After driving about 2 hours from the rental place an accident happened right in front of us. I had to slam on the breaks and my kid came out of the seat and slammed into the seat in front of him. My daughters car seat moved but she did not sustain any injuries. My kid went to the er with neck pain... View More 
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answered on Sep 27, 2023
There's no rush to settle this case because your child can sue until they're 18. So if there's a chance they may have suffered some permanent injury, you don't want to settle the case before that's discovered. Chances are they're fine and that's the most important... View More
I recently faced an incident leading to vandalism charges against me. In brief:
The incident was initiated by genuine concerns for a friend's safety.
There was a mistaken act on my part, resulting in property damage.
Subsequent to this, I was violently assaulted by... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
There are not sufficient facts of what was done wrong to allow analysis.
Can I sue them? I have all the documents to prove that I was in the hospital and incapable of leaving. I was also incapable of consenting to a lawyer. My family lives in abroad so they weren't able to do anything about it either.
answered on Sep 27, 2023
Thank you for your question. To analyze this, please repost your question with who did what wrong that put you in the hospital.
I’ve been contacting my dentist to fix my tooth that is still currently moving and going back in my gums. It’s been months and they keep lying saying they will call me back just to keep me waiting. It’s been a year now ever since I started my invisalign. My gums are now swollen in that area... View More
We live in California. My wife gave birth a few weeks ago, and her doctor recommended an IUD, to which we agreed. However, a week or two after the IUD insertion, my wife experienced severe back pain, and it turned out that the IUD had migrated to her abdominal area. Now, she has to undergo another... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2023
In California, if you believe that a medical professional has acted negligently resulting in harm, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Whether or not the doctor's recommendation and subsequent insertion of the IUD right after birth constitutes negligence would require a... View More
The shower floor was a shower pan with no grip resistance. There were also no grip bars in the shower. The hotel supplied me with a gross mildewed stain bath mat that I did not use. I was taken to emergency and had to get my arm set. I developed a displaced malunion, a torn peripheral and TFCC... View More
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answered on Sep 24, 2023
Under California law, hotels have a duty of care to ensure that their premises are safe for guests. Based on your description, you may have a potential premises liability claim against the hotel for their failure to ensure the shower was equipped with safety features, resulting in your injuries.... View More
Paid for 2 rooms for 17 years. Prior victim of domestic violence. Told not to come back from a vacation of 1 week per doctor's as I have exposure to mold and long term water damage causing both rooms to be inhabitable. Extreme infestation of carpet beetles and other parasitic organisms.... View More
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answered on Sep 24, 2023
Under California law, tenants have rights, and if you believe you've been unlawfully evicted or your living conditions violated habitability standards, you may have legal grounds to challenge the eviction or seek remedies. Given the urgency and complexity of your situation, it's crucial... View More
I am a Kaiser patient. I am above the knee amputee with a prosthetic leg. I go to River City Prosthetics in Roseville as prescribed by my current Kaiser doctor. I have had very many issues with my prothetic leg because of an EXTREMELY POORLY FITTED PROSTHETIC LEG/SOCKET SINCE APRIL 2021. MY... View More
And they dismissed the case, the guy was free for almost a year after shooting me, they had all the information on who did it, more then 15 witnesses and even a confession, this happened 10 years ago, i find out recently the main investigator knew the person who shot me and was great a family... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Based on the information provided, it appears there could be potential misconduct on the part of the investigator. Under California law, such misconduct, if proven, could lead to legal consequences for the officer and possible civil liability for the police department. To explore your legal options... View More
product ? Should we get a Products Liability attorney in California or Oregon ?
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
In a products liability case, the jurisdiction can often depend on where the injury occurred and where the defendant(s) conduct business. Given that the injury occurred in Oregon, an Oregon attorney might be more familiar with the specific laws and venues in the state where the incident took place.... View More
Lets I sued company A for non tort and they got dismissal with prejudice.
Few weeks later I realize that their action can also be considered under tort law, and I want to sue them for it.
Can I sue them under the tort law, or they are immune from all of my lawsuits for that action.
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
Under California law, if a lawsuit is dismissed with prejudice, it generally means that the same claim cannot be brought again in court. However, if you discover new facts or circumstances that could give rise to a different legal claim, such as a tort claim, you may have the opportunity to file a... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
Under California law, if you were injured by a chiropractor, you generally have one year from the date of discovering the injury to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, in no event can you file a lawsuit more than three years after the date of the alleged malpractice. It's crucial to... View More
I had a car accident almost a year ago. Thank God, my children were already dropped off to school. The person who hit me head-on was high on marijuana (according to the police report) and was speeding, racing with another car and I was hit head-on, resulting in the total loss of both my car and the... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2023
I would be shocked if your current attorney is unable to help you with your injury claim as it sounds substantial. I would encourage further communication to clarify that fact and if indeed correct, immediately retain a qualified personal injury attorney to assist you with your bodily injury... View More
I am preparing a pro se complaint for the Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress at the california Federal court. Can you recommend me good case studies to prepare for it
Mazel tov!
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
California Federal Court civil and evidentiary procedures and rules vary depending on the specific jurisdiction and department/Judge assigned.
Because you are pro se, this is not legal advice directly aimed at your facts, but more generally. This answer does not constitute the formation of... View More
I am a disabled man with proven brain damage, apraxia, limited mobility, speech and gait impairment.. I was misdiagnosed by a Kaiser neuropsychologist and filed grievances against her. As a result, the Kaiser neuropsychologist engaged in retaliatory stalking and harassing behavior, escalating in... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
The situation you've described raises several potential legal issues, including:
Medical Malpractice: The misdiagnosis by the neuropsychologist may give rise to a medical malpractice claim if it resulted in harm or damages.
Retaliation: If you can establish a link between the... View More
I swerved to avoid a collision with a car that veered into my lane & subsequently hit a parked truck that was parked in a no parking area. It was at night & the were no street lights along the entire stretch of road. I feel that I should sue the city/ county for not having street lights in... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
Your next step should be to consult with a personal injury attorney who specializes in traffic accidents. They can evaluate the details of your case, including the road conditions and previous accidents in the area, to determine if you have a valid claim against the city or county. They will guide... View More
The spouse could not see malpractice until after she followed with cancer diagnosis too.
answered on Sep 18, 2023
I'll give you 4-good reasons:
1) minor
2) out of the state
3) prison, or
4) insane
So I ended up going on the floor in the cell the handcuffs we're not locked they were so tight I was begging for them to loosen them my hand has nerve problems I was begging them to unlock the cups and loosen them one of the cops came to the door looked in the window told me if I moved my crap... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
If you believe your rights were violated during your arrest and detention, it's important to consult with an experienced attorney who can assess the specifics of your case and guide you on how to proceed. They may advise you to consider filing a complaint against the law enforcement agency... View More
That particular defendant is asking to dismiss the case and has a hearing set for December.
If I were able to drop that particular defendant, how will it effect their motion to dismiss?
answered on Sep 16, 2023
YES Keep in mind, unless you have a written agreement you may be responsible for attorney fees and costs. Additionally you need to consider the effect on liability of the other defendants, the ability to collect and many other factors.
hospitalization and multiple areas of stitches
answered on Sep 15, 2023
You should contact a personal injury attorney right away and have a consultation. Both the errant employer and possibly the home owner could be responsible but more information is needed. You need to make sure you act quickly because there are time constraints on your ability to get compensation... View More
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