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answered on Dec 4, 2018
The person who left the car has some likely fault but, your level of fault is also going to be part of any potential case, but that’s standard in any accident case because the law is comparative fault.
We need more facts as to whyWine and what led you to strike this car in the first... View More 
this mean I'll be cut off from my benefits? I did nothing wrong to warrant the termination.
answered on Nov 26, 2018
We need more faxed to give you a better response here to your legal questions. Chapter 440 the Worker’s Compensation act under Florida law prohibits retaliation. Laying you off may or may not be some sort of form of retaliation. If you’re unable to do your job any further unless you’re... View More
wrongful death claim or do I have to wait until the criminal matter is resolved?
answered on Nov 26, 2018
If your spouse was killed by a driver who was under the influence you should immediately seek out the assistance of an attorney to help investigate the Facts, prepare a case, and see if there are others who may be held responsible and all insurance companies involved where you may look too for a... View More
He docked pay saying I took it from the register, but took more than the amount he said. He also already docked the previous paycheck the mentioned amount.
answered on Nov 23, 2018
You are owed for the wages earned and you can request payment of seek to hire a lawyer to get the wages for you. Give a demand for pay and if not seek advice of counsel
answered on Nov 18, 2018
Not sure what you mean by contaminated. If you have evidence the juror is engaged in misconduct then your lawyer should present to the judge for investigation and ruling
MVA and Plaintiff speaks about medical treatment, hospitalization, loss of employment,etc (the typical language) but nothing is attached showing or proving that there is a claim for the amount of $15,000 in the Complaint. I am Defendant in the case. It was daughter's vehicle that she had given... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2018
Your insurance company has a duty to defend and hire you an attorney. Report the claim and let them handle. If they declined call a lawyer and do not attempt to practice law here. You cannot dismiss the complaint on the grounds you discuss
I hit the Abandoned car from behind
answered on Nov 17, 2018
The person who left the car there and potentially municipality that knew it was there and failed to get it towed or impounded
answered on Nov 17, 2018
If you company replaces you solely because of you not fitting a face or ethnicity that’s would be unlawful if no legitimate need.
answered on Nov 17, 2018
If you require off for religious purposes you should request it off and explain its for observance and not for just to use as to just have off for convenience but if business has a need and asks you to work and others it’s not discriminatory. If it prevents you from going to church that may be a... View More
I have no uninsured on my policy but she was ticketed and my car was totaled due to her not paying attention and I want to know where to go from her maybe I can get help in a small claims case against her and her husband
answered on Nov 17, 2018
She is still liable. However if you have um on your policy then you can obtain compensation or sue your own company. If you are hurt contact a lawyer immediately
Can I sue in small claims court? I sent the form 2 1/2 weeks in advance but the individual forgot to submit the form for processing. The direct deposit went to the wrong account which was negative and I didn’t receive any of the funds. They are saying they can’t reverse a deposit out of a... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2018
As long as your employer paid you and the funds were delivered, I don't see a cause of action to "sue". You need to be paid for your work. If I understand, you had a negative balance account, and the back took the funds and applied to the balance owed. Thus, you have received... View More
because I wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Can they argue this?
answered on Nov 12, 2018
It is a matter of comparative fault. But, the extent will likely be a matter of medical opinion and potentially other expert opinions.
lawsuit against him?
answered on Nov 12, 2018
No. Although simply harassing you doesn't just automatically create the right to file a lawsuit. You should first report the harassment to your company, and obtain legal advice, including paying for legal advice if this situation is not resolved.
because the anesthesiologist was an independent contractor. Is this true?
answered on Nov 12, 2018
The hospital may not be liable if they did not employee the anesthesiologist, but, may be liable of other staff such as RN's are involved and employed by the hospital, or if any other RN or staff employee contributed to the event. Assuming there was negligence and a failure to perform under... View More
about everyone and told one of the driver's I'm sorry if he was hurt - now they say I admitted it was my fault b/c of that - can they do that?
answered on Nov 12, 2018
In the world of law and lawsuits, what you say or said may be taken as an admission that can be used in any case. However, other facts may point to what happened and who is at fault. Like in life, if you say something but other circumstances or facts put such statements into doubt as being... View More
evaluate me. Could I lose my benefits if the second doctor finds my injury less severe than the first?
answered on Nov 5, 2018
Yes you can if that doctor says the accident did not cause your injuries or there is no medical necessity for treatment. I think you need to get an attorney as soon as possible. Insurance company does not have a right to force you to go to a second opinion which is not an IME
Obviously... View More
My employer and I conducted contract negotiations remotely using electronic copies. When I received the hard copies, I made some final minor 'strike-through and replace text' modifications to them, intitialed the changes, signed the documents, and returned the hard copies by mail. I never... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2018
You are a party to the agreement. I suppose your could file some legal action to obtain a copy, and refusal may be itself a breach of the agreement. However, if you are no longer there, they may be reluctant and have agenda as to why they will not release is, and I've seen this in many... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2018
We cannot say if the conduct is criminal. However any offensive touching in a sexual manner could be a violation of a criminal statute.
Verbal harassment probably not criminal. I would focus on seeking advice for help in abating the situation with a lawyer and properly addressing the... View More
So clock in or out times have been altered without employees knowledge. Part time employee in south Florida.
answered on Sep 27, 2018
Under both the state and federal wage laws, as an hourly paid, non-exempt employee, whatever hours you work must be paid by the employer, and its in most circumstances, unlawful to edit or shave off hours worked and refuse to pay those hours. You must be paid for all hours worked. If your... View More
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