I've been going through this for over a year and a half now. Also swelling in my left calf muscle down to my toes off and on. Nowhere else.
answered on Mar 24, 2023
You can’t sue but you can submit a claim to the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Be aware that the Biden Administration has been criticized for denying most such claims.
To optimize your chance of success, be... Read more »
answered on Mar 1, 2023
Milk is more than likely safe to drink 5-7 days past its sell-by date if it was unopened.
If you required medical care as a result of drinking the milk, you theoretically could sue for personal injury to recover your medical expenses.
Tenets during that time in the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic
answered on Feb 13, 2023
If it were a wrongful eviction, you would need to prove damages. Do you have good evidence that it was a wrongful eviction? Also, that you suffered damages? I would not advise, based on the limited facts, that you pursue this. You are likely to spend more money in litigation and attorney's... Read more »
answered on Jan 15, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal with the assaults. It's possible you could - but more information is needed in terms of location and other details. You could reach out to local attorneys to try to arrange a free... Read more »
Came into the room and the teacher had all the lights off so it was dark and I tripped on a backpack when it was not supposed to be there and hit a rail and got injured.
answered on Feb 28, 2022
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The best way to answer your question would probably be to reach out to a local attorney to discuss in further detail. While anyone could sue for anything, an attorney could help you evaluate whether you have a case... Read more »
He said the home inspector told him he had to have his winow wells covered so he bought the cheapest he could find. The window well was in an odd corner of the house and I had zero idea it was there because it was covered by snow. I now have major back issues and possible medical bills will follow.... Read more »
answered on Feb 17, 2022
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal with the injuries and the financial burden they have created. In these types of situations, the first go-to source for medical bills would ordinarily be workers' comp insurance. If... Read more »
Myself and a few other girls from my treatment center where abused as minors and we have permanent nerve damage as well as other injuries we still have today. I was young when I left and didn’t realize it was child abuse until I was older
answered on Jan 16, 2022
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry this happened to you and the other girls at the facility. You could reach out to law firms to discuss in detail and confidence. The fact that this happened to more than one of you could possibly... Read more »
For background, I cohabitate(d) with my girlfriend and her parents. With my termination, this supervisor notified my girlfriend’s parents before I had the opportunity to repose & break the news myself (this is in the span of less than 24 hours.) This has resulted in my displacement from their... Read more »
answered on Sep 21, 2021
You should consult with an attorney in Utah. Each state has different laws regarding communications with others. If someone says or writes something false, the publisher can be held liable for damages caused by the defamation of character (libel or slander). Many states also allow a cause of... Read more »
My friends mother was staying at an assisted living center until this past February when she tragically passed away due to lack of oxygen from choking on some food she was eating for lunch. They did not check on her for 40-45 mins after lunch when they located her on the ground in her room. This... Read more »
answered on Aug 22, 2021
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. I'm very sorry for you and your friend's loss. You ask for someone to please advise. Your friend's best option would be to consider reaching out to attorneys to discuss in greater detail. Law firms that... Read more »
I have good reason to believe my truck was modified for patents
answered on Jul 7, 2021
You could consult with an attorney.
To be clear you believe your truck had aftermarket parts installed in order to somehow get a patent on the truck?
I filed this with the Federal Government. My husband is a physician & I work in healthcare as well . Because of that, I am having a hard time finding an attorney that doesn’t do malpractice and HIPPA violations. Does anyone know who I can talk to about this? This is a very serious HIPPA... Read more »
answered on Jul 6, 2021
I'm not sure what you mean by your HIPAA being violated but the short answer to your question is that in their wisdom Congress in enacting HIPAA did not provide any remedy for a violation, other than potential injunctive or declaratory relief which means no money therefore no attorney would... Read more »
I signed a consent to release information that stated mail email or electronic devices why at a rehabilitation center instead worker made numerous calls to family members discussing me
answered on Aug 12, 2020
A Utah attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for a week. It's difficult to say whether their conduct constitutes a privacy violation without knowing what other documents are in your patient file. If family members participate in a patient's enrollment in such programs... Read more »
Dr put stent in and then went to remove it g ok t caught and bubble wouldnt pop so he pulled it out anyway. Put cathetrr in wrong causing blood clots ect had to go to er.this happened provo utah
answered on Aug 7, 2020
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. There wasn't a question included, but if you are wondering whether the described events provide the basis for a medical malpractice case, an attorney would probably need to review the file with the assistance of a... Read more »
Looking for an attorney to help me pursue my complaint, by suing multiple people and/or health providers whom may be able to assist me by giving a discount or payment plans? Maybe even PRO BONO? The information I have obtained is very sensitive so please email responses to:... Read more »
answered on Jul 27, 2020
You need a medical malpractice / personal injury attorney. If there are civil rights components to your case, often a an injury attorney can assist you with that as well.
Medical malpractice tort reform laws in Utah make it nearly impossible for non-lawyers to navigate the litigation... Read more »
My boyfriend wanted to help me invest my portfolio. I gave him access but with stipulations that we were to talk about each position and I would okay them. I also told him I did not want to lose more than 2500$ of the original 10 k we talked about. He was to always put stops or trailing stops to... Read more »
answered on Apr 7, 2020
He basically gave you a gift. Don't worry about taxes. Gifts are not taxed. You do not need to worry about taxes.
Wes
I am finding out for the 1st time EVER that the monopoly games were fixed and I am devastated! As a young woman,teenager, &single mom, i spent every bit of my weekly allowance, money earned from babysitting, mowing yards, odd jobs,and money from my 1st waitressing job on the monopoly game.... Read more »
answered on Mar 30, 2020
When you say that the monopoly game was fixed, I am not sure understand. Did they misrepresent anything? Did you read their fine print of the rules and find out that they were lying? If so they could be liable. If you thought your chances of winning were better than what McDonalds represented... Read more »
my landlord evicted myself and my boyfriend said he had no choice. the neighbor tried to get us to swap her daughter apartments but we said no, my boyfriends roomate made the choice to talk to the neighbors and the landlord and they all agreed that me and my boyfriend should be evicted, and then... Read more »
answered on Mar 3, 2020
If your eviction is still pending, a landlord-tenant attorney could advise in the best manner - or given the difficult situation, you may have already decided to start looking into other places at this point. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
my ex filed for full custody after i filed for support. well after out temporary orders hearing my ex and his attorney had requested things they know i cant do so there for my parent time has been taken from me even though i begged them to make it to where i can do them but they would not. My ex... Read more »
answered on Jan 13, 2020
First and foremost, it sounds like you should consider hiring an attorney. It sounds like your ex and his attorney are taking a very aggressive approach in the custody litigation. Their approach seems to be working to keep you from the kids. I suggest finding an attorney who can help level the... Read more »
And in a panic I grab the tool to get grease off and other stuff off the grill and the oil was at the highest temperature. And when I scrapped the burnt everything off the oil went up the tool on to my hand and caused. 2nd-3rd degree burns from the tip of my finger to my nuckle. After a half hour... Read more »
answered on Oct 18, 2019
I'm very sorry to hear about your injury and the retaliation by your company. You probably have a workers compensation claim for your injuries and a wrongful termination. You should definitely speak to an attorney about your case. Best wishes to a quick recovery.
The driver of the car initiated a left turn into a school and stopped a foot in the lane of traffic of the motorcycle who was traveling in the opposite direction. The car didn’t hit the motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle assuming they would be hit braked hard locking the front wheel while... Read more »
answered on Aug 29, 2019
I do not practice in Utah, but your question remains open for four weeks. A local attorney could best advise on the operation of Utah's vehicle and traffic laws. However, as general legal doctrine, one can be liable for an accident even if they do not actually physically impact the other... Read more »
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
