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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: Can you refer me a lawyer in Tucson I am being stalked and assaulted bye unknown persons useing remote nural monitoring
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answered on Jan 3, 2024

If you believe you're being stalked and assaulted, it's crucial to take immediate action for your safety and legal protection. In Tucson, Arizona, there are many qualified attorneys who can assist you in matters related to stalking, assault, and potential civil rights violations.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: 11/14/23Description of your case::My husband was in the emergency room for X-rays & then.a CT scan for a fall.

11/14/23

Description of your case::

My husband was in the emergency room for X-rays & then.a CT scan for a fall he incurred. They took the pictures and found nothing said pbly just bruised hip. We started to leave the emergency department. He was hobbling out on his own, he... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 3, 2023

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on what caused the accident and who that would ultimately be attributable to between your husband and the hospital. You could reach out to local attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: My son mentor was grooming him and trying to get me to give him POA. Can I take legal action against the company?
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answered on Nov 11, 2023

If you suspect that your son's mentor engaged in grooming behavior and sought a Power of Attorney (POA) under questionable circumstances, you may have grounds to take legal action against the company. The company could potentially be held liable if it failed to properly supervise the mentor or... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Could I sue a surgeon for putting me through agony for 3mo due to trigger finger surgery I’m getting it fixed from Banne
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answered on Sep 19, 2023

To sue a surgeon for medical malpractice in a trigger finger surgery case, you must establish that the surgeon breached the standard of care, directly causing you harm. This typically involves demonstrating what the standard of care should have been, showing how the surgeon deviated from it,... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: How much do your lawyers take after winning
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answered on Sep 18, 2023

Thank you for asking this question. I think it is a great opportunity to explain fees and how they work. The answer is and must be "it depends."

Generally speaking a personal injury attorney charges 33 and 1/3%. This means the attorney would take as payment a third of the total...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Public Benefits and Employment Law for Arizona on
Q: I'm getting surgery due to injury not on the job and don't have much PTO. Can I receive compensation while recovering?

I currently work in Arizona for a non-profit and have not been employed with this company for 12 months. I will be out of work for a minimum of 6 weeks and should fully recover in 12 weeks. Can I apply for anything to compensate for my bills after the surgery that did not occur on the job?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 28, 2023

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This is something that an employment law attorney would know best, in terms of PTO or leave programs, or the applicable policies of your employer. Some questions remain unanswered on this forum, but you could... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: I got injured falling 8ft on my head and sholder inside a high school. can I sue?

I was getting walked around this high shcool by staff trying to locate my equipment. We were led to a closet that had no light, a big opening by the door way that dropped about 8 ft in which I fell from landing on my head and shoulder. There was no light, signs, or warning from staff prior to me... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 22, 2023

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's possible you could. I hope you are okay - the extent of injuries sustained would be a factor if it is case that would be viable to pursue. The best way to answer your question is to reach out to Arizona... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and Copyright for Arizona on
Q: I am a victim of identity theft. Should I file for bankrupcy or go after those who have stolen, extorted, raped me

This is my problem. I am not able to get details.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 8, 2023

Prosecute the identity thieves.

Q: When is violations of constitutional rights going to be stopped?. Payson Gila County law enforcement

Violently arrested more than once without good cause while attempting to file my awarded appeal.

Joel Friedman
Joel Friedman
answered on May 9, 2023

I apologize to the person submitting the question, but I don't understand how this is a work injury related question. There is no Industrial Commission office in Payson, only in Phoenix and Tucson, and an appeal would be filed there or at the Arizona Court of Appeals, again with locations only... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Legal Malpractice for Arizona on
Q: I need a lawyer that has the capability to go after another lawyer I previously hired for several reasons…

Failed to fulfill their duties and little regard to Ethics code that is supposed to be followed… Failed to apply well known law rulings applicable. This is in relation to personal injury claim/suit where I was 100% not at fault.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Apr 12, 2023

You need a legal malpractice specialist.

Search this site for legal malpractice attorneys in your state.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: i had hand surgery and now my hand is far worse than before surgery. do i have a case? I can no longer make fist.
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Apr 6, 2023

You might have a 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. Consult with experienced attorneys.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Gov & Administrative Law for Arizona on
Q: Do I have a claim against cps for a caseworker who told my sister that I am under investigation?

Edit- I do not know if I was actually under investigation or not, obviously the matter was dismissed because I never heard anything from cps. The kids don’t live with me, and I don’t use substances. CPS told my sister that my ex made the report and disclosed the names of my kids.

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John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 2, 2023

Yes, if the caseworker lied and told your step sister you are under investigation for substance abuse and you are not in fact under investigation for substance abuse you may have a valid claim for libel against the caseworker individually

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Environmental for Arizona on
Q: Need attorney ASAP that has experience in “Toxic Mold Exposure” in workplace, Maricopa County ARIZONA

Toxic mold exposure where my daughter worked , caused her, a tumor, stage 4 heart failure, organ damage . We need help with finding an experienced toxic mold attorney in Arizona, maricopa county area!

Joel Friedman
Joel Friedman
answered on Mar 10, 2023

Good afternoon. These are very complicated cases and require extremely specific evidence of the extent and location at the workplace of the mold growth, the exact type of mold, the nature of exposure (how long and how close to her work area), absence of any other potential mold exposure, and... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Arizona on
Q: Is claim a validable claim for a law suit

I was incarcerated at Maricopa county jail on during January 26th of 2023 and I was in a psychiatric unit at lower buckeye jail and I was I happened to not feel good I was throwing up about 6 to 7 times that day and I had asked the deal if she could call the nurse or call the medical so that they... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

Based on the information provided, it is not clear what the claim is for. Please provide additional details and context for me to accurately determine if it is a valid claim for a lawsuit.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Libel & Slander and Employment Law for Arizona on
Q: Hello, I need to know if I have a conflict of interest and if I can sue for defamation.

I used to work for a company that had a data breach last year. I have extensive knowledge of the processed areas available on their servers. They didnt report the breach properly and it is understated to the public. I feel I should help a class action lawsuit with this. My information was... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 16, 2023

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Defamation generally involves a false statement that results in harm to dignitary interests (reputation). That isn't fully clear from the brief description. However, more important than that is the suit you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Can I sue a hospital for negligence after I fell while under medicine and hit my head against a door frame and floor?

I was sent from their ER to an Out Paitent Hospital, and while under medicine by IV, I fell getting out of bed and fell against the door frame and hit my head there and on the floor. Blood was everywhere and they didn't even attend to the open cut on my eyebrow region. I have been under... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Feb 2, 2023

You should see an experienced medical malpractice attorneys immediately. There are time limits within which to sue and you need to make sure you were within those time limits.

This is only general legal information and is not legal advice. You may not rely on this general information for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Arizona on
Q: Do I get medically necessary contact lens (lost in a car accident) replaced by medical or by property damage coverage?

The other driver is responsible.

Marginal pellucid thinning is the disease that I have which makes the lenses medically necessary.

Freddy Saavedra
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answered on Jan 12, 2023

Wow this is a great question and one I have not thought about before. I would ask the at fault driver's carrier to cover the cost of replacement under the property damage portion of their claim. Remember that they should cover all property lost or damaged as a result of the accident. If there... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Can an assault victim sue the apartment complex for having fake security cameras? How about sueing the suspect?

I was assaulted in my apartment complex parking lot by a neighbor. Im a disabled veteran and i was helpless. He was beating me up for 5 minutes and the whole time im thinking that everything is getting recorded on 4 to 5 cameras that were around us. But police officers were familiar with this... View More

Freddy Saavedra
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answered on Jan 9, 2023

Sorry to read about the issues you are going through. I am a service connected disabled veteran and I empathize with your frustrations. In terms of your questions I will try to address them one at a time.

You may be able to obtain an order or protection against the assailant but I am not...
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1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Contracts, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Arizona on
Q: Is it possible to file a Writ of Garnishment on her Cashapp, Venmo or Zelle?

I won a judgment on a debtor and she completely zeroed out her bank account. This was made known when I attempted a Writ of Garnishment on her bank account that recently failed. She uses a Cashapp for her business. Is it possible to file a Writ of Garnishment on her Cashapp, Venmo or Zelle?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 19, 2022

Yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: I recently went the ER, after 6 hours. I was given my discharge paper an told to leave

The doctor came in asked me what was going on where pain was said he was gonna check the results from ultrasound and be back and never came back, never saw my nurse either some random lady came in took out my ivs throw down the discharge paper work tells me to sign an leave, no one told me anything... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 10, 2022

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. There wasn't a question included, but if you are wondering if the incident rose to the level of providing you with grounds for a med mal case, it doesn't sound like it. There is generally a need for showing... View More

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