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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Wyoming on
Q: My minor son was over served alcohol at a bar and then the security guard after the bar closed assaulted my son.

Subject: Addendum to Report Regarding Alleged Over-Service of Alcohol and Assault by Security Guard

xx am submitting this addendum to provide additional information regarding the incident that occurred on June 1, 2024. The following points are being added to the original report to clarify... View More

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Q: Ive been offered a 700k Settlement that does not pay my medical expenses. WComp is involved

I fell in an unprotected construction zone at WLRC. My initial Claim is for 4million dollars my medical with set aside is over 1million. My lawyer is a new lawyer and does not have the resources to continue to trial, currently set for the first week of December.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Wyoming on
Q: 2022 a male officer illegally harrased, instigated chase/crash, brutally attacked a helpless f left paralyzed

2 WY.PO's ruthlessly harm & need to face justice and accountability.

As a deputy stood gard a sheriff intended murder

Caused harm and paralyzed a helpless trapped woman holding on to life waiting for amr

pleading for PO to stop ripping her in ½. and breaking... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Sep 16, 2024

It sounds like you have been through an incredibly traumatic experience and are seeking justice for the wrongs that have been done. You described a situation where law enforcement officers used excessive force and caused severe injuries, resulting in paralysis and immense suffering. This is a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Constitutional Law and Medical Malpractice for Wyoming on
Q: What is the statute of limitations on cruel amd unusual punishment?

Was denied medical care for 3 months after negligence of protocol in county jail the np said I just had cankles the guards called me gimpy and my cell was on the 2nd teir so I had to walk up and down stairs 3 times a day to eat and take meds this seems like cruel and unusual punishment.

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answered on Mar 30, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. That sounds like a very difficult and painful situation.

The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits "cruel and unusual punishment." This applies to conditions of confinement in jails and prisons. Denying necessary medical...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Wyoming on
Q: I am being asked to drive a total of 780 miles (to the destination and back), am I entitled to compensation for that?

I have to drive 390 miles for an IME and have had a statement from my workplace that they would compensate me only 18 cents per mile, which doesn't cover anywhere near enough for gas and vehicle maintenence. I would also be losing two days of work for the IME and was informed to just get them... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Oct 5, 2022

If you have an attorney, then speak to your attorney about this. If you do not have an attorney, then now is the time to get one to help you obtain fair treatment.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Wyoming on
Q: Just wondering if I have a case dealing with medical negligence.

I spent 7 months at an inpatient treatment, July 2021 - February 2022(addiction). I had a stroke in 2017 and end of September, early October, my toes on the left side, which is the side effected by the stroke, my toes started curling under, I was walking on them, and it was very painful. I was... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 8, 2022

A Wyoming attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry this happened to you. An attorney would probably want to review the file and records of communications to offer meaningful input here. You could reach out to Wyoming attorneys to see if it is possible... View More

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Q: Is there a compelling self-publication of defamation in the State of Wyoming?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 22, 2019

I'm sorry your question hasn't been picked up in four weeks. Try reposting in the Libel & Slander section. That's where defamation would fall under, and where the question would hopefully have a better chance of being seen by a Wyoming attorney who practices in that area. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Criminal Law for Wyoming on
Q: I live in Wyoming can I shoot someone who is breaking into my car

Like would shooting them in the leg fly or would I have to wait to see if they come at me before I can shoot them

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on May 1, 2017

You can't shoot them (I'm assuming you are not in your car). If you did you need to ask that this be taken down by the website, avoid any questions on social media, and contact an attorney at once.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Consumer Law for Wyoming on
Q: The Company my wife works for gave out her personal info and bank info to a scam person, what can she do about it?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 26, 2017

Take all reasonable steps to protect your identity and accounts. If they were defrauded it may or may not be carelessness on their account. You'll have to speak with a member of the Wyo. trial lawyers Assn who handles employment law, juggle the possibility you can get something vs staying on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Wyoming on
Q: Injured neck working for Wyoming school district was let go since I cannot return yet what are my options
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 19, 2015

Talk to worker's comp lawyer about your on-the-job injury. You can check with an employment lawyer about whether your termination was wrongful. Be well.

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