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I was rear-ended by a drunk driver while my special needs son was in the vehicle with me. I've requested all correspondence between my lawyer and the insurance company due to a lack of communication from my lawyer. I disagree with the final offer from the insurance company. Despite my requests... View More 
answered on Apr 3, 2025
Sorry for your inconvenience during this time. First thing is if you are dissatisfied with the lawyer you currently have, then you are well within your rights to terminate their representation and hire a new lawyer. The new lawyer should be able to get the information from the original lawyer.... View More
My mother, who was covered by marketplace insurance, was undergoing cancer treatment when she missed several appointments after the doctor's office informed her that her insurance was inactive. The marketplace changed her insurance policy without notifying us, causing treatment delays. My... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2025
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother. I'm afraid it does not sound like the strongest of cases. That doesn't mean I don't sympathize with your family. I find it upsetting that the... View More
Charged neighbor with stocking / harassment. Testified against him in court. His father was charged with something he didn't do. We didn't file for this. We told the court it was an inaccurate charge. The father is suing us for loss of wages in the amount of $10000.
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answered on May 28, 2024
To counter sue your neighbor for loss of wages and emotional or psychological damage, you need a lawyer experienced in personal injury and defamation cases. This type of lawyer can handle cases involving harassment, false accusations, and emotional distress.
Your lawyer will help you gather... View More
Charged neighbor with stocking / harassment. Testified against him in court. His father was charged with something he didn't do. We didn't file for this. We told the court it was an inaccurate charge. The father is suing us for loss of wages in the amount of $10000.
answered on Jun 6, 2024
You could reach out to attorneys who handle cases involving emotional distress. However, you have some other elements in there, so make these clear to any attorneys you reach out to. Emotional distress claims fall under a number of different headings, from intentional tort (such as intentional... View More
“On December 28th of 2023, my wife became critically ill with Flu “A” and severe double pneumonia. She was taken to a hospital in Oklahoma City and placed on a ventilator. Sadly my wife suffered a hypoxic brain injury due to the lack of oxygen her brain was getting. Now she is in a nursing... View More
answered on Feb 29, 2024
A Texas or Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your wife's ordeal. Carriers do deny claims on the basis of differing medical opinions. Only a local attorney could advise on the validity of the carrier's denial under... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
An illegal eviction occurs when a landlord removes a tenant from a property without following the legal process required by state or local laws. This can include changing the locks, physically removing the tenant's belongings, shutting off utilities, or using threats to force the tenant out... View More
18 year old also was driving and had a collision while drunk driving and received dui should the 19 year old be punished as well for purchasing it
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Oklahoma, it is illegal for anyone under 21 to purchase alcohol, and it is also illegal to furnish alcohol to a person under 21. In the scenario you described, the 19-year-old who purchased the alcohol and then provided it to the 18-year-old could indeed face legal consequences.
The law... View More
18 year old also was driving and had a collision while drunk driving and received dui should the 19 year old be punished as well for purchasing it
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Oklahoma, both the legal drinking age and the legal age for purchasing alcohol are 21. If a 19-year-old illegally purchased alcohol and provided it to an 18-year-old who subsequently got involved in a collision while driving under the influence, the 19-year-old could potentially face legal... View More
Switch his case to mental health court before trial his medically I'll and has disabilities and medical problems
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Oklahoma, transferring a case to a mental health court can be a complex process, especially if the trial is already underway. Mental health courts are designed to handle cases involving defendants with mental illnesses and may offer more appropriate resources and outcomes for such individuals.... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In Oklahoma, the general rule is that the police cannot enter your home without a warrant unless there are specific circumstances that allow for warrantless entry. If you expressly tell them they cannot enter and you do not consent, they typically need a warrant based on probable cause or an... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
The general rule is that police cannot enter your home without a warrant if you have denied them permission. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. If the police have probable cause to believe a crime is being committed or there is an immediate threat to someone's safety, they may... View More
What are the chances of my neighbor winning a dispute claiming my husband damaged their car windshield by hitting a golf ball, when we have Ring camera footage showing he was not home at the time of the alleged incident? We have no prior contact with this neighbor, and they do not have video... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
It sounds like you have a solid defense, especially with the Ring camera footage showing your husband wasn't home at the time the alleged incident occurred. If the neighbor can't provide evidence linking your husband to the damage, it will be difficult for them to prove their case.... View More
I informed my landlord about black mold and a water leak in my house in June 2024, but she never attempted to fix it, stating it was too expensive. Recently, after I threatened legal action due to the mold which has made both me and my cat very ill, she retaliated by issuing an eviction notice,... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
It's unfortunate that you're dealing with both health issues and the stress of a potential eviction. In New York, tenant protection laws prohibit retaliation by a landlord, especially when a tenant has made a legitimate complaint about health hazards like mold. If you can show that the... View More
My boyfriend was arrested on Friday on probable cause with no warrant and is currently still incarcerated, with the next court date set for April 29th. He is facing charges of third-degree arson for setting fire to a real truck, which was uninsured. He has prior charges but none related to arson or... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Your boyfriend’s charges for third-degree arson could potentially be reduced to a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances and how the case progresses. The prosecutor has discretion in how they choose to charge a case, and sometimes plea deals or negotiations can result in reduced charges. It... View More
I am a registered agent and reside at a business location in Oklahoma. An individual associated with the business frequently creates confrontations and records them to blame me. Recently, he accused me of being involved in a robbery at the business, which I didn't commit. I have been... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Defending Your Rights as a Registered Agent in Oklahoma
Your situation involves complex legal issues concerning your status as a registered agent residing at a business location. In Oklahoma, a registered agent must have a physical street address in the state, and while many businesses use... View More
I have a friend who was riding an electric bike and hit a curb, causing him to flip over the handlebars and hit his head. Someone called an ambulance, and he was taken to Integris Hospital on South Western and South West 44th Street, where they sutured his cuts but didn't x-ray his head,... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2025
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry about your friend's injuries. A law firm would probably want to review the matter in closer detail before expressing thoughts on the legal merits of the case. From an injury standpoint, the... View More
I was involved in a car accident last August with a drunk underage driver who fled the scene. My special needs son was also in the car. I've repeatedly requested all correspondence between my lawyer and the insurance company regarding the injury claims but have been ignored. I haven't... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. If you are able to produce a current registration, that is usually sufficient to process a claim. It sounds like you might have a total loss declaration for the property damage,... View More
I'm disabled, and my payee is stealing money and food subsidies provided by my insurance. Additionally, she has stolen my identity to obtain WIC food assistance, of which 90% is taken by her and her daughter. This situation has been ongoing for 7 years. I have no evidence, but a quick audit by... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2025
I'm so sorry you're experiencing this devastating abuse and exploitation - your situation sounds incredibly difficult and traumatic. You absolutely have the right to seek justice and protection.
Yes, you can take legal action against your payee for financial abuse, which is a... View More
I contacted the head physician by phone on 12/6/24 and I was informed by the head physician that I will receive a phone call by his nurse with another appointment and I have not received a call. I have asked requested and demanded my seizure medication and I received gabapentin and vitamin D this... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2025
It sounds like you are dealing with a frustrating and potentially dangerous situation. If you are being denied your seizure medication without explanation, you have the right to demand answers. Start by documenting everything—dates, times, and details of every call, request, and response you’ve... View More
The truck never stopped. I was in OU Hospital for a week I was ICU as well, I'm also 6 mons pregnant. I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in my case, I would like to see that person bought to justice thank you. I was struck on Rockwell and 16th Oklahoma City Ok. I was walking from... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2025
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Yes, there could be attorneys interested in your case. But the format of this Q & A forum doesn't work like a referral service. You would need to reach out to attorneys on your own. I'm sorry about... View More
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