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Q: I used Walmart’s Great Value liquid Stevia for years not knowing that erythritol was an ingredient. It was not listed.

It was not listed on the container. It has been found to cause heart trouble. I had open heart surgery after years of using it not knowing because it was not listed on the container. Should I complain to the company?

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: Can the Department of Community Supervision be sued?

My husband who is on adult felony probation attacked me for the first time ever in March 2022. He nearly beat me to death. He was on probation then and was arrested with new charges of Aggravated Assault and False Imprisonment. Because I truly thought that he had a mental health break which led to... View More

Joshua Schiffer
Joshua Schiffer
answered on Feb 7, 2025

It would be very difficult, if not impossible, to expose a State actor to civil liability in this scenario.

State Actors have substantial immunities attached to their work and as this case involves an under sentence violent felon with know criminal tendencies choosing to continue to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Health Care Law for Georgia on
Q: What type of lawyer do I need to fight for me, a public person, and the HIPPA Violations I've been dealing with for 5mos

I have tried the DOJ, they told me to contact HHS-OCR. I tried that, the Investigator looked at some of the paperwork I sent. He said he sent the Federally funded facility educational material. He told me that I needed to use the word Amend while asking for a copy of my medical records. The first... View More

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answered on Feb 8, 2025

You need an attorney with experience in healthcare law and patient rights, particularly someone who understands HIPAA violations and medical record disputes. A civil rights lawyer with knowledge of privacy laws could also be helpful, especially since law enforcement became involved. Your situation... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: How fo i find out if there is a trust in my name? It was supposedly set up for me to get when i turned 25 and i am now.

Its been a week since my birthday and i cannot get any info about from the person who set it up. There is no lawyer info i can find to contact the attorney who handled it.

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Q: Can I sue county/state for ambulance quit running while my unconscious husband inside and had to wait 25 min for another

Did cpr for 22 min waiting on emt then ambulance quit running in my driveway with husband inside

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Social Security for Georgia on
Q: I have an malunion bone an I applied for my disability back in 2022 I got denied one time cause I couldn't make appt

So now am waiting a hold another year for social security office to tell me am approve or not an it been since 20024 of September anr still haven't heard nothing an my attorney is quikaid an they say ain't nothing can do to spend process up am homeless because of all this I have no... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 23, 2025

I'm sorry for your difficult ordeal. Most people don't consider the type of burden you describe in terms of getting to medical appointments for people who don't have cars. If you're with the same attorney, make your situation clear to them and ask if it's possible to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: The other occupants didn't use all medical expenses can I max out the vehicle limit because my injury have more expenses

Got in an auto accident as a passenger, the driver and other passenger received less then ten thousand together, and I've billed 100 thousand over the policy limit but in need of a lot more surgeries have 14 herniated disks,11 can be shown as new damage and ligaments and tendons still damaged... View More

James Clifton
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James Clifton
answered on Jan 1, 2025

The most you can recover individually is $250,000 regardless of how much the other injured parties have used. If you are having trouble getting your expenses reimbursed by the insurance company, you need to engage an attorney to advocate on your behalf. There may be other avenues of recovery to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Elder Law and Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: Vineville Christian Towers 100. % ignore me. Since about April of 2024 to today . White 65 year old male . Discrim

Bad Reputation. Quite introvert. Defensive

Very fed up . Crime ramped. Nothing’s ever

Done . Survival. Tell and never offer a bit of assistance. True . Down here blacks worst that Marietta where I had to go to court 4 times. Go figure. And Domion no one wanted a minute. Shut up .... View More

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

You feel like your voice has been ignored for too long, and that can be frustrating. It’s painful when authorities fail to address your concerns or offer the help you need.

You deserve a safe environment where your fears and complaints are taken seriously. When discrimination or...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Georgia on
Q: State Farm offered me $5k for my auto accident. I have $1k in medical bills. Can I get more if I take them to trail?

Saturday will make two years (statue limitations) . My 70 year old mom was in the car and have no medical bills because she had no transportation. They offered her $2k. Can she get more if she goes to trail?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 15, 2024

A Georgia attorney must advise you here, but you posted last week and mention the approach of the end of the timeline on a two-year statute of limitations. Do you mean this coming Saturday? Do you mean going to trial on a case that has already been filed and has an index number... or do you mean a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: Under what circumstance can I hold a businesses responsibility for emotional distress with no injury

Witness to shootout between patron n police clerk failed to tell 911 there was a gun until after the patron was killed by police in front of me

Michael W. Horst
Michael W. Horst
answered on Nov 11, 2024

Under Georgia law, there can be no recovery for emotional distress unless you also suffered a physical injury. Georgia has what is known as the Impact Rule. This Rule provides that in order for a person to recover for emotional distress, there must be (1) a physical impact to the victim, (2) the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: Paid for CBL and it wasn't performed. Can I get my money back since he didn't do the surgery I paid for?

I have before and after pics of my procedure. I was to have a completion of a CBL and bring my scars completely around down my buttocks. Was told it would lift my buttocks and pull down flank area fat. He was to lipo area and then cut and pull up/down to remove back fat. All he performed was... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 12, 2024

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't clear if what you describe rises to the level of medical malpractice. Med mal lawsuits generally involve a departure from a duty to provide a prescribed standard of medical care. What you describe... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: Is this a bad gap ?

03/21 accident / 10 months physical therapy

01-22 cervical mri

02-22 lumbar & thoracic MRI

03-22 Emergency room visit for rectal prolapse.. I left because of fear and anxiety of the examination process.. filed for disability

04/24 disability hearing... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 28, 2024

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It looks like you had around 10 months of physical therapy following the 3/21 accident. That's not problematic - it's typical. Cervical, lumbar, thoracic series in 1/22 and 2/22 - presumably that's... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: What does victims related offense mean on a incident report mean

Someone was shot it says victim related offense on the incident form

James Clifton
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James Clifton
answered on Oct 10, 2024

The term "victim-related offense" on an incident report typically refers to the criminal offense that directly affected the victim in the case. It identifies the nature of the crime that resulted in harm or injury to the victim. This could include serious charges like aggravated assault,... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Georgia on
Q: How can a person petition the judge to erase and/or lower bond. No record, no income, homeless, mentally ill.

Person was wrongfully arrested. Officers did not do Justice by making an arrest. Person was experiencing a mental crisis, officers offered no assistance helping with that fact, even after the family pleaded to allow them to go back to the mental health facility or another family members home.... View More

Robbie Levin
Robbie Levin
answered on Oct 8, 2024

You can file a Motion for Bond Modification. I would suggest hiring a criminal defense attorney to help you fo this.

www.LevinLawyerGa.com

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: No fault accident, if I only receive enough to pay off car, can I sue to get additional to purchase another vehicle?
Michael W. Horst
Michael W. Horst
answered on Sep 25, 2024

Following an accident in which a vehicle is totaled, the owner of the totaled vehicle is entitled to the fair market value (FMV) of the vehicle at the time of the crash. In other words, if your vehicle had a FMV of $5,000 at the time of the crash, $5,000 is all you can recover no matter the amount... View More

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Q: I stayed at a hotel last night in Augusta Georgia, Baymont and the commode seat was zip tied on to the toilet and I was

Not aware and slipped off because it broke and i hit my neck on the side of the counter what should be my next step because I did get injured

James Clifton
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James Clifton
answered on Sep 21, 2024

First, seek medical attention for your injuries. Inform the management of the hotel so that an incident report can be made. Take notes and pictures from the scene of the accident so that you have proof of the harmful condition of the property. Last, schedule a free consultation so that you are... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Contracts and Car Accidents for Georgia on
Q: Are indemnification clauses common in personal injury settlement agreements?

Indemnification, it says if the insurance company or their driver gets sued by anyone related to my injuries , such as medical provider or any other person or entity then I have to defend and reimburse the insurance company or driver for any further action or costs , including any attorneys fees .... View More

Michael W. Horst
Michael W. Horst
answered on Sep 5, 2024

Indemnification clauses (also known as hold harmless agreements) are standard in every release signed by a personal injury claimant. In fact, it would be shocking if the insurance company failed to include such a clause in the release.

In terms of of the court action, I assume you are...
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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: Can injury from an auto accident from 4 years ago have a bearing on my current auto injury case even though I was healed

I am being told that the current injury case is being downplayed because this accident “aggravated “ existing conditions..NOT TRUE.. I was completely healed from the accident of 4 years ago but now the insurance adjuster are using that to lowball my claim offer. My question is, is there a... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 25, 2024

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney on any state-specific rules, the GENERAL approach applied nationwide in the type of situation you describe is that the plaintiff relies on the opinion of a... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: I was staying at walton Inn in monroe ga. And I was on the toilet as I walked out a piece of the ceiling fell on me

As I walked out. The whole ceiling fell

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Aug 20, 2024

What were your injuries?

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