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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Delaware on
Q: Does a firm have to tell you they represent the party you're seeing them about suing, or can they string you along?

And then try to persuade you that you don't have a case. The time is almost up to file so we contacted them again to see if they would at least do a letter for us to extend it. They say they can't because it would be a conflict of interest.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 31, 2016

Find out why it's a conflict. If they had been representing the other party they should have told you so. If it's that they represent a potential witness, that is a little different--a conflict but they only have to tell you when they figure it out. However you need to find another... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Delaware on
Q: Can I rent a car using the offenders car insurance

I was in a car accident and my car got totaled. It wasn't my fault but now I am out of a car. The offenders insurance should be paying for a rental

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 22, 2016

The offenders insurance should give you a "prior authorization" though depending on your state they may not have to (depends on what state it happened in). If your car got totaled chances are you have an injury so I suggest you contact a member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Assn--they... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Delaware on
Q: I had a slip n fall 4/2015 in my apt...i notified the mgt prior to my injury,but the mgt fixed afterwards(uneven floor)

I wad rushed a by abulance,same treating dr affirmed permanent injury to elbow and tendon in bicep....where does the proximate take place? I seen ortho surgeon,he reccomends surgery asap......the property mgt denies fault my atty tells me that its protocol for denial......do i have a slam dunk case... View More

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answered on Apr 24, 2016

I would not characterize your case or potential case as a slam dunk case even if you have surgery. Trip and fall cases and slip and fall cases can be quite challenging. These are among the most heavily contested types of cases that are handled by personal injury attorneys. It is good to hear... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for Delaware on
Q: My neighbor fell and fractured her pelvis because my dog jumped up on her. I've offered to pay her medical bills.

My question is, can she still sue me for more even if I fulfill my promise to her?

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Mar 10, 2016

Unless you get a release from her when you pay, yes she can. You are better off turning this over to your homeowner's or renter's insurance company to handle so they can pay the bills and make sure you are released from further responsibility after they pay her.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Delaware on
Q: My son's car was hit by another party now their insurance closed the claim. can i sue them if there was no police report

There was no injury by either party. the 911 dispatcher said there was no reason to send an officer for a report since the accident happened on private property. The other party admitted fault to my son immediately following the accident. they exchanged information and went on their way. Now the... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 12, 2016

Whether there was a police report doesn't affect whether you can file a lawsuit. Talk to a local lawyer.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Delaware on
Q: I studied English for 6 months. can I take vacation and stay in USA for 2 months then come back to study?F1 visa
Dawn Chere Sequeira
Dawn Chere Sequeira
answered on Jan 21, 2016

Your intent must match the visa that you apply for; many clients file for B visas and are denied. I advise you to retain counsel.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Delaware on
Q: marriage "deadline" for Employment based GC applcation

I am in the process of employment based green card application (EB2). I am engaged and was wondering which step of the process is the "deadline" by which I have to be married to get the GC for my husband (to be) too? (PERM? I140 or I485?)

Dawn Chere Sequeira
Dawn Chere Sequeira
answered on Jan 21, 2016

If you can, get married before the I-140 is filed.

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Delaware on
Q: Need help regarding my F2 to H4 visa..!!

Hi

Good morning

My husband was a student with F1 visa and I came to USA as his dependent on F2 visa... His OPT ended in April 2015 and he applied for H1 visa... Got an RFE in July 2015 and then his H1 got approved in Oct 2015..!!!

Now our lawyer forgot to file my h4 during... View More

Shan Dimitris Potts
Shan Dimitris Potts
answered on Nov 18, 2015

1. Why are you not asking your lawyer all these questions?

2. Once your husband's h1b got approved your f2 is no longer valid so you were out of status after the day your husband's h1b got approved.

3. Your lawyer's mistake will not be accounted for, you should...
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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Immigration Law for Delaware on
Q: My father is a citizen of America. He got citizenship when I was still a minor. Can I claim citizenship?

The problem is I don't know his where abouts. But he is here in the United States. Can I still claim citizenship or apply for a green card?

Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
answered on Nov 8, 2015

There are questions similar to your situation on our website. You can locate them at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. Good luck. www.aba-us.com

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Delaware on
Q: How long do you legally have to wait in Ohio to resell a home you purchased to flip?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 4, 2015

If you are in the business of buying homes and selling them, then you should be willing to have a full discussion with an attorney in Ohio about what you are asking. There should not be a time limit on this, in my opinion.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Delaware on
Q: Can someone be indicted without ever being formally charged

My child was arrested for murder 1and was never arrested

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 3, 2015

You have a very confusing question here. Arrested and never arrested?

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Delaware on
Q: Can a minor be tried as an adult?

I know a minor who is 17, who less than 6 months ago, was caught with Vicodin in school. It was left at a misdemeanor and would be expunged when he was 18, he was allowed back in school. Recently, this person got in an accident which was a hit and run to a parked vehicle, he evaded police, and... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 1, 2015

That probably will not happen.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Delaware on
Q: I'm a newly employed Delaware corrections officer. my husband is scheduled to be paroled from NJ. Will they release him
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 26, 2015

Perhaps, when it is time for him to be released.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Delaware on
Q: Can I appeal a judgement if I didn't show up due to a car accident
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 16, 2015

No, but a motion to set it aside might be granted under these circumstances.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Delaware on
Q: who signed Delaware Constitution
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 23, 2015

Do an internet search to find out. That is what I would do.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Delaware on
Q: If a wife informs her husband that she will no longer have sex with him, is it grounds for divorce?
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Sep 14, 2015

No, but actually he doesn't need grounds. All he needs to allege is irreconcilable differences between him and his wife, and he can get divorced.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Delaware on
Q: My daughter got locked up last night and she is only 14 for disorderly conduct with no warning is that legal
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 12, 2015

When someone commits a crime, they are locked up. In order to fully answer your question, an attorney needs to know all of the facts, which include much more than you have written.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Delaware on
Q: In DE, what are the criminal penalties for UPL and where are they codified?

Please provide me with the specific place to find the rule in DE code.

Thanks

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 5, 2015

Look here, this might help: http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/migrated/cpr/model-def/model_def_statutes.authcheckdam.pdf

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Delaware on
Q: Are there criminal penalties in DE for UPL and if so where are they codified?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 4, 2015

Probably, and in the statutes or code. http://delcode.delaware.gov/

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