My 6-year-old child was attacked by a 14-year-old male outside our home. The police were involved, and the boy was charged with 4th-degree assault for minor injuries. My child received medical treatment the night of the attack but does not require ongoing treatment. I would like advice on how to... View More

My husband voluntarily went to Bloomington Meadows Psychiatric Hospital on April 22, 2025, to adjust his medications. He signed an AMA on Wednesday, but they are holding him until Monday, citing incorrect records from IU Health Morgan ER related to an incident from November 2023. Despite providing... View More

I am an employee of the Indiana state government and currently working while under a doctor's care for an injury sustained at work. Despite being on workers' compensation since January 2025, I am being subjected to a forced resignation due to a bi-annual budget reduction of 30%. There... View More

While dealing with car issues on the side of the road, I was approached by a police officer who insisted I provide identification, even after I explained my situation and requested him to move his vehicle. When I declined, stating I hadn't committed a crime, he arrested me for disorderly... View More

I was employed at will and separated from my previous job. It seems that my former employer is sharing details about my separation, which might be causing potential employers to turn me down for employment. Can my former employer legally share these details with hiring employers?

I was involved in a car accident in 2019 and received a $5,000 payout from my father's umbrella coverage in 2022. My lawyer, without my permission, emailed a copy of the payout check to my father after he requested it. My father had no involvement in the accident or claim process. Is this... View More

Medical Malpractice, Wrongful death due to medication errors, Adverse reactions and Side Effects. A family member in Canada passed away due to suicide after years of taking medications prescripted by doctors for her unspecified bipolar disorder. She was given Wellbutrin, an anti-anxiety medication,... View More

I was evicted and served a writ of possession, during which the officer accused me of resisting. However, I did not resist and ended up in the hospital due to the physical restraint by the officer. The incident was captured on body cam footage. An ambulance driver noted swelling in my lower back,... View More

I have a worker’s comp case involving a closed head injury with post-concussion syndrome, cognitive problems, cervical sprain, cervical stenosis, and cervical disc herniation over the last 16 months. Throughout the case, I've been assigned five different attorneys without my knowledge or... View More

I am seeking compensation for personal injury and property damage after my daughter was shot at while driving my car, resulting in extensive damage and injury to her passenger. We have the police report but no insurance coverage. What type of attorney do I need to assist with victims'... View More

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answered on Apr 25, 2025

It, somewhat, depends on who is responsible for the shooting, the shooter, or potentially others. To start, you can contact experienced personal injury lawyers.

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I have been represented by a workers' comp attorney in my case, but I recently discovered that both my attorney, the defense counsel, and the workers' comp adjuster had received my primary doctor's final report but falsely claimed they hadn't. Over the past six months, I've... View More

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answered on Apr 25, 2025

Your situation raises serious concerns about professional conduct in your workers' compensation case. The withholding of a doctor's report by your attorney, defense counsel, and the adjuster potentially violates professional ethics standards and may constitute a breach of fiduciary duty.... View More

I informed my landlord while at work that I would take my things out later. She agreed to instruct others to wait, but they did not comply; instead, they touched my belongings, broke into my room, and my dog was lost as a result. Many of my belongings are still missing, although the landlord claims... View More

I want to know how to pursue legal action after an incident at my child's school in Alabama, where another child pulled down my child's pants. The school administration has decided to punish the other child, but I want to prosecute the child involved in this incident. No police report has... View More

I am prescribed Sabaxin by my treatment center, with a total daily dose of 26 mg (14 mg in the morning and 12 mg at night). However, the dosing nurse mistakenly administered all 26 mg at once. This caused an upset stomach, leading me to spit out a pill to avoid getting sick. I had to drive home... View More

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answered on Apr 25, 2025

You may file a report with the California Board of Pharmacy regarding this medication error, as California recently implemented new medication error reporting requirements under Assembly Bill 1286. Community pharmacies and treatment centers are now required to report outpatient medication errors to... View More

I live in an apartment where there is toxic mold due to multiple water leaks that have been temporarily fixed but not properly repaired, causing rotting drywall issues. We've lived in this apartment for five years and recently signed a one-year lease. Despite asking the landlord to address the... View More

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Under California law, your landlord has a legal obligation to maintain habitable living conditions. The presence of toxic mold can violate the implied warranty of habitability, a legal doctrine that requires landlords to provide tenants with livable apartments. When mold makes a rental unit... View More

I was terminated from my job at a steel mill for allegedly not taking a post-accident drug test. I sprained my ankle on company grounds during work hours and immediately informed my foreman. He brought me the consent forms for the post-accident drug test, which I signed. I was taken to a clinic... View More

My daughter was involved in a night-time car accident where she rear-ended another vehicle. She was driving within the speed limit of 35 mph. The other vehicle was stationary without its lights on, and the driver mentioned having brake problems, but these issues were not documented in the police... View More

After a minor tap to the rear bumper of a 2019 Honda Accord in a parking lot, the other driver and I exchanged personal information and initially agreed to handle the matter without involving insurance. Several days later, the other driver's husband contacted me and showed me the car, which... View More

I am seeking legal advice regarding a lawsuit against a manufacturer who constructed my food truck. The truck was built without the required insulation, the cooking equipment was not converted to propane, and plastic was left on the hood vent, resulting in a fire that caused property damage and a... View More

I am seeking legal advice regarding a lawsuit against a manufacturer who constructed my food truck. The truck was built without the required insulation, the cooking equipment was not converted to propane, and plastic was left on the hood vent, resulting in a fire. Thankfully, there were no... View More