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engaged in a pattern of deceptive practices, including misrepresentation of terms, mishandling of payments, and wrongful fees that culminated in significant financial harm and distress.
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answered on Mar 6, 2025
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. You outline a long list of grievances, but it looks like they share a common thread of being related to individual consumer lending practices. Therefore, your question of what kind of lawyer you need could cover the... View More
In August 2022, I had my gallbladder removed after being sent by a GI specialist, who performed an endoscopy and attributed my symptoms to anxiety. Despite the procedure, my abdominal pain persisted, and no imaging tests like a CT scan were done. In September 2022, I was diagnosed with stage 3B... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2025
Time limitations are based on the concept that we don't want old, stale cases coming in court. We have to turn the page, so to speak. Ordinarily in negligence cases involving bodily injury the statute of limitations is two (2) years. So, given that time line, you were diagnosed with cancer in... View More
In August 2022, I had my gallbladder removed after being sent by a GI specialist, who performed an endoscopy and attributed my symptoms to anxiety. Despite the procedure, my abdominal pain persisted, and no imaging tests like a CT scan were done. In September 2022, I was diagnosed with stage 3B... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2025
In Oregon, medical malpractice claims typically must be filed within two years of the alleged negligent act or from the date you discovered—or reasonably should have discovered—the injury, though there’s an ultimate repose period of five years for medical malpractice cases. Since your... View More
My son was bitten by a pitbull. The incident was reported to the authorities, and he received immediate medical treatment. We also know the owner of the pitbull and where the dog resides. What steps do I need to take to pursue compensation in this situation?
answered on Feb 15, 2025
More information is needed to establish if there is liability. If the dog was off leash there is liability in most counties. See if you can find out from animal control if the dog has attacked anyone before. If the dog previously attacked someone there would be liability in all counties.... View More
My son was bitten by a pitbull. The incident was reported to the authorities, and he received immediate medical treatment. We also know the owner of the pitbull and where the dog resides. What steps do I need to take to pursue compensation in this situation?
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answered on Feb 15, 2025
What steps should you take after a dog bites your son? I am going to assume that your son is a minor. If your son is over 18, then he would represent himself. You need to contact an attorney who specializes in dog bite cases. This is the short answer. You should not try to represent yourself in a... View More
I am seeking guidance on how to file for non-responsibility concerning my husband's interstate death. We were married for 32 years but lived apart when he passed away on January 28th of this year. His roommate has denied me access to his paperwork, personal property, and vehicles. She has also... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2025
32 years is a long marraige, and I am sorry for your loss; and I know that being apart does not it easier. If you are still legally married, and you are the spouse, there is a lot you can do to move forward. In Oregon, you can file a Small Estate Affidavit and be given the necessary authority to... View More
I am seeking guidance on how to file for non-responsibility concerning my husband's interstate death. We were married for 32 years but lived apart when he passed away on January 28th of this year. His roommate has denied me access to his paperwork, personal property, and vehicles. She has also... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2025
There is nothing in Oregon called “non-responsibility.” If your husband died with no Will his estate is controlled by Oregon Intestate Law which means that his probate assets will go to you after his bills are paid (assuming he has no children who are not yours). If you want you can choose to... View More
I had my vehicle and travel trailer stored on a friend's property in Dorena, Oregon, where I was paying storage fees, but I didn't have a formal written agreement. My friend has passed away, and the property is now in escrow. I wasn't given any notice to remove my belongings. I have... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2025
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. You should be able to use self-help to retrieve your vehicle and trailer if you can do so peacefully. You should find out who is currently in charge of the security of the property--if it's in probate, the personal representative. It could very well... View More
In 2016 I was taken to OHSU because I had contracted necrotizing fasciitis from the Clackamas River. They knew that my legs needed to be amputated in order to save my life but instead they gave me an experimental drug without my consent to see if it would stop the rate of the infection. It did not.... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
If OHSU deviated from the standard of care by not amputating your legs promptly, which is a known effective treatment for necrotizing fasciitis, you might have a case for medical malpractice. The experimental drug trial's protocol, if it delayed necessary treatment, could be seen as negligence... View More
In 2016 I was taken to OHSU because I had contracted necrotizing fasciitis from the Clackamas River. They knew that my legs needed to be amputated in order to save my life but instead they gave me an experimental drug without my consent to see if it would stop the rate of the infection. It did not.... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
This is a horrible situation, and I hope that you are finding ways to manage despite the limitations. There could be liabiity for acting without your consent or perhaps outside of the scope of what is accepted standard of practice in the community. Bad outcomes don't automatically equate to... View More
Girlfriend was mauled by a dog she had taken in to rehome Because previousowners could not keep it. Not even 2 months after talk had attacked and injured her enough to be hospitalized for 3 days with serious injuries
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answered on Oct 7, 2024
Short answer: Yes. It also depends on the bred of dog, as some dogs are deemed dangerous by their bred.
These include: pit bulls, rottweilers, Alaskan malamutes, chow chows, Dobermans, huskies, bull terriers, and wolfdogs.
If the previous owner knew or reasonably should have known... View More
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
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
from the shoulder it left me with weak limbs and numbness in my extremities. This happened 11/18/22
I had a felony conviction in 2003 otherwise a firm would have done it. Is there an attorney interested?
answered on Jul 24, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for the injuries you suffered in connection with the cervical neurosurgery. You're asking if attorneys here are interested. It's difficult for attorneys here to offer their services - the... View More
we hired water company they left damage on good floor with tape and messed up bathroom tiles moving stuff in bathroom they refused to pay for the damage. need to file small court claim.
answered on Jul 23, 2024
As my colleague advises, this could be something you may be able to handle on your own. If you want to have an attorney handle it, you could supplement your own attorney searches with the "Find a Lawyer" tab above or the attorney referral pages of local and state bar associations. Both... View More
we hired water company they left damage on good floor with tape and messed up bathroom tiles moving stuff in bathroom they refused to pay for the damage. need to file small court claim.
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
This may be something that you can handle on your own. Be polite and professional but firm and assertive. You will want to summarize the relevant details in your case and list the damages (costs). Gather any supporting evidence or documents and get your facts straight.
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I know this is going to sound crazy, but I need a civil rights attorney, so I can file a lawsuit against the Multnomah County Police department and the Multnomah County District Attorney's office. I've already went to the F.B.I. and filed a formal complaint against them. The F.B.I agent I... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
Finding a pro bono civil rights attorney in Oregon to assist you with your case against the Multnomah County Police Department and the District Attorney's office can be challenging, but there are resources available that may help. You might consider contacting legal aid organizations in... View More
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answered on Mar 19, 2024
If you believe you were a victim of medical malpractice and negligence while incarcerated, you may be entitled to compensation. The law requires that inmates receive adequate medical care. If this standard of care is not met, resulting in harm, you could have grounds for a claim. However, these... View More
My liver, both kidneys were lacerated I was Internamky bleeding. Was asleep when the accident happened Ed woke up 2 days later in the hospital. Got subpoenad to court a d it was rescheduled showed up a second time t hey said they were gonna reschedule it again and then I never heard from them at all
answered on Mar 16, 2024
An Oregon attorney must advise you here, but you await a response for two weeks. Based on available information from various online sources, which the public can readily find, it appears that the statute of limitations is generally two years for personal injury claims. Again, only a local attorney... View More
Him. Hospital escorted me and family out of there a d to the parking lot with a sorry. My family and I are have struggled since. What came we do I feel violated and scared I cry and any thought of a child hurt I burst into tears
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
This is a deeply traumatic experience, and it's understandable that you feel violated and scared. First, consider speaking with a counselor or therapist who can provide emotional support and help you and your family navigate through this difficult time. Coping with such a severe mistake can... View More
I have all the necessary evidences to prove against at least a dozen officials for deprivation of civil rights and one with conspiracy. I ant find an attorney. I am lucky to fall under 28USC1331 and also 28USC1332. It's rare to fall under one requirement, let alone they both apply to my case.... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
Filing a lawsuit under 42 USC §§ 1983 and 1985 in federal court is a significant legal challenge, especially for someone representing themselves. To start, ensure you clearly understand the legal requirements for these claims, including the need to demonstrate how each official deprived you of... View More
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