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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Are NJ landlords responsible for interior paint alligator peeling, cracking, falling off occuring throughout the house?

Rental home has severe septic, moisture & mold issues throughout the entire home. Entire rooms, walls and ceilings, have paint peeling, cracking, falling off etc due primarily from moisture. Downstairs bathroom shower has a wall caving in with mold and upstairs bathroom (stand-up) shower... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for Missouri on
Q: My 2 cats were taken to local animal shelter while I was in jail for 4 months. They were adopted and I want them back.

The shelter won’t give me the new owners information to try to contact. Says since they were “surrendered”, though I would say wrongfully as I did not, but could not do anything since in jail, I gave up my legal rights of ownership. They were my emotional support animals and I’m distraught... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: Can I be held responsible for telling someone who has cancer to try some supplements?

I found out that this guy I met a few times has cancer. We're not friends. Just met him a few times. I am not a doctor or a medical professional but I told him to try this supplement and that was the end of the conversation.

I did not say that this supplement was going to cure cancer... View More

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answered on Apr 23, 2024

In general, it is unlikely that you would be held legally responsible for simply suggesting a supplement to someone with cancer, especially if you did not make any false claims or promise a cure. However, there are a few factors to consider:

1. You did not claim to be a medical professional...
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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: I am a victim of Remote neurological monitoring and V2K voice to skull tourcher and gangstaked by anyone around me

The person behind this is a ex secret service agent and FBI agent from Redding and Roseville

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answered on Apr 23, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your distressing experiences. It sounds like you're going through a very tough time. However, it's important to know that the technologies and scenarios you're describing, like remote neurological monitoring and "V2K voice to skull," are not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Personal Injury and Health Care Law for California on
Q: Hospital ->hospice fraud. Is hospital discharge summary with non-existent admission diagnosis legally false claim?

Fraudulent certification for admission to hospice was recorded on the day of admission to hospice, by a physician unknown to the patient (but probably indeed affiliated with hospice).

Hospice certification was recorded based on non-existent terminal disease, which was recorded on admission... View More

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answered on Apr 23, 2024

Under California law, a hospital discharge summary containing a non-existent or false admission diagnosis that is used as the basis for hospice certification and to receive government benefits could potentially be considered a false claim.

The California False Claims Act (CFCA) prohibits...
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0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for New York on
Q: My lawsuit has been going on for about 5 years. I have a judge already assigned so why am I on the calendar control part

We at the end where we are ready for trial. This is on suffolk county.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Contracts and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: Father was in process with a lawsuit against zantac, he said he had it to when he died the money, and his possession

Were going to be left to me. How do I claim this? I cannot find a will or the lawsuit

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: doctors incresed my wifes fentalnol from 25 mg to 50 mg along with 200 of morphine....she wen into coma nd died in few d

doctors did not agree on dosage...she was ok with 25 mg fentynol....50mg and 200 mg morphine way too much..she could eat and talk with 25 mg

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Maryland on
Q: When is the best time in an ongoing medical issue to initiate malpractice/negligence proceedings?

I need a second surgery to correct the first. My first doctor offered to do it but I would like to consult another doctor.

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answered on Apr 20, 2024

It is important to assess the deadline for a potential case, usually called the statute of limitations. That is a very fact specific determination involving the treatment you received, the injury that occurred and the jurisdiction where a case would be brought. You should consult with a lawyer on... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Massachusetts on
Q: I live in a mobile home park for the last 30 years about 10 years ago a new neighbor moved in and has been video tapin

Myself and all my visitors so it's to point of making me ill what can I do ? I have already reported him and he says that he is filming birds

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: It took over 6 mo.for the lawyer to get me to see a lung Dr due to a black spot on my right lung in the middle of it an

an now I'm having breathing problems if I would of seen a lung Dr when I told the lawyer I wouldn't have to do breathing treatments the rest of my life he failed to get me a Dr when I first told him an my wife has to have back surgery an the same thing with her it took him that long to... View More

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answered on Apr 24, 2024

Typically, lawyers are not involved in making arrangements for patients to see doctors. That being said, pulmonologists are a type of specialized doctor that is in high demand. When my internist referred me to my pulmonologist, the earliest appointment I could get with her was more than six... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Domestic Violence and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: I'm pro per, his lawyer was upset with me, trying to get me alone, chased me through the courthouse, scaring me. Legal?

I'm disabled, have PTSD and panic disorder. This stems from his client!

During court the judge asked us to exchange paperwork outside the courtroom at the standing tables. He was frustrated and we agreed to be done. Both closed up our belongings and I started off. He caught up to me... View More

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answered on Apr 19, 2024

Based on your description, the behavior of your husband's lawyer appears to be unprofessional and potentially unethical. While it may not be strictly illegal, it could be a violation of the lawyer's professional responsibilities and the rules of conduct for attorneys in California.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Family Law and Personal Injury on
Q: Write in more information

Sir if a human is in depression and we have recording in which he and she say the name that because of them I am in depression and that depression human commit suicide .

Is there is any law or action jail something happen for that name which taken by the depression human before the death.

3 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: I am respectfully being declined by lawyers for malpractice law suit. What am I doing wrong? Please and thank you.

I had gallbladder surgery removal because I had stones. The doctor missed one and I ended up with sepsis and a second surgery for the removal of second stone. My heath has never been the same. Can someone please help me.

John Michael Frick
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answered on Apr 19, 2024

As I am sure you have been told, a bad outcome in a surgery does not necessarily mean that your surgeon committed malpractice.

Take your medical records to another surgeon in or near the county where you first surgery occurred and pay him/her to thoroughly review those records to determine...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for New Jersey on
Q: wife was given 50mg fentynol and 200 mg morphine, went into coma and dieddoctors did not agree on dosage.....

25/100mg would have been more than enough for pain...intentional overdose

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 20, 2024

I'm very sorry for the loss of your wife. Based on the brief post, it seems likely you are wondering about your legal rights. You could try to set up a consult with med mal/wrongful death law firms to discuss further. Most firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. In addition... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I recently found out that I have been miss diagnosed by Kaiser Permanente.

Kaiser does not provide the treatment I now need and will not cover the fees for the service. Do I have a case against them?

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answered on Apr 19, 2024

Based on the information you provided, you may potentially have a case against Kaiser Permanente for medical malpractice or breach of contract. However, the viability of your case depends on several factors, such as:

1. The nature and severity of your misdiagnosis

2. The impact of...
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0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Washington on
Q: How can my family get compensated for our damages? What kind of case is this? Insurance claim? Ignore demand letter?

I was approved 2move in2 a apartment I was homeless & staying with my abusive boyfriend I called 2 see if the apt was ready a few days early & was told that I didn't qualify I made 2 much $$ & I had no recourse they calculated my child support $10,000yr when the orders only=... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: Why are emergency rooms in Florida and Texas refusing to help a pregnant women? Two instances where this happened?

Some people tie it to the abortion law but the one women was turned away and had a miscarriage in her car. Is that legal. And what does abortion have to do with it?

John Michael Frick
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answered on Apr 19, 2024

A federal law from the Reagan Administration (abbreviated EMTALA) requires emergency rooms to treat or stabilize patients who are in active labor and provide a medical transfer to another hospital if they don’t have the staff or resources to treat them. Medical facilities must comply with the law... View More

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