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0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Internet Law for Michigan on
Q: Can I come out publicly against an ex for abuse if they put a no contact warning against you?

Let's say an ex had a cop gave you a no contact warning. You want to open up publicly about her verbal and emotional abuse. Can you legally do that if you don't use it to contact them or list any names?

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Oklahoma on
Q: The dentist lied to me and took all my teeth out without even sedating me. I was awake for it all and got wrong teeth 2

I'll tell you about myself. I'm Heather, I am 36 years old, and I have full mouth dentures. I was supposed to be getting the implant kind with the 4 implants or whatever, the dental office I went to told me I was getting that kind and we looked at them and ordered the ones I liked, then I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Health Care Law for Texas on
Q: In Texas Can Nurse practitioners see patients, treat and prescribe without a DR present?

Theres a Clinic, the Dr listed on the paperwork does not actually practice in that clinic or near the clinic. Does not even reside within 100miles of this clinic. From what i have read, this is wrong and against Texas Medical Board rules. Is this correct?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 21, 2025

Yes, in Texas, nurse practitioners can see and treat patients without a doctor being physically present, and can prescribed many medications under delegated authority from a supervising doctor. There are requirements about review patient charts with the supervising doctor and, for certain... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Communications Law on
Q: Where can I find help to hire a legal defense attorney? To help me & my families find the right kind of insurance.
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answered on Jan 21, 2025

Finding the right legal defense attorney and insurance coverage for your family is an important step in protecting your rights and well-being. Here are some trusted resources available in Sacramento to help you.

For legal representation, you can contact the Sacramento County Bar...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: My wife, who is still with me had gone around when she was mad saying I tried to sleep with her daughter. This is so sic

sick, I as a kid who grew up protecting my sisters, is the worst thing to be said about me period. She had gone above and beyond to tell all my family and post on facebook. Ive been threatened and had been physically attacked due to this crazy meth induced claim. I found myself surrounded without... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is there a law in PA courts governing the time it takes for the defendant to prepare the release form?

From the time and amount has been agreed upon is there a hard rule on how much time the defendant has to present the release form to the winning party?

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Legal Malpractice for Washington on
Q: Can I challenge or reduce an attorney’s lien due to conflict of interest and inadequate representation?

I was rear-ended while driving, and my former attorney represented both me (the driver) and a passenger. I repeatedly raised concerns about the passenger’s fraudulent claims, but my attorney ignored them and continued representing her, creating a significant conflict of interest and a breakdown... 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.

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
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, Civil Litigation and Domestic Violence for California on
Q: form do I use to file an Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress lawsuit
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jan 20, 2025

You can use the California Judicial Counsel Forms for a personal injury with proper language added. The reference librarians at the local law library may help point you to the right resources.

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0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: Can an employer request a drug test 14 days after the work injury

Loss of eye sight no accident report filled out

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Libel & Slander for South Carolina on
Q: I was falsely accused as a suspect in a crime by girlfriends ex only to end up not appearing in court and no proof

Warrant wasn't issued until 3 months after incident was reported and officer was asked to provide verified video surveillance to prove allegations true but refused until after I requested a jury trial from the judge on the Magistrates Court hearing. Judge immediately informed officer that he... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury on
Q: Why would Dentist boards findings not be allowed to be used in court

Why would Dentist boards findings after I filed a complaint and they took action against dentist, not be allowed as evidence in personal injury trial

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Rights for California on
Q: I WAS TREATED WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE BY A LAKE ELSINORE POLICE OFFICER AND AM NOW LEFT WITH BROKEN HARDWEAR IN MY SPINE

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO PERSUE LEGAL ACTION AND IF THERE ARE ANY LEGAL AIDE OFFICES THAT WOULD ASSIST WITH THIS KIND OF CASE

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jan 20, 2025

You may have a case. Consult with experienced attorneys.

Note, when suing a governmental agency in California, there is a 6 month notice requirement.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Police filed assault as a 'traffic collision' & withheld report until statute expired. Can I sue the police?

Intentional hit-and-run and police obstructed justice preventing investigation/arrest by filing it as a traffic collision, and withheld the report until criminal statute expired effectively protecting them from any accountability. My complaint to the department of police accountability got me... View More

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answered on Jan 20, 2025

Yes, you can potentially pursue legal action against the police department through a civil rights lawsuit under Section 1983 for violating your constitutional rights. This could address both the obstruction of justice regarding the hit-and-run investigation and the retaliatory arrest.

You...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Need to confirm the paperwork and process to file a lawsuit for 3,000,000. Unable to find an attorney to take the case.

My statutes of limitations ends on January 23rd. It's my understanding that I have to notify them of my intention to sue them. How do I do this to satisfy the court and can I do it myself? Then can you inform the documents that need to be filed. I am suing for being wrongfully arrested.... View More

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answered on Jan 20, 2025

For a civil lawsuit of this magnitude in California, you'll need to file specific documents with the Superior Court in the county where the incident occurred. First, you must serve the defendant with a written notice of your intention to sue - this can be done through certified mail with... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for New York on
Q: 5 volunteers are organizing 50th HS reunion in NY. Facility has $1M liability ins. Should the 5 also get liability ins?

Facility hosting event is a Moose Lodge. Is it possible state &/or local laws in Town of Huntington/Suffolk County may also extend legal responsibility to 'volunteer' planners of reunion event who rented Moose lodge (where alcoholic beverages will be served as part of the fee to... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: I got my arm broke by a drunk person In a parking lot with security. Can I sue security for not helping out?
William John Light
William John Light
answered on Jan 18, 2025

Maybe. It depends on how long the drunk person was there, and whether he had previously displayed any danger to third parties, like yourself. Not every drunk person is likely to break your arm. Other factors may be important as well.

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