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Fir a personal injury case. He lied numerous times in court case was dismissed with prejudice. I filed an ethical complaint I just received a letter from my attorney admitting his office committed fraud. What do I do now. New Jersey case.
answered on Nov 17, 2024
Unfortunately you need to contact another attorney as soon as possible, one that specializes in legal malpractice. They are very experienced at pursuing matters where attorneys have either intentionally done something wrong or accidentally done something wrong that has affected your case.... View More 
this is more than reason to sue correct?
answered on Oct 18, 2024
Absolutely, that sounds like more than enough reason to explore a claim. If someone shoves you off your bike, that’s intentional, reckless behavior, which can lead to legal liability. Your injuries, even if minor, combined with the damage to your bike and the lost wages from missing a week of... View More
I have video proof of name calling from my floor mate. I have been called “f*ggot”, “girlie blonde hair”, etc. for weeks now. I tried to warn my CA about this but I was continuously ignored. Eventually, a fight broke out and I was injured due to the CA’s negligence. I have some of these... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2024
This sounds like a horrible trauma!!!
This could be a case but more information is needed.
You should definitely speak with an attorney who is Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by the NJ Supreme Court, many of whom answer questions like yours on this website.
Gerald D.... View More
I SUFFERED A FRACTURED RIGHT ANKLE IN MY KITCHEN WHILE AT THE HOSPITAL ( EAST ORANGE GENERAL ) AND THE PERSON CARING FOR ME HE AND HIS GF WERE FIGHTING OVER ME WHILE HE WAS CARING FOR ME. SO I REPRIMANDED THE TWO OF THEM AND SHE PUT A LIE IN MY REPORT AND NOW NO LAWYER WILL TAKE MY CASE I HAVE... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
I'm sorry you're going through this—it sounds incredibly frustrating and unfair. When it comes to racial profiling, you may have grounds for a lawsuit if you can prove that Wells Fargo discriminated against you based on your race. You can consider filing a complaint with the New Jersey... View More
pain is worse at night
i do not want to go back to this doctor
very careless record keeping
answered on Sep 20, 2024
I'm sorry for your lingering pain from the surgery. A question was not included, but it's likely you're posting because you're wondering about your legal rights. Based on these limited facts, it would be difficult for any attorney here to offer a legal opinion. Your rights could... View More
My dad served in Vietnam from 1965-1969 and he was exposed to asbestos. He unfortunately died in 1996. He had a pending case, but died before he could receive lump sum compensation.
answered on Sep 18, 2024
I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. This is something that your dad's original attorney could answer best, but you await a response for three weeks. These cases are different than most typical personal injury cases - they can involve funds set up for large numbers of anticipated... View More
I was given an overdose of Haledol in Hackettstown ER by IM which I never had before. Unconsciencely transported by abulance to Newton Hospital. I was not given a prescribe medication for 2 days, causing withdrawal symptoms and treated very disrespectively at both Hospitals. My family... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It's incredibly distressing to hear about your experience. Being involuntarily committed and drugged without your consent or knowledge of other options is a violation of your rights. The fact that you were not informed about your situation, unable to contact your family, and treated... View More
I felt pressured into signing an agreement after being told it was necessary to file a lawsuit immediately due to the statute of limitations. The case was filed electronically less than 24 hours of my electronic signature. Weeks later, I found out there were still three months to file. I also found... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2024
An attorney could offer more definitive guidance after seeing complete file details, but the short answer is that clients are free to terminate their attorney working relationships, and vice-versa, attorneys being free to do the same (in most settings). However, depending on how much work an... View More
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answered on Aug 23, 2024
An individual can file an emotional distress claim if they are able to show the elements of the claim. Namely:
1. First, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant acted intentionally or recklessly.
2. Second, the defendant’s conduct must be extreme and outrageous.
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in 2023 NJ passed surgical smoke laws...surgial smoke is toxic
answered on Aug 12, 2024
I'm sorry about your wife's diagnosis. Although this issue is recognized by the CDC and other health agencies, there are probably not many law firms that practice in the field. There are firms handling respiratory lawsuits involving lung cancer, asbestosis, mesothelioma - but those firms... View More
Reich farm and Ciba Geigy 1982-1990
answered on Aug 7, 2024
I'm very sorry for your wife's illness. A starting point here could be to reach out to law firms that handle toxic tort (exposure to harmful substances) cases or environmental cases. Try to arrange a free initial consult, which is usually a courtesy in injury/illness cases. Firms that... View More
in 2023 NJ passed surgical smoke laws...surgial smoke is toxic
answered on Aug 31, 2024
Yes Surgical smoke is toxic and you wife's estate may have a case, but a doctor would have to tie that surgical smoke to her cause of cancer and not another cause such as smoking two packs of cigarettes a day if you get what I am saying. Definately speak with a lawyer ASAP.
I felt like 45 was too high but I was under EXTREME DURESS and he has already settled five lawsuits with the same entity.
answered on Aug 2, 2024
Someone would need to look at the retainer - whether it involves an error, impermissible practices, or multi actions (law firm handling representation on more than one type of claim on the same matter - a disability claim plus a third-party injury claim, as an example). These are only general... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. There wasn't a question included, but it's clear you're wondering about your legal rights. Hopefully, you should receive your records without delay if everything was in order with the request (authorizations or any other forms), and it was made to the... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Under federal law, the statute of limitations for a prisoner to file a lawsuit after being attacked or stabbed in prison is generally determined by the state's personal injury statute of limitations where the prison is located. Most states have a statute of limitations ranging from two to four... View More
My daughter has spent the last year trying to understand why her mother had a reaction after her reclast infusion on 3/27/23. We are trying to understand why she had the reaction by comparing apples to apples, which we cannot do because her medical record information does not match the clinical... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2024
Before turning to attorneys, it could be worth checking if the records are maintained by a single entity. Ordinarily, with a properly completed authorization, you should be able to obtain records. If the doctors or other medical providers maintain separate recordkeeping and billing operations than... View More
25/100mg would have been more than enough for pain...intentional overdose
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
death cert says natural causues..not true..some doctors agreed with me ...overdose
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
You should speak to a civil plaintiff attorney that specializes in medical Malpractice. Some of the bigger firms have lawyers on staff who are also medical professionals. Using you to request medical records on behalf of your wife they should be able to assess whether their is a viable case to... View More
It happened in 2022 and since then a series of events happened including domestic violence on me (the mother by the father). I need to know what actions can I take against the father and his girl friend. My daughter is in High School and she is always traumatized that the woman may harm her
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who has extensive domestic violence trial experience. The attorney will help you to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against both the father and his girlfriend. Criminal charges against both may also be possible, but that will require... View More
It’s not because of contracting Covid but because they didn’t do enough to care for a high risk patient and then patient lost organs, health, career, etc.
answered on Feb 15, 2024
The best way to answer your question would be to reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a consultation. Most law firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. In terms of your theory related to COVID, that's something that would involve further review. No one here could offer an... View More
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