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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Wisconsin on
Q: Who is likely at fault or what is my percentage of fault in the incident I've detailed below, I'm being sued?

I was driving on the right side of road in residential area, following speed limit & initiated decrease in speed to take a left into a driveway to reverse out of to go back the same way I was coming from. There was a car in that driveway. Before ever breeching the threshold line of said... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 3, 2021

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This could be a difficult claim, where certain things could have been done better on both sides. In terms of apportioning liability, that could be a jurisdiction-specific issue based on the comparative negligence... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Montana on
Q: I want to design a device that improves two different expired patents. How must it improve to be legal?

Both of these devices used together would drastically improve the function of both devices. Is there a certain point I would have to hit to be considered improved enough? Or does the invention have to be significantly different than both? Thank you

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 2, 2021

you want to refile under patents & trademarks. This topic deals with who is at fault when a product malfunctions or is of an unsafe design and someone is killed or injured.

Patent questions are highly technical, and you need to look for a certified patent attorney and pay for their...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Products Liability for Texas on
Q: ConsumerAttyCase? 4 Brand new wheels & tires bought & installed 1hr later had blowout wrecked car sustained back injury

Accident on NB IH35 in Hays Cty Tires were bought & installed in San Antonio My car was the only one involved in the accident I was headed home after installation I had a blowout on driverside rear tire which spun me around and I landed against retaining wall smashed into my front passenger... View More

Todd Kelly
Todd Kelly
answered on Jun 2, 2021

It certainly sounds like you have a valid claim against either Discount Tire, the tire manufacturer, or both. The real question in my mind is whether there were significant injuries from the crash, as these can be expensive cases to pursue.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Oklahoma on
Q: I had a 9 volt battery sitting by itself in a bowl in my room that spontaneously exploded while I slept

Set my carpet and bed and burned my arm and leg .I doctored wounds at home.how do I go about getting compensation from this incident from battery company?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 1, 2021

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could reach out to attorneys who handle such cases and try to arrange a free initial consult. Preserve all the material you have from the explosion. This could be a tough case as a general matter, without... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability and Collections for Michigan on
Q: My brother cosigned for a vehicle

He was summons today for the remaining balance of the vehicle. It was sold after repossession at an auction. I am responsible for the debt and I want to take care of it. He has a family and I don't want to create a financial hardship on him. Can I respond to the summons asking the court to... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 1, 2021

He has to respond. He can ask to substitute you, but as you defaulted which is why they are going after him, they may say "naaaah--we want him!"

Now, they may agree to make a payment schedule but before he signs off, is the group coming after him the same people you signed a loan...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Compensation for Texas on
Q: How to describe pain in body specifically without sounding like a junkie or like I'm reading off a cue card

Ok so my attorney said he wants me to list off all my back issues with like l1 l2 l3 l4 l5 c2 c3 c4 and t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 n neck and my torn shoulders he said you have tooth pain that's your new fav word look at a nerve diagram and follow these nerves n be like cause l5 is messed up on pauper... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 29, 2021

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Regardless of what state you're in, it sounds like you have an attorney representing and advising you. So that must be respected. But as a general note, it sounds like you are going to an IME (independent medical... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Medical Malpractice for New Hampshire on
Q: Case dismissed SOL in Mass Tort. Can I file Product liability in NH where no sol applies for failure to warn.

NH 507-D3

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 29, 2021

A New Hampshire attorney could probably advise best here, but your post remains open for four weeks. If you are currently represented by an attorney in the matter, discuss the dismissal in further detail with them. Additionally, since you mention mass tort, those cases sometimes span multiple... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Small Claims for Pennsylvania on
Q: I left my chest freezer and all the meat in it back home and the new owner said it was fine to leave there cause its

Winter so no big deal. Plus I left 2 push mowers. I left the freezer on the porch. However I asked if it’d be in her way that I’d take it to the lean tube shed but she said no it’s ok. So I left it there I moved away couldn’t come back to get it for a few months she texted asked when I’m... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on May 25, 2021

You had the duty to get the freezer. Covid would not have prevented you from getting the freezer. I don't see a claim. She isn't required to keep the electric running for you forever. But get a few more answers.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Products Liability and Trademark for Oregon on
Q: Is the word “Witcher” by itself trademarked/copyrighted? Can I use the word to name a business?
Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on May 25, 2021

Maybe, it depends

You need to consult with an attorney to review your case and see what risks and options you have

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: Retrieving money due to non disclosure of our vehicle having a rebuilt salvage title.

In March we purchased a vehicle from a local buy here pay here, we were told lies about how a woman had owned it for years and just wanted something new. The day after I received title in mail, the passenger tire flew off due to three of six wheel studs snapping due to being turned to tight. The... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 24, 2021

Sue the seller for fraud and violations of the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act.

Q: Is it illegal to make, possess, and/or sale Paracord crafts such as the monkeys fist.

I've been told something about it is caterized with "Slung-shot devices"

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 22, 2021

A Missouri attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Monkey's fists are illegal in some states, and only a Missouri criminal attorney would be in a position to advise on the law in Missouri. You are correct in what you describe - although the knot was commonly... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability and Intellectual Property for California on
Q: I would like to know how to contact an Inventor with whom i have invested money with

I have not seen or heard from him in years and I've been trying to find him

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 21, 2021

A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. There are the usually ways you probably are already aware of, in terms of online research tools. You could speak with an investigator. Some full-service process serving companies hold themselves for such work.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Consumer Law and Contracts for California on
Q: Purchased vehicle sans title, 11/28/20 dealr convince me was coming mail, tags title never came.

Dealer is blaming the DMV for no tags...it's getting an obvious lie. Dealer puts me off his tag title company and him leave me stranded with expired tags and have excuses "it's Covid" and "it's a gov van".

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on May 21, 2021

Seller must, by law, deliver "marketable title." Failure to do so is actionable. Contact the DMV Investigations unit and open an inquiry. Also, seek out a consumer protection attorney for more input.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law, Products Liability and Small Claims for California on
Q: How to take legal action against a company that is falsely advertising products and will not refund customers?

Long story short, I purchased a product that was not as advertised and does not hold up to the claims that the company makes on their website and they refuse to give me a refund. They have been investigated by the BBB because of how many claims other customers made against this company for doing... View More

Scott Richard Kaufman
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on May 21, 2021

There is nowhere near enough info here to help. For instance if it was a garlic press from a local store, tough deal.

But, if it is a car from Ford, whole other analysis. There is a fairly new law in CA that a company cannot (for lack of a better term) 'bully' a consumer into...
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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Animal / Dog Law for California on
Q: I recently found maggots in my dogs canned food and I was wondering if I can sue
William John Light
William John Light
answered on May 19, 2021

1. It's probably rice.

2. Maggots are not harmful to dogs, or even to you. They are just disgusting.

3. Without some significant harm, you don't have a case.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: My understanding is Anthony Fauci owns patents in vaccines he's promoting using his official position with the US CDC

Seems like a clear conflict of interest which he can be sued or indicted for fraud for?

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on May 14, 2021

Think about the person who led you to this "understanding" about Fauci's patents. That person is either ignorant or deliberately manipulating you. They are either stupid or evil. Either way, that person is not a reliable source of information. Stop listening to that person.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Government Contracts for Georgia on
Q: So my boyfriend bottle a bottle of asprin and there not there zolpidem tartrate extended release which is prescription

He has been taking them for his headache and he has been so sleepy barely keep his eyes open and when he sits down hes out he works on machinery and welds this could have been turned into an accident if not had realized it was differnt meds he took one yesterday and couldnt get up and go to work... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 10, 2021

A Georgia attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for two weeks. From the description here, it isn't fully clear how the zolpiden tartrate and aspirin got mixed up. I'm glad your boyfriend is okay and nothing serious came of the mix-up. You could reach out to a Georgia... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Tennessee on
Q: Is there anyway to get back my vehicle after Tennessee seized it for transportation of illegal narcotics?

I have filed an appeal but because I was unable to afford an attorney I was forced to represent myself and since I didn't know what I was doing the judge ruled for Tennessee to keep it. I have the option now to ask for a stay and file another appeal to thebest of my understanding. If anyone... View More

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answered on May 10, 2021

You will need an attorney and money, or forget about it.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability and Real Estate Law on
Q: Can a person after selling his property, appeal in collector court that he's been threatened to do so?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 7, 2021

There's a section here on Collections. Your post remains open for two days. You could try reposting and adding that as a category. There's no guarantee all posts are picked up, but you could have better chances of a response with adding that as a category. Also include a state, since your... View More

Q: If I get a flat from a pothole can I sue or have the state pay for my tire?

I hit a small, but SUPER deep pothole on a sharp corner where it was unavoidable and got a flat tire due to hitting it. Can I get the city to pay for the tire or sue for the money?

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on May 6, 2021

If you can provide that the pothole was unreasonably dangerous and/or defective to a reasonable prudent person, and that the custodian of the pothole knew and or should have known of this condition, then yes. Among the first things you should do is either consult an attorney to represent you on... View More

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