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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: How long does it take for the assigned claims plan to pay in Pennsylvania
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 25, 2024

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on the complexity of the claim, their backlog, and how long it takes to eliminate the possibility of other sources of insurance. Assigned claims plans or public accident indemnification plans in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Pennsylvania on
Q: My husband was injured on a machine that is manufactured in China. They ignored the 10 day default notice what happens

now. My current lawyer seems way out of his element. Is it best to just give up? He said it is extremely doubtful that we would get any compensation from the Chinese manufacturer. My husband can’t do the job anymore that he used to do. We are sinking financially now due to him being able to only... View More

Stephen Murray
Stephen Murray
answered on Oct 18, 2024

I’m really sorry to hear about what you and your husband are going through. It sounds like a deeply frustrating and overwhelming situation. When a foreign manufacturer ignores a default notice, like the one you sent to the Chinese company, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to give up. It’s... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Education Law, Health Care Law and Juvenile Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can an opposing party bring a lawyer to a meeting without my consent or knowledge?

My child was injured in school and initially refused care. Was told to sit down when the teacher was informed of a knocked out tooth, blood and pain. Only after numerous attempts of informing the teacher of the injury and pain was my child brought to the nurse who was on lunch break. My child then... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 13, 2024

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope your child is okay. The short answer to your question is that you may also have the right to bring an attorney. The matter may have been resolved at this point, but you could reach out to Pennsylvania... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Banking, Internet Law and Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I am being stalked. I have some printed evidence but my phone is corrupted. Can Apple be held responsible/failed sec?

I have some valuable information but most of it is online and that is badly corrupted. Anything I want to show you on my phone would have to be in person and likely wouldn't be available. Still I have managed to print some evidence to at least prove a problem.

Apple has mostly... View More

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answered on Jun 29, 2024

I understand you're in a difficult and distressing situation involving stalking and potential security issues with your devices and accounts. I'll try to provide some general guidance, but please note that this is a complex legal matter that may require consultation with a local attorney... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was wrongfully found to be at MMI by treating doctor as I was still in pain from my injuries and found to be not fuse

Adjuster ordered new MRI upon reading my results radiologist says I'm post cervical c3457 fusion surgery with no stenosis at any level a unremarkable exam?I followed up with the second opinion doctor the adjuster sent me to and provided him with a copy of disc He was only giving a report of... View More

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answered on Mar 22, 2024

I can answer half of your question - my firm only handles workers' compensation matters, so I cannot comment on any medical malpractice issues. As to workers' compensation, it matters greatly whether you are actually at Maximal Medical Improvement (MMI). A finding of MMI can lead to a... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: Between a landlord, an original tenant, and a sublessee, who is responsible for injury caused by mold?

sublessee moved in, and a few months later got sick. She tried to sue the landlord, but the landlord said he owed no duty to her because the original tenant was technically her "landlord"

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answered on Nov 16, 2023

In Pennsylvania, the landlord's responsibility for mold-related injuries depends on the case's specific circumstances. However, landlords generally must maintain their rental properties in a habitable condition. This means they must take steps to prevent mold growth and remediate any mold... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: We had a sewage leak that created a poop pond in Pennsylvania is he required to have it hazmat cleaned now I'm very sick

I have pictures and photos for the least we are to notify him of anything that is broken or has a problem and I have and I have the text messages he sends people but doesn't follow up or follow through with whoever he contracts and now he doesn't care that I'm getting sick and been... View More

Stephen Murray
Stephen Murray
answered on Oct 18, 2024

It sounds like you’re in a tough spot, dealing with a serious health and safety issue due to that sewage leak. First off, if you’re getting sick from this situation, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately, and document everything—doctor visits, symptoms, and anything that... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Internet Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can I file a lawsuit against Dictionary.com for not letting me know that the grammar coach will be disabled?

I lost my scripts from the grammar coach.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 7, 2024

You could reach out to law firms, but I believe attorneys could be reluctant to handle such a case for you. There are often disclaimers and terms of conditions in using any program. That's only an individual opinion. You could reach out to attorneys to discuss. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Business Law and Internet Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: No doubt that legal precident doesn't exist yet, but what are the legal thoughts on harassment by AI?

Specifically, Comcast Xfinity AI.. Which I told hours ago to stop contacting me by text message.. And then told a human agent to stop it, as well. Then it called me on the phone. And then it contacted me via the Xfinity app.. It's been going on for several hours and now through 3 different... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating and potentially invasive situation. When you've clearly communicated to a company, through multiple channels, that you want to stop receiving messages or calls, and they continue to contact you, it could indeed be viewed as harassment. Even... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Small Claims for Pennsylvania on
Q: I had grandmal seizure on bathroom floor 2 days ago at Atkinson mens shelter now wanna kick me out?

The ambulance said I was being resistant Iwas seizing

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answered on Aug 5, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds like you had a very challenging situation at the shelter. If you're facing eviction from the shelter due to a medical condition like a grand mal seizure, you might have legal protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Elder Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a bank recover funds that were wired to another account in a scam?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 23, 2024

A Pennsylvania attorney knowledgeable in banking law could advise best (there's a heading for "Banking Law" here if you wanted to repost and include it), but your question remains open for two weeks. You could also check with your bank - larger banks could have more powerful... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Health Care Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a heathcare provider file a lien against my MVA settlement even though Medicare and Medicaid paid my medical bills?

I was the victim in a motor vehicle accident while enrolled in Medicare and Pennsylvania Medicaid as my health insurance. I have zero co-pays, deductibles, and out of pocket fees. I know I have to repay both Medicare and Medicaid from my settlement. Under normal circumstances, “balance billing”... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 23, 2024

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you had an attorney on the case, they would be in the best position to answer this - from the case file records, they would probably know how this medical provider billed, their arrangement for payment,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: Need help. My babies were put in kinship, across state lines, with their uncle who broke fiduciary oaths..

After my fiancee was killed ($250,000 wrongful death payout cannot currently be accounted for), his brother used loopholes to take all of my family's assets, sabotage a CPS case, and then have my (1 and 3 year old babies) placed in his custody. Vehicles he sued me out of led to lost... View More

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answered on Feb 5, 2024

In Pennsylvania, there are very many judicial tricks one can pull to deprive a loved one of money, property and family. Using certain words that trigger judicial reaction based on a policy or an assumption about the public will work wonders. The simple act of filing petitions and not serving the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a dentist preform a procedure on a minor, after a doctor already cleared them from further procedures the day before

I signed a consent for dental procedures to be done. On 11/2/2023 a doc saw my son did X-rays applied fluoride and said he was good to go and see his private dentist in 6 months. Tje next day a different dentist saw him and said he needed a filling and did the procedure and no one called me

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 10, 2023

How broad was your consent? Does the consent you signed cover the "different dentist" who did the filling?

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can I sue a hospital for continuing to employ an NURSE convicted of corruption of minors in ER HANDLING MY CHILD

The nurse that took care of my 2 yr old child in Montrose er Pennsylvania on march 27 2023 had previously been convicted in JUNE 2022 of corruption of minors and indecent assault.

I want to sue the hospital and administration for negligence n allowing my child to be in physical contact... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Nov 4, 2023

If there was improper contact with your child there is a valid lawsuit.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a defendant entity litigate an accident using a false incident report which implicates plaintiff to a crime
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 24, 2023

Yes it can. The plaintiff will need to prove how the accident actually occurred and impeach the incident report to demonstrate that it is false and the the plaintiff did not commit a crime. This typically involves calling witnesses to the incident to testify in court and offering other relevant... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: i have injured my left knee Bad just getting out of the tub shower, EVEN after my Drs orders MONTHS before. i have proof

and i am made to feel some BAD personal Discrimination going on in my case, with the office and now maintenance said he would report me for getting upset after the floor tile cement had still not dried after 5 days, [ have picts ] and said he would report me for trying to hit him with my cane,... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 24, 2023

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You mention having a pro bono attorney. These concerns may be better to bring up with your attorney than on a public forum where no one knows the details of your case. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: How long does someone have to hand in their home owners insurance to an attorney ?

How long does someone have to hand in their home owners insurance to an attorney ?

I Was bit by a neighbors dog and they haven’t submitted their homeowners insurance policy to my attorney yet. They were mailed 3 letters since 4/20/23. My question is how long does this go on until they are... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Aug 5, 2023

In most states, the homeowner is not under any legal duty to provide his insurance information upon receiving a demand letter from an attorney. In addition, most homeowners policies do not cover dog bites, unless the homeowner pays for an additional “rider” to his policy. The only way that an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Pennsylvania on
Q: I collected workers comp due to covid but the manager that disobeyed higher ups and put me in a covid inffested area

the manager and i work for different company's can i sue?

Timothy Belt
Timothy Belt
answered on Aug 1, 2023

If the manager works for a seperate company, you may have a cause of action against him and possibly his employer. I would suggest that you contact a local attorney to review your options.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Discrimination at work against Asian , pesticide exposure at work
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 2, 2023

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. In the brief post, it isn't clear if the pesticide exposure and discrimination are related or separate issues. You could reach out to attorneys to try to set up a free initial consult. I can't speak for... View More

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