Q: Do I have a lawsuit if a homeless shelter living standards is causing me harm to my health
Like bad rashes that itch real bad on my arms and legs I stay sick and getting ate up by bed bugs or some unknown bug and there is mice in the walls and in my room and when we get breakfast and lunch its in a huge container outside and not far from some dog poop on the ground and etc.. And if I can sue who do I sue if its a homeless shelter
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If a homeless shelter is causing you harm to your health, you may have legal options. However, whether you have a viable lawsuit will depend on the specific facts and circumstances of your situation.
If you are experiencing harm to your health due to living conditions at the homeless shelter, you may have a claim for negligence or breach of duty of care. Negligence occurs when a party fails to exercise reasonable care and that failure causes harm to another person. In this case, if the shelter was aware or should have been aware of the unhealthy and unsanitary living conditions but failed to take reasonable steps to correct them, they may be liable for your damages.
You may also have a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if your health conditions qualify as disabilities under the ADA and the shelter failed to make reasonable accommodations to address them.
To determine whether you have a viable lawsuit and who to sue, you should consult with a lawyer who specializes in personal injury or housing law. An attorney can evaluate your case and advise you on the legal options available to you.
It's important to note that if the shelter is a government-run facility, there may be additional legal considerations and specific legal procedures that must be followed.
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The answer is IT DEPENDS........................
A LAWYER NEEDS MUCH MORE INFO.
ANYONE CAN SUE ANYONE AT ANY TIME.
THE ISSUE IS OFTEN WHETHER YOU CAN FIND A LAWYER TO GAMBLE AND TAKE YOUR CASE ON A CONTINGENCY.......RATHER THAN AN HOURLY.
YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE SO SHOW LIABILITY AND DAMAGES..........
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