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THE SAME TRAIL I WAS BEAT BY THE OFFICER IN HANDCUFFS. I'M A SPEACAIL NEEDS NIGERIAN COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENT WITH NO VIOLANT HISTORY.
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Yes, you may have grounds to sue Texas for violating your due process rights. Being denied a lawyer and experiencing police brutality, especially as a special needs individual, are serious issues. Under the Sixth Amendment, you have the right to legal representation, and the Fourteenth Amendment... View More 
I was told to clean the excess dirt off of a bucket from a skid steer and the operator maybe through negligence closed the claws on me crushing me resulting in trauma to left shoulder and chest. The machine that caused the accident has had a bad lever (responsible for closing and opening the claws... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2024
Receiving a Form 1099 instead of a Form W-2 is evidence that you were an independent contractor and not an employee, but in and of itself, it is not dispositive. Some companies misclassify employees as independent contractors to try to avoid having to withhold federal income tax and payroll taxes... View More
I was involed in an auto accident in july 2022. My first lawyer was fired for cause in January 2024. The reasons included failing to provide LOPs so i could seek treatmen lack of communication, not being licensed in my state failing to submit PIP funding to my ins after i signed it.
which... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2024
You should inform your current attorney that the accusations being made are false.
Not being licensed to practice law in the state where the lawsuit was filed is very likely good cause to terminate a lawyer's services unless the lawyer was admitted to practice in that court pro hac... View More
My boss tried to fire me by spreading false rumors that I was threatening and bullying coworkers. She falsely claimed in a group chat with other managers that I was a gangster and mentally unstable. The store HR representative accused me of being a warlock/witch who casts spells. After discovering... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2024
Employment discrimination requires proof that your employer took adverse employment action against you based upon an unlawful reason such as your race, color, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, religion, or pregnancy. Your employer can lawfully take adverse employment against you based... View More
I was on a test drive in a car and someone pulled out infront of me . Their insurance has accepted full liability. They called and made me an offer to settle. I accepted verbally but have yet to sign anything. Can I rescind the offer and seek more compensation even though I did agree verbally?... View More
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answered on Jun 25, 2024
It is possible that you could withdraw your acceptance, but it depends on several factors. How much time had passed between the time the incident occurred and the time the offer was made to you? Were you injured as a result of their insured driver, and if so, did you or were you seeking the... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2024
The question is not really CAN you sue this individual versus does this individual have assets such that he/she could satisfy a judgment if one is obtained. Yes, you have civil recourse, but this person may or may not be solvent. It is not LIKELY there would be any insurance to satisfy any... View More
My husband and I were riding our bikes on a city trail, 6 days after an ice storm. The ice was gone everywhere after 4 warm days, but there was some still left under some overpasses, and it was very hard to see. Both my husband and I fell, I sustained 8 injuries to my knee which resulted in a... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
If you want to sue a city for an accident due to negligence, such as an injury on a city's hike and bike trails, you must follow specific procedures and timelines due to the concept of governmental immunity and the requirements under the Texas Tort Claims Act (TTCA).
Before filing a... View More
My husband and I were riding our bikes on a city trail, 6 days after an ice storm. The ice was gone everywhere after 4 warm days, but there was some still left under some overpasses, and it was very hard to see. Both my husband and I fell, I sustained 8 injuries to my knee which resulted in a... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
Consider a free initial consult with a law firm without delay to confirm exact timetables for applicable notice of claim requirements for all possible agencies or entities involved. Prompt action could also be necessary to preserve any video surveillance data - a consult could also address those... View More
My husband and I were riding our bikes on a city trail, 6 days after an ice storm. The ice was gone everywhere after 4 warm days, but there was some still left under some overpasses, and it was very hard to see. Both my husband and I fell, I sustained 8 injuries to my knee which resulted in a... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2024
Generally, you have two years to file a lawsuit against a governmental entity under the Texas Tort Claims Act. However, be aware that you normally must provide notice of the claim to the City or other governmental entity. Most of the time this notice MUST be done within 180 days, however, each... View More
There was no trial or anything however they have been denying me treatment since March. My neck and back are seriously hurt. I am only 42 and I dont trust my attorney, even though he got policy limits. I will have to live on this and pursue a personal claim which he won't do. I am now... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
Generally speaking, a PI attorney can suggest doctor referrals to a client but those doctors are the client's doctors, not the attorney's doctors. PI attorneys sometimes do so because those doctors will accept letters of protection (LOPs) pursuant to which they will provide treatment to... View More
There was no trial or anything however they have been denying me treatment since March. My neck and back are seriously hurt. I am only 42 and I dont trust my attorney, even though he got policy limits. I will have to live on this and pursue a personal claim which he won't do. I am now... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2024
The best way to answer your question is to check the retainer you have with your attorney. Attorney fees are usually a percentage in personal injury cases. Nationwide, one-third is commonly used by many firms, with some charging a higher percentage if a matter is placed into suit. You mention that... View More
I can’t find an attorney to take my case
answered on May 30, 2024
Given the recent federal court ruling (https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/mentor-worldwide-defeats-suit-alleging-defective-breast-implants), you will most likely need to hire an attorney who is already involved in such litigation. This ruling will likely be appealed.
My husband was diagnosed with having a lung disease called Interstitial lung disease. Which has a mortality rate of 3-5 years. His PCP diagnosed him on August 12, 2022. He just found out in April 24, 2024. So it's been 2 years since the diagnosis. Because my husband can die within the next 3... View More
answered on May 29, 2024
First of all, this sounds like a health care liability / medical malpractice question, and not a legal malpractice question.
Second, just because your husband has received a diagnosis of an incurable terminal disease does not necessarily mean that your husband's primary care physician... View More
My husband was diagnosed with having a lung disease called Interstitial lung disease. Which has a mortality rate of 3-5 years. His PCP diagnosed him on August 12, 2022. He just found out in April 24, 2024. So it's been 2 years since the diagnosis. Because my husband can die within the next 3... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2024
I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. You could reach out to discuss with law firms in further detail, with the benefit of having medical file records. An important issue that will need close examination here is what caused the communication breakdown with the diagnosis between August 2022... View More
Three passengers injured in car accident. Insurance pays the 60k limit. Policyholder now upset that the other passengers are getting a bigger settlement based on their injuries. So policyholder now requests an even split amongst passengers no matter the extent of their injuries or medical... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If the other passengers sustained more serious injuries, they're supposed to receive larger awards. That's what bodily injury awards are based on - severity of injuries. They also depend on liability, but... View More
On Sept. 20, 2023 I took a bad fall and shattered my left femur in half and tore ligaments in my left foot along with fracturing 2 metatarsals and broke 4 toes on my right foot. Surgery had to be delayed until Sept. 23 due to damaging my kidneys and needing a blood transfusion. So all along up... View More
answered on May 13, 2024
Based on the information you provided, your injuries occurred 8 months ago, due to trauma significant enough to fracture bones in both extremities, complicated by infection. What you did not provide is information about your underlying medical conditions, and prior medical history. We also have... View More
I received injury settlement can my creditors take from my account from these monies?
Also do I have to pay tax on the settlement?
answered on May 2, 2024
It could depend on who the creditors represent. In terms of taxes, pain and suffering are generally not taxed. The other damages could be treated differently. This is something your attorney, or a tax attorney should advise on after seeing the breakdown of the types of damages your case involves.... View More
I received injury settlement can my creditors take from my account from these monies?
Also do I have to pay tax on the settlement?
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answered on Apr 27, 2024
The answer to your questions depends on the specific circumstances of your case and the laws of your jurisdiction. However, here are some general considerations:
1. Creditor claims on settlement funds:
In many cases, settlement funds from a personal injury claim are protected from... View More
an now I'm having breathing problems if I would of seen a lung Dr when I told the lawyer I wouldn't have to do breathing treatments the rest of my life he failed to get me a Dr when I first told him an my wife has to have back surgery an the same thing with her it took him that long to... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2024
Typically, lawyers are not involved in making arrangements for patients to see doctors. That being said, pulmonologists are a type of specialized doctor that is in high demand. When my internist referred me to my pulmonologist, the earliest appointment I could get with her was more than six... View More
Some people tie it to the abortion law but the one women was turned away and had a miscarriage in her car. Is that legal. And what does abortion have to do with it?
answered on Apr 19, 2024
A federal law from the Reagan Administration (abbreviated EMTALA) requires emergency rooms to treat or stabilize patients who are in active labor and provide a medical transfer to another hospital if they don’t have the staff or resources to treat them. Medical facilities must comply with the law... View More
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