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Q: I was poisoned with uranium by my narcissist wife. The resulting left leg bone disease surgery was misdignosed as MRSA

The surgeon examined my abdomen, but would not say why or provide diagnosis. My request for pathology labs was ignored. Misinformed, I suffered more poisonings and brain damage.

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Q: Can you sue a manager from a retail store for physical abuse with out doing nothing to cause for the action.And for a

Do you have a time limit to charge a person for a criminal case

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 19, 2023

You can sue the manager for your personal injury up to two years after the incident occurred.

Only the district attorney can charge the manager with a crime. The DA does have a time limit to do so but is highly unlikely to do so at all if you did not call police to report it when the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: The hospital gave me a medication 900 mg higher than my usual dosage which caused me to be admitted to a rehab facility.

I was prescribed gabapentin at 1200 mg a day while in the hospital and in the rehabilitation center. While in the hospital I went from being able to barely walk from sickle cell pain to not being able to walk without the assistance of a wheelchair or walker with extreme tremors! The hospital then... Read more »

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Mar 15, 2023

You have a potential medical malpractice case consult with experience, Medical Malpractice attorneys in your state

Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did....
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3 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Can I sue my doctor for negligence after a cortozine shot that left me paralysis for few mins

I went for injection for my neck pain .after the injection my body was numb I couldn't feel my arms or finger for like 5 mins .so I didn't have a driver to take me home so I drove and park some were cause I was scared .so I manage to call my wife and told her about the situation. So she... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 13, 2023

You can sue your doctor for medical malpractice if his actions fell below the standard of care for a practitioner in his field of medicine.

You will need to present expert testimony from another practitioner in the same field as to what the standard of care is, how your doctor’s actions...
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0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Elder Law for Texas on
Q: In Texas Do Not Resuscitate - OOH, can “attending physician” be a primary doctor with one office visit? (Chapt. 166)

Health and Safety Code 166 title 2. Thank you! Email: cgreene689@gmail.com

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: My wife was shopping at Walmart and was injured slightly win a 2 L of Coke fell off the shelf, hitting her on the head.

She filed a report with Walmart and was contacted my question is, is there any possibility of a case that has been several months and my wife still suffers from migraine headaches, and never actually went to the doctor because of the injury

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 9, 2023

There is a slim possibility of a case and, since your wife did not incur any medical expenses, her damages if successful will be quite small.

Walmart is a fairly sophisticated and complex organization. You will want an experienced personal injury attorney in order to make sure you sue the...
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Q: My broke his clavicle in atheletics whille playing a game the coach told them to play. What should I do about it.
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 6, 2023

In most instances, you cannot sue anyone for injuries that occur during an organized sports event.

In rare instances where the injury was caused by deliberate malicious conduct outside the scope of contact expected in the game, you may be able to sue the person who caused the injury....
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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: How can a dentist, (reported and suspended twice, and another report) keep practicing?

#19 was crowned, pain ignored. Year later, new dentist was appalled at the pain & crown on wrong. Dental college was shocked, & agreed w/mercury poisoning (killed my Service Dog), I wasn't expected to live. 5 Amalgams out to quick, as my chart was not read, and NO protocol followed for... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 3, 2023

If a professional is suspended by their licensing board but practices their profession anyway during the period of their suspension, they could face civil fines, the revocation of their license to practice, and in some cases, criminal penalties for practicing without a license.

If your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: My cat has suffered brain damage from anastasia at the vets office. Was having surgery to pull 2 teeth. Now he can't eve
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 27, 2023

If you think you can prove Anastasia caused your cat’s brain damage, call the vet office to get her full legal name and send her a demand letter for the full fair market value of your cat. Unless the cat is an unusually rare pure breed, it is likely that she or her employer will pay you the... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: I need surgery from an accident where I was a passenger in a lyft. I'm told I'm responsible nobody else. Can you help?

My driver did not have underinsured or personal injury the guy who slammed into the back of us did not have insurance and lyft states they are not responsible because their drivers drive their own cars. I've had two criminal attorneys work with me for a few months but let me go due to... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 24, 2023

The driver who slammed into your Lyft is likely ultimately responsible under the facts you describe.

As the provider of a computer app, Lyft is unlikely to have any responsibility.

Unless your Lyft driver is also partly responsible for the collision, that driver is likely not...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: If I’m involved in a personal injury lawsuit can the check effect my social security disability payments?

My attorney refuses to cut me a check after years stating it would affect my disability social security. Is this true?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 27, 2023

A personal injury settlement can, but does not necessarily, affect your social security disability payments. If a portion of the settlement is for lost wages, it can affect the amount of your payments. If the settlement is for past and future medical expenses, pain & suffering, property... Read more »

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Q: My husband was killed in an oil rig explosion accident. What kind of compensation might I be entitled in a lawsuit?
Jimmy Doan
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Jimmy Doan
answered on Feb 20, 2023

The tragedy of losing a loved one in an oil rig explosion accident is incomprehensible. The stark reality is that complete justice is elusive; however, the parties responsible for an oil rig explosion accident wrongful death can be held accountable. This includes ensuring that a surviving spouse... Read more »

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I ordered food from a restaurant via door dash when my food arrived I ate the first taco.

When I bit into the food and Started eating the second taco I began choking. When I was able to throw the food up there was a staple in it. I contacted door dash who didn’t help. And then contacted the restaurant. I would like to know if I can sue the restaurant and door dash.

I’m... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 19, 2023

Maybe.

You’ll have to prove by a preponderance of the evidence how the staple got into your food and be able to attribute it to the negligence of either the restaurant or Door Dash (or the Door Dash driver if he/she is an independent contractor).

Your damages will be your medical...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Identity Theft and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: If an inmate is sent a package (iCare) and gets out before he receives it, is there ground to sue if they forge name?

On December 21, 2022, I ordered a care package for an inmate in Fort Bend County. The inmate was released before receiving the package. However, instead of issuing refund, iCare stated he received and signed for package. They sent me an email with a forged signature. They refused to issue a refund.... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 17, 2023

Yes. You can sue them for the forgery. You will have to prove who exactly did the forgery which may prove to be difficult.

Your damages are $37.82. So I would not expect an attorney to take the case on a contingency fee. You will have to do the cost-benefit analysis yourself.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Consumer Law for Texas on
Q: My insurance company mixed my personal information with a family members but didn't tell me. How can this be resolved?

I share a similar name with a grandparent and although they dont even drive, my insurance company considers them insured under the same policy. When I was injured in a car crash an adjuster created a PIP CLAIM using my grandparents identity and my medical information (combining the two). I... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 22, 2023

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. A starting point could be to reach out to the claims office that originally mixed up the names and ask them to clarify their records. However, if the PIP claim was several years ago, it's possible the carrier closed... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Family member drove all terrain vehicle under influence on my property. Home owner not driving. Whose liable
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 19, 2023

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In terms of liability, the operator is generally liable, unless there is an age issue in terms of negligent entrustment or failure to supervise. If you're asking in terms of coverage due to any damage,... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Family visiting operating all terrain vehicle under influence injury on property. Home owners not driving. Whose liable
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 10, 2023

The answer depends on what caused the injury. If there was an unmarked dangerous condition on the land, the owner could be liable. If the intoxicated driver carelessly drove into an obviously visible tree, it’s likely the driver is liable.

Everything depends on the specific facts and...
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Gym machine failed while in use and I hit my head on the floor. Visitied hospital and need a CT scan. Legal options?

This gym is an upscale gym in Houston that charges members about $250 per month. They failed to maintain their equipment which caused my injury. I would like to know my legal options.

Jimmy Doan
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Jimmy Doan
answered on Feb 26, 2023

Sustaining an injury at your Houston gym undoubtedly is particularly frustrating and disappointing. You joined the gym in the first instance to improve your overall health and sense of wellbeing. Ending up injured while at the fitness center certainly is a regrettable, seriously negative state of... Read more »

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: gay hate crime

asaulted when leavingb hotel

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 7, 2023

You need to report the assault to law enforcement where the hotel is located. How serious your bodily injuries are will determine the class or degree of the charge. It would be ideal if you can readily identify the perpetrator. If not, how serious your bodily injuries are will likely dictate how... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Denied access to my home for medical by police in Texas. Which of my rights have been violated. Lost rt ft. To infection

Left home in fear for my life. Wife very abusive. I needed to get into home for wound care on my amputations of my toes. No orders on me at that time. Police told me to leave, I has to live in jeep, infection set in on rt ft. Lack of wound care. Lost limb was outcome from wife lying to police. My... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 25, 2023

If your wife’s assault proximately caused the injury to your foot that resulted in the infection, you may be able to sue her for battery and recover your past and future medical expenses as well as any past and future lost earning capacity.

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