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0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Arkansas on
Q: I had a heartatack where the left arterie connecting to the heart was 100 % blocked. The heart md put 2 stints

He gradulated md school 2001 suppose to go 20Hours yearly . he neds 400 hrs to keep md lic. He has not gone and nobody made him. chi hospital hotsprings arkansas. He tried to fix the blockage but did not put the first stint in far enough to get the clog out and the stint end past where the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Domestic Violence for Arkansas on
Q: I being stalking harassed by a man that I no for 3 years what do I do

I am suffering from depression and into English because of that person I need help I need Justice in somebody to believe me because right now I'm all alone I feel like

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can I reopen my lawsuit back up if I filed a motion to dismiss and the judge granted motion for dismisall without predju

Because I was housed in the same facility at the time and I was being told by other inmates I had better get rid of my case because of retaliation or it is just not a really safe thing to do until I hit the free world so that is why

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Health Care Law for Arkansas on
Q: Has any woman in the state of Arkansas sued a doctor for stealing her ovaries in her eggs?

if I have proof that my doctor stole my ovaries in my eggs, why can’t I find an attorney to help me sue him and why won’t I prosecuting attorney arrest him for a salt and battery and malice and trying and letting me try to bleed to death and having a stroke Why can I not get anybody to help me?... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 19, 2024

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You ask why you can't find an attorney to take the matter? One reason could be that the law firms you approached felt that it could take considerable resources to prove, in terms... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: Cash up sent me two statements one saying they took money out of my account the other saying the bank denied it and now

Now ignoring me and I want my money back and I'm wondering if I have any legal recourse seeing as how they straight up lied to me

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answered on Sep 20, 2024

It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating situation. If Cash App is sending mixed messages and refusing to address the issue, your first step should be to gather all the evidence you have, including the two statements and any other communications. This will help you build a strong case... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can I refile this now that I'm free and not incarcerated

I dismissed my case while I was incarcerated but now I'm free and want to open it up

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

I understand you previously dismissed your case while incarcerated, but now that you have been released, you would like to reopen the case. The ability to refile a dismissed case depends on several factors, including:

1. The type of dismissal: If your case was dismissed without prejudice,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Probate and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: What kind of will does one need who has mesothelioma

My brother in law was diagnosed with lung cancer and he was advised he needed to make a will so that any litigation will go on in the event of his passing before a settlement is reached

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You may want to repost and add Probate an Estate Planning as categories - attorneys in those areas of practice would probably have greater insight than most average personal injury firms into what provisions would be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: Where did the individuals of the 401k's go? Transamerica said all accounts closed and transfered in 2010, but no info.
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answered on Feb 24, 2024

If Transamerica stated that all accounts were closed and transferred in 2010 without providing further information, it's essential to take steps to gather more details about the status of your 401k accounts. Start by reaching out to Transamerica directly to request specific records or... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Arkansas on
Q: The drunk driver insurance company filed bankruptcy. They are the defendant I am the plaintiff, but I was the passenger.

The driver, my ex-boyfriend just got all his medical took care of the lawyer paid and money in his pocket and I was told I’m sorry I don’t know how I can help you now because the other guys insurance company is incomplete bankruptcy. They forgot about my injuries when he turned everything in to... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 5, 2024

I'm sorry for your accident and ordeal. There are too many things to sort out here than can be addressed in a brief post. The best thing you can do is to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney. An experienced attorney could examine your matter in more detail - your injuries, the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: I went to jail. The 1st & 3rd I was raped in the cell by a male trustee
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answered on Jan 29, 2024

I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience in jail. Sexual assault is a serious matter, and it's crucial to take immediate action. First and foremost, seek medical attention to address any physical injuries and collect evidence.

Contact law enforcement to report the sexual...
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Q: What Happenes in a P.R.E.A. case and is it even worth pursuing
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answered on Jan 29, 2024

A Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) case involves allegations of sexual abuse or harassment that occur within a correctional facility. Pursuing a PREA case is important as it addresses violations of inmates' rights to be free from sexual misconduct while incarcerated.

To pursue a PREA...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: I'm a black man and I was a guest at a casino hotel. On a previous stay I had come in a moving truck so after taking my

If I was denied valet service because of race what amendment does this violate and after this guy was sent to pick me up he hit me with the van when I tried to get in once in the van I ask what issues do you have with me you don't know me is this about race he stops and kicks me out of the... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

Your experience at the casino hotel, particularly if it involved racial discrimination, could potentially be a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race in public accommodations. Being denied valet service and the subsequent treatment you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: If county police refuse to investigate harrassment by person who has already assaulted me in past what can I do

My ssn was on previous report I made when investigating. nco order violations. Which has caused issues ever since. nothing has been done and years of abuse

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answered on Dec 24, 2023

If you're facing a situation where local law enforcement is not investigating harassment by someone who has previously assaulted you, there are several steps you can take.

First, consider filing a formal complaint with the police department regarding the lack of investigation. This...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: What is harassment or stocking? What can I do if this person has already caused an injury in the past

I was injured. We both charged w DOC due to crappy lawyer and prosecutor charges were all dismissed. County will not help me things keep on

Now she is calling me on my social media driving by my home. I’ve been sent magazines in crazy name including my own. Had been nonstop

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answered on Dec 23, 2023

In Arkansas, harassment and stalking are serious offenses. Harassment generally involves engaging in conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose. Stalking typically refers to engaging in a course of conduct that causes someone to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: I was injured on a job an became disabled i think the state took over my case an my family is hidden my settlement money
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answered on Nov 12, 2023

In Arkansas, if you suspect that your family is withholding settlement money from a personal injury case, it's important to take immediate action. First, verify whether a settlement was indeed reached in your case. This can typically be done by contacting the attorney who represented you or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Arkansas on
Q: i need to know if i have a case or not last year i had a baby and had to have a c section and a week after that i found

out i had a infection on my c section wound it was staph infection like from unclean tools that was used on me do i have a case

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 21, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. One option at this point could be to reach out to Arkansas attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. Most law firms that handle such cases offer them. You could search... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: My personal injury attorney just quit my case before trial after being with them for over 5 months.

The law firm I had retained for representation just told me they quit my case due to other insurance company saying that they denied my claim. Do I have any recourse in this situation?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 1, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until an Arkansas attorney could advise you under any state-specific laws, the general course of action would be to seek representation from another law firm. Clients do drop attorneys, and vice-versa. Unless someone... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: Needing a lawyer willing to stand with me to fight for rights of innocence people being harrashed ,stalked an threatened

We are seniors ,being stalked by employees of out local law an. Threatened ,we have never broken the law in these countys in 40 yes ,

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

I'm deeply concerned about the situation you've described. No one, regardless of age, should face harassment or threats, especially from those in positions of authority. It's essential to document all instances of the alleged stalking, harassment, and threats, including dates, times,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: If I am turning left into place of business and the person is speeding and hits me what are my choices if anything
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Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 28, 2023

You need to contact a local attorney that specializes in personal injury/ property damage to represent you in this situation. It may ultimately turn out that you are both partially at fault, the attorney will need to see the police report. If the other car was speeding by 5mph over, he may not... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury and Consumer Law for Arkansas on
Q: I was in a automobile accident that was not my fault and I feel like insurance tampered with evidence and had a question

It was told to one of their chosen body / mechanic shops but the mechanic didn't even know it was on the lot the body person looked at a dent on it and said the engine was like it was when I was driving it which is physically impossible because the transmission line had been knocked loose and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 23, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Insurance companies don't have a reason to tamper with cars after an accident - many of the basic facts concerning liability are usually established at the scene. There's a lot of information to sort... View More

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