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My elderly neighbor lived with her boyfriend in his home in Pennsylvania for six years. After he recently passed away, leaving his name as the only one on the mortgage, his children, serving as the executors of the estate, gave her an informal eviction notice despite the will stating she can remain... View More 
I am preparing to establish 6 months of residency in Pennsylvania with my son and want to file for child support from his father. We had an informal agreement where he would make weekly payments and have visitations every other weekend. However, he has not adhered to this agreement for the past 6... View More
I was at work in Pennsylvania and went to a customer's house. While proceeding to the backyard, I slipped and fell on visible ice and broke my tibia and ankle. There were no warning signs about the icy conditions. I reported the incident to my employer and am currently in the hospital for... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
You can potentially sue the homeowner and claim workers' compensation. You will still want to claim workers' compensation to pay for your current medical bills and to provide income now since a personal injury claim may take several years to resolve. The workers' compensation... View More
I have been residing in the same hotel room for two years, consistently paying for my stay. My vehicle was parked legally, but the hotel initially complained about the items around my van and its appearance. I addressed these concerns within the time allotted. However, two months later, they towed... View More
I had an aftermarket oil containment box installed by an automotive shop on my 2016 Jeep SUV. I believe the shop was aware that the part needed to be specific to my car's make, as there were warnings issued by Jeep, and the correct part would still be under warranty. Due to the incorrect part... View More
I would like to know if I can sue Uber after an incident where an Uber driver pulled a gun on my 20-year-old son right in front of my house. Although my son was not physically harmed, he is undergoing mental health treatment due to emotional distress. We reported the incident to the police, and I... View More
I accidentally misfired my gun inside my dad's rental vehicle, which caused some damage. There were no injuries. I have not yet contacted the rental company, and I'm unsure if any insurance might cover the damage. What steps should I take next, and how should I address this situation with... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2025
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could contact the case administrator or managing attorney's office in the law firm to inquire about the status. The first thing to check might to be whether they await any paperwork from you, such as... View More
I was notified of my settlement and first payment back in December. However they’ve delayed this payment for some reason. I don’t know what recourse I have.
answered on Jan 23, 2025
What type of settlement and how much are you supposed to receive?
From the time and amount has been agreed upon is there a hard rule on how much time the defendant has to present the release form to the winning party?
answered on Feb 1, 2025
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney involving specific regulations, I'm not aware of strict procedural timetables when it comes to releases as a general matter nationwide. In general,... View More
I have pictures and photos for the least we are to notify him of anything that is broken or has a problem and I have and I have the text messages he sends people but doesn't follow up or follow through with whoever he contracts and now he doesn't care that I'm getting sick and been... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
It sounds like you’re in a tough spot, dealing with a serious health and safety issue due to that sewage leak. First off, if you’re getting sick from this situation, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately, and document everything—doctor visits, symptoms, and anything that... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on the complexity of the claim, their backlog, and how long it takes to eliminate the possibility of other sources of insurance. Assigned claims plans or public accident indemnification plans in... View More
now. My current lawyer seems way out of his element. Is it best to just give up? He said it is extremely doubtful that we would get any compensation from the Chinese manufacturer. My husband can’t do the job anymore that he used to do. We are sinking financially now due to him being able to only... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
I’m really sorry to hear about what you and your husband are going through. It sounds like a deeply frustrating and overwhelming situation. When a foreign manufacturer ignores a default notice, like the one you sent to the Chinese company, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to give up. It’s... View More
I lost my scripts from the grammar coach.
answered on Oct 7, 2024
You could reach out to law firms, but I believe attorneys could be reluctant to handle such a case for you. There are often disclaimers and terms of conditions in using any program. That's only an individual opinion. You could reach out to attorneys to discuss. Good luck
My child was injured in school and initially refused care. Was told to sit down when the teacher was informed of a knocked out tooth, blood and pain. Only after numerous attempts of informing the teacher of the injury and pain was my child brought to the nurse who was on lunch break. My child then... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope your child is okay. The short answer to your question is that you may also have the right to bring an attorney. The matter may have been resolved at this point, but you could reach out to Pennsylvania... View More
Specifically, Comcast Xfinity AI.. Which I told hours ago to stop contacting me by text message.. And then told a human agent to stop it, as well. Then it called me on the phone. And then it contacted me via the Xfinity app.. It's been going on for several hours and now through 3 different... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating and potentially invasive situation. When you've clearly communicated to a company, through multiple channels, that you want to stop receiving messages or calls, and they continue to contact you, it could indeed be viewed as harassment. Even... View More
The ambulance said I was being resistant Iwas seizing
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds like you had a very challenging situation at the shelter. If you're facing eviction from the shelter due to a medical condition like a grand mal seizure, you might have legal protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney knowledgeable in banking law could advise best (there's a heading for "Banking Law" here if you wanted to repost and include it), but your question remains open for two weeks. You could also check with your bank - larger banks could have more powerful... View More
I have some valuable information but most of it is online and that is badly corrupted. Anything I want to show you on my phone would have to be in person and likely wouldn't be available. Still I have managed to print some evidence to at least prove a problem.
Apple has mostly... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I understand you're in a difficult and distressing situation involving stalking and potential security issues with your devices and accounts. I'll try to provide some general guidance, but please note that this is a complex legal matter that may require consultation with a local attorney... View More
Adjuster ordered new MRI upon reading my results radiologist says I'm post cervical c3457 fusion surgery with no stenosis at any level a unremarkable exam?I followed up with the second opinion doctor the adjuster sent me to and provided him with a copy of disc He was only giving a report of... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
I can answer half of your question - my firm only handles workers' compensation matters, so I cannot comment on any medical malpractice issues. As to workers' compensation, it matters greatly whether you are actually at Maximal Medical Improvement (MMI). A finding of MMI can lead to a... View More
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