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Q: My loved one was hospitalized for cardiac arrest.

I feel he was over dosed with fentanyl causing his death. What are my choices

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury, Elder Law and Medical Malpractice for Washington on
Q: My loved one was hospitalized in Washington State. He went in for cardiac arrest Oct 24 2024. He was an organ donor.

He lived past the 2 hour window for donating breathing on his own. He was removed from ICU and put on another floor. He wasn't put back on any nutrition or fluids as before. He was over dosed with fentanyl on his 5th day of breathing on his own and passed away. What choices do I have

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Washington on
Q: Transferring vehicle collateral on personal loan with One Main Financial- Are their additional requirements legal?

My car is collateral on my ex fiancé’s personal loan with One Main Financial. He purchased a car for himself in cash a few months ago. One Main said that he could transfer the car title loan to his new car, removing mine as collateral. They had him fill out a new loan application and are now... View More

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Q: Wondering if a car dealership doesn't allow you time to read what you're signing due to the late hour and then provides

you with a flashdrive with you purported buyers order on it but nowhere does it contain your signature in addition to lying about the year and mileage of the vehicle you just got railroaded into buying do any or all of these constitute fraud or misrepresentation and should I try to get my money... View More

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Q: Can I stop my car from going to auction at the last minute?

My ex landlord’s sister had my car towed with no notice , no attempts to reach us and give us a deadline after we had an agreement. Then he wouldn’t tell me where my car was for over a week at. D nd earlier alluded to them holding it hostage for some alleged debt to his father. My the time he... View More

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Q: Is it rite for a stranger to take my son out of the school I had him in since kindergarten with out my consent?

My sons step brother unrolled my son from school with out my consent

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Washington on
Q: Is it legal for a step brother take my son out of school with out the parents consent

My sons step brother without my consent or his mothers,took my son out of his school that hes been in since kindergarten ,he is now in second grade,he took him out of his school without our consent and enrolled him in another school.with out our consent no legal paper work at all .I need to know... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Municipal Law for Washington on
Q: Is it illegal to gift someone a dirty diaper
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Social Security for Washington on
Q: I'm 74. On SSI AND SSA Since 2012. Disabled Bi Polar 1 Receiving $ 918 SSA And SSI 45.00 Monthly.

Can I get more ?

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answered on Nov 24, 2024

You may be eligible for additional benefits beyond your current SSI and Social Security payments. Given your disability status and income level, exploring other assistance programs could help supplement your monthly income.

Looking into programs like SNAP (food stamps), Medicare Savings...
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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Washington on
Q: i violated deferred prosecution for a dui in washington state, what is the likelihood of getting back on deferred?
Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Nov 21, 2024

You need to have a criminal defense attorney here in WA to see what your options are. Do that now

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Washington on
Q: Cigarette smoke in low-income "smoke-free" condo

I am a minority group living in a low-income condo community in Bellevue, WA, which is governed by a "smoke-free" policy. Unfortunately, one of my neighbors is smoking in their unit, and the secondhand smoke is seeping into my home through the walls. This has been negatively impacting... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Washington on
Q: MALPRACTICE, NEGLIGENCY by medical provider following surgical procedure

Varicose vein ENDOVENOUS ABLATION procedure bilateral Lower leg done In 04/22/2022 at Lake Washington Vascular Seattle, WA by Dr. Elica Inagaki MD. Post procedure no follow up despite request, this procedure failed or provider was incompetent, negligent. Vericose vein complaints pain achy,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Washington on
Q: Was Dismissed with prejudice amended ?

I was arrested and booked into jail for a case 10 years after the case i thought was over. My car was impounded; they took my only ID which was my valid licence. Was released next day after arraignment. I lost my car it was auctioned. Missed jobs i had ready to do. Due to the negligence of someone... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Washington on
Q: How would I sue for my PTO pay

Back on May 30th of 2024 I was terminated . For reporting harassment the day prior. However at this point I mainly want to focus on the around $1800 in PTO PAY that I never received. According to the employee handbook any and all PTO is supposed to be paid out upon termination. Every employment... View More

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Nov 21, 2024

You can file a wage complaint with the Washington State Department of Labor Industry at:

https://secure.lni.wa.gov/wagecomplaint/#/

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Washington on
Q: Costco Wholesale is threatening to fire me based on my manager's lies. Do I have any recourse?

I have worked at Costco for 9.5 years, and am a 69-year-old woman with chronic health conditions.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Washington on
Q: Do I have a case if I got fired for breaking a company policy , but my coworkers who broke the same policy didn’t?

I work in a male dominated industry and feel like I’m being discriminated and targeted. My boss also broke the company policy too.

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Nov 16, 2024

If you are female and you were fired for breaking a company policy, while male employees are not disciplined for breaking the same policy, then you may have a claim for gender based discrimination.

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