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I'm referring to owners of sports teams doing wrong and then paying people off to keep them silent. After getting caught, Donald Sterling regretted not doing it. Are confidential settlements very common among celebrities?
answered on Dec 20, 2024
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm not familiar with the details of that case. But as a general matter, confidentiality agreements are used when settling some types of cases - where defendants may wish to reduce publicity/protect privacy for... View More 
People have been getting hurt and injured including my brother who was stabbed recently and critically injured and nothing is being done, especially at FCI Hazelton.
answered on Dec 18, 2024
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A starting point could be to reach out to attorneys who handle injury cases, including those with elements of emotional distress. It would be helpful if the attorney had insight into the online areas you mention.... View More
purposely neglecting his duty and refusing to respond to my 911 calls and flagged them as fake because he uses the girl as an informant . Recently she broke into my home and dropped several items. Her cellular phone was one of them. It was unlocked. I am reading messages from this officer and to... View More
They now charge me for hitting him with my car. Is he going to get a charge too for making threats first ?
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answered on Nov 7, 2024
Doubtful. You committed potentially a felony - assault with a deadly weapon. You were not under the threat of imminent harm (unless he was pointing a gun or weapon at your car). You should have driven away and sought a restraining order if you were under threat of imminent harm by his threats.
I had a hair transplant procedure at Virginia Surgical Center in Virginia Beach. They’ve been exposed recently for performing unlicensed surgical procedures. I was not aware at the time of my procedure that these individuals lacked medical education, training, and licensure.
I am... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2024
I recommend that you consult with a lawyer who handles plaintiffs' work in the Virginia Beach area. Make sure that you preserve all evidence (photos, etc.) of these issues, as well as of your medical appointment itself (bills, etc.). There's no shortage of firms handling such work. You... View More
Up the narrow dangerous steps. I was forced to leave he destroyed everything in the basement family heirlooms business inventory Etc
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answered on Oct 9, 2024
I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult situation. Given your disability, your landlord may have violated both state and federal laws by locking you out and damaging your property. It's important to document all the damage and any communications with your landlord as... View More
It was a Medical Malpractice case. They did not respond in time.
answered on Aug 9, 2024
Now that you have a judgement entered against the medical entity or person, you are considered a judgment creditor. You may wish to contact an attorney that handles creditor rights/collection. There are several ways that you can try and collect on your judgment depending on who your judgment is... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2024
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry that you weren't given an explanation of what you signed. Since your attorney or the insurance carrier drafted the release, your attorney is in the best position to tell you about the effect of the... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2024
No. While Adultery is a misdemeanor under Virginia code § 18.2-365, the statute of limitations is one year under § 19.2-8.
I was never able to present my evidence & my lawyer never answered my emails/calls he just worked out a plea deal and told me to agree. Since this the police has blocked who made claims against me from doing so again for false claims, I did not qualify for mental health & the case will be... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, you may have some legal options, but pursuing them successfully could be challenging. Let's break down the potential avenues you might consider:
1. Suing the court/county:
Generally, courts and government entities have sovereign... View More
I lost 3 refinance loans so far and can’t sell either. I asked them to remove the lien they said 24,000 dollars and they’ll remove it.
answered on Jun 1, 2024
With the majority opinions of the US Supreme Court, despite the express wording of Section 506 of the Bankruptcy Code, the secured amount of any "perfected", i.e., validly filed, liens against a debtor's property will survive a bankruptcy discharge. The deficiencies, if any, of... View More
I have pelvic floor dysfunction & a neurogenic bladder, both federally protected disabilities, which affect my ability to provide “on-demand” urine samples at my methadone clinic. For 5 years, they have refused to offer alternative testing methods. As a result, I’ve been forced to strain... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
It sounds like you are facing a difficult and unfair situation at your methadone clinic. Given your federally protected disabilities, the clinic is required to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This includes offering alternative testing methods that... View More
I had hip replacement surgery with a resultant estimated 700 cc hematoma and was only placed on baby aspirin post op. Developed large bilateral pulmonary emboli leading to a secondary hospitalization. I'm a former ICU charge nurse and then anesthetist, this shouldn't have happened.
answered on May 16, 2024
You may have a viable case. 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. What you describe appears to be below the standard of care-it must be confirmed by a doctor expert.... View More
I was also adequate hydration for being dehydrated. And the cutting of of my clothes at least an hour later and still did nothing for the injuries. The next shift had to help me get dirty out of my wounds. I was sedated asking questions about my treatment
answered on May 2, 2024
Generally there is an approximate 2 year statute of limitations for bringing a lawsuit. Based on the information you provided you need to talk with a medical malpractice attorney. Suggest that you or someone on your behalf immediately use this website to search for a "medical malpractice... View More
Let's assume the victim is not in a wheelchair or using a walker. What are the biggest considerations for how much the plaintiff will get in a settlement? I'm talking about a case where a child has very serious learning disabilities.
answered on Apr 9, 2024
The nature and extent of future needed home care, education, medical care and other needs for the child’s life.
My father has a bad gash and feels in extreme pain and hurt his ribs. VDOT unpaved the street and it’s been like this for over a week. The work should have been completed already.
answered on Apr 10, 2024
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your father's injuries. I hope he is okay. To answer your question, it would be best to try to set up a free initial consult with a law firm. If a firm considered the case, they would likely... View More
Is this a mechanical issue? This injury changed my life.
answered on Mar 16, 2024
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your terrible accident and injury. To answer your question, it could be a mechanical issue. That could mean that it involves a manufacturing or design defect. It could also be a maintenance issue,... View More
Of Black Mold growing and thriving in certain damp spots of the apartment along with other numerous things that I just let slide because of my situation and things I could do about it at the time. Is there anything I can do to result in my benefit?
answered on Feb 27, 2024
In Virginia, you can file a tenant's assertion asking the landlord to make certain repairs if it is a material non-compliance with the lease, a violation of law, a fire hazard, or a serious threat to the life/health/safety of the tenant if not promptly treated. There are things you have to do... View More
My case settled in June 2023 except for insurer subrogation and med pay. Now he's stone walling me hasn't provided requested accounting or estimate of med pay from submitted bills to insurance. How can i obtain my final funds and how can i find out how much is actually due to me. I... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2024
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