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I am 57 years old, and on February 28, around 8:20 pm, I fell off a curb on a dark walkway at my apartment complex, injuring my right knee, hip, and lower back. Although there's no external bruising, I was in significant pain and visited Kaiser's emergency room. I called my son to help me... View More 
answered on Mar 20, 2025
Most attorneys in CA will take an injury case like this on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will only pay the attorney for their time after the case settles or a judgment is obtained in your favor after trial (if a lawsuit is filed). One of the key threshold questions, however, will be... View More
On March 11, 2024, I had a total thyroidectomy for substernal goiter, and soon after, started experiencing dysphonia and dyspnea. I have bilateral vocal cord immobility, which causes shortness of breath after any activity and prevents me from returning to work, causing financial stress. As a... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2025
There are many aspects of medical malpractice attorneys look at in evaluating a potential case.
One is if the future financial losses due to the malpractice warrant a case. What you describe indicate this element may be satisfied.
Also evaluated is did the health care provider... View More
I was misdiagnosed with a fracture in my leg that went undetected for weeks, despite my family's attempts to inform the doctors with relevant medical articles. Due to this delayed diagnosis, I eventually required total hip replacement surgery, which affected my ability to work and participate... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2025
You may have a strong medical malpractice case due to the misdiagnosed fracture that led to a total hip replacement, PTSD, and financial losses. To pursue a claim, consult a malpractice attorney, obtain medical records, and secure expert testimony to prove negligence. Document the doctor's... View More
I took my car to a mechanic to fix a cracking sound. After leaving it overnight, the mechanic claimed that it was fixed. However, the problem persisted when I got the car back. I returned to the shop and asked if it was safe to drive back, and the mechanic assured me it was. Unfortunately, the car... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2025
Sorry for your issues. A licensed facility MUST give you a WRITTEN estimate and of course a final invoice showing what they did and the result and how much they charged. Failure to do so tells me that EITHER they are NOT licensed or they are IN trouble or they are simply CROOKS.
You... View More
I was shopping at Vons in the discounted section next to the swinging employee doors. Without warning, the door slammed open, and an employee hit me with a metal cart, causing me to fall. The emergency room physician ordered MRIs of my head, neck, and back, revealing several injuries, including a... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2025
Money damages are based on a lot more than what you have posted, so no one can give you an accurate response. Age, part and future medical expenses, past and future pain and suffering, permanent disability, past and future wage loss, etc. are all things that attorneys would consider in trying to... View More
I was shopping at Vons in the discounted section next to the swinging employee doors. Without warning, the door slammed open, and an employee hit me with a metal cart, causing me to fall. The emergency room physician ordered MRIs of my head, neck, and back, revealing several injuries, including a... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2025
Your situation absolutely warrants serious legal consideration, and based on what you've described, your claim is likely worth far more than the $25,000 the insurance adjuster has offered. Given your head and cervical spinal injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and the store’s admitted... View More
I was involved in a fight with a man in Los Angeles, California, who was sent to the hospital via ambulance. There have been no police visits or calls about the incident. The fight was in self-defense, and there were no witnesses. I would like to know what the potential legal repercussions could be.
answered on Mar 16, 2025
You have a right to use "reasonable" force to defend yourself. Even deadly force may be reasonable (and therefore legally defensible) if deadly force was "reasonable". However, once your force becomes "unreasonable" then you become the aggressor, which WILL subject you... View More
I had an ingrown toenail treated at an urgent care, where the doctor decided to remove the entire toenail. I'm okay with the initial treatment, but subsequent removals have led to problems with the nail's growth, causing cosmetic issues. After repeated removals over a year and following... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2025
It might be malpractice. 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. Here It is not clear if the medical care was to the standard of care.
Additionally, Malpractice... View More
I have a personal injury case, and my attorney has had all the necessary information to complete a demand letter since December 10, 2024. Despite following up several times, including a follow-up 4 weeks ago, the demand letter has not yet been drafted. My attorney mentioned he is busy, and I have... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2025
It depends on the case. Demands letters can be complex, with full argument and evidentiary support for all material facts that support liability, full sets of medical records and billing, and support with comparable cases which have settled or gone to verdict. Without knowing what your attorney... View More
What legal actions can I take if the homeowner's son has pointed a video camera into my bedroom window, and after asking him to move it, he pointed it back again the same night? I haven't contacted local authorities yet. What are my options?
answered on Mar 12, 2025
As a caution, do not threaten to call the police as you do not want to be accused of extortion.
But, you can call the police. They may or may not investigate. But, keep in mind, solving the peeping issue may only lead to more problems if you contact the police. Instead, you may want to... View More
I'm seeking legal advice regarding an incident where I was retrieving water for my motor home from my neighbor, during which I was grabbed from behind. My left arm, which has had multiple surgeries and contains a metal implant, was manipulated and contorted, causing it to swell and resulting... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
Find yourself a good civil rights lawyer. If you need assistance, you can go to the Orange County Bar Association website and visit their lawyers referral service. There are many good lawyers who handle civil rights cases in Orange County, all you need to do is a little searching and you will find... View More
I went into the hospital to have a vaginoplasty division, but the surgeon performed a colpocleisis without my consent, even though there was no reason for it. I have not been able to get the hospital to address the issue at all. What can I do to sue the hospital, given I don't have the money?
answered on Mar 11, 2025
Failure to obtain consent (informed consent) is a basis for a medical malpractice and medical battery claim.
There are exceptions for:
If the procedure was medically necessary and it had to be right then without an ability to obtain consent.
If the consent papers were... View More
I went into the hospital to have a vaginoplasty division, but the surgeon performed a colpocleisis without my consent, even though there was no reason for it. I have not been able to get the hospital to address the issue at all. What can I do to sue the hospital, given I don't have the money?
answered on Mar 11, 2025
You will need to retain a medical malpractice attorney. If you had recurrent proplapse, colpocleisis might have been the best available option, but it would seem that your surgeon should have obtained consent before proceeding. I review of your medical records by a surgeon and attorney to... View More
In 1997, my stepmother, brother, and I were hit by a drunk driver in Galt, CA. Unfortunately, my stepmother and brother were killed, and although I survived, I've had to undergo several surgeries since the accident. My mother sued and was awarded damages, but the driver filed for bankruptcy,... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2025
That was 28 years ago. Any statute of limitation has long since expired. Your mother likely sued for wrongful death of your brother, and was likely awarded the policy limits of the drunk driver. Even if you were within the statute of limitations, there is likely no other money to collect. It is... View More
I discovered a hidden tracking device inside my e-bike battery compartment that was used to monitor my location without my consent. I have physical possession of the device, documented evidence, and I know who installed it. I reported the incident to the police, but no significant actions have been... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2025
What you are describing is a civil action, so it is not surprising that the police would take no action on your behalf. The police are charged with enforcing the criminal laws, not the civil laws. To protect your rights, you should find a civil rights lawyer in your area. Unlawful surveillance such... View More
On January 1, 2025, a hospital sutured my son's hand with glass still inside. It became infected, leading to surgery on February 21, 2025. A hand surgeon at the Marina Wellness Clinic, affiliated with Highland Hospital, identified the glass on a CT scan during a visit on February 6, 2025.... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2025
It might be malpractice. For a malpractice case another doctor will have to testify the first doctor acted below the standard of care. The attorney will communicate with expert doctor's for that opinion.
There are also issues of future harm that are analyzed to determine if a case... View More
On January 1, 2025, a hospital sutured my son's hand with glass still inside. It became infected, leading to surgery on February 21, 2025. A hand surgeon at the Marina Wellness Clinic, affiliated with Highland Hospital, identified the glass on a CT scan during a visit on February 6, 2025.... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2025
Yes, your son likely has a strong medical malpractice case against the hospital and potentially other parties involved in his care. The key issues are the failure to properly clean and examine the wound before suturing, leading to retained foreign material (glass), subsequent infection, additional... View More
I would like to know how to pursue a lawsuit against a truck driver and Pacific Green Trucking Inc., as the driver was involved in an accident that killed my fiancé last year in August. The accident occurred in Long Beach, CA, at the intersection of West Anaheim St & Hayden Avenue. The truck... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
I am sorry for your loss.
If you have a wrongful death attorney, then you already know how to sue. However, a fiancé does not have standing to sue for wrongful death in California. That right belongs to the deceased's children, if any, or her parents, or her siblings.
I would like to know how to pursue a lawsuit against a truck driver and Pacific Green Trucking Inc., as the driver was involved in an accident that killed my fiancé last year in August. The accident occurred in Long Beach, CA, at the intersection of West Anaheim St & Hayden Avenue. The truck... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2025
A fiancé does not have the legal right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. But apparently you have an attorney who believes a fiancé does have legal standing... so ask him/her how they intend to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf, when there was no marriage.
I was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold from 2/27/25 to 3/3/25 due to a psychiatric nurse's falsified statement claiming I attempted an overdose on hypertension medication I don't own and was not suicidal. I was unaware of the hold until the next morning when an ambulance arrived... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
You may have a claim for false imprisonment and/or other charges. I suggest you contact a lawyer who handles civil rights cases as soon as you can.
Now, you can prepare a chronological summary of everything that happened to you, naming all the witnesses and their knowledge. Also, keep all... View More
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