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THE SAME TRAIL I WAS BEAT BY THE OFFICER IN HANDCUFFS. I'M A SPEACAIL NEEDS NIGERIAN COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENT WITH NO VIOLANT HISTORY.
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Yes, you may have grounds to sue Texas for violating your due process rights. Being denied a lawyer and experiencing police brutality, especially as a special needs individual, are serious issues. Under the Sixth Amendment, you have the right to legal representation, and the Fourteenth Amendment... View More 
I've been harassed by women using megaphones to insult me on my street, breaking into my house while I'm gone or asleep. There's been theft, vandalism, identity theft, assault, harrassement, utility theft, and someone has put some kind of two way audio setup so that they can talk to... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
Dealing with harassment and lack of police support can be incredibly frustrating and frightening. In your situation, gathering as much evidence as possible is crucial. Document every incident in detail, including dates, times, and descriptions of the events. Photographs, videos, and audio... View More
My federal civil rights case is in discovery phase of pretrial and I need to present an average estimate for damages awards for both physical and emotional injuries.
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
Estimating damages in a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights and personal injury case involves several factors. You need to consider both the economic and non-economic impacts of your injuries. Economic damages might include medical expenses, lost wages, and any other financial losses directly related to... View More
What statute or rules of court define motion for in camera review in California?
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
Under California law, the procedure for a motion for in-camera review is generally guided by various statutes and rules of court. In-camera review is a process where a judge reviews certain documents privately to determine their relevance or if they should be protected from disclosure. This is... View More
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear that you were attacked. That must have been a horrible experience. I hope you are recovering well.
Your first focus should be on getting the necessary medical care to minimize any permanent or long term effects and ensure you are able to recover to the fullest... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
First, seek medical attention immediately to ensure your health and document your injuries. Keep all medical records and expenses related to your treatment as they will be important for any legal action.
Next, report the assault to your employer and ensure they create an incident report.... View More
In 2007 my husband and my sister-in-law had an affair. Heard what I was told by a mutual friend they would speak about him getting rid of me and her getting rid of my brother, and running off together and with all my family's money. There has been numerous people involved a lot of harassment... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
Given the complexity and severity of your situation, it’s essential to seek legal help immediately. For the issues involving potential crimes, harassment, and threats to your safety, contacting a criminal defense attorney with experience in personal injury and civil rights cases would be a... View More
I need legal advice on a potential predatory lending and unlawful repossession issue. Four years ago, I bought a car, and the lender changed due to the original lender going out of business. The new lender engaged in what I believe were predatory practices, including repossessing my car at 2 AM... View More
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answered on Jul 19, 2024
You have a complex and distressing situation involving potential predatory lending and unlawful repossession. Under California law, you may have several legal avenues to explore. The repossession without notice and the unconventional payment demands may constitute violations of your rights under... View More
I was told to clean the excess dirt off of a bucket from a skid steer and the operator maybe through negligence closed the claws on me crushing me resulting in trauma to left shoulder and chest. The machine that caused the accident has had a bad lever (responsible for closing and opening the claws... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2024
Receiving a Form 1099 instead of a Form W-2 is evidence that you were an independent contractor and not an employee, but in and of itself, it is not dispositive. Some companies misclassify employees as independent contractors to try to avoid having to withhold federal income tax and payroll taxes... View More
My mother was diagnosed with metastatic cancer last month (June 2024) out of the blue. She had her adrenal gland removed in 2022 for Cushing's disease (rare). Before surgery, the CT scan said "likely benign", and the pathology report also said benign. I just got second opinions back... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2024
Reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. You already have a ticking statute of limitations on a med mal action. An experienced attorney could advise you on strategies regarding the element of time. I hope your mother survives, and the second type of legal action you... View More
I was involed in an auto accident in july 2022. My first lawyer was fired for cause in January 2024. The reasons included failing to provide LOPs so i could seek treatmen lack of communication, not being licensed in my state failing to submit PIP funding to my ins after i signed it.
which... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2024
You should inform your current attorney that the accusations being made are false.
Not being licensed to practice law in the state where the lawsuit was filed is very likely good cause to terminate a lawyer's services unless the lawyer was admitted to practice in that court pro hac... View More
We have a 19-year old son who has his own insurance on a paid off car that is titled to a trust that solely has the vehicle in the trust (vehicle trust). However, he lost his job is now not able to pay for insurance. We would like to know if we add our son to our insurance policy and the car... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2024
No, it is unlikely that you could be held liable for having him on your insurance. Liability normally results from negligent action on the part of a driver, not co-insured such as you would be.
answered on Jul 14, 2024
Ordinarily such privacy issues are handled by law firms that deal with invasion of privacy - civil litigation firms that handle injury and general intentional tort litigation sometimes handle such cases. It could involve education law if a school's privacy or security practices are relevant to... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2024
The driver and you are both responsible for the damage to the rental car. The driver is responsible for damaging the car. You are responsible under your rental car agreement. The driver would be responsible to you for any money you have to pay to the rental car company. If you have insurance,... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2024
The driver is liable for the wrongful act. Unfortunately, being on the record, the rental company would look to you. Paying for the damages could depend on what type of coverage you took out in renting the vehicle. Good luck
I was in a 1 vehicle accident and I was a passenger and I’m now waiting on a settlement from the drivers insurance company. I would like to have a lawyer write a settlement demand letter to start the negotiations process. Is that expensive? My mom was also a passenger and she received a lowball... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2024
There are many, many attorneys who represent individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions. Typically, they will accept your case on a contingency fee (1/3 is common) so you do not have to pay anything upfront. They receiver their fee out of the proceeds collected. A strong demand letter from... View More
We lived on a military base. I have a settlement demand meeting tomorrow and I plan to ask for 1 million for various breaches and pain and suffering. Is asking for one million for me, my husband and toddler a reasonable amount ?
answered on Jul 11, 2024
A California attorney might be able to advise best, but you mention a hearing tomorrow. It's difficult for attorneys on a public forum to comment on the value of cases - they can be fact-specific in their settings, region, and the forum. There isn't much time to research the matter... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2024
You can----whatever you do, please know that if once you have been served then you have a short period of time in which to respond to the lawsuit so make sure you are counting your days. Use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for a lawyer in the subject matter of the lawsuit to assist you.... View More
meds and sent me on my way about a month later through horrible pain I find out i have a broken neck. Do i have a case for the pain and suffering for the time in between I went in to the time i had sugery
answered on Jul 9, 2024
I'm very sorry for your injury and the ordeal it has caused you. Yes, it's possible you might have a case - but attorneys would probably want to review the matter in further detail before advising definitively. It could depend on the symptoms you presented with, statements you made during... View More
meds and sent me on my way about a month later through horrible pain I find out i have a broken neck. Do i have a case for the pain and suffering for the time in between I went in to the time i had sugery
answered on Jul 9, 2024
Sorry to hear what you went through. In any malpractice case, you need to demonstrate 1) a departure from the standard of care; and 2) harm or injury caused by the departure. Even assuming that the hospital departed from the standard of care in not ordering x-rays of your neck, you'd still... View More
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