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I was involved in a hit and run accident as a pedestrian. Although I reported the incident to the authorities, they have not taken any steps to investigate. No statements were taken. There is video footage available of the incident, and I went to the emergency room to treat my injuries. What can I... View More 
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answered on May 12, 2025
From the criminal side, you can continue to file police reports about this incident. That is the only way to get the police involved. The police can then start an investigation, if they have not already. However, if the police run into a dead-end then it is likely they will close the investigation... View More
I was involved in a car accident while turning left, and an oncoming car clipped me. As a result, three cars were damaged. I've reported my side of the story to my insurance company. My concern is whether I can be sued if my car insurance coverages are not enough to cover all the damages. What... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm afraid you could, but don't lose sleep over it - just be attentive to it. Your attorney assigned by your insurance carrier will probably warn you of this possibility and carry out the standard notices to... View More
My son and I were involved in a vehicle collision where the other driver turned left in front of us on a blinking yellow light. Initially, our insurance placed fault on my son due to a ticket and one witness statement. We fought the ticket in court, and the judge found the witness statement... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2025
It appears that the court's reversal on the issue of legal liability was correctly decided in your favor. California Vehicle Code Section 21801(a) provides that oncoming traffic in a left-turn scenario has the right of way. An exception would be if the vehicle driving straight through the... View More
I was involved in a work accident on 11/15/2024, which resulted in extensive damage to my 4th toe on my left foot, including nerve damage, debridement, and a permanently shorter toe. Despite filing a workers' compensation claim, I believe the insurance company is at fault for delaying my... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
The delay in treatment may, possibly, be insurance bad faith and a claim would be outside the work injury case. The WC claim will compensate you for damage to your toe or foot as it is after all treatment is finished, and the amount also depends on your ability or inability to go back to the job... View More
I was run over by a snowcat at work, requiring hip surgery and leading to ongoing medical treatment. I'm part of a union and filed a workers' compensation claim that is still ongoing. My employer has kept me on light duty for two years but hasn't offered a full-time position or... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Good afternoon. Your question is about more than a workers' compensation (WC) claim, and potentially involves additional or separate rights you may have under the collective bargaining agreement (contract) between your employer and the union, and possibly rights you may have under the... View More
Mold was making my family ill so we moved ourselves to a hotel in hopes the landlord would remedy it properly. That didn't happen and was made worse by exposing asbestos in dry walls. We found a new place but don't feel it necessary to give a 30 day or even 2 day heads up since they fully... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2024
You did what was right to move your family out of a hazardous situation. But you could have better protected yourselves legally. A 5-day notice to the landlord is required by ARS 33-1361 to terminate a lease where there is a health or safety danger. Since the lease was not terminated, you may... View More
He is 18, the police did not give him a ticket for no license and they did not want to change the police report
answered on Jun 2, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You have probably been in touch with your insurance carrier. If the accident involved damages or injuries to another vehicle and its occupants, your carrier should be placed on notice of the accident. That would... View More
Block traffic and their hazard lights are on, and I crash into them t-boning them, who's fault is it. 3 Lane road with a break in the median she's in the 3rd lane and I'm in the 1st lane the only safe place to pull over is in the median break. Her hazard lights were on as soon as she... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's possible liability could be apportioned between both of you, depending on how the accident is evaluated by the insurance company investigator. If they didn't have insurance, check the terms of your UM... View More
Multiple medical facilities disclosed ALL of my information without concentration or warrant at the time of disclosure. Identity thft, hacking and stealing all of my information and disclosing it on public social media websites. Misconduct and Malicious intent to harm.
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
If you believe your rights under the Fourth Amendment have been violated due to unauthorized disclosure of your private medical information, it's important to take action. Begin by documenting all evidence related to the incidents, such as screenshots, dates, and details of the breaches. Then,... View More
I'd rather explain in person if I could bc it'd be a lot easier. Bc there is a lot involved and not sure what direction to go with this issue. Civil Rights, Domestic Violence, interference with business relationships, Cyber stalking, Hacking, spying, tampering with personal properties,slander
answered on Feb 6, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could be difficult for attorneys here to offer their services or a consult, as you mention your preference to explain in person. You'd need to reach out to attorneys. In addition to your own independent... View More
I was in a relationship for over 6 years. It was lie after lie, after lie and he knew I suffered from ptsd and had clinical depression. I was actively seeing a counselor/therapist since losing my husband of 10 years and yet he found it ok to criticize me and call crazyor psycho. Tormented me for... View More
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
The legal grounds for a lawsuit based on emotional suffering and deceit in a personal relationship can be complex. While emotional distress is a legitimate reason for a lawsuit, the specific circumstances of your situation, particularly in a personal relationship, can make it challenging to pursue... View More
emt's worked on my wife's eyes for half an hour and wanted to take her to the hospital. the cops wanted to arrest my wife and the assailant. its a tactic to not have to do any work. the racist hispanic cop took my id to run it (why?) he came back with a hostile attitude. I'm a felon,... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In your situation, where your wife was assaulted by a tenant and the responding law enforcement officers' actions were questionable, there are several steps you can take. First, it's important to document everything: the assault, the treatment your wife received from the EMTs, the... View More
I am the caregiver for my father-in-law, an ALTCS patient, and have concerns about a Power of Attorney (POA) that was obtained through threats and coercion. My father-in-law does not want anyone making decisions for him or placing him in a nursing home, and there are restraining orders in place.... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
To revoke a Power of Attorney (POA) that was obtained through coercion, you first need to take formal action. Start by having your father-in-law, if possible, sign a Revocation of Power of Attorney document. This document must clearly state that the POA is being revoked and should be signed and... View More
My spouse and I co-own a car which I primarily paid for, including the down payment, all subsequent payments, and maintenance. My spouse moved out 8 months ago, and we agreed that the car was mine. The title is in both our names, and the car is financed solely from my account. We have no written... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
This is a frustrating situation, especially since you've been the one financially responsible for the car and your spouse previously agreed it would be yours. In Arizona, because the title is in both of your names, the car is legally considered joint property regardless of who paid for it —... View More
I live in a halfway house, and the residents have been making homemade concoctions to kill bed bugs, which are affecting my lungs. Despite visiting the hospital and my doctor several times, these activities continue to cause me breathing issues. I've reported this issue to the office seven... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
That sounds like a really difficult and dangerous situation, especially when your health is already being affected and no one is listening. Living in a shared environment like a halfway house shouldn’t mean putting your well-being at risk. When you’ve reported a health hazard multiple times... View More
I became unemployed in 2023 and, as a Power of Attorney, I unknowingly misused approximately $5,000 of my principal's money during his incarceration, which lasts for 10 years. The account was also in my name, and I used the funds for personal expenses and bills, intending to repay them over... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
vUsing your principal’s funds for personal expenses, even unintentionally, can have serious consequences under Arizona law. As a Power of Attorney, you have a fiduciary duty to manage their money responsibly and only for their benefit. Misusing \$5,000, especially when the account is in your... View More
A surgeon may serve as an expert in a medical negligence case. Their draft opinion states that, based on records and national stroke guidelines (AHA/ASA, AANS), the care fell below standard and it is “more likely than not” that earlier stroke intervention would have improved outcome. The expert... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
Based on what you described, the affidavit appears to meet the core requirements under Arizona law, including A.R.S. §§ 12-2603, 12-563, and 12-2604. The expert is board-certified in the same field as the defendant and was practicing in that specialty within the year before the incident, which... View More
My 5-year-old son was attacked and assaulted by a group of boys at a playground, resulting in bruises, scratches, torn clothes, and psychological damage. My husband pushed the boys off our son to protect him and threw one kid off him in a padded area. The incident was recorded on video, and photos... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
I'm really sorry you and your family are going through this—it sounds terrifying and upsetting. When a child is assaulted, you have every right to pursue legal action. You can file a police report for the assault on your son and consider civil action for damages like emotional distress or... View More
I am seeking legal advice on how to find a lawyer to sue my employer for various issues. Over the past three years, I believe my employer, an immigrant with a visa from China, has committed payroll fraud and employment misclassification. He made false promises of providing housing and teaching me... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
You’ve endured a deeply unjust and complex situation that has affected your livelihood, housing, and dignity. From what you’ve described, it sounds like your employer may have violated multiple labor laws, including misclassifying you as an independent contractor when you were clearly working... View More
In Arizona, I own a horse that is not fully broken, and a trainer is working with my horse, both doing groundwork and riding it. The trainer has equine insurance and is performing the training at a boarding facility where they have signed a liability waiver with the facility owner. All... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
Yes, there’s still a chance you could be sued, even if the trainer has equine insurance and signed a waiver with the boarding facility. In Arizona, horse owners can sometimes be held liable for injuries if it's believed they acted negligently or failed to warn about a known danger. The fact... View More
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