t have any issues with inheritance, except for a 1099 showing dividends from an employee stock plan. The account is very small, so it would be more expensive to probate it then it’s actually worth. We’d like to simply ignore it, but we know we’ll... View More 
answered on Jul 8, 2021
No but before you decide not to did you look under unclaimed money on the Treasurer's website? Look under both her married and maiden names.
https://www.patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property/
Also if she had a car you want to pass title to, a house you would need to open a simple... View More
My hair is thinning and I have a bald spot that recently appeared. Prior to some hair loss my scalp has been irritated whenever I touched my hair. This concerns the recent lawsuit involving Johnson & Johnson.
answered on Jul 8, 2021
At your age you may wish to consider that having hair loss from whatever origin is unusual and you may want to consult an M.D. expert. Do not say you are interested in a case. Doctors don't like to be involved and you need a good diagnosis.
However to make a claim you need some reason... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2021
The police might want more. If there is surveillance footage that would be useful. But why not ask them?
The statute of limitations has not expired for a personal injury lawsuit against another party. I would like to file a lawsuit on his behalf. How do I represent him. Do I go to probate court to become the executor of his estate?
answered on Jul 7, 2021
I'm not a Colorado attorney but the statute of limitations for any claim of his would appear to be long gone. Even a contract claim has a six year statute of limitations.
Check with a Colorado attorney as to the statute of limitations for whatever claim you have in mind, but before... View More
Police were called, but did not show up to the scene due to the fact that the other car had no damage. Police called me back and informed me just to exchange information with other party and file a claim.
Who is at fault?
answered on Jul 7, 2021
See if the intersection had a camera or if any businesses did and ask them to keep the video and if you can have a copy.
The person pulling the U is at failt.
You have a claim, but easiest thing is if you have collision, run it through your company, let them go after the other... View More
I got ran over by garbage truck on 12-11-19. The hospital released me a day after my incident on 12-12-19. I have a workers compensation attorney. I didn’t get surgery on my foot until 10-22-20. I went through therapy and they let my foot healed improperly. I was forced to walk on my foot when I... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2021
You want to contact a member of the Florida Justice Assn who handles malpractice cases in your county. They give free consults. However in some states the workers comp doctor is protected from malpractice claims!
answered on Jul 7, 2021
In regard to what? If it's a defective product, contact a member of the
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles products cases--they give free consults.
answered on Jul 7, 2021
You may have a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress, however if you left them there (as opposed to being locked out from them), then that may attrit your rights. Suggest you contact a member of the CAOC--they give free consults.
I filed this with the Federal Government. My husband is a physician & I work in healthcare as well . Because of that, I am having a hard time finding an attorney that doesn’t do malpractice and HIPPA violations. Does anyone know who I can talk to about this? This is a very serious HIPPA... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2021
I'm not sure what you mean by your HIPAA being violated but the short answer to your question is that in their wisdom Congress in enacting HIPAA did not provide any remedy for a violation, other than potential injunctive or declaratory relief which means no money therefore no attorney would... View More
When we moved into our rental, the landlord provided a fridge with the house. We ended up inheriting a new fridge and the landlord took the fridge that was in the house so we could use ours. Now that we’re moving out, the landlord is saying that we either need to leave the fridge that we got or... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2021
Seems if he took the old one he should put it back. It would be different i
We were given 30 days to move out, via a text message and during the move out some things were left behind. The landlord send my roommate a text message threatening legal action if we didn't get the stuff out. He couldn't even ask politely if it was just missed in the move.
answered on Jul 2, 2021
So get the stuff out now. So he isn't polite--but he's not saying he had someone move it and is charging you. Get it done, ASAP. If the place is locked you need to make arrangments to get in to move it.
answered on Jul 2, 2021
You look at the lease. It will normally have a paragraph about how you will notify the tennant if you are not renewing the lease.
You can deliver them a letter stating that the choice has been made not to renew. You would want to do this 30 days before the lease is up, and that you are... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2021
If you mean does it show up as a conviction it should not. It depends on the job--if it involves a security clearance, some can be denied even if you were not convicted.
My friend is being forced to stay in a relationship even though she has tried to break up with him multiple times
answered on Jul 2, 2021
Not at all. A person doesn't have to stay in a marriage either. She should get some counseling on how to handle this.
I adopted a dog about 5 weeks ago from ACCT Philly. I was told he was 4 years old. I took him to the vet and the vet told me he is a senior dog (at least 8-10 years old). The shelter told his health is remarkable besides some abnormalities in his blood work from malnutrition. This has since been... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2021
Tell the shelter you want to return the dog, it was grossly different from what you were told was likely to be the case. But I don't see you being able to keep the dog and charge them the bills.
Me and college friends were discussing wether a person can wear there underwear while driving there car or would this be considered lewdness or indecent exposure of any kind. The arguments were if your sitting in your car and they cant see you from the waste down is it illegal? Then the question... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2021
Generally, it would depend on the situation. A traffic stop is for violation of the traffic laws. Assuming you entered your car in a garage and never exited the car in public it would not be indecent exposure. If you wore a bathrobe over it I don't see an issue.
I was recently offered a job opportunity to be a K9 handler for airport security. I would be provided with paid training, as well as a trained dog that I would have to have live with me. My landlord has our pet limit to one dog and one cat, which we already have. If I take the job, does the fact... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2021
First off, service animals have to be certified. Short answer is no. One dog means one dog. Look for a new place or see if someone will take your dog.
Banishment from the house i own
answered on Jul 1, 2021
If you own it you can evict those in it. I don't see a question. If you are not the titled owner, that is different.
I cannot take the indirect threats or the 3rd party messages no more - please help me
answered on Jul 1, 2021
If it is directed at you for a specific attribute you can start with a group that assists those with that attribute--NAACP, Lambda Legal Defense, etc.
The DA's Victim Assistance Coordinator may be able to direct you.
Threats would be a police matter.
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