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I am seeking legal guidance regarding my mother's hospital care. She was admitted with fluid in her lungs and later showed signs of a stroke, but the hospital delayed notifying me. Nurses failed to diagnose the stroke until the morning after symptoms first appeared. We agreed to Comfort Care,... View More 
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answered on May 14, 2025
What you went through with your mother’s care is heartbreaking, and no one should have to watch a loved one suffer in their final hours, especially when Comfort Care is meant to ensure peace and dignity. The delay in recognizing stroke symptoms and the breakdown in communication about pain... View More
I want to sue the former property management for not allowing my family to retrieve our personal belongings left outside after our eviction. The sheriff locked us out on August 6, 2024, with incorrect address documents and tenants listed, including a deceased person and my stepdad, who was missing... View More
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answered on May 13, 2025
# Legal Remedies for Property Retrieval After Eviction in California
You may have grounds for legal action against the property management company based on California Civil Code Section 1965, which generally requires landlords to provide reasonable notice and opportunity to reclaim personal... View More
I was a passenger in a vehicle about a month ago when I thought we hit a dog, as I was asleep during the impact. Recently, I've seen news reports that make me worry it might not have been a dog but potentially a person. I haven't taken any steps yet regarding this situation, but I'm... View More
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answered on May 12, 2025
Your situation is serious and requires immediate attention, as hit-and-run incidents involving a person carry significant legal consequences in California. As a passenger who was asleep during the impact, you have an important perspective that may assist in resolving what occurred. The fact that... View More
I recently received a wrongful death settlement, categorized under underinsured injury liability wrongful death. It seems like this classification is being used to offset the amount I've already received from another insurance under injury and liability. Despite my lawyer agreeing with this... View More
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answered on May 8, 2025
You are right to scrutinize how the insurer characterizes your recovery. When the carrier labels it an underinsured motorist wrongful-death claim, it is applying a statutory framework that permits offsetting prior liability payments from the available UIM benefits. This does not mean the two... View More
I'm not sure where to go anymore, from contacting the state bar to political leaders; it's not the money I want, it's justice...
I am writing with an urgent and heartfelt request for legal assistance.
Since 2023, I have been searching—unsuccessfully—for an... View More
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answered on May 7, 2025
Finding a veterinary malpractice attorney in California poses unique challenges due to how the law classifies animals as property. As one animal law attorney explains, this legal classification "limits the ability to obtain monetary damages," typically restricting compensation to just the... View More
I believe my late wife may have been a victim of medical malpractice. She passed away on December 7, 2024, due to liver disease complications. She was under treatment with a liver specialist and was doing well until January when she visited urgent care for a shoulder injury. Despite informing the... View More
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answered on May 7, 2025
Your situation warrants serious consideration for a potential medical malpractice claim. The combination of prednisone and Tylenol (acetaminophen) can indeed be problematic for patients with liver disease. Prednisone may cause fluid retention as a side effect, while Tylenol is metabolized by the... View More
My wife passed away on December 7, 2024, due to liver disease. After visiting urgent care, she was prescribed oral prednisone and Tylenol, despite informing the doctor of her liver condition. She began experiencing severe fluid retention almost immediately, requiring multiple hospital visits for... View More
answered on May 6, 2025
It certainly appears that you may have a valid medical malpractice case, which will be dependent on whether the provider's actions at urgent care fell below the standard of care for such medical providers. You only have a limited time to file a lawsuit for malpractice, so it is important to... View More
I lost my home in the Eaton fire in Altadena, CA. My family and I received no evacuation warnings, and there was no firefighting assistance or water during the incident. My daughters are traumatized by the experience, and we learned that a neighbor died without any warning. Many residents in west... View More
answered on May 4, 2025
You have six months time limit from the date of the incident in which to file a claim against the government entity. However, the case against Edison is a much stronger case. Edison has admitted fault and a mass tort action ( NOT a class action) is being pursued against Edison. You recover much... View More
I am dealing with a lawsuit related to Roundup, where my husband died from lymphoma. The case has been settled. The attorneys deducted $6,767 for "medical liens," claiming it was paid to Medicare Global. However, Medicare confirmed there were no liens against my husband. I mistakenly... View More
answered on May 1, 2025
It may be, as there are different aspects of insurance.
Ask your attorney for the documents showing the valid lien and its payment.
My nephew overdosed and died in San Francisco, California in May 2024, but his mother was not notified by authorities at the time—his aunt and uncle were informed instead. The mother was shocked to learn of his passing much later through a Facebook message from a relative dated in May 2024, a... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2025
When a person dies in California, law enforcement or the medical examiner is tasked with notifying the next of kin. Typically, this means the closest living relative, which is usually the parent if the decedent is unmarried and childless. However, if the authorities could not reach the mother—due... View More
My 32-year-old son, who had a history of mental health issues and substance abuse, was in and out of Atascadero Mental Hospital between 2021 and 2024. His last stay was from July 2023 to July 2024. He was discharged in July 2024 without any follow-up plan, medication, or housing arrangements, and I... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2025
Yes this is a possible case.
These type of cases have particular challenges as to causation and determining potential recoveries.
You should consult with experienced malpractice attorneys right away as, in California, there is a 1-year deadline within which a lawsuit must be filed... View More
My father's artery was nicked during surgery for a pacemaker and aortic valve replacement, leading to his heart sac filling with blood, causing a heart attack. After resuscitation, he experienced a stroke and was placed in an induced coma on a ventilator. Upon awakening, he suffered a seizure,... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2025
This may or may not be malpractice. One of the risks of some surgeries are nicks, that is, it can happen without malpractice. An expert medical doctor surgeon would be needed to testify.
You should confer, directly, with experienced malpractice attorneys to go through the facts in your... View More
I am seeking legal assistance regarding a medical malpractice case involving my father's surgery. He was scheduled for back surgery, and prior to that, he underwent laser stomach surgery. After the surgeries, he experienced severe stomach pain and bloating. Despite our continuous reporting to... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2025
I'm very sorry to hear of your father's passing. It sounds like you may have a valid malpractice case, but as with all such cases its success will depend on the specific facts and timing. For medical malpractice cases, there is a 1-year Statute of Limitations, meaning you must file your... View More
In early March, my husband passed away, and I believe it was due to a malfunction of his new insulin pump. The pump kept failing, which may have resulted in incorrect insulin dosing. I reported the issue to the manufacturer and relevant authorities, and I have records of all his calls to the... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2025
So so sorry to hear this. Definitely avoid too much interaction with insurance companies, yours or the hospitals' or doctors' and reach out to speak to counsel asap to best protect any/all claims here. IF the attorney is experienced but not say in this area of law, s/he may have a good... View More
I am seeking legal assistance after my sister was fatally hit by a cargo train on March 8th. According to the initial coroner's report, she was walking on the tracks and the train captain sounded a warning but couldn't stop in time. We do not have any surveillance footage, and neither the... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss.
Do not speak with the insurance company or anyone else without an attorney.
First step contact an experienced. There are a number of us on Justia.
In a wrongful death case, what are the legal implications when police officers announce 'DOA' (Dead on Arrival) immediately upon arriving at a scene, causing EMTs to park a block away and wait for the coroner? This resulted in the victim bleeding to death for 1 hour and 23 minutes... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
The entire situation would need to be evaluated to determine whether procedures where followed and such. It seems the safety of the EMTs could very well be a factor. A law firm that specializes in police misconduct would be best to evaluate the potential case.
My partner of 35 years passed away last year following a car accident in 2021. We had lived together for 12 years, and I provided financial support for him after the accident. I am recognized as his partner legally. The settlement from his accident is anticipated to be completed in June this year.... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
In California, unless you were legally married or in a registered domestic partnership, you do not automatically have inheritance rights to your late partner’s accident settlement under intestate succession laws. However, if the settlement includes wrongful death compensation and you were... View More
I recently lost my husband due to what I believe was poor care from Kaiser Permanente and the doctors treating him. He had a history of coronary artery disease with several stents, and in early 2024, he repeatedly reported dizziness, headaches, chest pains, and shortness of breath to both his... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2025
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Reach out to an experienced medical malpractice attorney to discuss filing a possible malpractice lawsuit. But keep in mind that there is a 1 year Statute of Limitations on filing such a claim, which runs from the date you discovered the malpractice.
I am seeking information about a legal case concerning the death of my son, who passed away due to a drunk driving incident on April 8, 2023. His father opened the case, but he hasn't shared any information with me. I want to know how I can get access to all details regarding the case,... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
It would be prudent to do as the below attorney suggests and file a case for yourself. You can go to the county court's website and do a name search. Once you find the complaint it should give you all the information you want. The county will either be the county where the accident occured or... View More
I want to file a medical malpractice and wrongful death case regarding my mother's treatment at Mercy San Juan in Carmichael, California. She was admitted to the hospital on January 23, 2025, with low oxygen and possible a-fib, but unknowingly had a UTI that made her agitated. Despite her... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss and for how she suffered needlessly.
There are many aspects of a medical malpractice/wrongful death case. First is the one year time limit. It appears you are well within that, but do not delay in getting an attorney.
The next issue is did the health... View More
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