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answered on Jun 24, 2017
Yes, having a car accident case pending is no reason you cannot enlist in the military. Presumably the pending lawsuit is for negligence while operating a motor vehicle.
answered on Feb 10, 2017
You can start on Googe - plus in any case name. You can look on the CT Judicial Branch website and look up cases there as well. Here is the link: http://www.jud.state.ct.us/
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I've attempted to contact the hospital to request records but apparently they purge all records 10 years after discharge in accordance with CT state law. Not knowing the details of this surgery has major implications on my medical affairs currently. Also, the possibility that the surgeon... View More 
answered on Dec 23, 2016
The statue of limitations will be a major hurdle. I don't see any way around it.
Or do I have to have a lawyer write it for me?
answered on Dec 22, 2016
The more important issue is that a company will not take a pro se seriously and will low ball any offer. Once an attorney is involved the value of the case goes up and that attorney can help negotiate a better settlement for the injured person.
answered on Dec 8, 2016
Are you sure that it wasn't a 14-298a? The section you cite isn't a traffic violation. 14-298 established the Office of the State Traffic Administration,
A few years ago (may be to late) a CT State trooper in uniform off of his shift arrived at my home and tried to steal a dog from me that his friend wanted. This friend and he made up a story about animal abuse which was unfounded. In the end he stole my horse who I had owned for almost 20 years. He... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2016
Before addressing the merits you first need to tell us the date of the incident(s) so that we could determine whether the statute of limitations is an issue.
answered on Aug 28, 2016
This is an odd Q - I presume in the fact situation you presented the passenger did actually get a ticket. I can see no grounds for the passenger to get a ticket unless there are some facts that have not been presented.
answered on Aug 23, 2016
Your answer is perplexing, as you have not explaied why you seem to disagree with your own medical records as to diagnosis history and whether there is a valid way to dispute it.
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Re Peter Munsing's reply: Approx. $1k of individual parts are warrantied as long as I own the vehicle, almost unconditionally, independent of any time or mileage, and as many times as they break or wear out. If compensation should... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2016
Attorney Munsing has provided an insightful response. You might want to follow up with a CT personal injury attorney.
I suspected a foreign body obstruction in my dog on a Saturday and was told by the ER VET it was probably not a foreign body, the hospital decided an MRI was not necessary but took x-rays on SATURDAY. These x-rays were reviewed by another Dr. on the same day and they confirmed an obstruction but I... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2016
The problem will be getting someone to take the case, because of damages. You might want to address this directly with the Vet.
My old car was in storage for years with a Connecticut licensed dealer. I missed several months of storage payments, and the dealer sold the car as junk for cash, without paperwork, and without notifying me or otherwise complying with the pertinent DMV regulations.
The car was resold... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2016
Contact a consumer law attorney. Sarah Poriss in Hartford.
Illegal pawnshop and second hand store when i crossed examined the detective asking him if he has proof that I sold anything to anyone he said no I also asked him if he sent a (confidential informant) to my business and he said yes and I also asked if I or anyone in my business bought anything and... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2016
It sounds like you had some good cross exam questions. Where is your case on trial on who is the judge? What is their proof?
My grandparents had two heirs, my father and his brother, my uncle. They split my grandparents' estate between them, as provided in the will. My father was the executor, but he passed in 2009. My uncle is still alive. I have siblings and my uncle has children as well. Thank you.
answered on Aug 22, 2016
Consult with a local probate attorney to see if you would be able to share the policy with your uncle.
My brother (adopted, not sure if it is relevant) may sign away his rights to his son. Will my parents and I still have a legal right to see the baby?
answered on Aug 22, 2016
Consult with a probate for family law attorney regarding your legal rights to see the baby.
I noticed on my husband's financial affidavit that a commission of the court notarize it. I had a notary do mine. Currently, we have verbally agreed on all financial matters (we had a prenup) and we have no children. Our divorce was initiated by my husband as uncontested. Should I worry... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2016
All that means is that an attorney - who is called a Commissioner of the Court - notarized the statement.
gwinnett county bus drivers r making kids wear their backpacks in front in order to check tags on their backpacks to ensure they are getting off the right bus stop. however this is not safe for the kids who are in elementary school and have big backpacks and cause them to trip or miss a step (which... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2016
Attorney Munsing posted a very astute answer - great advice.
I bought a yoga laptop in December 2015. I noticed the initial issue within 2 months of the purchase and in the month of June laptop crashed down which caused loss of personal data and financial data as well. I sent the laptop back to company repair center. After 15 days laptop crashed down again.... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2016
Attorney Munsing posted an excellent response - good advice to follow.
he is mentally ill and not taking care of himself.
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Yes, you can. Consult with a probate attorney - you might need to be appointed as a guardian or conservator as well as get a power of attorney.
answered on Aug 16, 2016
It sounds as though at this time you are only a witness. However, you might end up being a party - depending on the facts. Consult with a Tenn attorney and provide him all the facts to get sense as to whether there is a chance you might be added as a defendent.
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