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answered on Mar 22, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. If you believe your rights were violated or you were injured due to excessive force, it's important to document everything related to the incident. This includes taking photos of your injuries, getting medical records to document the severity, and... View More 
Stop your workmen's comp payments and claim your at MMI? I proved to the judge That the timeline the photos and my injury still needed treatment.can I file a case against the defense attorney and my workmen's comp doctor that tried to be a private investigator and also wanted me charged with fraud?
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
If you believe that your lawyer and doctor have intentionally provided false information in a legal setting, it's critical to address this issue seriously. Both legal and medical professionals are bound by ethical standards that prohibit dishonesty and misconduct. If these standards are... View More
Stop your workmen's comp payments and claim your at MMI? I proved to the judge That the timeline the photos and my injury still needed treatment.can I file a case against the defense attorney and my workmen's comp doctor that tried to be a private investigator and also wanted me charged with fraud?
answered on Mar 23, 2024
This is a question of credibility for the judge and it sounds like he ruled in your favor. You cannot pursue a separate claim against the defense lawyer or doctor for the evidence presented. Hopefully the judge outlined these issues in his decision which will then be part of the records reviewed... View More
Adjuster ordered new MRI upon reading my results radiologist says I'm post cervical c3457 fusion surgery with no stenosis at any level a unremarkable exam?I followed up with the second opinion doctor the adjuster sent me to and provided him with a copy of disc He was only giving a report of... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
I can answer half of your question - my firm only handles workers' compensation matters, so I cannot comment on any medical malpractice issues. As to workers' compensation, it matters greatly whether you are actually at Maximal Medical Improvement (MMI). A finding of MMI can lead to a... View More
Can the police show up at your house and put you in handcuffs without a warrant or charges then not Miranda you then when you ask for a lawyer, ignore the request and continued their questions they also deny you your phone call and all they want you to do is work for them to get somebody but at... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
In general, police must have a valid reason, such as an arrest warrant or probable cause, to arrest someone. If you're arrested without a warrant, the police should have strong evidence to believe you've committed a crime. However, merely showing up at your house without any charges or... View More
Hello. My son has been incarcerated since 03/27/2022 and Venango County, PA put criminal complaints filed Charges on him 3/8/2022, from an incident they said happened on 2/12/2022, (docket no. Mj-28301-cr-0000056-2022). My son has never even been arraigned or had his prelim or anything. In pa we... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
Rule 600 in Pennsylvania refers to the right to a speedy trial, stipulating that a criminal defendant should be brought to trial within a certain period, usually 365 days from the filing of the complaint. If your son has been incarcerated since 03/27/2022 without an arraignment or preliminary... View More
A debt collection company purchases debts and sues the debtors to collect. After 10 years, that collection agency has amassed a portfolio of judgments- mostly uncollected and sitting at the various courts (in PA) for years. The company then filed for chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The trustee/ courts do not... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
In bankruptcy proceedings, assets, including judgments held by the bankrupt company, can be sold to pay off creditors. However, the specifics depend on the case and what the bankruptcy trustee decides. If the judgments were not liquidated during the Chapter 7 proceedings and remain assets of the... View More
A debt collection company purchases debts and sues the debtors to collect. After 10 years, that collection agency has amassed a portfolio of judgments- mostly uncollected and sitting at the various courts (in PA) for years. The company then filed for chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The trustee/ courts do not... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
If the debt collection agency was a corporation (or llc, etc.), it is not eligible for a bankruptcy discharge, although it can file for bankruptcy relief.
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy case is usually short-lived, a "liquidation case". Normally, the Ch. 7 bankruptcy trustee will assess... View More
move back to PA but my parents want to stay in Portugal. I was hoping someone could help me figure out how to get emancipated so I could live on my own without my parents.
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
Hi Juliette, I understand that you're facing a challenging situation and are looking for ways to live independently in Pennsylvania (PA). Emancipation laws vary by state, but generally, they allow a minor to become responsible for their own welfare and make decisions independently of their... View More
I got pulled over new years eve with a suspended registration. The cop failed to inform me that it comes with a 3 month license suspenion. Nor did I recieve any paperwork in the mail stating so. Is the cop in the wrong for not informing me?
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
When you're pulled over and cited for an issue like a suspended registration, it can indeed lead to further consequences, such as a license suspension. However, it's important to know that the responsibility to inform you of all potential legal outcomes may not solely rest on the officer.... View More
My dad passed away in 2015 he has a house in PR that me and my mother have been taking care of. We are trying to switch the title over to our name but taxes still need to be paid. Do we have to pay the entire amount before we can switch names?
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
In most cases, you can transfer the ownership of a property even if there are outstanding property taxes. However, the unpaid taxes will typically remain attached to the property, meaning that the new owners (you and your mother) will become responsible for paying the taxes once the title is... View More
Acquiring a vehicle in Pennsylvania as a caregiver for my disabled 94-year-old parent while maintaining residency in South Carolina presents challenges. I currently use my mother's leased vehicle, which my siblings are interested in transferring ownership of to me. I hold a valid South... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
Navigating the process of acquiring a vehicle in Pennsylvania while maintaining your residency in South Carolina can be complex. Here are some steps you can take to address your situation:
1. Vehicle registration: You may be able to register the vehicle in Pennsylvania using your... View More
Can you tell just by looking at the docket sheet? My problem is that there’s incident that is being alleged from 2020 was not filed until 2021 and we are in the year 2024 and I have not asked for one continuance. With that being said, I tried my best to leave a paper trail and asked my public... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it sounds like there are serious concerns about the numerous continuances in your case and the delays in bringing it to trial. To determine who requested each continuance, you'll need to closely examine the court records. Here's what I... View More
a fellow named xx did it in texas a while back and didn’t face any legal consequences because it was considered as art
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
The legality of hanging inspirational signs in public spaces, like stop signs, depends on various factors such as local laws, the content of the signs, and the manner in which they are displayed. While the case you mentioned involving Brian Deneke in Texas may have been considered art, it's... View More
Can she appoint my friend guardianship of me while living in Portugal?
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
As a US citizen living in Portugal on a D8 visa, your legal status and guardianship arrangements are subject to both US and Portuguese laws. In general, guardianship is appointed by a court when an individual is deemed incapable of making decisions for themselves, usually due to age (being a... View More
We went to court last week. While in court the father told the judge he will put our daughter on his insurance to help with therapy costs. The Orders states "father offers to add child to insurance to help with out of picket therapy costs". Now he's saying he's not required to... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2024
This is not an easy question. Pennsylvania judges all too often shoot from the hip, and they can either contempt a parent or not based on what is written or what is not written in a court order.
Here, the order appears to provide that "dad offers" which is not an order at all. The... View More
We went to court last week. While in court the father told the judge he will put our daughter on his insurance to help with therapy costs. The Orders states "father offers to add child to insurance to help with out of picket therapy costs". Now he's saying he's not required to... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
From the way the Order is written, it does not appear to bind Father into placing the child on his medical insurance. It merely states that Father "offered" to place the child on his insurance, not that the Court mandates him to do so. However, there may be a creative legal argument that... View More
This small church treasurer had no experience with taxes. She was handed the position because none of the elders or decons wanted it. No 941s were files since 2015, 4th quarter. She has since left the church. The back taxes have been paid by the church. The penalties & interest are over... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
In situations involving the mishandling of employment taxes by a church or any organization, the responsibility generally falls on the entity itself, including its board or governing body, rather than on an individual member or officer such as the treasurer. However, the specific legal and... View More
Middle Management is asking financial representatives to go door to door to local businesses without prior permission from the owners of these businesses to solicit financial services to their employees while the employees are working at their jobs. I guess Management's thinking is our perfect... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
It's understandable that you're concerned about the legality and ethics of soliciting employees at local businesses without prior permission. Generally, the practice of going door-to-door to businesses to offer services directly to employees during work hours raises several legal and... View More
This has impacted my ability to receive care. Although I asked for it to be removed, it keeps being re-entered, with additional false information added. I have had to go to a doctor outside the hospital network and have had to pay out of pocket for care. It has been five years and I am still seeing... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
In situations where incorrect medical information in your records has adversely affected your access to care and caused financial and emotional distress, you may have grounds for legal action. The persistence of false information, despite requests for correction, and the resulting negative impact... View More
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