answered on May 18, 2022
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It isn't fully clear what you mean by lawsuit being stolen, but one possibility that comes to mind is that someone stole your identity and pursued a lawsuit (or a pending lawsuit you had already commenced)... View More
My left leg, half under my kneecap. Had two surgeries. The state trooper was at the accident did not order for a drug test. But the hospital did one anyway. I even have officer video from his desk cam, pointed down to the grass in the road and his report it says cause of accident waa the grass.... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2022
In general there are several issues with hospital tests that may make them inadmissible in a civil suit. However, they may also be admissible. I would be glad to take a look at your information, just email me Roy@akimlawfirm.com.
Still experiencing hair loss
answered on Feb 26, 2022
Law firms handling cases for the shampoo you used could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. With product liability cases, law firms often hold themselves out for the specific products they handle. You could search online for product liability law firms (the Find-a-Lawyer tab... View More
At the time of question I was at my father's residence for a period of maybe 4-6 days continuously due to personal relationship issues and differences. My dad's cousin came over daily and intoxicated heavily. He left residence and later on accused me of stealing his gun after he had left... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2022
It is unclear what type of help you are looking for here based on the topics selected. However, one option that you might consider is filing a police report if you are being followed, harassed, or repeatedly contacted after asking for it to stop. No one should have their mental health damaged... View More
Trying to confirm if civil suit was filed against an individual.
answered on Jan 1, 2022
It depends on whether or not you know the case would have been filed in state court in South Carolina or Federal Court. Typically, if it is a simple negligence case and all parties live in South Carolina the case would be filed in state court and could be found here by county... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2021
The likely charges would depend on what they did, and those are up to the police & the DA. Possible charges would be disorderly conduct, threatening, others.
I slipped on a beer in the store on the floor and slipped and actually I think I broke my toe. I got up and told the lady at work about it and went on my way. Now my toe is hurting I believe I broken it. Can I get a lawsuit for this
answered on Jun 2, 2021
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. An attorney would be in a better position to answer your question after investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, medical records for your injuries, and evidence that was available to support... View More
answered on May 31, 2021
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a GENERAL matter, some fines do not require the element of intent. They could be classified as strict liability offenses, which means that the person could be fined regardless of whether they acted... View More
I panicked and I cut my tongue and gums tryin to remove it..I'm also legally blind and can't tell what it is.. I still don't know..someone with terrible vision shouldn't have to be afraid to eat..and now I haven't eaten since yesterday..this happened in pickens south Carolina.
answered on Apr 15, 2021
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a weeks. I'm sorry you went through such an ordeal. With these types of cases, it would depend on the extent of damages. If the damages are brief and quickly passing, many law firms could be reluctant about taking such... View More
my bf has a large amount of savings that he doesn't want touched, can he transfer those funds to me (girlfriend of 20 years) under just my name and not have it be an issue
answered on Nov 28, 2020
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. As a general matter, if his vehicle was insured, that should be the primary source of covering the other side's claims for damages. A South Carolina attorney familiar with the operation of state laws for... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2020
A South Carolina attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for a week. As a GENERAL matter in ANY jurisdiction, it could depend on the restriction. Nationwide, Departments of Motor Vehicles enforce different classes of restrictions, covering things such as hearing aids, shoulder... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2020
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you were injured, you could consult with an attorney as to assessing and investigating the accident. Not every premises fall gives rise to a claim. It generally hinges on whether there was some form of... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2020
If someone set you up and you have no criminal intent then you should be morally and legally blameless. You should consult with a criminal lawyer in your state to discuss further specifics.
A sprained right arm. 25/50/25 in south Carolina car was totaled out . Any settlement suggestions haven't even had PT yet and they accept liability
answered on Jun 14, 2020
Before you settle your claim, I highly suggest you at least have a brief consultation with a local attorney. Most should be willing to give you advice on an hourly basis if you want to try and handle settlement negotiations on your own (although, I don't recommend that generally).... View More
My dad was in a car accident that was not his fault about a year ago where the air bag did not deploy. There were no recalls and he suffered serious injuries due to this . There were lawyers working on the case, but my dad recently passed away due to the lung issues he was having and for some... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2020
You will want to consult with his attorney, or another attorney in the state where the accident occurred. Many states have "survivor" actions that would allow the claim to go forward.
His insurance company doesn’t want to file under his UIM cause the police officer didn’t put that information about the boat seat in the report. However the officer did state it in the newspaper and he took pictures at the scene. My son also has witnesses. What does he need to do?
answered on May 29, 2020
I hope your son is okay. This is really a question that a South Carolina attorney could handle best, but your post remains open for four weeks. The long answer to your question involves examining the results of the crash site investigation. contacting those witnesses and gathering other evidence.... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2020
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I agree with the other answer but I also wanted to share that you need to find an attorney as soon as you can, after doing your due diligence. You are going to need to subpoena a lot of documents and talk to the witnesses and get their deposition before their... View More
sc rules state that ebikes can go on paths, but our paths are for residents getting exercise who are generally 60+, children on bikes, residents with pets, casual bicylers, etc . we want to restrict bikes to the street and not the paths. can you help?
answered on Mar 22, 2020
You might not even need a lawyer. You could contact your local officials in the city council or town board and discuss your concerns with them. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 12, 2020
It sounds like the insurance company along with its representatives may have failed to have you sign the release. If they ask you to sign it, I would suggest you do so. Any court will make you sign it. Otherwise, there really is no issue although you cannot again make another claim. That would be... View More
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