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1 Answer | Asked in Education Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can I sue the school/ school board for school nurse giving my son another student’s medicine

My son was given another students medicine at school by the nurse. My son does not even take medicine at all.

Tim Akpinar
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answered on Jan 11, 2025

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Yes, you could, from a textbook standpoint. From a PRACTICAL standpoint, it would depend on what the impact was of taking the other student's medicine. I hope your son is okay. If nothing serious happened... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Louisiana on
Q: How to find a contingency lawyer if you blew employer out the water in your rebuttal to their position statements

The lied and my copies I kept prove they didn't follow h.r. procedure and hid it not knowing I had copied which shows pretext

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

Start by researching attorneys who handle employment disputes and offer contingency fee arrangements. Look for those with a track record of success in cases involving HR procedures and employer misconduct. Online legal directories and reviews can provide insight into their reputation and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: ex is represented by a lawyer this lawyer filed for another client stating she can not be alone with clients children

Is this not a ethical issue and how can this lawyer represent the same person he filed papers for stating she can't be alone with these other children.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Louisiana on
Q: I sole my sister in law my suv for $3500..I told her to give me $2000 up front, then $500 in two weeks then a$1000

She only paid $2000 and nothing since then and it's been a month now.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for Louisiana on
Q: Wife is living and the husband passed away, they acquired 5 houses together can she sale the houses without a succession

the husband had a previous marriage with one son, whom have passed away. They have 2 children to their union, and 1 child passed away they adopted one son and they have about 10 grandchildren.

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Dec 20, 2024

If the property is only in the name of the wife then she can sell the property without a succession. If the deceased ((his estate) is entitled to any portion of the sale proceeds then it would be settled up in a succssion. If the husband's name is on the property then a succession will have... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Louisiana on
Q: Is this situation categorized as sexual assault? Can there be legal action taken?

When I was 13, my sisters were 6 and 9. We stayed in a room together and one night decided to play a game. The details are foggy so I don’t remember how it started. This game was some sort of tickling game and eventually made its way to inappropriate tickling on top of clothing. I believe I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Louisiana on
Q: I signed a loan agreement (a standard promissory note) with an individual where I borrowed $2,800

I signed a loan agreement (a standard promissory note) with an individual where I borrowed $2,800 and agreed to repay a fixed amount of $4,810.92 over 8 months. The agreement does not explicitly state an interest rate but instead defines repayment as a fixed amount. Given that this is a personal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Military Law and Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: As a 100% disabled veteran in Louisiana do I have to pay a yearly ambulance tax just for living in Bossier parish?

The VA covers all my medical dental bills but the sheriff's department says i still have to pay every year. I received this tax bill from xx, Sheriff and Ex- officio Tax collector P.O. BOX850 Benton, LA 71006

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answered on Dec 23, 2024

Based on Louisiana state law, all property owners in Bossier Parish must pay the annual ambulance service tax, regardless of their disability status or existing medical coverage. This tax helps fund emergency medical services throughout the parish for all residents.

While the VA covers your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Small Claims for Louisiana on
Q: If we do not have 78 members at an HOA meeting can we still vote for a new President? How long is the terms of office?

HOA help

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Dec 18, 2024

More information than what is provided is needed to answer your question. The answer should be contained in the governing documents of your subdivision, most likely the bylaws, however it it possible the answer is in either the restrictions/covenants or the articles of incorporation. You would... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Louisiana on
Q: If the cops removed the license plate from my car because of suspended license will I still be able to pay to get it out

What is the Requirements and laws to get my car out of impound if there’s no license plate

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Municipal Law for Louisiana on
Q: I need help with a guy that lives 2 blocks away and blasts music all day and night.

For the past 5 months there has been this guy blasting music to the point it shakes my entire house. He lives 2 blocks down the road from me. I have looked at the sound ordinance and municipal codes for my parish. I live in Louisiana. What he is doing is a misdemeanor crime, but when I called the... View More

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

I'm sorry you're dealing with this stressful situation. Start by documenting each instance the music is too loud, noting dates, times, and the impact it has on your household. This evidence can be valuable if you need to take further action.

Next, try approaching your neighbor...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Divorce, Family Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Louisiana on
Q: is it legal for my ex to keep the money he claimed with my name for me from a “pain and suffering lawsuit” ?

while we were married my ex got his by a company van and his lawyer told him that him, me, and each of our kids would get paid for pain and suffering. we have since divorced. he kept my part of the money for himself.

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answered on Jan 10, 2025

This situation involves your legal right to compensation that was specifically designated for you in a lawsuit settlement. If your name was used to claim money intended as your personal compensation for pain and suffering, your ex-spouse likely does not have the legal right to keep those funds.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: can my ex husband get out of paying child support because we have shared 50/50 custody?

i’m the domicile parent we each have them two weeks at a time. he works making around $5,000 per month before taxes and I am currently unemployed, with only his $250 every two weeks as income.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Louisiana on
Q: My father passed,no will that we know of & his wife will not talk to us so who gets all of his stuff,make arrangements
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answered on Dec 9, 2024

You need to consult with an LA attorney. Do you have any idea of what your Father owned? Make a list of assets and then start checking.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Louisiana on
Q: My rental car caught on fire. Fortunately, don't have any physical injuries. Can I file some sort of claim for items?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 1, 2025

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. You could look into whether there was coverage for personal property loss/damage. If applicable, these coverages are often limited in scope. Good luck

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