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2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Defense, Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Mississippi on
Q: Guy ran a stop sign causing me to hit him. He was 100% at fault. It totaled my vehicle. He has full coverage insurance.

The insurance company does not want to pay me. Also stating that I owe them money. Is this right? They've sent me a demand letter.

Arthur Calderon
Arthur Calderon
answered on Jul 13, 2023

It definitely sounds like you need to get with an experienced personal injury lawyer to talk about the facts and circumstances of this case, especially since your vehicle was totaled and the other driver ignored the stop sign. Feel free to reach out to any lawyer on here by clicking the contact... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Mississippi on
Q: I'm needing a judgement released from a piece of land. What is the easiest, cheapest way to get this done.

I do not have any income. Would filing chapter 7 work and can I do the paper work myself with success.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 12, 2023

You possibly could avoid the liens in bankruptcy but you really need a bankruptcy profession to handle for you. I would not be optimistic for your success doing it on your own.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Mississippi on
Q: How can I get a pro bono Attorney to help me with judgement release and possibly bankruptcy if needed? Thank you
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 12, 2023

Check with your local bar association or legal aid society. Both maintain lists of pro Bono and reduced fee attorneys.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Communications Law and Military Law for Mississippi on
Q: I am being harassed by voice to skull technology and they are threatening my life.. nobody believes me please help

I know it's somebody with access to military grade weapons which scares me because this means it's police officials or government officials I don't know what to do or where to go for help

Aaron Mark Pack
Aaron Mark Pack
answered on Jul 12, 2023

At first glance, this does not appear to be a legal question.

However, the gap between technology and science fiction depends largely on the time of day.

Hypothetically, assuming what you say is true, although I would more likely rephrase as mental distress in response to suspected...
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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Mississippi on
Q: my boyfriend got charged with aggravated domestic violence, and the state pushed charges , will this go to court/ trial
Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Jul 11, 2023

If the state has charged your boyfriend, it is an ongoing case before the court. It may go to trial if he and the prosecution are not able to reach a plea agreement.

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Mississippi on
Q: I’m only 17, and got a bone+tissue bruise as a result of a (known) broken ice bin falling on my foot. Can I file for WC?

The bin rolls, and it’s filled with cans and ice. The legs are notorious for folding in and collapsing on themselves, and my employer has never acknowledged or properly fixed the issue. It collapsed and slammed down onto my foot, and I have been limping for a week.

Andrew Charles Burrell
Andrew Charles Burrell
answered on Jul 10, 2023

If your employer has workers compensation, you are entitled to several things, including medical bills to be paid and if your doctor takes you off work, a payment of TTD while you are off after 5 days. You need to contact an attorney and discuss your claim with them to decide how to move forward.

1 Answer | Asked in Military Law for Mississippi on
Q: Military Re-enlistment

I am currently 48 years old and was an Army Warrant Officer discharged in 2011 with a General (Under Honorable Conditions) after 12 years of service. My Separation Code is JNC and RE: N/A. I did receive a GOMOR that was placed in my OMPF file. I have 2 other Honorable DD-214's while I was... View More

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As a former Army Warrant Officer, your chances of re-enlisting in the military will depend on various factors, including the specific requirements and needs of the branch you are interested in. While your General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge and previous honorable service may work in your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Mississippi on
Q: I got pull over today they pulled me over for a crack windshield and wrote me y tickets with the wrong year of my birth

Can I get them throw out of court when I wasn't born in 1982 I born and 86 and the rote me a ticket for wife prescription and charge me schedule 4

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 8, 2023

Not likely to be dismissed for a typo error on your birth year. I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Mississippi on
Q: We live in Louisiana. My 16yr old son received 2 Disregard for Traffic Device tickets in MS at Scrapin the Coast.

1st ticket was given at a flashing red light, where an officer in her police vehicle was “controlling traffic.” As an inexperienced driver in a different city than he’s used to driving in, my son misunderstood the officer’s cues, went through the flashing red light and was cited for... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 8, 2023

I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Mississippi on
Q: Can I sue a practice for giving me the wrong diagnosis on an echo, saying I was fine when I needed heart surgery?

I had to persistently call and go up to the office for nearly 2 months in order to get the results of an echo done of my heart in January. When I finally insisted I was not getting off the phone until I talked with the nurse, she told me there were "no clinical findings", "everything... View More

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

See a doctor immediately.

If the failures of the health care providers were below the medical standard of care, and the delay caused by this caused or contributed to increased harm, there may be a case.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Mississippi on
Q: What visitation does the step mom have for my ex being deployed. He has no custody of our 10&13 year old?

My ex husb just left for deployed and has sense accused me of parent alienation because I havent sent the kids to his very recently married wife. They married 3 days prior to him mobbing. I know in MS step parents don't have rights and I'm ok with them going over if the want too. My... View More

Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Jun 24, 2023

The stepmother has no visitation rights. To send or not send the children to the stepmother for a visit is solely within your discretion. Your ex’s claim of parental alienation is without merit and meaningless.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Mississippi on
Q: My chapter 7 bankruptcy was converted to a chapter 13 but I’m not gonna do the 13 my vehicle payment is current with

Capital one after it gets dismissed capital one will not try an get my vehicle if I chose to continue to make payments and they are current just want to make sure

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 18, 2023

If you continue to pay as agreed and are current, you should not have any trouble just continuing to pay after dismissal.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Mississippi on
Q: Currently in chapter 13. Can I be sued in small claims court for an issue outside of my bankruptcy case?

Did some minor repairs for a friend and they were not satisfied and wanted a refund.

Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Jun 15, 2023

Yes, IF the claim arose after you filed for bankruptcy, it's called a "post-petition debt." A post-petition debt isn't subject to the authority of the bankruptcy court. You won't be able to rely on the automatic stay to stop them from pursuing the claim, and the debt from... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Mississippi on
Q: If I didn’t add my vehicles in a bankruptcy and choose to continue to make payments and my payments is current they cant

Take them if they’re current after my bankruptcy is dismissed

Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Jun 14, 2023

If current payments have been accepted, under state law, the property cannot be repossessed.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can someone without a lawyer get a copy of their discovery packet?
Arthur Calderon
Arthur Calderon
answered on Jun 12, 2023

The short answer is yes. A person who is representing themselves can get a copy of their discovery packet by making a formal request with the prosecutor, and the prosecutor is obligated to turn over the discovery packet when requested.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: If a person doesn't bond out of jail after being charged with a felony, is there a set number of days to get indicted?
Arthur Calderon
Arthur Calderon
answered on Jun 12, 2023

Long story short, there is no set number of days that they State has to present a case over to the grand jury for a potential indictment; however, with each passing day, there is an increased likelihood of a dismissal based on the violation of the constitutional right to a speedy trial. The other... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Mississippi on
Q: I need to know about how to go about getting custody of my son

So my ex wife who me and my boyfriend were living with for about two months around this time last year along with my son she was pretty cruel to us she kicked us out so she could have my son and ever since then I have been begging her she slanders me I am also the birth mother I didn't abandon... View More

Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Jun 10, 2023

Your case is far too complicate to adequately answer your question in this forum. Additionally, I don't believe you have provided all information necessary. For example: if there is no court order giving your ex custody, and you are the birth mother, you could possibly gain assistance from... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Mississippi on
Q: Can anyone tell me what this means thanks

AGREED ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINES FOR CASE TRUSTEE AND U.S. TRUSTEE TO FILE $727 COMPLAINTS AND MOTIONS FOR DISMISSAL FOR ABUSE

On ore tenus motion of the debtor(s) and the trustee in the above styled cause to extend the deadlines for filing § 727 complaints and/or a motion to dismiss for... View More

Randall R. Saxton
Randall R. Saxton
answered on Jun 7, 2023

The deadline for the trustee to file a complaint against you or a motion to dismiss for abuse has been extended. While not knowing the circumstances of your case, this is generally due to them not having enough information from you at the time of your 341 meeting to conclude the meeting.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Does a misdemeanor shoplifting charge make a person ineligible to work a job with children in the state of Mississippi?
Arthur Calderon
Arthur Calderon
answered on Jun 6, 2023

Not necessarily; however, the best course of action in a situation like that would be to try and have the charge or conviction expunged from the person's record, so as to avoid any potential issues with eligibility.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Mississippi on
Q: How long it normally take.a grand jury to return a indictment
Arthur Calderon
Arthur Calderon
answered on Jun 6, 2023

That question is a lot trickier than it sounds. Oftentimes, it can be several months, and sometimes years, before a case is even presented to the grand jury. That being said, at a certain point, the person charged has grounds to request that the charge be dismissed and expunged from their record.

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