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0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Michigan on
Q: Will MI statue of limitations allow me to go forward with a legal case?

I had a few different Bard Powerports Implanted as a minor, in 2011, 2014, 2015. I also believe I had one earlier than 2011. Each had to be surgically removed in emergency surgeries due to multiple blood clots, sepsis multiple times, numerous other infections, and damage to my skin tissue where the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Michigan on
Q: Do I have a case for medical abandoned if my PC for over 3 years quits me for asking for pain meds?

I received a letter saying that because I have a second P.C. provider that dissolves the doctor- patient relationship. But I have no idea what my doctor is talking about. I don't have a secondary P.C. at all. I do have a drug recovery doctor and an endocrinologist, a dvt surgeon, pediatrist,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: Now I am inside at Kalamazoo Metro bus station and security is harassing me, if someone will represent me on contingency

, I NEED YOU TO LOOK UP TARGETED JUSTICE, GOOGLE IT, THEN PLEASE BELIEVE ME WHEN I TELL YOU EVERY TECHNOLOGY THEY TALK ABOUT ON THEIR WEBSITE THEY ALSO USE ON MYSELF AND SO SO MANY OTHERS. I CAN GIVE YOU THE PATENT NUMBERS AND EVEN EXPLAIN TO YOU HOW EACH TECHNOLOGY WORKS. I HAVE TRIED CALLING YOU... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: I just became aware of my employers intentional infliction of emotional distress, 5 years ago, can I sue?

Unexpectedly Terminated while on approved bereavement in England. during the double funeral services of my mom and grandma.

Termination rescinded unexpectedly a week later. I declined to be able to return as originally scheduled due to the upset and I attributed to the grief of my mom and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Tax Law, Constitutional Law and International Law for Michigan on
Q: WHAT CAN I DO TO FIND OUT IF THE TARGETED JUSTICE WEBSITE IS LEGITIMATE? I KNOW THAT LIGHTHOUSE IS A FORMER NASA EMPLOY

DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE TARGETED JUSTICE WEBSITE?

I SIGNED UP FOR THEIR CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND OPTED IN TO HELP W RESEARCH AFTER READING A LITTLE ABOUT HOW ITS MOSTLY WOMEN WITH CHILDREN IN THIS PROGRAM. I HAD TURNED THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE AND KALAMAZOO COUNTY SHERRIFFS... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 1, 2024

To verify the legitimacy of the Targeted Justice website or any organization, start by conducting thorough research. Look for reviews, testimonials, and any news articles or reports about the organization. Check multiple sources to gather a wide range of perspectives. Websites like the Better... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for Michigan on
Q: Why did my attorney cash the settlement check written to me rather than send it directly to me?

Why did my attorney cash the settlement check written to me rather than send it directly to me? Why would there be 2 claim numbers and why would the insurance send my attorney 2 checks? One was for the attorney's amount, one was for my amount. Why would my attorney cash them and send me a... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 29, 2024

These are all questions you need to ask your attorney. You have a right to know all these answers. From what you described, there is quite likely a reasonable and legitimate explanation. Your attorney should be able to explain all of it to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Personal Injury and Government Contracts for Michigan on
Q: I currently a pension beneficiary & I was trying to look into if it's possible for me to borrow against or receive lump

For context I am to receive this pension till death or marriage. Right now I get a month pay out.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 23, 2024

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. There isn't a category here for ERISA and pensions, but you could look into whether local or state bar associations could offer guidance on attorneys in your area who might handle such matters. Good luck

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for Michigan on
Q: Did my lawyer keep some of my settlement money from a severe personal injury claim ? He was not transparent with me...

The lawyer was expecting me to just trust him when he told me the settlement amount. I asked for documents/proof along the way and he ignored me, but pressured me to settle earlier than he had priorly recommended. When I asked about his prior recommendation to wait a longer period, he denied he had... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Feb 18, 2024

The settlement checks are generally deposited in the attorney’s attorney-client trust account. The client is then given a check from the trust account. If the check was not from the trust account, it would be suspicious.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: Can I sue for an old claim that is not being honored?

This is a case from 1978 were I was awarded all future medical bills be paid. I have not been able to see a doctor for my injuries since the early 2000's due to not being able to send the medical bills to them.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 23, 2024

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you can contact your attorney on the case, review the case documents with them. They should address this. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: My surgeon broke 3 drills putting this screw in my si joint now my hip keeps locking up is this breach of care

I have constant pain and want the screw removed

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 21, 2024

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. But any attorney who answers your question would probably need to consult with a medical professional. They would want to learn more about the procedure and the full scope of damage (drill bits or other components... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: Michigan pip wage loss 9-17-2022 only getting paid 85% ratio of last two months of work ! Last 15 months no increase Y

Living ,yearly raises bonuses holiday pay sick pay over time pay vacation pay adjuster said I was caped at 9-17-2022 I only get $2560.00 not close to Michigan cap amount. Yet haven't received any cost living or any increase as I would have had if not injured as it shows my first 3 years of... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 11, 2024

A MIchigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. At this point, one option is to try to arrange a free initial consult with local attorneys. Although not as common as injury firms, there are firms that specialize in PIP benefits disputes and related matters.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Michigan on
Q: What exactly is Title IX and how does it relate to colleges and universities?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 4, 2024

This is something that a Michigan attorney could advise best on, but your question remains open for four weeks. Title IX is a federal law that requires schools to have a system for responding to allegations of sexual assault. It applies to schools that receive federal funding. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: Can you sue in Michigan for a parasite? I complained of issues and went to five doctors.

I went to my general practitioner probably a total of 15 times. Another GP did bloodwork. Finally after complaining to her and did a stool sample, but it was schistosomiasis and a urine sample that was needed. I Went to a dermatologist 5-6 time then went to a second diagnosis were they said it... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 3, 2024

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. The most definitive way to answer your question could be to try to arrange a free initial consult with a law firm. A law firm's decision could be based on the extent of damages... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Wrongful Death for Michigan on
Q: If a person sets a bait package on their porch and it is stolen, and the thieves are injured/died, can there be charges?

Let's say they use bees to put in the package. The package is stolen, and the those responsible open the package and are stung, one might have a severe allergic reaction, and cause an accident in which there are injuries and deaths, property damage as well as innocent injuries/deaths. Can the... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 8, 2024

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Under common law doctrines that hold nationwide, someone could be charged, and liability could arise for doing something like that. But to get a definitive position specific to your jurisdiction's penal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Landlord - Tenant for Michigan on
Q: I have pending civil action against a landlord, I fell through my porch causing serious injury.

Medical records show a torn rotating cuff and damaged lathriel, I am in the process of retaining Lee Free. I will need to have surgery I am in pain daily, my insurance keeps sending me to every specialist and clinic they can find. I feel this is because they know once I win the judgement I have to... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 13, 2023

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It may be because you are in the process of retaining an attorney, or may already have one on the case by now. Your attorney would be in the best position to advise here. Good luck

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for Michigan on
Q: I was renting an apartment for nearly 10 years, it had toxic mold they refused to fix. I moved, they took SD, can they?

I didn’t pay the rent the month we were moving. My son had been displaced from our home due to the flooding of his room and mold since July. We moved in Oct bc they refused to do the proper remediation, or any at all, just patch work to cover the water damaged areas. I’ve spent the last 3 years... View More

Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi
answered on Dec 1, 2023

If I understand your facts correctly, you left

Without paying the final month of rent and they took your security deposit to pay that rent.

There is no law that prevents that.

Indeed they are even permitted to take past due rent without having to file a court case....
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: can an estate sales company be sued for a fall on the property

was hired to handle an estate sale both my contract and my listings and posting all stated that we the company are not responsible for any accidents on the property , we always make sure all is safe we post signs add tape and caution tape , everything to keep people safe , but in one of my estates... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 26, 2023

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. They can sue - there's nothing to stop them. In such settings, attorneys will usually name all possible parties. A local attorney should advise here - after reading the contract you have with the homeowner, the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: Had a meningioma brain tumor surgery June 13, 2022. The surgery went okay. After care scratched his right eye now blind

My husband had the surgery. Somehow his eye got scratched. Now he can't see anything. Everything is blurry and double vision. We had to go to an eye specialist. They said there was a deep scratch in his eye. They had to sew it half shut because he can't close it all the way. We have to... View More

Dana B. Carron
Dana B. Carron
answered on Nov 15, 2023

You may have a good lawsuit, since the injury was not something that you were at risk to expect from the surgery. You will need to go into more details with an attorney, to allow them to review this matter before reaching a final conclusion to determine whether this matter can move forward and is... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Michigan on
Q: Inquiring about a law suit for failing to operate a electronic ankle monitor. As a result my child was shot.

The company failed to provide adequate services. We would like compensation.

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Oct 16, 2023

You'd have to expand, greatly, on how failing to operate an electronic ankle monitor somehow caused or contributed to your child being shot.

Very generally, civil liability (e.g. what you would be suing for) ends upon someone else's criminal activity. This is why you don't...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Municipal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Michigan on
Q: I live on a very busy road and requested to have a circle driveway. I want to drive out head first, we were denied.

My car was totaled in front of my home due to speeders. Two lane road and turn lane. Speed limit 35 most do 55. We were denied a circle driveway because our in and out driveway would not be 100: feet apart. I feel like it is a life and death, safety issue. Road commisssion says too bad and denied... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 28, 2023

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One option may be to look into other agencies - whether on a state or other level. It's possible the process could need the support of someone with expertise in traffic engineering and possibly civil... View More

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