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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answered on Apr 25, 2025

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

On April 11, 2025, my house window was broken by a golf ball hit by a golfer on a nearby course. I have video evidence of the golfer retrieving their ball, but the golf club claims they can't identify the player since they might be from another country and states no one is responsible for the... View More

I am concerned because a former friend is spreading rumors that a detective and lawyer have looked into my and my daughter's records, with no findings. There are no current legal proceedings; however, police reports have been filed, and I may pursue harassment charges. Could anyone request a... View More

While at a restaurant bar, I had an interaction with three women, which later led to my personal information being shared without my consent by the bartender to these women, one of whom is reportedly a judge. This disclosure of my information led to my ex-husband contacting my family, resulting in... View More

I was hired as a maintenance worker and my girlfriend to manage a hotel, and we moved to a new city for these jobs. After receiving one paycheck, I injured myself while working on an urgent task. When I sought workers' compensation, the owner denied ever employing me despite text messages... View More

I was recruited and hired by an educational firm to teach their LSAT courses and submitted 10 references. They listed me as a senior tutor on their website, benefiting from my 20 years of experience, yet they have no work for me and won't respond to my emails. I have screenshots of messages... View More

My father, who lived in a VA nursing home, passed away on November 31, 2023. During his stay, my brother observed bruises on his face and body, and there were reports of bed sores, soiled bedding, dehydration, and significant weight loss. An audit by the comptroller's office and media coverage... View More

I am an informal caregiver living with an elderly person who recently suffered a stroke and is declining in health, with a noted fall risk. I provide meals and daily activities assistance. Despite a formal medical assessment recommending a skilled nursing facility, the elderly person refuses to... View More

My son has been living in a property for 4 years, and on April 5, the county declared the house unlivable due to electrical problems and fire hazards. The county gave the landlord 14 days to fix these issues, but he is out of the country and has not addressed them. Despite multiple requests, he... View More

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answered on Apr 25, 2025

Your situation involves several serious violations of California tenant rights law. Under California law, landlords cannot engage in "self-help" evictions by changing locks, shutting off utilities, or removing personal property to force tenants out—these actions are serious offenses... View More

I have a complex legal situation involving allegations of intentional harm by a Starbucks employee, stalking, and abuse by proxy. I suspect someone is controlling and manipulating people into harming me, known as Munchausen's by Proxy. The incident at Starbucks involved being served oat milk... View More