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There's a Facebook group where there is two Florida lawyers are talking about my case to members of it. They're posting screenshots from pacer about the lawsuit against me and making fun of me when they have no information on this matter, and I haven't been able to prove my... View More 
answered on Jan 30, 2023
You actually raise a couple different issues here. 1. Can Court documents available on PACER lawfully be disclosed on social media? Yes, because they're public records, and the fact that the discloser is a lawyer who is not on your case is irrelevant. 2. Can someone lawfully make fun of you... View More
Is this normal?
answered on Jan 27, 2023
I think you're asking if the disbursement amounts are normal, rather than asking if the gross settlement amount of $25K is normal. Either way, a lawyer would have to review the matter to tell you if the dollar amounts are as they should be. Regarding disbursements, GENERALLY: (A) the... View More
There was an auto accident in our HOA. A resident (not me) hit a person on a bicycle. Our security company, under contract, is supposed to ask for ID for any person coming in the community day or night and any guest must be authorized by a resident to come in. We also have a sign that says no... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2023
a. You should ask the local police if they can and will prosecute the cyclist.
b. The resident driver's liability insurance company might be able to sue the HOA and the security company if the carrier is obligated to pay damages to the cyclist.
c. The cyclist is probably... View More
Obviously I will pursue the driver of the cart for his negligence but do I have a case against the golf courses as the accident happened on their property with their equipment.
answered on Jan 19, 2023
You may have such a claim. The facts/details, of course, are the key. If the golf cart was owned by the club, versus the operator, then there may be liability against the club. There may be other factors which could lead to the club's liability.
The accident occurred due to negligence on their part. I had to go to the ER and get tests done. The person than handles billing at the hospital recommended we put the company’s name as the payer, and to not put my insurance on file, so they wouldn’t go after that. She said we’ll get a bill... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
Both the contractor and the developer are potentially liable - not only for medical bills, but also for pain and suffering damages and any economic losses beyond medical bills. Therefore, if I were you, I'd seek a free consultation with a personal injury attorney in your area to get an... View More
Our neighbors who moved in recently have two Great Danes. We have a Catahoula Leopard. Our dog is super friendly and social with people and other dogs.
The dogs were okay at first, just sniffing and barking. Then their dogs started digging under our fence and barking aggressively every... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2023
If Animal Control won't help you with this issue, you could hire a lawyer to send a cease-and-desist letter, demanding she stop the abusive conduct, or else. What is the "or else"? You could sue to enjoin the nuisance (seek a court order to stop specified acts). That would be... View More
Amazon driver dropped off a package roughly in between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. and upon leaving struck my dog with the vehicle. And left my property without saying anything or contacting amazon. When I came back to my property minutes later my neighbor informed me that Amazon delivered a package and I... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2022
Sorry to hear about the loss of your pet. I have a dog, too, and can imagine your pain. If the death was accidentally caused (that, is caused by ordinary negligence), you likely have four years from the accident date to take legal action to recover (A) the fair market value of your dog at the age... View More
And became trustees of my settlement. I lost my right foot it was screwed and bolted on and I had 4 back surgery since then. I never got a penny. My dad has property and Maks $ of me now while I'm on SSD AND FOOD STAMPS. WHAT CAN I DO
answered on Dec 26, 2022
Because you were a minor at the time, someone(s) had to be trustee(s) until you would turn 18, unless some other legal arrangement was made for them to be trustees until a later age. In the meantime, the trustees had the duty to spend the money for your benefit, so the first issue is: did they do... View More
I was shot in my growing area (at home )it was a freak accident and my mother spoke with my boss to let him know what was going on and why I would not be into work for a while My boss then told an employee and now the employee is telling everyone at the job what happened to me So now when I'm... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2022
You should have an attorney send a cease and desist letter to the people who are disclosing your private medical information and who are defaming your character. Also, if you were shot on a business premises, you may have a security negligence case depending on the circumstances. Have a free... View More
i was shot in my growing my mother spoke with my boss and told him whats going on and why i will be out of work for awhile my boss told an employee and now the employee is telling everyone at the job and when i am dealing with a customer female he thinks if funny to say ( hey don't for get to... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2022
Not sure what you mean by "telling" your medical records. If you mean verbally telling others some of the contents of your medical records without your consent, you might have a potential claim against that individual for invasion of privacy. A couple of issues would need to be examined... View More
Accident requiring back surgery.my question is should being on time clock at time of accident be helped by my employers workers comp? And if so is it to late ??
answered on Dec 7, 2022
Yes, workers comp is for on-the-job injuries. You were driving as part of your paid duties, so you were on the job. But if the accident was the other driver's fault, you can also set up a claim with that driver's insurance and, if necessary, sue the driver (and owner, if different from... View More
My child was injured at daycare and was put in a spica cast for 4-5 weeks. Life has been anything but “normal” since this happened. I have been sleeping next to her on the couch every night while she wakes up 2-3 times a night, on opposite nights of my husband. Things have become stressed... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2022
I think I responded to a question that you had earlier. An injury of this type can be very serious that could have permanent consequences for her in her future. Accordingly, the only way that you’re going to get justice is to file a lawsuit so you can get full “discovery” from physicians... View More
My child broke her femur at daycare. They didn’t call 911 they called us. Stated they found her on the ground crying. We picked her up and it was considered a spiral fracture from being stuck. Now we have accumulated mass amounts of medical bills from the transport and surgery. They are also... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2022
You should retain counsel on contingency fee here in Florida which means you don’t pay anything unless you win. Additionally, Counsel should get a preservation of evidence letter out immediately to see if there’s any video footage that needs to be preserved. Act quickly. This website prohibits... View More
My rights I am on SSDI they have been ignored. I went to college for paralegal studies. I am undergoing so many surgies. He put on public record that Megan paradis is suing Publix with no representation. My injuries have been ignored. Now supposedly him and Irwin ast and Leo are my co... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2022
You have the unconditional right to discharge your lawyer at any stage of litigation. Once you hire a new attorney, the old attorney will have a lien on the new attorney’s share of the disbursement once the case settles. (For work done by the old lawyer). In other words the Lien will not attach... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2022
You mean leaving it exposed, but with no one being injured by electric shock? If so, this isn't a personal injury question, but rather a breach of contract question. If someone WAS injured, clarify and re-post your inquiry. If this is simply a breach of contract due to incorrect... View More
I was hospitalized for over 3 weeks at my local hospital. I went cause I had cellulitis & the medication my primary prescribed didn't work. By the time I went to the E.R. I had 3 different antibiotics thru about 2-3 weeks. Was told after the 2nd round if it didn't work to come to be... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2022
You will need to consult a medical malpractice attorney for an assessment of your case. Medical malpractice cases are complicated and fact intensive.
Has anyone complained about family members becoming sick do to employment with Aladan Corporations?
answered on Nov 17, 2022
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You could usually find cases under the databases of state court systems. But with class actions or multidistrict litigation involving large companies, venues could be scattered. You could run some online searches of... View More
2 people that we tried to sue, found ways to absolve them of any negligence.
answered on Oct 28, 2022
I'm not sure what you mean by review, but if you mean hire a new attorney - yes you can. Attorneys differ in opinions, but the fact that your first attorney did not want to take the case to trial is a red flag for any new attorneys. I'd recommend that you consult with an attorney licensed... View More
My rental was damaged by hurricane Ian and I had renters living there and decided to break the lease because of the damages and I started arranging to have the inner walls fixed and paid upfront $5000, however after the fact the Condo HOA informed me that their insurance will cover the inside... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2022
A Florida attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. They might not be dodging your question - they simply might not know. In these settings, it isn't in the policyholder's (your HOA) hands. It's up to the insurance carrier. Some carriers want their... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2022
I assume you were sued in Tenn. If you had insurance to cover your liability, the insurance company must provide you with an attorney free of charge. If you did not have coverage, you need an attorney who is licensed in Tenn. You can try the Justia Find a Lawyer tab or contact the Tenn. Bar... View More
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