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I was given a deferred adjudication of 10yrs and register as a sex offender for life and no appeal to my case my lawyer did nothing to help me and now the defendant has filed a lawsuit against me do I have any protection from this law suit I am now barely surviving I had to file for bankruptcy... View More 
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Hopefully you made sure the other person was included as a creditor in the bankruptcy and you are thus protected. Report his claim to that attorney.
answered on Dec 12, 2017
The statute of limitations for minors wishing to pursue a cause of action generally begins at age 18. However, a claim could be brought sooner through a parent or guardian. You should first, however, speak to an attorney to determine if you have an actionable claim.
insurance co. called her today and offered to settle but she still has problems with neck and shoulder. they want her to accept 1500.00 but have said nothing about paying the bills already incurred. there is also the issued of diminished value to her lease vehicle. any help or directon would be... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2017
The decision to settle a case depends on a number of factors. Before your girlfriend agrees on anything or has any further discussions with the insurance companies, she should consult with a personal injury attorney. Most personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation. It may be in your... View More
How do I press charges rightfully?
answered on Dec 10, 2017
To report a crime like assault, contact your law enforcement agency. If you live inside the city limits of a city with its own police department then call them first, otherwise call the County Sheriff's Office. If you are safe now you can call the non-emergency number instead of 9-1-1.... View More
The first two pages is the cover sheet with no numbers on it and the other two pages is the settlement agreement with page number 3/4 and 4/4 could I be missing some pages?
answered on Dec 9, 2017
If you have a lawyer you need to talk to them.
As to the agreement 3/4 and 4/4 indicates that with the cover sheet included there were 4 pages total. You could be missing a page.
And had to be taken to the emergency room via ambulance. Do I have a case against the store for pain and suffering ?
answered on Dec 8, 2017
Maybe. Much depends on your contacting a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn --they give free consults--before you give any statements.
Understand a store owner is not automatically liable for a spilled item unless you can show it was one of their clerks that spilled it. Otherwise you... View More
good morning... three people were out on a company outing, drinking heavily, and texting me harassing things. i have panic attacks all the time, and they're triggered by one of these individuals specifically (he is also my husband). i asked for them to stop bullying me and it kept going. we... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2017
Unlikely as I believe I explained on a different post, but contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles employment matters--they give consults.I believe I suggested you talk to a counselor at a womens shelter to figure out what your options are as it sounds like an... View More
the harassment from my husband has been non stop for weeks. the police said it's not a crime. i would block him and he block my number then we would cave and i would beg for him to come home. i tried so hard to keep my marriage together despite his constant bullying. last night he went out... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2017
You need to get with a domestic relations attorney as it sounds like you are already in an abusive relationship and that will likely spiral after your call. You aren't in legal trouble but I would be concerned that a person that is vindicitive and abusive, controlling and trolling would... View More
We wish to register ownership and title a car in both my name and my daughters. She will have her own separate insurance as will I. Am I still liable if she has an accident in the car even though she has her own insurance simply because of the joint ownership?
I was in an orientation at UPS they sat us down to watch a training video but while I was watching a heavy box fell on my head from approximately 11-13 feet it made me dizzy and nauseous afterwards and they asked me to sign some paperwork so I could go to a doctor or something I can't really... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2017
Employers c/n require you to waive a wc claim so if that is what you are worried about put you mind at ease. Also it does not matter if you were hurt during orientation, it is still compensable. Call UPS and ask which medical provider you should see and for a copy of the document you signed. I do... View More
Sent to Ortho who wanted to do surgery. WC insurance denied due to lack of 12mths of conservative care, now back doing another 6 PT treatments... at what point do I get a MMI?
answered on Nov 30, 2017
You want to consult with a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles workers comp. They give free consultations. The problem is that the law has been stacked by the legislature against workers and physicians. There are a lot of baloney reasons for denying comp--I had a case where they said... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2017
We need more info on how the injury occurred. Your attorney can then determine if you’re entitled to additional compensation. Contact someone asap.
He was with her in a different city 25mi.away. they were there for shoes and walking back to the truck. So if the car is on my mother in law's left then my son was opposite and vice versa. The lady proceeded to back out of her space striking my mother in law knocking her down on to my son... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2017
Speak to an attorney as soon as possible. You, on behalf of your son, may have a claim, as well as grandma, against the driver. You need to keep a diary of what happened and the injuries sustained. Sorry you are going through this.
answered on Nov 23, 2017
We need more information on how the injury occurred. If there is no workers’ compensation insurance, then the company could be on the hook.
Can I change my mind if I didn't sign any papers yet.I filed a small claim already but he wanted to settle before court, can I call him back and tell him I went over everything and I would like to come up with a different amount?
answered on Nov 21, 2017
If you have yet to sign a release, you could potentially still litigate the matter or renegotiate a better deal. Really depends on where you are in the process and what you did in small claims court.
answered on Nov 7, 2017
Depending on the facts, it could be charged Assault or perhaps Disorderly Conduct.
I recently dropped a piece of equipt. accidentally while working and caused damage. I work in the field and it had rained previously in the day. The ground was not stable and slippery and I slipped while carrying it back to the truck. I also injured my back but did not see a doctor. The company... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2017
If you are hurt at work, you need to report your injury as soon as possible. You should try to have it reported in writing. You should also try to see a doctor to document your injury. You will also need to know if your employer carries a policy of workers' compensation with the Texas... View More
My 9 year old son was attacked on a playground by a group 12 year old girls who held him down and punched his abdomen, pinched his arms, clawed him with their nails and tried to break his arms. Do we have any recourse legally against these girls?
The actual owner just watched as her son in law and pit bull were attacking my brother in the alley. They are saying the dog was "protecting her home" yet my brother showed no sign of violence and had been on the property for quite some time thus it was a party he had been invited to. It... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2017
Contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
There was this stray dog with scabs all over its body, this 22 y/o was walking and the dog bit her can they sue us even if the dog is not necessarily ours? We have our own dogs and we feed them and give them water and she would come feed from their food too, she didn’t seem to cause problems to... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2017
If it wasn't on your property and you did not keep it on your property you are not responsible. Don't feed strays. Feed your dog on your property.Keep other dogs out.
However tell your homeowners and be guided by what they say.
Sorry, but St. Francis has not gotten to the law books yet.
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