I was attacked by a pitbull in the mobile home park I live in and my husband works for. The landlord is liable and she has already threatened me. I want to sue for the lifelong injuries I've sustained and the horrendous pain I'm constantly in. I don't want to be evicted for something... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2024
No, your landlord cannot threaten you with eviction because you have the right to sue him for your damages. If he did start an eviction case, you could defend with the “retaliatory eviction defense” under Florida law. You should retain counsel here in Central Florida for contingency fee... View More
Medically prescribed a bottom bunk then put on a top bunk begged them to put me back on the bottom bunk before I got hurt because of my medical condition before they did so I got injured while coming off the top bunk. I broke my right toe and split it open. When seen by the doctors and nurses they... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2023
It’s very hard to sue a government agency and especially a prison. Many lawyers , including myself, stay far far away from these cases because the government has vastly more and vastly superior defenses than a private company. Additionally, counsel fees are usually capped at 25% and a plaintiff... View More
I have not told them to stop, nor have I blocked them or reported it to instagram yet
answered on Dec 3, 2023
Under Florida Statute § 784.048 Cyberstalking Statute, the legal definition of the word "cyberstalking" means to communicating with, or causing images, words, or language to be delivered to, a certain person via electronic communication or email, without a legitimate purpose, and that... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2023
Note that the processing speed for fiancé visas is currently running more than 18 months. This time does not include the processing speed for the adjustment of status leg of the journey, once your fiancé arrives in the states which can also be up to 18 months. You would be wise to retain counsel... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2023
If the case was settled at mediation or via your assent to settle the case via emails to your counsel, then I assume that the opposing counsel made a motion to enforce the settlement agreement with the court? If that is the case, then one of the possible remedies the court can order is to hold you... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2023
When a US Citizen sponsors his spouse , USCIS requires that he file an affidavit of support with supporting tax return documents. In the event that the spouse accepts public benefits, then the US Citizen spouse may be sued to pay those benefits back. This is the general rule. Reach out to an... View More
A contractor is building a lg city marina. It has a walking path that is opened to public. I was walking with wife and the ground on marina gave way causing myself to fall into 2 1/2 ft hole causing injuries that I have to see a orthopedic specialist for major surgery. Who is liable for hospital... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2023
The property owner/manager as well as the contractor builder that was hired both have liability exposure. Take many pictures of the accident scene at the same time of day that said accident happened. Save the shoes you were wearing and don’t give any statements to anyone without retaining... View More
He has been working here in the USA for 10 years paying taxes and has a Social security card. Will that help him be able to sponsor himself?
answered on Sep 17, 2023
Section 8 is considered a means tested public benefit and cannot be counted towards the minimum income level required on the affidavit of support form. Your husband’s income cannot be counted unless he has permission to work. If you cannot qualify to be his financial sponsor due to insufficient... View More
He dislocated my knee and foot was injured. the school knows of his issues yet refuses to put this child where he can get the help he needs. I will not be able to return to my profession due to my injuries. He attacks other students and teachers..kicking, biting, etc.
answered on Sep 7, 2023
So any injury that occurs on the job entitles you to Worker’s Compensation through your employer. However, if it is a third-party that injured you, you can pursue a claim against the child’s parents provided that the parents knew or should’ve known that their child was extremely dangerous,... View More
I’m a U.S citizen and he’s a Ghanaian citizen and we will be getting married soon and I would like to sponsor him to the U.S
answered on Aug 20, 2023
Doubtful because he hasn’t violated US immigration laws. That being said, he will still be required to obtain a police clearance certificate from every country that he has lived in for more than six months since the age of 21.
How long does someone have to hand in their home owners insurance to an attorney ?
I Was bit by a neighbors dog and they haven’t submitted their homeowners insurance policy to my attorney yet. They were mailed 3 letters since 4/20/23. My question is how long does this go on until they are... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2023
In most states, the homeowner is not under any legal duty to provide his insurance information upon receiving a demand letter from an attorney. In addition, most homeowners policies do not cover dog bites, unless the homeowner pays for an additional “rider” to his policy. The only way that an... View More
Can I file the O-1 Visa on my own, or will it be faster with an Immigration Lawyer? Also, what are the costs involved, most specially with a lawyer? I'm on a tight budget and would appreciate any assistance from this site to expedite the process. Thank you!
answered on Aug 3, 2023
Don’t be Pennywise and pound foolish. Yes, you can do it on your own, but you stand a much greater chance of success if you have counsel representing you throughout the process. Attorneys fees vary depending on the complexity of the case of the experience of the attorney. Counsel in any state can... View More
He was attacked while in prison and needed help but he was left in a cell for 3 days before getting taken to a hospital, so lost sight in one eye and other one injured. He has no money or resources and no family. If it matters, he is listed as white, but nearly half Cherokee. His crimes were... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2023
The US Supreme Court has held that a plaintiff has to prove that the prison acted with deliberate indifference in delaying medical treatment and that that delay caused the medical injury that would not have occurred in the absence of the delay. Did your friend actually lose his eyesight 100%?... View More
Hello, My Australian girlfriend is traveling on an ESTA to the U.S From October to January and I was wondering if it is possible to be able to marry her within this time and file for an Adjustment of status before she has to go home? I have many concerns as to if it is possible. I want to propose... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2023
A US citizen can sponsor a foreign national, who enters the United States on ESTA, and sponsor her for a green card. You may run into issues if you are deployed, primarily because you would still need to attend the marital interview. You should retain counsel here in the United States to process... View More
We are both on the same insurance policy. A woman was crossing the road with all black scrubs on and he ran over her foot as he was taking a left out of an ER driveway. The area is not well lit. The lighted crosswalk was 30 feet away but she was not in the crosswalk when he hit her. The officers... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2023
If you and your husband are living together under the same roof, even though the car is registered in your name, he should also be an co-insured under the same insurance policy. Turn over any summons that you get from the accident victims lawyer to your insurance carrier, and they should provide a... View More
I recently had a car accident. It occurred when I was turning left, and the oncoming car was speeding. The cop gave me the violation ticket and judged it was my fault. However, I was sure the car was speeding, and the cop also reported that the oncoming car was unable to take unevasive action. In... View More
answered on May 30, 2023
You need to retain a personal injury attorney here in Florida on contingency fee which means you pay nothing unless you win. The police officer’s opinion as to who was at fault for the accident is not dispositive of liability in a civil case.
This might be a dumb question, but I cannot find the answer. Can my British fiancè come to the US on an ESTA to get married with the intention of returning home to the UK? I am a US citizen and we've plenty of evidence that he'll be returning home. We plan for me to join him when all is... View More
answered on May 26, 2023
If a British citizen enters the United States on an ESTA visa waiver, with the intention of temporarily staying here, but thereafter decides to get married and remain permanently , (because he changed his mind), then, yes it is possible for him to adjust status if he gets married to a US citizen.... View More
Hello
I have been in the US for the past two years as a J1 research scholar. My research program has ended last month (end date is April 27th on my DS2019,) and I was not able to extend it. I have filed form I-539 to apply for a visa change to B2, as I need to attend some conferences in... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
You need to show that you have enough financial resources to pay for your living expenses while you’re in visitor status. This would include bank statements showing how much savings you have or brokerage statements showing securities like stocks bonds or crypto that can be liquidated to pay for... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
This would depend on the facts. If the spill was the cause of the tenant then it’s more than likely the tenant would bear the cost of cleanup. A potential source of recovery to pay for the cleanup would be either a renters insurance policy or the landlord’s liability policy. Both policies... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
Under Terry v Ohio, a police officer is permitted to do a reasonable search for weapons for his protection where he has reason to believe that he is dealing with an armed and dangerous individual, regardless of whether he has probable cause to arrest the individual for a crime. The scope of this... View More
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