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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: Is the accident report from the state police department the final investigation report?

Or is it different from the state investigation and how long does that all take, when i called the state police they said the final report is done and available for pick up at the state office so does that mean it's all completed and the final investigation to determine the at fault party and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 17, 2020

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a GENERAL matter in most jurisdictions, what you describe is usually the extent of an accident report. Drivers are given a chit at the scene and can pick up final reports in around ten days for a small fee,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: Can my medicaid lien be voided in 180 days also for a personal injury settlement since the 90 day notice?

They sent a 90 day notice in to medicaid but still no response.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 18, 2020

An Arkansas attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you are represented by an attorney, you should pose this question to them. If not, you could reach out to the agency (this can be handled by human resources administration offices or their equivalent namesakes,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: My wife died 8/15/20 from fighting 3 years of Multiple Myeloma. She was walking and communicating with me before

her appointment on 8/10/20. They admitted her and sent her home by ambulance because we live on second floor apartment and she was unable to walk or talk when she came home. The hospital said there would be no charge to us since we had BCBS insurance and all deductible were met. The ambulance... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 13, 2020

An Arkansas attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your wife. It's difficult to answer your question based on these brief facts. You could reach out to Arkansas attorneys who could retrieve medical records to make a more... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Education Law for Arkansas on
Q: I've looked everywhere just to find if its legal or illegal to have a polyamous marriage in Arkansas?

2 woman and 1 man that love each other so much

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 22, 2020

Polygamy is generally regarded as a crime. This is something a criminal attorney would understand the significance of more so than attorneys in the categories chosen above.

Tim Akpinar

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Construction Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can I sue a nuclear plant

A&O in Arkansas is having workers traveling for all states do unnecessary work even though some workers have been diagnosed with covid-19

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 9, 2020

The most reliable way of the workers figuring out their rights here would be to consult with an employment attorney in confidence based on their roles - essential employee, contractor, etc. You post under Personal Injury and ask about suing, but it isn't a personal injury type of setting. Many... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: I was in an accident I was not at fault I had to go to the doctor for my neck and my back I had to see a chiropractor

What type of settlement am I entitled to

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 3, 2019

An Arkansas attorney could answer you best, but your question remains open for a week. Your treatment with a chiropractor is but one factor that could be used to determine the value of your case. The liability examiner or attorney for the other driver's carrier would look at other factors as... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Tax Law and Workers' Compensation for Arkansas on
Q: If a Female attorney is unwilling to defend, do I not have a right to separate her from overburden.

She has sent what appears to be a recorded message, it is not her answer.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 22, 2019

An Arkansas attorney would be in the best position to answer, if there are state-specific laws involved. But your question remains open for a week. As a general matter in any jurisdiction, you are free to separate from your attorney. At the same time, your attorney could be entitled to compensation... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Arkansas on
Q: I was attacked by a security guard at a hospital while on a 72 hour hold for Suicide. The attack was unprovoked.

The Little Rock police department is investigating for felony charges. The whole incident was on video. I’m wanting to sue them but I have never had to search for a lawyer before much less understanding all the areas of practice.

Patrick R. Lee
Patrick R. Lee
answered on Sep 6, 2019

You should consult an attorney with experience in intentional torts. If this security guard truly did attack you unprovoked, and the whole incident is on video, you could have a strong case against both the security guard and the hospital for any injuries you sustained in the attack.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Identity Theft and Legal Malpractice for Arkansas on
Q: How do I accept a lawyer who has refused to return my call?

An out of state attorney who is female and unwilling to represent me. To expand on this misunderstood sentence, she tries to communicate with me in an akward sense, she is being charged. This is due to her not communicating with me only. It is impossibly horrible to expect 'good standing'... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 1, 2019

It might be easier to simply start looking for a new attorney in your state. It's anyone's guess as to why they aren't returning calls. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Arkansas on
Q: I got a lung disease while employed at a dusty factory. Now disabled for life I’m 27. Can I sue Company for this?

I’m 27 now been in and out hospital for last year, seeking answers on what was wrong with me. Was very healthy until this all started. Worked there for 4 years in extremely dusty chemical factory (alumina dust). Company takes no blame but I don’t see how they can possibly not. I’m... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 24, 2019

You want to contact an attorney who is a member of the Arkansas Assn for Justice/Trial Lawyers Association who handles workers comp & occupational disease claims. You should apply for Social Security Disability. If denied appeal. If the time has run file a second application.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: In the Supreme Court decision, Wright vs. UNION NATIONAL BANK.

Very little was given back, they stole Hi Daniel's oil and Gas Co. After this decision, million hidden in overseas accounts, nothing returned to June Grubbs. I just found the money existed, that it was millions, about the Gas Co. Law firm is closed. In last sentence, was chancelOrs decision... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 24, 2019

This appears to be a matter of considerable complexity that would be difficult for an attorney to respond to in a basic Q & A forum. As a starting point, you could contact an Arkansas attorney to arrange a consultation. It was categorized under Personal Injury, but seems closer to being... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Wrongful Death for Arkansas on
Q: My brother was killed and they found the other driver at fault. The driver had no DL or insur - can they go to jail

What can our family do legally? The person said they didn't see him on his loud Harley, yet hit him on the passenger front side while making a left turn. This was in Arkansas where he lived with his wife and son.

Paul Gerard Pfeifer
Paul Gerard Pfeifer
answered on Jul 3, 2019

I would recommend you contact an Arkansas injury lawyer to discuss whether anything can be done in a civil claim. Regarding whether there is criminal liability for what occurred, I would need more information and also direct you to the prosecuting attorney in the County where the wreck occurred.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: My daughter was mauled by 2 pit bulls while walking. The owner is not the home owner where they came from whose fault?
Paul Gerard Pfeifer
Paul Gerard Pfeifer
answered on Jun 2, 2019

I am sorry to hear about what occurred. You need to discuss this situation with an Arkansas dog bite lawyer. Liability for what occurred may depend on certain facts that need to be known. I hope she is recovering well.

Paul Pfeifer, Attorney at Law

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: how do I get my doctor bills and pain and suffering from someone who broke into my house and attacked me
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 23, 2019

People that do that type of thing tend to be poor or not have assets. Short answer is you can sue him,but that won't get you anything but a piece of paper. You want to get with the DA's victim assistance coordinator, and ask that restitution be part of any sentence. As far as the doctor... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: Can I sue the landlord for a tenants dog biting me

I Was Bitten at the end of September the owner of the dog knew the dog was vicious it's not the first time this dog has been somebody I'm like the fifth person is bitten can I sue the landlord for pain and suffering since the tenant has no insurance and it happened on the landlords property

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answered on Dec 21, 2018

In NY, the answer is yes. If the LL knew of the viciousness of the dog and failed to protect the tenants, depending on the precise facts, it is possible to hold the LL liable.

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Arkansas on
Q: I was hurt on an accident at work involving a bobcat workman's comp picked up I am still injured now that I am to head

Back to work they are giving the guy who injured me my position and tring to put me somewhere else I feel like it's a form of retaliation on my part

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 18, 2018

Depending on what happened you may have a claim against the Bobcat manufacturer. As to the work issue speak with your attorney that handled your comp claim.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: can a person get away with attempted murder? I live in a small town in arkansas, where i walk around from to time. I

was beaten almost to death airlifted to med in memphis with bleading on brain. I pressed charges against him, but nothing is being done about it, they are saying I provoked him, but i didnt I had no kind of weapon on me, it was turned over to a deputy proscecuting attorney. he said he is declining... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Apr 10, 2018

If a prosecutor doesn't want to prosecute unfortunately it only emboldens the assaulter. Best thought is to consider relocating if you can get work elsewhere. As far as dealing with some of the fallout, suggest you google

psychology today therapist EMDR ______________ (insert the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: my 16 year old daughter got assaulted by a grown woman in walmart parkig lot cops said theres nothig they can do

is there anything i can do

W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
answered on Apr 3, 2018

You can pay an attorney to sue her.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: Is there a statute of limitation on finalizing an auto accident suit? Treatments ended after 6 months.

I retained a lawyer right away. I received treatments for whiplash and PTSD for 6 months. It has been almost 2 years since the accident that the other party's insurance agreed their client was at fault. I have done a lot of the footwork in gathering up the bills, etc. The young secretary/... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 26, 2018

First, set up an appointment for a face to face with him. Part of the problem may be that you finished treatment, the insurance is playing a waiting game--they figure it's a "closed end" case--you recovered, it's 6 months, they can see if he'll fold. Meet with him now. Find... View More

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