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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: bought a used car from a friend, found out he's been sabotaging it, can I press criminal charges

bought a used car from a friend, asked him what issues it had i need to concentrate on, he said keep fluid checked and thats all, car caught fire before i had it paid off and i confronted him telling him he had to have known it had a gas leak, he got overly defensive abd said i did something to the... View More

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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

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: Wrongful termination

I was told by my project manager to fill my helpers truck up with gas every time we had to use it. I would tell my helper to wait to til I needed gas, so I could just fill them both up at the same time. The owner called me in one day and asked why I had multiple double fill ups and I explained what... 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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3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Contracts, Foreclosure, Personal Injury and Identity Theft for Arkansas on
Q: How would I go about finding out if someone has married me without me knowing and also taken power of attorney over me

If someone is using my name and social how would I find out how it's being/been used

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

If you suspect that someone may have married you without your knowledge and obtained power of attorney over you using your name and social security number, it's essential to take immediate action. First, gather any available documents or information related to these concerns. Reach out to your... 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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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
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
Maurice Mandel II
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

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: What are the US statutes for personal injury , premise liability, negligence and human rights violations in Arkansas..
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 14, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There are too many different statutes in all those categories to list. Since many accident cases are heard in state court, there are various state laws that could apply. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: Q: What is the US Civil Statute to be stated in a Negligence, Personal Injury and Premise Liability Per Se, Complaint?

State in question is Arkansas

A pallet of 400 2- liters bottles fell on me. The pallet weight was approximately 1200 lbs causing multiple injuries

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 4, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. At this point, you could reach out to local attorneys for guidance on the pleadings. You may also want to discuss with them the matter of jurisdiction. You're raising a federal statute, but it could be worth... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: Is there anyway to get copies of prescriptions from 20 years ago
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 18, 2022

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Going back twenty years is going to be difficult. You could check with the pharmacy preparing the medication, the physician writing the prescription chit, and the insurance carrier if a claim for reimbursement was... View More

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