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answered on Nov 14, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. Your post did not include a question, but it's likely you are wondering about your rights here. One option is for you to reach out to Texas attorneys to try to arrange a free initial... View More 
Living at this apartment complex for two years and my wife fell at dropbox to pay the rent the sign at the location say night deposit. We are encouraged to pay the rent there when the office is closed. There was an extremely large plant that's blocking it and the plant looked as if it was... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2024
Property owners and managers have a duty to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition for tenants, visitors, and other lawful guests. If the apartment complex failed to maintain a safe environment near the rent drop box, your wife may have a strong case for premises liability. If the... View More
The short story: AFTER I was under contract with this roofing company to replace my roof through an insurance claim, the entire experience was a nightmare to say the least. The work was not done well. I could not contact the company nor get them to contact me throughout the process. Upon... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2024
I don't see how you can recover the full cost of the roof back. But, if you prove those facts, you likely can recover the vent repair costs, doctor's bills and court fees. I would recommend small claims court since you indicate those damages are under $20,000.
He agreed to provide advice on nutrition plans in the contract we signed. After discussing my restrictions (Gastric sleeve, Liver transplant) this trainer promised he knew "shortcuts" to get me the nutrition needed to build muscle. He custom designed this shake for me to drink twice a... View More
I had met with a trainer to help build muscle mass back since I had lost so muscle mass due to a past gastric sleeve and a more recent liver transplant. The contract states that he would provide nutritional and fitness advice to help me achieve my goal. He was made aware of my restrictions. The... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to discuss with a local attorney, what you describe sounds like it would be a difficult case. I believe it could be challenging to get a law firm to consider handling something like this on a... View More
Can you provide me with the liability insurance company that provides coverage to Metroplex medical centere in Fort Worth, tx ?
answered on Nov 8, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and you mention being in urgent need of an attorney. To avoid further delays, your best option is to affirmatively go out and seek an attorney. To supplement your searches, you could use the tab above, "Find a... View More
I had a motion to enforce against me from a creditor. My attorney advised me to avoid service. Opposition asked for substitute service and was granted. Phone call with attorney day before hearing and tells me to not show up. Judge issues a warranty and signs over a turnover order that could... View More
I went to my dentist for a root canal, but she stopped midway, citing discomfort with an unfamiliar assistant. She referred me to an endodontist, but the earliest appointment was weeks away, leaving my tooth exposed. I returned to the dentist after a few days due to pain, and she removed the nerve... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2024
If your complaint is against a Texas dentist, you may either file a complaint with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners or file a dental malpractice lawsuit in a Texas District Court or both. The primary issue in any dental malpractice case is whether the dentist deviated or breached the... View More
After an oil change at Take 5, my 2019 Volvo S60 R-Design suffered engine failure due to overfilled oil, confirmed by my mechanic. Take 5’s insurance, Fleet Response, accepted fault but insists on using second-hand “Like Kind Quality” (LKQ) parts for the repair. Given the unique configuration... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2024
YES, YOU CAN.
BY LAW, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO SELECT WHERE YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE IS REPAIRED AND THE PARTS USED FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, AN INSURANCE COMPANY IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY MORE THAN A REASONABLE AMOUNT FOR SUCH REPAIRS AND PARTS. YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS REGARDING MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS ARE... View More
My spouse was injured in an auto accident where the other driver was negligent and at fault. He had pre existing spinal injuries that were worsened in the accident as well as new injuries including.
Injuries (New)
L2 - Disc bulge.
L3-4 - Bilateral facet arthrosis.... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2024
My colleagues raise good points. Looking at the findings that your case presents, some of them appear to be degenerative in nature, which means that at trial, the opposing attorney would argue are not causally related to the impact of the accident (things like arthrosis, scoliosis).... View More
I am still unable to walk need another surgery. My problem is I’m British I spend lot of time in Texas as my daughter lives there .
I had one surgery in Mexico and now waiting next surgery in uk I saw a lot of chiropractors in Texas in February March April and May so I’ve seen a lot of... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
If you were the passenger, you can bring a claim against the at fault driver, whether it is the driver of the car you were in or the driver of the other car. The biggest issue that you currently face is the statute of limitations, which requires you to bring the claim within two years of the... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
Maybe but not necessarily.
If a personal injury lawsuit is dismissed without prejudice, it can be refiled as long as the statute of limitations has not expired. On the other hand, if the statute of limitations expired before the second lawsuit was filed AND you would have definitely won... View More
I live in Texas and was in a car accident in Sept. I received info from the other insurance company today that I am not at fault. It was road rage by the 25 y/o female. I'm 65 y/o. I pay out of pocket and then submit to PIP for my doctor visits, MR, x-rays, and PT. The insurance will pay for... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2024
Compensation for damages arising from an automobile accident is always negotiable. The amount of damages you receive is a combination of medical expenses, physical damage to your body, damages to your vehicle, and pain and suffering. When you are not represented by an attorney, the at-fault... View More
Motion to Withdraw case left pending? This is my third Attorney...This personal injury case should be under scrutiny. How can I (the plaintiff) go about requesting a "default judgment" with the civil court judge, without any legal representation? I should probably present the matter if my... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2024
A typical personal injury case will go to trial in 24-36 months. If a defendant was properly served and has not filed an answer, you can file a motion for default judgment with a military service affidavit and certificate of last known address and schedule a prove-up hearing for damages. Make... View More
That it wasn't one and he said that he just wanted to pay me in good faith but i have to sign a lawyer release form I don't understand why he good luck provide me with the full settlement amount that he wanted to give me a out of good faith payment through his law firm and I've never... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It's a little bit difficult to sort out exactly what is taking place here. Based on the brief writing, it looks like you have a med mal matter in which you are being presented with a release, but you have... View More
I had a stabilizer bar that broke on my ford while driving and I couldn't turn the wheel I quickly stopped and saw that that a weld had broken i welded the part to make it home under further inspection I discovered that the original part shouldn't even have any welds and someone had... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
Assuming that you purchased the vehicle new and it is still in warranty, you likely have a claim against the manufacturer under the warranty to have the stabilizer bar properly replaced.
If you bought the vehicle used, it is most likely you bought the vehicle "as-is" and that any... View More
The caregiver brought her back from an appointment and left her alone while using her walker on the sloped driveway. She fell and broke her arm and has been hospitalized since. This happened on 8-20-2024. We have all kinds of surveillance videos of what happened and they are deeply disturbing. The... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Based on the details you provided, you may have grounds for legal action against the caregiver and the agency responsible for her care (Home Watch Caregivers). The caregiver's negligence, such as leaving your mother alone on a sloped driveway and being distracted on the phone, could be key to... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2024
Apartment owners can be held liable if their employees neglect to lock pool gates, leading to an injury, based on principles of premises liability and negligence in employment.
Apartment owners have a legal duty to maintain their property in a safe condition, which includes securing pool... View More
Bad drugs and they failed to investigate with my Pharmacy & the Mayo Clinic Drug side effects. I insited on leaving. I found out the Side effects were vey dangerous, which is why I ended up ther in the first place. I still do not have a phone, and this keeps me from doctors and working. This... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2024
With few exceptions (such as that you are a threat to yourself of others - as determined by physicianS - You have a legal right to privacy, property and to communicate with persons who are not within the scope of a health care facility's authority. THEREFORE, I suggest that you confer... View More
I am seeking legal advice on a situation that occurred at a McDonald's in Willis Texas. they're claims company has reached out and offered me a settlement but I'm not sure if I should sign or if I should seek more. I only have about $200 in medical bills and a wound on the roof of my... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. However, it would be difficult for any attorney to advise without seeing your medical records. If the wounds were superficial and passing in nature, offers are likely to reflect that. I hope you are okay. Again, any... View More
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