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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: I went to home Depot yesterday and was threatened by a home Depot employee in the parking lot to beat me up and shoot me

I have witness I have his name and number he wrote a statement I wrote a statement I reported it to the police can't stop shaking haven't slept do I have a case

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answered on Mar 6, 2023

Sorry to hear that you had this type of experience while out shopping. My understanding is that you are interested in learning whether you might be able to bring a legal action in the form of a civil claim as a result of threatening conduct perpetrated by the Home Depot employee.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: I need surgery from an accident where I was a passenger in a lyft. I'm told I'm responsible nobody else. Can you help?

My driver did not have underinsured or personal injury the guy who slammed into the back of us did not have insurance and lyft states they are not responsible because their drivers drive their own cars. I've had two criminal attorneys work with me for a few months but let me go due to... View More

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answered on Feb 26, 2023

The reality is that determining what technically is known as “legal liability” for injuries you sustained while riding in a Lyft carshare can be complicated. With that said, the information that you received there is “nobody you can go after” if you have sustained injuries caused by someone... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: My husband was killed in an oil rig explosion accident. What kind of compensation might I be entitled in a lawsuit?
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answered on Feb 20, 2023

The tragedy of losing a loved one in an oil rig explosion accident is incomprehensible. The stark reality is that complete justice is elusive; however, the parties responsible for an oil rig explosion accident wrongful death can be held accountable. This includes ensuring that a surviving spouse... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I ordered food from a restaurant via door dash when my food arrived I ate the first taco.

When I bit into the food and Started eating the second taco I began choking. When I was able to throw the food up there was a staple in it. I contacted door dash who didn’t help. And then contacted the restaurant. I would like to know if I can sue the restaurant and door dash.

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answered on Feb 27, 2023

Despite the convenience of food delivery services like DoorDash and Grubhub, by inserting a third party between you and the maker of your meal, there can be an added risk that something might go awry. In your particular situation, there are three parties that potentially may bear liability or... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Texas on
Q: My sister was injured at work. Workman’s Compensation is denying surgery despite the MRI findings of a torn rotator cuf

MRI shows torn rotator cuff in three tendons. What are her next steps. She lives in Texas and cannot afford to hire an attorney. Should she have surgery done under her private insurance?

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answered on Mar 5, 2023

Your sister is not alone in facing what appears to be an initial denial of her Texas worker’s compensation claim. Unfortunately, when it comes to Texas worker’s compensation cases, a significant percentage of claimants are denied when they initially file a claim for benefits.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Gym machine failed while in use and I hit my head on the floor. Visitied hospital and need a CT scan. Legal options?

This gym is an upscale gym in Houston that charges members about $250 per month. They failed to maintain their equipment which caused my injury. I would like to know my legal options.

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answered on Feb 26, 2023

Sustaining an injury at your Houston gym undoubtedly is particularly frustrating and disappointing. You joined the gym in the first instance to improve your overall health and sense of wellbeing. Ending up injured while at the fitness center certainly is a regrettable, seriously negative state of... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: gay hate crime

asaulted when leavingb hotel

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answered on Feb 20, 2023

Suffering an assault in a hotel because of your presumed sexual identity is alarming. In such a situation, you very well may have two avenues through which you can seek recourse for the harm caused to you as a result of this hotel assault. In other words, you appear to have criminal and civil... View More

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