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I was assaulted by my brother, who knocked me unconscious and caused injuries to my ribs by stomping on me. The police were called but did not take any action and instructed me to leave the house so my brother could calm down. I have not sought medical attention for my injuries. There have been... View More 
I was involved in an auto accident while riding my moped, which left me with a broken collarbone, clavicle, and thumb, and my moped was totaled. The other party, who was driving a truck, was at fault. I have hired lawyers, but one quit because they didn't think they could win, and the current... View More
I've been charged with 496(A) PC, 148(A)(1) PC, and 31 PC. I have no criminal history and was only giving a ride to a family friend's acquaintance. I waited in my car, watching videos, while she went into the store. I assumed she had legitimately purchased the items because nothing seemed... View More
I attend a private college in Vermont that requires purchasing parking passes to park on campus. I have a disabled parking placard issued by the state of Vermont, which allows me to park in disabled spots without time restrictions. Does my disabled placard exempt me from having to purchase a... View More
I am seeking legal assistance regarding a trademark infringement issue involving my brand, OP Olym Pianus, on Meta platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. The trademark, owned by Ogival AG, is legally registered. Unauthorized third parties are selling counterfeit OP Olym Pianus watches and... View More
I was admitted to two different hospitals for cellulitis and eczema in 2022, with each stay lasting 2-3 days. My condition returned within two weeks each time, leading to a total of two hospital stays within six weeks. Each hospital ran CT scans and sonograms and involved consultations with four... View More
I grew up obese due to my family's lack of nutritional education and was heavily influenced by fast food advertisements targeted toward children, such as those promoting kid meals from 2010 to 2015. While I've lost weight, I'm now dealing with physical outcomes like stretch marks and... View More
I was arrested for third-degree criminal trespass in a mobile home park where I was an invited guest. The property has "no trespassing" signs, but guests, including myself, were not required or expected to obtain written permission to be there, as none of the residents seemed to follow... View More
I had a coworker physically accost me at work on February 13, 2025. She shoulder-checked me in the breakroom, causing me to fall into the lockers. Despite reporting this to two managers, the district manager, and HR, no action has been taken beyond having a 'conversation' with her. She... View More
I am being taken to court by my previous landlord for unpaid rent. We had an agreement that is now null and void, and I don't recall any specific terms in the lease regarding this situation. My landlord has previously expressed a preference for resolving matters personally rather than going to... View More
I am concerned about my wife, who has been very sick for about a week with persistent vomiting and is getting weaker. Despite these symptoms, she has refused medical care and stated she will refuse help from paramedics if they come to the house. She is 63 years old and seems mentally competent. We... View More
I have a custody case in Tulsa County, and the father is not abiding by the joint custody order. He has kept our child from me for the past four weekends and is trying to prevent her from staying with me this summer, as outlined in the custody agreement. Although he has violated the order in the... View More
Fui víctima de un crimen cuando la policía perseguía a un delincuente, y dispararon hiriendo a mi automóvil mientras conducía. Sufrí cortaduras por los vidrios rotos y la ciudad me envió una documentación de reclamo, pero no la he completado porque no tengo el reporte policial y no tengo... View More
I'm currently in the U.S. on an F-1 visa and working as a security officer. I tried applying for a green card through an app, but it said I'm not eligible because I'm not a citizen. I haven't consulted my employer about sponsoring a green card because I'm unsure how to... View More
I am a 15-year-old employee working at Culver’s in Michigan. I know that the state minimum wage increased to $12.48 a month ago, and as a minor, I understand I'm entitled to 85% of it, which is $10.61. However, I have been paid $10.50 an hour since I started on February 21, 2025, despite... View More
After discovering that my doctor posted an identifiable photo of me online with medical equipment used on my head during and after surgery, I have experienced mental distress and depression. The photo is being used without my consent to sell the equipment. Seeing this image has been a setback for... View More
I have registered a company named Gurkha Dog Chew Private Limited. I discovered that "Gurkha" is a registered trademark under High Himalayan LLC for pet food, including dog food, but my product is specifically an organic dog chew made from yak. I haven't faced any notice from them... View More
I believe my HIPAA rights were violated about 18 months ago while I was both a patient and an employee at a large healthcare company. My supervisor and manager accessed and shared my private medical chart notes with me and other employees without my consent. This created a hostile work environment... View More
I am 18 years old and visited an adult-only website featuring webcam models called Randomvideochat.tv, which has a zero tolerance policy for minors. Usually, I block my camera from random strangers and men who often appear naked and only unblock it when interacting with models after ensuring they... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2025
Thank you for your question. You did nothing wrong, and you have done the right thing by coming forward. However in cases like this, it is best not to make any further statements on an open forum. I strongly recommend that you contact a lawyer off-site for personalized advice. I am a trust and... View More
I experienced sexual harassment from a manager who would grab my arm or waist despite safety protocols and called me "baby" after I expressed my discomfort. I've informed a coworker about these incidents, but no formal complaint was filed. Since I've transferred to a different... View More
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