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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

James L. Arrasmith
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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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Freddy Saavedra
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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Freddy Saavedra
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

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: I crashed my dirt bike as some loose barb wire got tangled with my dirt bike on a dirt road. I broke my leg.

Can I get compensated For my injuries

Sean Woods
Sean Woods
answered on Oct 28, 2022

Without more facts, the only answer is "it depends." If you were on private property with permission and the landowner had not taken care of the land and structures, then potentially you have a claim. If on public property that is maintained by a public entity and they neglected their... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Hello. I got in an accident. Driving in a rental car. I have insurance. And it was judged that the other car was at faul

fault. This prevented me from working and im gonna have to stay with my brother now. I dont have health insurance. the rental was totaled. i dont know how severe it is but i do get headaches and my back/shoulder/neck area is stiff. Because i lost access to the car the i cant work right now and i... View More

Matthew Maerowitz
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Matthew Maerowitz
answered on Oct 20, 2022

Did this happen in Arizona? I am only licensed in Arizona so I cannot comment on other jurisdictions, but if this was an AZ collision and the other party was at fault a lot of times medical providers will treat with a lien so you do not have to pay out-of-pocket. In addition to the medicals, you... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: Is there a minimal amount of damage that has to occur in a traffic accident in the state of Arizona. To get a ticket

My wife was rear ended by a commercial vehicle in Glendale Arizona the officer told her since there wasn’t $2000 worth of damage she wasn’t gonna write the driver a ticket. There was minimal damage done to my vehicle.But my grandson was in the car we took him to the emergency room he checked... View More

Sean Woods
Sean Woods
answered on Oct 14, 2022

Hi there! Yes you can definitely pursue options to get reimbursed. Under Arizona law, another driver’s negligence can be a recoverable tort.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: can i find a lawyer for litigating a wrongful eviction pandemic on contingency

Greetings, I am seeking representation as a tenant in a wrongful eviction during the pandemic claim. In addition I have numerous claims concerning LTA as well as violations committed by the owner that arise from not visiting the property in decades. The landlord, primary tenant, never gave rent... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 11, 2022

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You are seeking an attorney - it's going to be difficult for law firms here to reach out to you. This is only a Q & A forum, not an attorney referral service. In addition to your own independent searches... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: I was in a motorvehicular accident in January and my claim is still open with no settlement offer/no end what can I do?

No updates in a timely manner. No one seems to care. My adjuster has changed 4 times. The vehicle still in shop with no contact from the shop. It’s been 10 months. I’m at a loss…

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

If you have not hired an attorney, then that is the next step. Please do so immediately.

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Personal Injury and Small Claims for Arizona on
Q: Broken tooth had to be removed on Product from a Grocery store

I purchased a grocery store pitted olive salad that they process in the store and source the Olives from another company. They investigated it and said that in the ingredients small print on packaging it says may have small pieces of pit or pits. They said they would give be my initial dental... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 18, 2022

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Unless you're being presented with the opportunity of going to arbitration, one option is looking into whether the matter falls within the limits of Arizona small claims court. Another option is reaching out... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Small Claims for Arizona on
Q: I am suffering bulemia nervosa after a comment from an ex. My teeth are falling out and it is expensive. Can I sue him?

This probably sounds so crazy. But his comment lead me down a spiral of self-hatred and eventually forcing myself to vomit up food to be skinnier. And now, thanks to all that acid, my teeth have holes and I suspect I need around $10,000 to repair them completely, including 4 crowns and at least 20... View More

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent
answered on Jul 25, 2022

I'm sorry to hear of everything you are experiencing. Regardless of what I may say about your legal case, please know that you deserved to be treated better by your ex and you should also be kind to yourself and love who you are.

I think winning a case like yours would be difficult....
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1 Answer | Asked in Environmental, Landlord - Tenant and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: I’ve been drinking poison for 2 years. Arsenic in well water on the home I leased failed test - EPA Standards.

I'm female, in my 60's, and I don't know a polite way of stating this...I've had chronic diarreah for the last 2 years which is why I had the water tested.

What are my chances of finding an attorney who would represent me, get paid when we settle, and sue this SOB for... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 24, 2022

An Arizona attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It sounds like you're asking about an attorney who would handle your matter on a contingency basis (you mention payment upon settlement). It's difficult to say whether a firm would handle something like... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Arizona on
Q: My husband was hit by a drunk driver in his work van Workers comp paid 66% & we paid them back with ins settlement

Isn’t he still entitled to restitution for his lost wages, pain & suffering, loss of personal work equipment & mileage? Our accident lawyer says not to apply for restitution. I think it’s because he won’t get a cut…?

He is back to work full-time. Has a low impairment rating... View More

Joel Friedman
Joel Friedman
answered on Jul 22, 2022

This is not a one size fits all situation and the answer to your questions depends on several factors: what were your husband's injuries, how serious were the injuries, does he have any permanent damage (medical impairment or disability) from the accident, has he been able to go back to the... View More

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