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Q: I had health insurance on my 22 yr old child. She died as the result of a car accident. Am I liable for bills?

The bills come in her name.

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Sep 17, 2022

Medical expenses that were incurred by a person who later was deceased, can only be recovered Through the creditor filing a lawsuit against the decedents estate. So if your daughters estate has assets, then The creditor can attach those assets to pay for his judgment. So directly, you are not... View More

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Q: Am I able to present my full medical bill as a damage in a demand or just the amount paid by my health insurance?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 28, 2022

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. For the purposes of showing damages in a bodily injury claim, I would present the full bill. It would have the line-by-line procedures. However, I would also disclose reimbursements that were enjoyed through no-fault,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Employment Law for Ohio on
Q: I work for large Union tricking company I fell at home they are my chart medical record's can I refuse not be fired?

I have clearance paperwork from doctor

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 16, 2022

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You may want to repost this and add Employment Law as a category, as you have issues here that an employment law attorney would have better insight into than a personal injury attorney. Employers are going to want to see... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury, Juvenile Law and Social Security for Ohio on
Q: Im 17 years old (18 in nov) could I take legal action against my mom for dental neglect and keeping my survivors benefit

My mother keeps my insurance cards from me so I cannot make appointments on my own and denys me dental care appointments as a form of punishment when I have an abscess tooth and a gum disease I believe. I have asked for years to go to a dentist as I've had this abcess for years. (Around 2... View More

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Aug 12, 2022

Talk to a teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult about your situation. They will be able to find the help you need.

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Q: My roommate hit a tree I was hurt but I’m in the same insurance policy so they don’t want to pay bi can I do anything?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 6, 2022

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your accident and your injuries. Unfortunately, this looks like a household exclusion denial. You could reach out to Ohio attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. If a law firm would be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Health Care Law for Ohio on
Q: What is the US code for respondeat superior?

Heathcare medical negligence

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 28, 2022

An Ohio attorney med mal attorney might be in the best position to answer this question, unless you're interested purely in terms of researching any applicable federal codes on the respondeat superior doctrine. But your post remains open for four weeks. At this point, you could reach out to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: I am looking for a lawyer who will prosecute up to 3 union county deputies.

I apologize if this goes to Akron its fighting me to send this to Marysville.

Roger  Bouchard
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Roger Bouchard
answered on Jul 24, 2022

Call the UnionCounty prosecutors office.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Employment Law for Ohio on
Q: Publicly shamed in office for a born disability, reported it, quit, offered severance to not sue.. what are my options?

Former coworkers publicly shamed me for my walleye by printing crossed eyed pictures and hanging them in the office. They also harassed with a number of other photos taken in the bathroom and hung them up. As you can imagine, this really took a toll on me and put me in a very depressed state for 6... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 23, 2022

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. Your category selections straddle a number of areas, but you did not include Employment Law as a heading. That might be one reason why the post remained open. You could reach out to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: At my apartment complex, they left rusted pool cover bolts up, sliced my foot requiring 9 stitches. What are my options?

I was walking along the pool and the apartment complex left pool cover bolts that should be flush with the concrete up. These bolts were about 1" off the ground all around the pool and I sliced my foot so bad it required 9 stitches and a visit to the ER before I bled out. So far my medical... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 20, 2022

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. You ask about options. The short answer is that you could try to arrange a free initial consult with an Ohio attorney. Upon a detailed investigation, they could best outline your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: I was cited for reckless operation of a golf cart on put in bay. But the court house doesn’t have me on file and

I also broke my leg, but they won’t let me do it virtually and say I need to get ahold of the put in bay police to send them the information. What should I do

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 25, 2022

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. By now, you may have already done so, but this is something to be discussed with a defense attorney. In terms of the personal injury element of breaking your leg, if it was related to the reckless driving charge and... View More

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Q: i need an attorney to suit ohio water park campground after breaking my neck due to their negligence

ohio water park campground people installed an intertube bridge in 1.5 ft of water when safety manual instruction says no less than 4.7 ft. there were no signs about this tube and upon walkkng to the edge (to sit and wait my feet) out of nowhere a hose began spraying water at me from behind... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 25, 2022

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry you were injured in this accident. From your post, you are looking for an attorney. Attorneys here can't reach out to you - the format here is basically question & answer. There are sites out... View More

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Q: Has a case involving the herbacide 2,4D been decided in Ohio?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 13, 2022

I'm sorry your question remains open for two weeks. You could try reposting under Ohio. You could add Environmental Law as a category as well, since herbicides can involve environmental law. But this is something most law firms are not likely to casually know without conducting some research,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: My daughter has mouth and throat injuries from a metal shard found in her sandwich. What are my next legal steps?

On 4/17/22 my daughter purchased a sandwich from a restaurant. After a few bites she gagged to prevent herself from swallowing a dirty jagged piece of metal. I called the restaurant immediately and spoke to a manager about the shard. My daughter had to go to the emergency room that same day due to... View More

Adam Michael Russell
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Adam Michael Russell
answered on Apr 26, 2022

Sounds like you are doing a great job documenting your daughter's injuries and damages, but you still don't have the full picture if more medical treatment may be needed.

It is true that an injured party often provides medical records to prove damages, but you are wise not to...
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Q: I fell into a manhole on Cedar Road in University Heights the evening of 2/12/2022 near my home. Do I have a legitimate

Would it be possible for me to win a lawsuit against the city of University Heights?

Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
answered on Feb 14, 2022

Potentially. I highly recommend sitting down with an attorney asap. Getting a jump on things and preserving the evidence can make or break your case in many instances.

Best of luck.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Am I entitled to my lost wages due to time off because of medical related to a car accident

I was passenger of the vehicle not at fault we were parked and parking spot at a convenient store. A commercial box truck slammed into us so hard they totaled the car we we were in. Me and the driver went to the ER my friend was off work 3 days with wip lash. During a MRI we found a brain aneurysm... View More

Cory D. Raines
Cory D. Raines
answered on Jan 23, 2022

Under Georgia law, those that are injured through no fault of their own may be entitled to damages, which includes compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages. The insurance company will be responsible for paying out these sums and will most certainly try to limit their... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Civil Rights for Ohio on
Q: Is there anything I can do if I find a broken crack pipe in the used shoes I purchased?

Yesterday, I went to the mall and bought a pair of used Jordan’s. I was only able to try on the shoe that was on display. When I got home and put my feet in my shoes I felt something at the tip of my feet. When I pulled it out it was a broken used glass pipe.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 12, 2022

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The answer to your question could depend on the extent of injury. I hope you were not hurt. The best way to answer your question could be to reach out to Ohio law firms. If you have medical records, such as hospital... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Son got hurt at a air jump house can I sue

He was playing at the air jump house and ran into a net and now he has a long scratch from his forehead to his jaw line, he says it feel like a cat scratched him..

Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
answered on Nov 1, 2021

Typically you sign a waiver before participating in those types of activities. Unless the place was grossly negligent, you probably cannot sue. I would review the documents you signed. At the end of the day you would need to sit down with an attorney for a full consultation before he or she... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Bit by dog at work, owner never filed report to police. Been 6 days and no vaccination records even. Should I sue?

Bite happened on the job. They didn’t think I needed to go to the hospital so I took myself the next morning for tetanus shot and got antibiotics. Work didn’t even contact the owner for 3 days to discuss attack. Been over 6 days and I have no vaccination records, no doctor bills paid and am... View More

Michael Lewis Eisner
Michael Lewis Eisner
answered on Sep 20, 2021

You pose a very interesting question. The claims against your employer would be limited to workers' compensation. You can open a claim on the Ohio BWC website. However, the owner, keeper and/or harborer of the dog has strict liability. The only defenses are teasing and tormenting the dog... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: How do I sue a landlord after ceiling falls in on me . And it’s not my landlord ?
Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
answered on Aug 9, 2021

The same way you sue anybody else. Any property owner must ensure that the real estate is reasonably safe for those who come onto the property. The specific duty of care required depends on the particulars of the situation. It would essentially be a negligence claim. I recommend you sit down... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Could you sue a shop for causing your hair to fall out?

The people at this shop were braiding my hair but they were braiding it so tight that it caused a bald spot

Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
answered on Jul 30, 2021

Potentially. However, any monetary recovery would likely be very small and not worth the time and effort and expense of pursuing.

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