Maybe. It depends on the circumstances not as they actually were, but as reasonably understood at the time by the person who made the threat. Generally speaking, a threat of violence is legal in situations where the actual use of violence would be legal. Some common examples are in self-defense,... Read more »
The case we dismissed due to not knowing about the court date, so it should be without prejudice. It is more than 120 days since the dismissal and over a year after statute.
The warrant was recalled and later confirmed the pre-trial officer lied on the report after a grievence complaint was filed. This has caused me substantial emotion stress. This officer has also done questionable , unethical things outside of this Is there anything l can do legally?
They claim they're holding the rest just make sure I don't have any outstanding medical bills it's been half a year
peeping system installed in my home while i was on vacation, is it subject for law suit
Yes, a person can sue another for such conduct under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Section 98B.002
I have an audio recording of the man putting his hands on me and pushing me. There is also multiple cameras on property that caught exactly what happened video and audio. I want to know if there is a way I can charge him with assaulting a minor concidering I turned 18 6 months ago.
Texas does have a crime called "Injury to a Child" but that only applies when the victim is 14 years old or younger. So it sounds like this would be a regular misdemeanor assault. However, if the person is a parent, step-parent, guardian, or otherwise had a responsibility for your... Read more »
I have a fractured L1 vertebrae and 3 herniated discs. The accident was 9 days ago and have not seen anyone outside of emergency room.
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. And the things you describe do not sound like superficial injuries - you mention a fractured vertebrae. I'm sorry this happened to you. Your attorney is not going to provide you with medical treatment. Your attorney... Read more »
So I purchased a car from individual on craiglist. I read craigslist "warnings & what scams look like page". I did a vincheck online, I met in a public(my chase bank), I made sure match title 2 vin. We made transaction directly in front of my bank(there was an outside surveillance... Read more »
I think my lawyer played me. What reasons could he not represent me for ? Unless he idk one minute he was telling me that we can settle out of court for like 5 or 10 grand. I just needed to get a copy of the x rays. So I did and next thing I Kno he's dropping me. God bless and thank you for... Read more »
A Texas attorney is in the best position to advise you here, but your question remains open for almost a week, and you express an urgency with regard to time. It isn't fully clear exactly what is going on here, but you ask what reasons your attorney could have for not representing you. No one... Read more »
This happened july1 2021 do I still have time I had an attorney that but after I got ex rays he told me he could get $5,000-10,000 for it if I wanted to go ahead and settle, but then he said so to a client or case he took on he couldn't represent my kind of case. Can I still do something about it.
You have two years from the date the incident happen to file a lawsuit .
Me whenever he’s under stress. I clean 8houses and do other stuff when told to do so
They baically have me held hostage with no identity and I am 41. I just want to be able to get a passport because I've been dating a man in the UK for a few years now, and those people refuse to give me my identity.
I need to know if I can file a lawsuit against the hospital who turned my 17 year old daughter away while she was in a cardiac arrest for she arrived at a later hospital and she died a minute after she arrived parents were never notified until after her death
You would need to get the medical records and consult with a lawyer so they can be reviewed .
I need to know if I can file a lawsuit against the hospital who turned my 17 year old daughter away while she was in a cardiac arrest for she arrived at a later hospital and she died a minute after she arrived parents were never notified until after her death
I'm very sorry for the loss of your daughter. This is a heartbreaking scenario. Only a Texas attorney can advise you on civil practice rules, but you originally posted three weeks ago. Please consider consulting with a Texas attorney WITHOUT DELAY if you contemplate legal action. Depending on... Read more »
He has been violating judges orders and I am in the middle of filing a Petition for Habeas Corpus. I have no idea where he moved. How can the school allow that?
File a police report and have him arrested for interfering with custody it is a felony .
i have had two successful cases filed pro se where they were accused of assault illegal detainment 1st and 4th amendment violations and conspiracy on one and running me off the road on the other. In both cases they settled, i know this and what im up against and if someone took the time i could... Read more »
Probably neither of the above. The more likely reason is that the 1983 suit against the municipality pretty much requires that the plaintiff proves that the municipality had an actual policy to violate the constitution. E.g., if a person is beaten up by the cops, to prove a 1983 case against the... Read more »
I recently suffered a fractured radius (radial head fracture), persistent painful nerve damage, and deep tissue bruising in my arm, and lower leg. (calf/ankle area). I have been treated by the ER, and referred to an orthopedic specialist by my PC. I'm hesitant to go because I'm worried... Read more »
Unfortunately, although scooters are fun and convenient, I've seen a number of these claims where riders are thrown from scooters due to various faulty designs. At this point, (and this is probably easier said than done) your top priority should be your health. However, please understand that... Read more »
I received an Epidural and which I was stuck several times. The next day I felt bad pain in my back I asked many times what was back there. K was told it was a reaction from tape. While changing the bandage she didn't have enough supplies and so she stepped out. I got up and took a picture of... Read more »
You do not have a medical malpractice lawyer because of the current law. Talking to the liaison is a good idea ,
You have to have a injury to sue. File a complaint with the corporate office
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