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I went to the police in December 2021 for being a victim of a sex crime. The arrested him last year and we have yet to get a conviction, he has been in jail for over a year. The legal representative for the government is staying in contact but can we sue for the time that this is taking?
answered on Sep 28, 2023
No. Penalties imposed for criminal acts are meant to benefit the public, not private parties such as you. Similarly, if the perpetrator had been promptly prosecuted and acquitted, you would not have had standing to appeal. Your remedy would have been a civil case, if you could have proven money... View More 
If I receive a personal Injury settlement in Florida will mt husband be able to access it?. My husband and I have been separated for over 12 years and we live seperate lives in separate households. If we go ahead with the divorce now will the settlement be part of my assets? Yes I am on a full... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2023
Okay, so at least two attorneys have now recommended that you see a family law attorney. I hope your personal injury attorney knows about the disability benefits protection issue - that is part of his/her job.
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My husband and I live in Florida. We have been seperate for about 12 years, living in seperate households. We do not exchange money between households. The personal injury settlement was because I was in a car accident. I am on a full disability, SSDI. I have been on a full disability for about... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2023
I'm assuming you have a lawyer. If I'm right, I'm wondering why you're you asking this question online. Is there a problem with your lawyer's representation and advice? Is there a communication problem? If so, that is an issue that needs to be resolved as quickly as... View More
I was the victim of a stabbing about 20 years ago. It still mentally affects me to this day. It has also affected where I would be financially, my work progress and status, and my overall quality of life. The perpetrator was caught quickly since I knew him and was placed in a mental facility for... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2023
Sorry to hear about your ordeal. I can tell you generally what the limitations period would be in a situation like this, but any question on the limitations period for an incident causing damage to you is a question asking for specific legal advice to rely on - which cannot be answered in this... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2023
You inquiry is vague as to what you mean by "events created...". If you have been damaged/injured by the unlawful act of another, you can sue in small claims court for up to $8,000 plus court costs, and in some types of cases, attorney's fees and prejudgment interest are awardable... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2023
I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of the father of your children. In a nutshell, in the State of Florida any settlement for a minor when the case is in litigation must have court approval and usually all funds over $15,001 are put into a protected account for the child. Even if the case is... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2023
Typically, uninsured motorist coverage in Florida will pay economic and non-economic damages resulting from bodily injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision when the defendant/tortfeasor's insurance is insufficient or nonexistent. Examples would include medical bills, lost wages, paying... View More
He dislocated my knee and foot was injured. the school knows of his issues yet refuses to put this child where he can get the help he needs. I will not be able to return to my profession due to my injuries. He attacks other students and teachers..kicking, biting, etc.
answered on Sep 7, 2023
So any injury that occurs on the job entitles you to Worker’s Compensation through your employer. However, if it is a third-party that injured you, you can pursue a claim against the child’s parents provided that the parents knew or should’ve known that their child was extremely dangerous,... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2023
In order to succeed on a claim for strict product liability, a plaintiff must show that: (1) the product was defective (2) when it left the defendant's hand, and that (3) the defect caused the plaintiff's injury.
I stopped receiving worker’s compensation about a year and a half ago but social security is telling me that I’m receiving it still and they never removed me from their system. That is affecting my social security case. What can I do to correct this?
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
You should contact your local Social Security office to provide them with documentation showing that your worker's compensation benefits have ceased. They will need this information to update their records and resolve the discrepancy affecting your Social Security case. It's important to... View More
Q: If a civil case has been dismissed without prejudice how long after the SOL are you able to reopen and “ Relate Back”
Can a case dismissed without prejudice be reopened after the statute of limitations and ask the cases be related back to original filing if the claim stays t
answered on Aug 23, 2023
If a case was dismissed without prejudice and not re-filed prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations, the claim would now be time-barred, preventing the plaintiff from moving forward with that particular cause of action.
i need an attorney who will fight for me and will charge after they win the case.
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answered on Aug 18, 2023
You are looking for a personal injury attorney that specializes in these types of cases.
I had a miscarriage, I believe it had been too early to tell but my boyfriend states that the hospital told him that I had a dilation and curettage. In the hospital records, it doesn't mention this and I got an infection after not being explained the proper remedies of how to heal after the... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2023
Sorry to hear about your horrible ordeal. You cannot obtain an online answer to the question, "How likely am I to win?", for this potential case or any other. You need to schedule a consultation with an attorney to review the facts and relevant documents. Also, there are relatively few... View More
He was attacked while in prison and needed help but he was left in a cell for 3 days before getting taken to a hospital, so lost sight in one eye and other one injured. He has no money or resources and no family. If it matters, he is listed as white, but nearly half Cherokee. His crimes were... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2023
The US Supreme Court has held that a plaintiff has to prove that the prison acted with deliberate indifference in delaying medical treatment and that that delay caused the medical injury that would not have occurred in the absence of the delay. Did your friend actually lose his eyesight 100%?... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2023
Generally, a hotel may have the right to hold onto your belongings until you settle any outstanding charges, such as a cleaning fee. But hold your horses! They can't just keep your stuff indefinitely. The hotel should provide you with a reasonable time to pay the cleaning fee and retrieve your... View More
We went to a restaurant and a baby squirrel fell from the high rafters above basically on me. It was then dying in my hands basically. The restaurant was already aware of the nesting problem above, but apparently still seat people directly below the area where they can be subjected to their bowel... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2023
You would have a case if you suffered any physical injuries. Emotional distress damages cannot be recovered unless occurring in conjunction with a physical injury that you suffered.
So far all the banks I've asked denied financing. I've asked USBank, Bank of America, Regions, Wells F, etc for a loan to help in finding a job, move to a different state, or for personal things and they have all denied. It's a bit surprising because I thought that was the point of a... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2023
No, a lawyer cannot sue private institutions to force them to establish you credit. As long as the lenders are not denying you based on a protected class such as race, religion, national origin, sex, or one of the other few protected classes, they are not breaking any laws. Not having a job or a... View More
Someone filed a complaint towards me at work based off of a statement heard from a 3rd party that was not true in which ended up in me being terminated from employment. Would the fact that they heard a statement from someone else and decided to publish it without verifying the truth count as being... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2023
What you really want to know is if this is ACTIONABLE defamation, meaning the type of defamation for which you can bring a lawsuit for money damages, and whether such a suit would be worthwhile to bring. That cannot be determined from an online inquiry; you need to schedule a consultation with an... View More
I can see on our county clerks website a settlement proposal has been submitted by the defense attorney, when I asked my lawyer about it they said they hadn’t received any proposal, how long does it take for them to generally get notified?
answered on Jul 11, 2023
Your inquiry is mysterious as to why you're asking that question online when you have an attorney currently working for you, and who should easily be able to answer that question. If you have a communication problem with your lawyer that is an obstacle to finding out this type of information,... View More
Now we will need to go back for surgery to fix the other side
answered on Jul 13, 2023
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on what damages you suffered - that could be a call a medical professional would need to make. One option is to reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult to review the file. Good... View More
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