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answered on May 15, 2019
I assume you mean, do you have a civil cause of action against the person that falsely accused you of vandalism. If so, that would depend on several facts. In short you would have to prove that the individual knowingly and intelligently made false statements about you. If so you could have a... View More 
What should she start off asking for damages. Her eye and lip was really damaged
answered on Apr 25, 2019
Dog attack and dog bite cases can be difficult cases primarily due to insurance coverage issues. The first thing your sister should do is to put the dog owner and drug recovery center an official notice of her claim for damages. To fully protect her rights she should consult a personal injury... View More
I live in an apt complex & there are small drainage ditches across our front yard. I was walking in my front yard from my neighbor's apt to mine. (I was not walking in the ditch) I stopped to make sure I shut her storm door all the way and when I turned around the ground was uneven and it... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2019
A landowner generally does not have a duty to warn of dangerous conditions that are open and obvious. In other words, if the dangerous condition is known, or should have been seen or observed by the injured party, the landowner is not responsible for injuries caused by the dangerous condition.... View More
audio footage of the accident I had liability I'm looking to sue for the loss of my car my loss of wages pain and suffering
answered on Apr 6, 2019
Yes, you would have a claim for the property loss, medical bills, pain, and suffering. You could also recover your lost wages if you have proof that you missed work as a result of the injuries suffered in the accident. The property claim is separate from your bodily injury claim. Thus, you can... View More
I was in 13 when it happened, but before the settlement was in I had converted to 7.
answered on Feb 1, 2019
You should discuss this privately with your bankruptcy attorney. If you don't have one, you might want to seek the counsel of one in your local area as soon as possible.
I was prohibited from putting up a small menorah on my patio while other residents were decorating with trees and Christmas stuff- I have had 4 major leaks and floods and have mold- the second time they left holes half my height in my kitchen and bedroom for two months without fixing- the remedy... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2019
Contact the ADL for your area. Call national if you're not sure. https://www.adl.org/take-action/report-an-incident
answered on Dec 3, 2018
You should consult an attorney who handles car accident cases and provide them with as much information as you have. You may also be able to retrieve the police report from the investigating police entity. If you do not know then consider contacting the police in your area. We hope that you are... View More
claim for medical bills?
answered on Nov 20, 2018
Generally you do not have to wait. The property damage claim is a separate claim from your bodily injury claim which includes claims for medical bills. You should make certain that there is no language on the endorsement section of the check that states you are waiving all claims related to the... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2018
You could consult with an Alabama attorney, but it would be a difficult case. The attorney would likely want to see medical records to substantiate the pains described.
Tim Akpinar
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answered on Sep 4, 2018
Contact a member of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Assn for the county where it happened--they give free consults.
the truck and insurance is in my mother in laws name i wasnt covered and the other person had liability no claim was filed there was 4000$ worth of damage can i go to jail for not being able to pay for this vehicle
answered on Aug 21, 2018
Usually coverage follows the vehicle. If you are an excluded driver different states handle this differently. You won't go to jail for anything. But under certain circumstances you could have your license suspended. Be good if you and your mother in law got a consultation with a member of the... View More
I was hit when the other person failed to stop at the stop sign causing personal injury and damages to my vehicle.
answered on Mar 28, 2018
Yes, but you should contact a member of the Alabama Assn for Justice --they give free consults.
And when I get ready to drive out a person comes down in the other lane and we hit each other. Am I in the wrong or her?
answered on Mar 5, 2018
In addition to my answer to the other question, you are controlled by a stop sign. The duty of someone at a stop sign is not to proceed unless it is safe.the Gent telling you to go was only doing that for his lane, not for all lanes--neither he--nor the lady--know your destination other than you... View More
This year I rented a Uhaul pick up truck Jan 15. The next morning I left to go work a 100 miles from home and I called customermer service to report the truck wasn't operating correctly, it was running or coming to complete stop like it should. They sent out a mechanic to check out the truck... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2018
I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. It is possible that U-haul has liability. You may be covered by an insurance policy you carry on a personal vehicle. Contact an attorney that handles personal injury cases in your area. They will be able to look into your specific situation. While you... View More
From aprox 2005 thru 2014 I was prescribed high doses of hydrocodone, oxycodone, and benzodiazepines by same doctor. At one time receiving demoral injections if requested.
These injections were stopped.
Supposedly, said doctor and wife at time, were injecting themselves with... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
Problem in your case will be the statute of limitations. Look for an attorney member of the Ala. Assn for Justice who handles medical cases--they give free consults.
answered on Feb 11, 2018
As long as they did not lose parental rights they have a claim.Consult a member of the Ala Assn for justice--they give free consults.
Is this considered a re injury cause my job is keeping it under the same claim so I can’t ask for a four panel
answered on Feb 2, 2018
Likely a different one but it depends on what go hurt where and how. Consult the attorney you had before. I you never had one, consult a member of the Ala. Assn for Justice who handles comp--they give free consults.In person is best so you can explain and show how it happened.
I have suffered from various illnesses since infancy. My father is a veteran who served in the Gulf War. He believes my health problems are due to chemicals he was exposed to in the war. He would like to know if I have a viable lawsuit again government. If so, how would I go about proceeding?
answered on Jan 23, 2018
This is a very complex situation for which you need to contact a legal expert in cases of toxic exposure. It requires thorough evaluation, which I or another lawyer cannot provide without knowing more information about your case. Depending on a variety of factors, such as the severity of your... View More
My husband worked at Dorsey Trailer from 2012-2015. Left to work at walmart for a year and returned to Dorsey July of this year. They knew he was alcoholic and wrote him up once or twice for drinking on the job during his first employment with them. Since his return, his immediate supervisor has... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2017
Unlikely but the best thing to do is consult a member of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Assn who handles employment issues and see what they say; they give free consults.. If they did allow him to use other vehicles to get booze it's possible.
My friend and I, along with our roommate, adopted a cat. The adoption papers are in the roommate's name, but we equally split the cost of the adoption fee, vet bills, and our apartment pet fee. Our roommate is now moving out and says she is going to take the cat. Can she legally do this? Or... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2017
The cat is property. Cats are not actually "adopted" under Alabama law. The documents which transferred ownership of the cat probably show that she owns the cat. UNless you can show that you own the cat, you are probably out of luck.
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