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I went to the Stretch Zone due to feeling like I needed to be stretched or aligned in March 2023. I informed him that I had one hip higher than the other. He adjusted me and then pulled both legs simultaneously. This left me feeling lopsided and within 2-3 days I felt extreme pain in my lower... View More 
answered on Sep 26, 2023
The deadline for most medical malpractice in California is 1 year. This defendant is not likely a health care provider and the deadline would be two years.
answered on Sep 25, 2023
Assuming you did not cause the wreck, you and your passengers have what is known as an uninsured motorist claim. While such a claim exists under Georgia law, that does not necessarily mean there is compensation available under your policy. The key is whether your policy has uninsured motorist... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2023
Addendum - in terms of what you mean by "false," your options could vary. If you mean the motion was in error in terms of procedure or substance, you or your attorney could challenge it. If it contains information known to be false, and that information arises elsewhere in the pleadings... View More
He helped opposition despite the fact they lacked proof or agreement. Gave a false ruling.
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
Firstly, you can appeal the judge's decision to a higher court. This means challenging the ruling based on its legal merits. The appellate court will review the lower court's decision for any potential legal errors. Secondly, Georgia has a Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) which... View More
The injury has resulted in a fractured C2 vertebrae in my neck which will require 4 months in a neck brace to hold my neck straight. Still, there is no guarantee that I will not suffer paralysis. I am a 76 year-old military officer's widow and live on a fixed income. I now can do almost... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2023
Absolutely. If the asphalt was not properly maintained and created an unsafe condition, you are entitled to damages resulting from your fall. Schedule a free consultation as soon as possible to make sure evidence is preserved, your rights are protected, and you receive the compensation you deserve.
So I got a second opinion had to go see a podiatrist and had to have surgery for the second time this time I had to get cut four times to fix what the previous doctor didn't fix and he dropped me as a patient a week after I've seen him
answered on Aug 28, 2023
You may have a case. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did. Consult with experienced attorneys in the state where this occurred.
answered on Aug 24, 2023
Once a case settles, the claimant (i.e., the person who was injured) signs a release. In that release, all claims against the party(ies) who caused the injury are extinguished including the claim for pain and suffering. Consequently, you may not sue a doctor or hospital for pain and suffering... View More
What’s the process of getting a certificate of merit
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answered on Aug 23, 2023
Yes, you can sue for damages, pain and suffering, and loss of wages without it being a malpractice lawsuit. These types of claims are commonly associated with personal injury lawsuits rather than malpractice cases. Personal injury claims can arise from various situations, such as car accidents,... View More
Proposed language in employee handbook: You must receive prior authorization before seeking outside medical treatment unless the condition is
immediately dangerous to life and health. Failure to do so will result in a written warning.
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answered on Aug 19, 2023
Like a lot of questions involving Worker’s Compensation cause the answer is “it depends”. Essentially, “prior authorizatIon” could mean several different things as it relates to the employer, and or the Worker’s Compensation insurance company. Best to consult a Worker’s Compensation... View More
Deceased killed in accident. Surviving spouse seeks waiver of right of potential heir to receive assets or income from estate. What document is needed?
answered on Jul 31, 2023
This is far more complicated than it seems. If the spouse has a wrongful death claim, and elects not to pursue it, the claim goes away. No one else can pursue it. If she wants to pursue the claim, but does not want the money, she has to first get it, and then give it away, which comes with gift tax... View More
I recently experienced an auto collision and filed a bodily injury claim with the 100% at fault parities Insurance. However, the adjuster's communication has been lacking, and they failed to address important direct questions about the settlement offer. There were delays in receiving... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2023
The insurance company has a duty to act in good faith when administering a claim. Georgia Code § 33-4-7 establishes that an insurer “has an affirmative duty to adjust that loss fairly and promptly, to make a reasonable effort to investigate and evaluate the claim, and, where liability is... View More
Their names are on the title of their cars, and they still live at home, but I pay the auto insurance. If I could be sued, would a $1million policy be enough? The basic policy covers $500K, and I have a $1 million umbrella policy, so currently I am covered for $1.5 M. Do I need to be covered for... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2023
Unless you independently did something wrong (for example allowed someone incompetent to drive) your liability is limited. But higher insurance provides better protection and is often worth the small increase in cost.
Also make sure you have the highest amount of UM/UIM coverage, as... View More
But your mom @84 records it without courts permission and she's now passed away. Would it be inadmissible evidence?
answered on Jul 9, 2023
Rule 22 of the Uniform Superior Court Rules for the Superior Court is strict in terms of its prohibition of recording devices allowed in court rooms. Generally speaking, recording devices are prohibited unless specifically authorized by the judge. But even assuming your mom was authorized to... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2023
If the fire can be directly linked to negligent work by the mechanic and not by owner/operator neglect, then you should be able to pursue a claim against the mechanic. Schedule a free consultation to make sure all of the details are covered.
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Maybe. I would need more information before I could give you a definite opinion as to whether you have a claim against the mechanic.
Serve the uninsured/underinsured insurance carrier as though the were a named defendant. Create a summons in the name of the insurance company while leaving them unmentioned in the complaint. They can answer in the name of the driver, owner, or both or in their own name. By answering in their own... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2023
You would not need to amend the complaint, as the insurance company has entered the case as a matter of right under the law to defend itself and its insured. Unless the insurance company denies that the named defendant is insured by them, the insurance company will typically admit or stipulate to... View More
will it cover such a accident .my wife tripped on a door stop that was in the middle of the floor in the door way and broke her shoulder in 4 places i have pic of the dooorstop and the ct scann and x-ray.
answered on Jun 20, 2023
If it happened in the state of Georgia you will need to reach out to a Georgia attorney
I’ve been working with this firm for maybe 4-5 months. While working on my parked food truck, I was hit by a commercial vehicle which has caused 6 slipped discs and 2 herniated discs. I’ve gone through treatment, gotten injections and will have to get treatment every 6 months. I was completely... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
I do agree, something seems off. It is generally the case that once a client's medical treatments are finished, it can take anywhere from 2 - 4 weeks to obtain all of the client's medical records and bills. Every now and then there will be difficulty getting a record or a bill but that... View More
A female was having new onset mania-fleeting thoughts, episode was believed to have been brought on by antidepressant (paxil) prescribed by female's dr for symptoms of anxiety (no mental health, bi-polar, manic, etc diagnosis by any dr to include the prescriber). Order to detain said female... View More
answered on May 19, 2023
If the patient ended up hurt, or hurting someone else, there may be a viable case.
Due to the nature of lawsuits, the extent of injuries may effect the viability of a case.
How is that possible? I don't remember even getting out of the car and by the time I came to my senses a passerby had already reported the accident. I had a head injury, it's not like I deliberately tried to hide the fact their was a wreck.
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answered on May 1, 2023
It seems you may have suffered a brain injury and short-term memory loss. There are times where you may have been given a citation; however, the OTHER DRIVER was at fault for causing the wreck. Additionally, your injuries may be more significant than just what you felt at the time of the wreck.... View More
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