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Q: How do I sue or press charges on someone from the FBI that electronically harasses me with a device.
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 24, 2023

If someone from the FBI is electronically harassing you without proper authorization, you can file a suit against the individual in civil court in the county where the individual resides or where the harassment occurred.

You can also report them within the FBI if they are using government...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: i was injured because of the design of a sneaker. can i sue ?

i was wearing a new balance sneaker. it has hooks for easy lace up on the high top area. the lace loop (bow) on the one shoe caught a hook on the other shoe and i took a bad fall.

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Sep 23, 2023

Sure you can sue but the amount you will recover will depend on how badly you were injured, speak with a lawyer to determine what your best options are.

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for New Jersey on
Q: I was a victim of assault by the police.Was given legal advice and its been two years. can I sue them in federal court?

Hello My name is Sean Moore I was the victim of Assault and battery by the police 3 years ago. They broke my jaw in 3 places and my nose, they tried to place as many charges on me as possible to justify it and as a result I went through 30 months of probation. I was given this only because my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: good morning i have a question regarding a traffic accident where i was injured And just wondering if my lawyer is

just wondering if my lawyer is doing right by me after reading reviews online im scared i wont receive my settlement as the lawyer has already recieved it 3 months ago and wont release my funds thank you

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 24, 2023

No one here can make any judgements as to what is causing the delay. Only your attorney could advise on that. As a GENERAL matter, when it comes to releasing funds, a common cause of delays could involve negotiation and settlement of liens with medical providers or other entities. But that's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: My dog bit another dog at the dog park. Should I provide a statement to the police?They are asking for a statement.
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answered on Aug 1, 2023

Providing a statement to the police about a dog bite incident may be required for an official investigation. However, before doing so, consult with a personal injury attorney to understand your rights and potential consequences. Be cautious not to admit fault or liability in your statement.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: CHUBB denied my hospital/accident claim. why ? I am still under medical care in search of care that will determine what

is wrong with me causing me to have accident of FALL.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 31, 2023

I'm sorry about your fall. I hope you're okay. The denial could be any number of reasons. An attorney would need to see the paperwork to offer more definite guidance. If the denial is related to liability issues, it roughly means they don't feel their insured is responsible for your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Elder Law for New Jersey on
Q: Elderly mom fell walking into restaurant with a high step. The yellow warning is hard to see cause they keep door closed

Moms whole body hurts as it’s the next day. Don’t know if she has a case because the sign IS right on the high step as you walk into restaurant. The problem is that they keep the door closed which makes it hard to see the sign and react fast enough to notice and not fall since you have to look... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jul 24, 2023

Since most accident/injury lawyers customarily will provide you a free initial consultation, my recommendation is that you contact a few of them in the area you live and sit down with them and discuss the specifics of your case and then decide how to proceed thereafter. Good luck.

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: I'm having charges pressed against me after my drunk "friend" fell and hit her head. Do I have a case?

My friend and I were at Applebee's when she had 2 double shots of tequila and a Margherita. As I was walking her out of Applebee's and to my car, I had to adjust my grip (I was helping her walk) when she fell and hit her head on the sidewalk. She's now saying I assaulted her. Help me please!

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answered on Jul 19, 2023

If this happened in New Jersey, and a complaint was filed against you for a Temporary Restraining Order, then you really need to retain and experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence trial experience. If there are also separate charges against you for assault in municipal or... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: The paralegal for my case, forgot to deduct a medical bill, I signed off on my settlement. Do I legally need to pay

Wondering if I legally need to pay this medical bill since I already signed off on the total amount, including all medical expenses from my lawyer

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 18, 2023

If a valid bill was not paid from the settlement, you are still responsible to pay it. But your attorney may be responsible for some or all of it if the attorney should have negotiated or otherwise handled the lien. Ask the attorney to negotiate the lien.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: What statue is correct to file when a client at work bites you?

I work with special needs and a client who is on the spectrum but high function became extremely upset because he couldn't do a certain thing and attack me and bit me to the point I had to get a tetanus shot and antibiotics. I would like to press charges but I'm not sure what 2c charge... View More

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answered on Jun 27, 2023

You probably have a workers comp claim. You are entitled to certain benefits. Speak with a WC attorney.

I'm not sure a prosecutor would be interested pursuing a criminal case, and with a special needs individual, you're not going to get a lot of sympathy going after them on your...
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: I broke my hand at a daycare 2 years ago it is not functioning well since can I still sew the daycare
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 20, 2023

It could depend on how you broke your hand. If you broke it as a visitor, parent, contractor, or similar-type capacity, you would need to show some form of negligence on the part of the facility that led to the broken hand. If you broke your hand in the capacity of an employee, that might be a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: In the state of NJ, can wife surrender husbands firearms to the police while the husband is not home resulting in felony

After an argument between my wife and I over divorce discussions, I left the house and drove away. My wife called the police and reported domestic violence on the grounds I threatened to kill myself with a gun. When police arrived, guns were in locked cases. My wife surrendered them to the police.... View More

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Jun 16, 2023

By virtue of you asking the question, tells me that you cannot / should not represent yourself in your divorce matter since you are going down the wrong path.

When ANYONE files a domestic violence complaint, the 1st question the police ask is whether the person accused of domestic...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: My granddaughter was in single car accident where the driver of the car was a friend that was suicidal.

The call was orento and she jumped into the driver's seat. When they were outside argument she refused to get out of the car so my God daughter got in the car and was trying to get her out the friend took. Off speeding and crashed the car into a utility Pole where the Pole fell down in a whole... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jun 9, 2023

You need a lawyer, right away, before the wrong thing is said or done.

Search Justia for an experienced attorney in your state.

1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Can I sue hospice worker for overdose of meds
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 15, 2023

I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. Such matters generally require thorough review to offer an answer. One option is to reach out to law firms to try to arrange a free initial consult. They would want to know more about the facility, the patient, the medication, how it was administered,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: If a judgement was rendered on a matter that I failed to submit an answer, do I have any option to appeal?

I received a summons and failed to provide so answer in the allotted time. A judgment was rendered and I have not satisfied it. The judgement was regarding an accident I got into in 2019, I was uninsured at the time. There were only paint scratches to the other person’s car, but they sued me for... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on May 23, 2023

Depending on how long ago it was, you may be able to file a motion to set aside based on excusable neglect.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: What kind of lawyer handles theft by a towing company?

My vehicle was towed in NJ and a few weeks after getting the vehicle back when opening the back of the truck there were over 10K of mechanic tools that were stolen. What kind of lawyer handles this kind of case and how long can you file suit?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Apr 4, 2023

Generally you would want a civil litigation lawyer to handle this type of matter. But even if you call the wrong lawyer many times they can refer you to someone who does.

2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence, Family Law, Federal Crimes and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: What recourse do I have because my partner has been financially, emotionally and psychologically abusing me for six year

He convinced me to sell my house in brooklyn and now the money is gone and I owe the IRS. He makes me feel worthless and blames me for everything, I am severely depressed and have anxiety disorder because of all this. I feel like I can't do anything.

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answered on Mar 22, 2023

You really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence trial experience to obtain a Final Restraining Order against him. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography. Pick the best... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Could you file a suit against your homeowners insurance for domestic violence/injurY/PTSD, endured while living in home?
Peter J. Weinman
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answered on Mar 22, 2023

It's unlikely your homeowner's insurance would cover you for the results of the intentional acts of others, including what you suffered at home. You should contact your health insurance provider to cover expenses related to your injuries and any follow-up treatments and/or ongoing... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Animal / Dog Law for New Jersey on
Q: Dog attack incident with owner "agreeing" to pay my medical bills. What paperwork should I give her?

My dog was attacked and I was bitten (in Florida) when a woman let her dog run out of the house unleashed. She supposedly agreed to pay my urgent care bills. I sent her the bills and she insists on seeing my medical records from the facility. The records indicate that they are private and should... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Mar 26, 2023

If you were attacked in Florida, then you need to retain counsel here in Florida. Your medical bills wont cover your pain and suffering damages, which they also would need to pay. If they rent or own a home, the dog owner is most likely covered by a liability insurance policy. Don't settle for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: Could I have a case against an oral surgeon who cracked a healthy tooth because he was in a rush?

Tooth got cracked during a routine wisdom tooth extraction when the surgeon was removing a seperate tooth fragment. The whole procedure took maybe 5-10 minutes and he was in a rush the whole time

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Mar 11, 2023

You have a potential case.

Medical malpractice means that a doctor/dentist violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.

Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of your injuries...
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