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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Maryland on
Q: When serving a complaint affidavit to a company, do you send it to the headquarters office if they have multiple loc?

I tried settling the issue alone and submitted a demand letter back in June. Since then my previous employers lawyer has said they would call me back but doesn’t. Says the claim is being investigated but can never provide any details. The adjusters have also been doing the same thing as far as... View More

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answered on Oct 2, 2024

When serving a complaint affidavit to a company with multiple locations, it's generally best to send it to the headquarters. This ensures that your documents reach the main legal department responsible for handling such matters. Additionally, you might want to send copies to the specific... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Maryland on
Q: What form do I use to file an Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress lawsuit?
Lee Eidelberg
Lee Eidelberg
answered on Oct 1, 2024

There is no "form," per se', to fill out to file this type of lawsuit. Any lawsuit must alleged sufficient "facts" related to the elements of the particular offense alleged. For an intentional infliction of emotional distress claim, the suit must state facts that... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Health Care Law, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice for Maryland on
Q: Is my daughter's delayed diagnosis provided by her PCP enough to get a lawyer?

My 10 yr. old daughter went for a sleep study test at our local hospital on 10/4/2023. The results were sent to her PCP 10/6/2023. We were told our dr. would contact us if there was any findings. We did not hear from them about the results. She was seen by the same provider several months later and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Juvenile Law for Maryland on
Q: Bio Mom (registered sex offender) contact daughter without consent. Is this a crime?

Bio Mom (my niece) is a registered sex offender and Bio Dad is her victim. Both lost their parental rights and adoption was finalized in 2022. No post adoption agreement and no contact. My daughter is now 5 years old. Bio Mom has been harassing us about seeing out daughter but we won't... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Maryland on
Q: Was in an accident in MD, other drive at fault making illegal turn. Totaled my car, stitched hand, what do I expect?

As mentioned a car caused an accident by making an illegal left hand turn into me. Other insurance company accepted fault, I have 11 stitches in my hand, my 2 month old new Tesla Model Y is now totaled, should I seek legal council, what should I expect from an accident of this nature, what would be... View More

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Aug 5, 2024

You should retain an attorney to handle your claim. An insurance company will not take an unrepresented individual seriously. You are entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Legal Malpractice for Maryland on
Q: i'm thinking that i want to build a case against whatever department that leads officer conduct please help

i feel that i have been a lifetime victim of excessive force, improper approach, and or conduct distancing officers from being balanced or just. my first memory of police instances is my best friend that was shot at the age of 12 by a group of detectives and uniformed officers in nyc in 1988-89 and... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

It sounds like you've faced a long history of difficult and traumatic experiences with law enforcement, and you're looking to take action. Building a case against a police department or officers for misconduct can be a challenging process, but there are steps you can take to start... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Maryland on
Q: Is a commercial vehicle (semi) at fault if he hits a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

If a commercial vehicle (semi) hits a pedestrian (fatal) in a crosswalk after coming to a complete stop, with expired tags (3yrs expired) while turning on a residential road that has posted no trucks over 3/4 ton, automatically responsible if the pedestrian followed all the rules and laws for... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 11, 2024

An attorney could offer more in-depth insight with the police report and additional details. I'm very sorry for the loss of life of the pedestrian. A likely citation could be "Failure to Yield" to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. But that's without knowing details, such as whether... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Maryland on
Q: Who is liable is someone drives a car I rented without my permission and they wreck it?
Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Jul 14, 2024

The driver and you are both responsible for the damage to the rental car. The driver is responsible for damaging the car. You are responsible under your rental car agreement. The driver would be responsible to you for any money you have to pay to the rental car company. If you have insurance,... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Elder Law, Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Maryland on
Q: If hospital and doctors fail to treat life threatening wounds, or address pain, is this elder neglect??

65 yr old man has open 8” wound at base of skull, due to Lyme disease w/ zero doctors and Johns Hopkins fail to address by not returning calls for follow up appt, life threatening worsening of this over several years and attempts to minimally address pain

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 12, 2024

Typically, it is difficult to maintain an action for medical malpractice due to a patient's inability to schedule an appointment. In a true medical emergency, the patient should go to a local emergency room or call 911 for paramedics to assess and transport the patient to a hospital. It is... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Consumer Law for Maryland on
Q: I paid a company to put brake and rotors on my car and it caused me to hit a wall and tire damage. Can I sue?

I accrued medical expenses and tow expenses and well as getting the damaged done out of pocket

Francisco Javier Morales
Francisco Javier Morales
answered on Jul 3, 2024

Yes, you can sue the company that installed the brakes and rotors on your car if their negligence caused you to hit a wall and suffer medical damages.

To succeed in a negligence claim against the company, you would have to demonstrate that the company's improper installation of the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Maryland on
Q: To whom it may concern I was verbally and physically abused in hostile work environment by my boss. Is there a case?

I was operating a fork lift with in 3 minutes of being on it the foreman. Came and told me to get the F off the forklift because they have first priorities for it. As I instructed the co workers with me that the foreman is picking and had full intentions on trying to get me fired so it’s best... View More

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

You might have a case for compensation due to the hostile work environment and the physical and verbal abuse you experienced. It’s important to document everything that happened, including the names of witnesses, the time and date of the incident, and any medical records related to your injury.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Maryland on
Q: Virginia courts. Civil personal injury lawsuit. Meaning of "service. Rtn Va Assoc of Counties"?
Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on May 24, 2024

You have indicated the location as Maryland. Repost your question to Virginia attorneys listing the location as Virginia. A Virginia attorney should be able to answer your question.

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1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Maryland on
Q: How do I take legal actions again a Doctor who did my cosmetic surgery for medical reasons I allowed him to do a second

surgery to fix what he did on the first surgery. It's still really messed up

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 22, 2024

A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your first step could be to try to arrange a free initial consult with a law firm. In addition to your searches, there is a tab above, "Find a Lawyer." Local and state bar associations also have attorney... View More

2 Answers | 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

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Maryland on
Q: Would the legal concept, equitable tolling, be applicable to my case against police misconduct?

I was falsely arrested for a dui while having a medical emergency. The criminal case was dropped but my court date was 7 months after the arrest. Every lawyer I spoke to said in order to pursue this the case 1st needed to be dismissed/dropped/not guilty. Details: My ear was profusely bleeding &... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

In your case, the concept of equitable tolling may be applicable. Equitable tolling is a legal principle that allows a court to extend the statute of limitations (the time limit for filing a lawsuit) in situations where extraordinary circumstances prevented a plaintiff from filing a claim within... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Maryland on
Q: Can an attorney hold a case for 2 years the deny for wrongful death suit with state finding fault in our favor

Facility nurse txt proof that supervisor gave word not to call 911 for my mother she fought to breath 2 days, her cell phone was locked in nurses office so she couldn't call herself we have proof per nurse on duty

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 31, 2024

A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear what is meant by holding a case, whether not filing suit or other possibility. Attorneys would probably need additional details about the file to offer meaningful input about what they... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Agricultural Law for Maryland on
Q: Can a former employee to a pest control company sue for improper training, poor safety equipment and working un licensed
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 26, 2024

A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The type of case you describe can be complex because such cases sometimes involve multiple parties in potential third party actions - you could reach out to law firms to try to set up a free initial consult. That... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Maryland on
Q: CVS put two different medicines in one bottle, one arthritis, one heart medication.

My wife picked up her rheumatoid arthritis medicine late last month and noticed that the pill bottle has two types of pills mixed in. We found out one is for some kind of heart condition. Something that could have been dangerous, what do we do?

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answered on Feb 12, 2024

It sounds from your description that fortunately your wife was not injured. If that is the case, it will be challenging to get significant compensation for her. You can file an administrative complaint with the government agency that regulates pharmacists. You can find out more about that on the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Maryland on
Q: Good afternoon or good mornin I need some assistance I need a lawyer to talk to you about a very serious matter please a

It is about incident happen last year April I got the footage of the incident so I think this incident is a very serious matter I do not want to go viral with it I need a lawyer to talk to before I do what I have to do thank you

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answered on Feb 8, 2024

If you want some direction, you will need to provide more information. Most importantly, what type of incident was it?

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Maryland on
Q: Looking for legal advice for case against Apple's iPhone and radiation levels which caused me to have cancer.

Yes, the iphone 11 pro max and up have high radiation levels that does harm you I am a witness to this and the crazy part of it is that it started exactly seven months before they called for the Covid plandemic. I suddenly out of nowhere would listen to my music with their earplugs and my face... View More

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Dec 15, 2023

Your lay opinion as to both the “radiation” and its relationship to your vaguely described symptoms that are the same symptoms caused by countless possible other reasons (virus, allergy, bacterial infections, nerve related issues, etc.), and the total lack of any medical evidence to support it,... View More

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