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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury on
Q: Hello, Will I be detained/arrested at an airport if I was ever to go back to somewhere in the USA?

I worked at a summer camp in 2016. I injured myself and had to go to the hospital. I was discharged from hospital and went home to Europe. My insurance policy did not pay the medical bill and it was sent on to me. This was thousands of dollars. I could not afford to pay this and after several... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 10, 2024

I'm not aware of such lists - the immigration attorneys here would know more about that. But you await an answer for a week. You could add "Immigration Law" as a category - no guarantees, but it's possible attorneys in that category might be able to offer additional insights... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law, Libel & Slander and Landlord - Tenant for Indiana on
Q: married, but had someone else move in and now they wont leave. even after notice. they will sander me what to do?

im married going through rough spot. my other is staying with family. we are still legally married. we never filed for a legal separation or anything. i was dumb and had someone move in. now i cant get them to leave. i gave notice of quit. week after the date they are still there. they said it had... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Sep 10, 2024

You said it. You acted foolishly. The police are the "law enforcement" officers. If you don't want the police involved, how can you expect any assistance from the judicial system? If an eviction Order for a restraining Order is entered against the person living in your house, who... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury and Internet Law for Connecticut on
Q: Hello. I intend to file a suit against a company that's not located in my home state of CT.

Hello. I intend to file a suit against a company that's not located in my home state of CT. The other company is located in Wyoming and California, as well as other countries. It seems very vague as to whether or not I can file the suit in CT. Can anyone clarify this? What I can tell you about... View More

Alan Harrison
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answered on Sep 9, 2024

Yes, you can file suit in CT for an injury that happened here, and it is something that a licensed CT attorney like myself could help with. You should be aware that a "foreign" (out-of-state) company could try to have the case "removed" to Federal court if the amount in dispute... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Texas on
Q: Hello. I have a question in regards to hiring a different attorney on my workers comp case in Texas.What is the process?

My accident is work related. The forklift was pulling on a bundle of conduit and the Strap Broke, While i was in the trench, caught me blind sided. I was treated by the ambulance and fire dept. The initial MRI showed i had suffered brain tissue was swollen and a brain tumor was diagnosed. My... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 9, 2024

A client can fire his own attorney at any time for any reason. The old attorney will still be entitled to compensation for services rendered up to the date of his termination. A new attorney often will not agree to take over a case until you have first paid the previous attorney as agreed.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Texas on
Q: Hello. I have a question in regards to hiring a different attorney on my workers comp case in Texas.What is the process?

My accident is work related. The forklift was pulling on a bundle of conduit and the Strap Broke, While i was in the trench, caught me blind sided. I was treated by the ambulance and fire dept. The initial MRI showed i had suffered brain tissue was swollen and a brain tumor was diagnosed. My... View More

S. Michael Graham
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S. Michael Graham
answered on Sep 9, 2024

While you are always free to fire and then hire a new workers' comp attorney, the 2nd attorney will, in many cases, not be willing to represent you because you have to make sure your first attorney doesn't have a big attorney fee bill that needs to be satisfied first. Attorneys like to... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Personal Injury and Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: Seeking help for chronic TBI after heart surgery but surgeon and hospital are playing possum. Any takers/advice? Thanks

Suffering greatly over past year with over 1,000 episodes of ocular and vestibular dysfunction starting in ICU day after surgery. Multiple bouts of transient and temporary blindness with full blown cross-eyed diplopia and periodic abnormal heart arrhythmias. Major blood pressure fluctuations with... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 15, 2024

They might not be "playing possum," as you put it. They might simply not be certain of what to do.

'Any takers," you ask. If twenty firms declined your case, and they were reputable mainstream firms, I think it's likely that other firms would similarly decline. But...
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3 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Personal Injury and Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: Seeking help for chronic TBI after heart surgery but surgeon and hospital are playing possum. Any takers/advice? Thanks

Suffering greatly over past year with over 1,000 episodes of ocular and vestibular dysfunction starting in ICU day after surgery. Multiple bouts of transient and temporary blindness with full blown cross-eyed diplopia and periodic abnormal heart arrhythmias. Major blood pressure fluctuations with... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Sep 8, 2024

Hopefully you are consulting with medical specialists to determine your needed treatment.

Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, not all viable cases can proceed. Factors determining viability include the need for future care, future wage loss or other future financial losses,...
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3 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I am deeply dissatisfied with the legal services provided by Attorney

I am deeply dissatisfied with the legal services provided by my Attorney

* Failure to Communicate: has consistently failed to communicate with me about my case. They have not responded to my emails, phone calls, or letters. This lack of communication has caused significant stress and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 18, 2024

One option is to discuss the file with a different attorney. In most situations, clients are free to discharge their attorneys, and vice-versa, attorneys are free to withdraw from representing a client (barring certain situations, such as looming statutes of limitations, etc.). It's possible... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I am deeply dissatisfied with the legal services provided by Attorney

I am deeply dissatisfied with the legal services provided by my Attorney

* Failure to Communicate: has consistently failed to communicate with me about my case. They have not responded to my emails, phone calls, or letters. This lack of communication has caused significant stress and... View More

Jonathan Kintzele
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answered on Sep 8, 2024

This is a poor situation to be in. No doubt anybody who has had a good attorney represent them, has had disagreements and squabbles with their lawyer. But in your situation it appears you have both a bad lawyer (presumably) and a selfish person. The proper means of following the California... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability for Oregon on
Q: Hello I won a medical settlement that closed 8 months ago

Hello I won a medical settlement that closed 8 months ago, my attorney has been giving me the runaround on paying by saying that they have to clear any medical liens before they can release the money. Initially this was only supposed to take a month. Yet here it is 8 months later I still have not... View More

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Sep 7, 2024

I am not saying your attorney is or is not telling you the truth, but this is unfortunately fairly common with cases that include medical bills. Plus, your insurance company may not know about all the potential liens. In fact your own insurance company may not even know if it has a lien, as those... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Rights on
Q: what can be done with vehicles, canopies, trailers, and tents parked on the sidewalks of AZ 264 impeding pedestrians?

there is a 4 mile stretch where every year a parade happens during the 1st weekend in september. in preparation people mark of spaces with tape, canopy frames, trailers, abandon vehicles, and whatever else they can leave behind to "Save" spots for this stupid parade. This morning I... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 6, 2024

I'm sorry this is being done to your community. Your safety concerns are valid, especially with the elderly or disabled. A starting point could be to bring the matter to the attention of your local city council member, assemblyman, senator, or other public official. If your region or district... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Georgia on
Q: What dose ocga 33-24-41.1
Michael W. Horst
Michael W. Horst
answered on Sep 5, 2024

This statute (O.C.G. A. § 33-24-41.1) addressed instances when there are two insurance policies which apply to the same claim. It allows for a claimant (i.e., the injured person who is asserting the claim) to recover the policy limits from the primary policy and then pursue a second policy. The... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Contracts and Car Accidents for Georgia on
Q: Are indemnification clauses common in personal injury settlement agreements?

Indemnification, it says if the insurance company or their driver gets sued by anyone related to my injuries , such as medical provider or any other person or entity then I have to defend and reimburse the insurance company or driver for any further action or costs , including any attorneys fees .... View More

Michael W. Horst
Michael W. Horst
answered on Sep 5, 2024

Indemnification clauses (also known as hold harmless agreements) are standard in every release signed by a personal injury claimant. In fact, it would be shocking if the insurance company failed to include such a clause in the release.

In terms of of the court action, I assume you are...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Domestic Violence and Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: In Utah, I got arrested for DV/assault. I did not do this. Will the initiator still get in trouble?

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James J. Lee
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James J. Lee
answered on Sep 4, 2024

If you got arrested, that means the police believe you committed a crime. While I'm not sure what you mean by "initiator", any other party involved in this incident would be considered a victim and/or a witness. The victim or witness would not be in trouble for anything. Of course,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Colorado on
Q: I was involved with a road rage incident, I felt like I was in imminent danger, I drove around them and hit their door.

While driving in traffic, a driver brake checked me and parked their vehicle blocking any forward movement of my truck on the roadway. They exited driver side of their vehicle and proceeded verbally attack me. The driver began moving in aggressive mannerisms and and reaching into their vehicle. I... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 27, 2024

You've probably placed your insurance carrier on notice already. This enables them to anticipate any future claims for property damage or bodily injury. Based on the circumstances, the average person would probably find your actions justified, since they were based on reasonable fear and not... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Colorado on
Q: I was involved with a road rage incident, I felt like I was in imminent danger, I drove around them and hit their door.

While driving in traffic, a driver brake checked me and parked their vehicle blocking any forward movement of my truck on the roadway. They exited driver side of their vehicle and proceeded verbally attack me. The driver began moving in aggressive mannerisms and and reaching into their vehicle. I... View More

Justie Dee Nicol
Justie Dee Nicol
answered on Sep 3, 2024

How lucky an officer was nearby! I would still file an accident report for insurance purposes. I would also let your insurance know what you indicated here: that you were in fear for your safety and drove away from an unsafe situation. They can determine culpability for the damages. You may also... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for West Virginia on
Q: My sister switched my dad's Hernia mesh lawsuit to her name, I took care of him, he passed will she get it all
D. Michael Burke
D. Michael Burke
answered on Sep 2, 2024

Not in West Virginia. Your sister apparently was appointed the Administratrix (the female version of an administrator) of your father's estate, or was named the executrix of his will. Her job is to act on behalf of his estate, and as one of his beneficiaries, you are entitled to make a claim... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: I'm trying to figure out how to file a motion to Oppose/Object a Motion for Summary judgement.

I am the Plaintiff in a slip and fall lawsuit against a grocery store. I had to end up defending myself pro se. On 6/18/24 I was granted the motion to receive a copy of the surveillance footage of the incident before deposition. The defendant sent 9 files that were difficult to access, so I was... View More

Cesar Mejia Duenas
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answered on Sep 2, 2024

In Florida, to oppose the Motion for Summary Judgment, you should file a written response detailing the new evidence you discovered from the surveillance footage. Explain that the video now shows how the spill occurred and how long it was on the floor, which creates a genuine issue of material... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: I'm trying to figure out how to file a motion to Oppose/Object a Motion for Summary judgement.

I am the Plaintiff in a slip and fall lawsuit against a grocery store. I had to end up defending myself pro se. On 6/18/24 I was granted the motion to receive a copy of the surveillance footage of the incident before deposition. The defendant sent 9 files that were difficult to access, so I was... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Sep 2, 2024

You need to file an opposition to the motion for summary judgment. It should be supported by an affidavit (written statement under oath and signed by you and the notary before whom you swore under oath) setting forth the genuine issues of material fact which you believe would be issues to prevent... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Civil Litigation for New Jersey on
Q: my wife contracted lung cancer after 15 yaers working in the operating room

in 2023 NJ passed surgical smoke laws...surgial smoke is toxic

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Aug 31, 2024

Yes Surgical smoke is toxic and you wife's estate may have a case, but a doctor would have to tie that surgical smoke to her cause of cancer and not another cause such as smoking two packs of cigarettes a day if you get what I am saying. Definately speak with a lawyer ASAP.

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