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My father is in hospital with 3rd degree degree burns to his hand, torso, and some 2nd degree on his thigh, which he sustained when the battery in his vape exploded in his hand on his way to an appointment.
Doctors said battery chemicals are toxic, he is in terrible of pain, the burns are... View More 
answered on Nov 23, 2023
I'm sorry for your father's injuries. Hiring an attorney is an individual decision. However, product liability cases can be complex, and can involve the need for technical or scientific expert opinions to prosecute. I'd recommend reaching out to attorneys to try to arrange a free... View More
Aggravated kidnapping is what was done to me and my brother on the property of a night club. If the accuser is found guilty, can I file a lawsuit against the club owner?
answered on Nov 17, 2023
You would have to show that the statute of limitations doesn't apply. What do you mean by indicating that you just found out about the kidnapping? Perhaps you might have a case, of you can prove that the owner was negligent, and that the negligence caused injury to you.
Your case... View More
Q: Is it illegal for home depot to post private photos and videos online without my permission? on a company web site than i was fired, as i gave no one consent and i like to sue for lost of income medical ins. and lost of bonus twicw a year
answered on Nov 14, 2024
Presumably you were fired for some other reason, not because the company posted images of you online. So, whatever the reason for your firing, your lost income would not be a result of their posting of your "private" images. So, you have failed to indicate facts which would show that... View More
If I ask them to read the contract I signed for me. Can I secretly record that without telling them. If it’s not possible. Should I just go and inform them I’m recording. Even though they might get suspicious and lies.
answered on Oct 29, 2024
Under Florida Law, recording someone without their knowledge or consent is a 3rd Degree Felony. Don't Do It.
If a party accused of defamation sent a defamatory email to who they believed was the victim's boss, but this email was sent based on information from a website that the victim put up to see if their defamer would contact their bosses if they stopped being private about who they work for,... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2024
This could be a good argument because the "boss" may not count as a third person. Do you have an attorney? The defamation case is super complicated. You may have other defenses based on the fact, such as it is your opinion, you are telling the truth, or you have the privilege to talk... View More
Pedestrians now must walk in road in traffic path, as even the curb areas are roped off. This is downtown. I called to see how long they anticipate the sidewalk being inaccessible and they told me however long it takes them and to just walk around it (in street with 30 mph speed limit and stuff... View More
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
It's frustrating when sidewalk access is blocked without clear timelines. Typically, businesses need permits from the city to restrict public pathways, and these permits usually have time limits. If the work hasn't started or is taking excessively long, it might violate local regulations.... View More
I went into a store and I had lots of coins roughly 6 dollars in coins between pennies, nickels, dimes , and quarters. The store clerk got impatient with me and blurted out “ some black guy “ to someone on the phone. She was referring to the slight disagreement over her telling me she can’t... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You may have grounds to take legal action against Chevron or the specific gas station for the employee's misconduct, particularly if it involved discriminatory treatment based on your race. Discrimination in public accommodations, such as a gas station, is prohibited under federal and state... View More
have suffered moral and material damage and I am afraid
Good evening, my lawyer. I reported a person who tried to steal and use someone else's card in my store. When the police came, I told them where he lives and where he works because he was with me at the old job and they arrested... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2024
If they arrested him and he is charged, the State can request that he be prohibited from contacting or going near you. You cannot seek compensation for hypothetical future damages.
My public defender stated that "she dropped the ball on my case" . She went on to say she didn't know she was to file a motion to have me released
answered on Aug 17, 2024
It appears that you might want to file a claim with the public defender's malpractice (E. & O.) insurance carrier.
Landscaping company refuse to fix company vehicle with no a/c these landscapers are already working in hot conditions but on top of that to get into a car that has been sitting in the sun and to drive to the next location every day with no a/c?? On top of that I reviewed pay-stubs and found out... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
It sounds like you and your coworkers are facing some difficult conditions with the company's refusal to fix the air conditioning in the vehicle. Working in the heat all day and then having to drive without A/C can be very uncomfortable and potentially unsafe. You have the right to a... View More
This morning the same motel is telling me that they're not going to accept a partial payment on my room that I've been in over 30 days
answered on Jul 2, 2024
If you broke your bones as a result of the negligent acts or omissions to act by motel staff , then you should retain an attorney here in Florida to represent you on contingency fee which means you don’t pay unless you win.
My attorney claims he has been "hounding" the insurance company, the insurance company tells me they have not received payment instructions, my attorney says he sent them. Lots of finger-pointing while my family and I are being financially harmed because we can't get homeowner's... View More
answered on May 10, 2024
What you are going through is not uncommon. I now add to agreements a date certain, where possible. Your attorney can threaten to pull the settlement or make a motion to enforce.
I moved into this hotel after major surgery on my foot because of medications that I was going to be on and didn't think it was safe for me to be alone at home I ended up staying here because I lost my apartment and so now they're making me move every 21 days and I have pins and screws in... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
A hotel is not a rehabilitative facility. Nobody knows what this lease says; you need to take it to a lawyer.
The opposing council has not replied to my answer and affirmative defense yet and has not filed any pre-trial motions to the court either. I believe they have 20 days to reply to my affirmative defenses with a reply. However the council is requesting a phone call separately via email to discuss my... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
How many times are.you going to.ask basically the same question? The answer is no, he doesn't have to do any of those things and you are not required to.talk to him.
I have searched for a lawyer for this exact reason for over 4 years and they obviously don't exist.
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
I would recommend starting with a legal researching tool like Google Scholar to find the information that you are seeking.
My classaction suite was against Covidein and Ethicon. The paperwork says Coloplast. Is this an issue?
answered on Feb 6, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could depend on the captioning and indexing of the case. It would be best to check with your attorney, as law firms may sometimes reference cases by generic names in medical product/prescription drug lawsuits,... View More
Carolyn parent and Edward McDowell are the injured party and hit behind back wheel passages side of car and hit again
answered on Jan 13, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It isn't fully clear exactly what happened, but it looks like you were struck in the rear by another vehicle. I hope you are all okay. You could try to arrange a free initial consult with a Florida attorney to... View More
Q: falsely arrested for GTA in U-Haul rented in my name. Person b4 me didn’t return they reported stolen nvr noti police
Less than a year ago I was pulled over and arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle. I had rented a U-Haul that apparently the people before me never... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2024
Assuming everything you reported is accurate, you would have a claim against U-Haul, if not others. You need to contact an attorney to handle this.
she was dont found at fault and the lady that hit her, was given a ticket for running a red light and causing a accident. My wife was given a ticket for driving with a suspended knowledge without knowledge. It was for unpaid tolls. We got her license now showing Valid within one day of the... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2023
This is a question that her lawyer should answer, but if she is not represented then she should retain counsel so that the case is handled properly and all questions like this one can be adequately investigated into and timely responded to.
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
If there was bodily injury or property damage caused by the exposed power lines, you may have a potential claim for money damages. You did not say if that's what you wish to inquire about. If you wish, you can contact any lawyer you see on this site to discuss, or you can post a new inquiry... View More
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