She is 14, developmentally+intellectually delayed +sensory processing disorder, verbal,borderline nonverbal due to inability to get accurate, straight answers from her, or her inability to communicate in intelligible expressive language in an inquisitive setting, inability to accurately... Read more »
answered on Feb 3, 2023
If she has ongoing problems due to the malpractice a malpractice case may be warranted. In any event, you should consult with an experienced attorney.
General Notices: This is not legal advice, it is only general information. No attorney client relationship is established by this response.... Read more »
My former employer received a notice of wage claim hearing with all the penalties he owes and ran a payroll run to pay me via direct deposit. He didn't even pay me the correct amount owed and didn't provide a paycheck stub so I could verify the amount of the missing week of pay and the... Read more »
answered on Feb 3, 2023
The payment should be credited against your total claim, including penalties. It should not result in a "cancellation" of your claim.
My employer says we have a "free wellness center" for all employees, but takes $10 from every paycheck I've received for the last 6 years. Is this legal? Ive never used this "free wellness center" so why do I have to pay for something I don't use? I never signed... Read more »
answered on Feb 2, 2023
It is unlawful for an employer to deduct any money from a paycheck other than regular payroll taxes unless you have authorized those deductions in writing (such as repayment of loans, overpayment, insurance premiums, etc.)
I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further... Read more »
I have gotten a court deposition that he admitted to not creating the right trust. The trust created was power of appointment and he asked for restricted A/B with my stepmom.
answered on Feb 2, 2023
Yes it may be. An experienced legal malpractice attorney needs to review the facts, including the financial losses due to the malpractice.
Can someone be the advanced healthcare directive and also be the appointed person to handle the patients estate/will?
The patience is being given seizure medicine daily. He cannot recall things that happened the same day and get names.locations and dates confused.
Is this legally allowed?
answered on Feb 2, 2023
A natural person cannot be an advance healthcare directive because that is a legal document and people are not legal documents, but a natural person could serve as the person appointed as health care agent under an advance healthcare directive or medical power of attorney. The same person serving... Read more »
California contractor walked out of job claiming he needed payment, and has not returned for 60 days. Job approximately 90% complete and payment of 80% made. However, many errors on project (ie. contractor painted schluter as wrong color installed, 4" vs 6" backsplashed installed,... Read more »
answered on Feb 2, 2023
You may want to get an attorney involved. Often times I have found that simply having an attorney send a demand letter to the contractor, that motivates the contractor to complete the project in a timely manner. I am representing two homeowners right now with a similar set of facts. As soon as I... Read more »
Going through arbitration on Upwork for work not delivered by a freelancer. Just wondering, if the arbitration team decides to take the side of the freelancer - can I sue? Since that's supposed to be the final decision. I don't know the decision yet but I have substantiative proof that... Read more »
answered on Feb 2, 2023
No one can advise you about whether you can appeal the arbitration decision or otherwise sue without looking at the contract. However the best that can be done is say that usually arbitration agreements preclude any other form of legal action, and even appealing an arbitration award is very... Read more »
Lived in LA and found a listing for someone who was looking to get out of their existing lease early (not a sublease).
An addendum was signed by all parties (the former tenant, myself, and property manager), stating that my name would be added to the lease and that the former tenant's... Read more »
answered on Feb 2, 2023
It looks like the landlord is keeping the previous tenant’s security deposit as your security deposit in lieu of refunding the previous tenant’s and you depositing a new one. So you have been unjustly enriched unless you repay the previous tenant.
answered on Feb 1, 2023
When you go to law school, you need to take all the courses that are tested on the Bar Exam so you are not learning new subjects at the same time as you are reviewing laws and studying for the exam. Corporations and Criminal law are tested on most bar exams (the subjects vary by state.) If those... Read more »
On the roof and the staples they used was not long enough to go through all of them to the wood. They were not Pieces of roof they were hole shingles. There roof was the only one the blew off. My roof has been.on for 30 years and nothing happen to it. I'm talking about alot of there roof.
answered on Feb 1, 2023
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney for state-specific guidance, there are a couple of ways to handle these types of situations in general nationwide. If you have a comprehensive auto... Read more »
My cousin quickly took it in his hands to find the funeral services for my father when he passed. Claimed to pay for all expenses. But he told the mortuary that my father had no children and had an uncle sign papers. I found this out myself and changed the papers. He then insulted my mom and I, and... Read more »
answered on Feb 1, 2023
you can always sue anyone for anything.......
the issues are will you win and can you find a lawyer that will gamble with you rather than asking for a retainer for hourly representation?
check his phone book/contacts for lawyers to try to find the one that prepared the will.... Read more »
The police stood outside saying they had warrant but never gave it to the ones detained or the property owner when she asked. They mailed the search warrant a 10 days after raid.
answered on Feb 1, 2023
if you are being charged with a crime explain to your local criminal lawyer what you are explaining here.
they are supposed to show you the Warrant signed by a judge.
I was just informed yesterday that it's more of a medical malpractice which has a one-year timeline. However, a different attorney told me that it is the 3-year timeline for medical malpractice. I need clarification. Since I thought I had it handled with this attorney who turns out to be... Read more »
answered on Feb 1, 2023
In California the medical malpractice statute of limitation is one year. In certain circumstances, it can be extended to three years, for example, if it was not discovered within the first year.
Doctor performed plantar fascia release and heel spur removal, after 1yr of remaining in walking boot, and complaining of new pain, he gave up on me. I had to find another doctor and was told by new doctor that the other doctor cut too low from area of the chief complaint is and into the area... Read more »
answered on Feb 1, 2023
Yes you have a potential medical malpractice case. Consult with experienced attorneys. You can search for attorneys in this website, https://www.justia.com/lawyers
answered on Feb 1, 2023
In California: Generally it is one year. But if it is against a government entity you must file a claim within 6 months. There are exceptions and requirements, etc.
This is only general legal information and is not legal advice. You may not rely on this general information for your... Read more »
Los Angeles Ca
Jury Trial set in the next 48 hours. Trying to figure out how to obtain compensation for slumlord that is trying to evict me for "non payment" even though they were over paid, and after I contacted the city and county?
Compensation in cross/counter claim... Read more »
answered on Jan 31, 2023
To me, I'd hire an attorney, with that much money at stake and super fast, since you are saying trial is in two days???
I read this on this site under New Use Patents: a "second company" is awarded a new use patent.
answered on Jan 31, 2023
Yes, this is common. Inventor A gets a patent for an invention, and then inventor B files for an improvement to the invention. Inventor A cannot practice the improved version because inventor B has a patent on it, and Inventor A cannot practice either the original invention nor the improved... Read more »
The supervisor at my work told the foreman to only call me over the radio and not to call any of the other workers in efforts to make it sound like I am unreachable. My radio had a bad connection so it works on and off threw out the day
answered on Jan 31, 2023
More information needs to be known in order to advise if you have a meritorious legal claim or not. Keep in mind, however, that not all forms of retaliation are actionable. Retaliation is unlawful only if the act that caused the retaliation is considered to be legally protected conduct. Most forms... Read more »
The release form that was drafted by her boss' lawyer states that she can't ever sue him or his descendants ever again for any reason what-so-ever! Question: Is it legal to deny a remedy to an unforeseen future crime?
answered on Jan 31, 2023
more info is needed.
did she receive any consideration for signing that paper? ie money
answered on Jan 31, 2023
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. No one here has any way of knowing. The applicable agencies need to be checked with - there were different programs throughout the nation and each had their own timetables. Good luck
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