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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: I currently am working on a case similar to the one found in ex parte snow.

Support needed for the upholding of the constitution

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 21, 2020

Because of the complexity of your research, it could be difficult for a Texas attorney to advise in the brief format of this Q & A Board. That could be why the post remains open for three weeks. One option is to contact Texas attorneys directly. Although many offices are closed or not seeing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: My father has me as next of kin on his paperwork and all his things I’m beneficiary his job contacted sum1 else

His job contacted someone else and the hospital released his body to someone else and gave his property to some else ohh they found some random person on Facebook with his last name

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 17, 2020

I'm very sorry for your loss, and the way it was further compounded by the handling of this matter. It looks like the person who could best help you clear things up before they get further out of hand with your father's property being improperly distributed to strangers would be a Texas... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: are retailers required to call 911 for injured customers? make police report? get medical assistance?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 15, 2020

This may not necessarily be codified in the form of state or municipal laws. But as a GENERAL legal premise throughout the nation, it is an issue that would likely be raised by a plaintiff attorney in terms of the liability of the owner or operator of the premises - emergency response training for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: She was not my real mother switch at birth but it a mess

I was lyed to for years about who I really am there only a marriage license that I have to and remember giving birth to four kids and the other I dont but have flash back

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 13, 2020

I'm sorry for your rough situation. A Texas attorney would be able to advise best, but your post remains open for a week. This could be the type of thing that eats up money in investigating, with no guaranteed results - maybe you could see if the Texas Health & Human Services Vital... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Can the manager at a mobile home park legally carry on your house and put it in the dumpster was no warn notice at all

You see I had a fire they knew I was going to save the last quarter of the house to rebuild a tiny home the the manager came of the bobcat tore it down and put it in the trash do I have any recourse for that

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 3, 2020

I'm sorry for your ordeal. It could depend on the park's polices, and the extent of fire damages in the remaining portion of the structure. One option is to see if a Texas attorney would offer a free or brief, low-cost consult to assess the matter. Before starting to shell out money to... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I was placed at fault in an accident. Driver has no license, and even admitted fault in a text message weeks later.

I was in a bicycle accident recently involving a car who ran a red light, hitting me on my side and sending me to the emergency room. The police placed ME at fault. This guy had no license, and just recently texted me admitting fault.. Weeks later after the police had already filed their report.... View More

Rahlita D. Thornton
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Rahlita D. Thornton
answered on Mar 31, 2020

It’s going to depend on the substance of his text and what the witness has to say. As a cyclist myself I empathize with you. I’m willing to discuss it with you on a call tomorrow. 888-343-4529.?

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Nursing Home Abuse and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I need a good lawyer in Dallas Tx. for alot of nursing home abuse/neglect including sexual crimes...
Deandra M Grant
Deandra M Grant
answered on Mar 26, 2020

Are you trying to file criminal charges? File a civil lawsuit? Your question is not clear.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I was injured I am an independent contractor with a food delivery company and covered by the personal injury insurance

Should I get an attorney this is a occupational injury not working comp I'm now required to get knee surgery

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 24, 2020

You should contact a Texas personal injury attorney without delay. Two weeks have elapsed and you shouldn't lose further time, because you must first determine (1.) if your injuries are covered by insurance (hopefully they are), (2.) what type of insurance coverage they would fall under if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: i was wrongfully detained and treated. like a common criminal and owe the city $600 for trying to report attack. 4 suspe
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Mar 21, 2020

I am not sure of your exact question. Were you charged with a criminal offense?

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Texas on
Q: Good Morning, I was injured receiving workers comp that they filed and approved and now I have to pay them back

I was working as a DOD Civilian had a stroke that was said to related from head injury at work . Then I was left in attended in ICU fell out of bed cracked and bruised some ribs. I couldn't swallow so they had me with no fluids for seven days at that time they finally ran a swallow study that... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 20, 2020

A Texas attorney could best advise here, but your question remains open for a month. As a general premise, if you were paid workers' comp benefits and this was related to a third-party accident, workers' comp can assert a lien on the personal injury case. From your description,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: Does a person mentally disabled have different statue of limitations when suing a company for deformities/injuries

Does a mental disability lengthen the statue of limitations in a lawsuit when the plaintiff is disabled

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 10, 2020

A Texas attorney is qualified to answer your question, as statutes of limitations are generally governed by state law. However, your post remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to arrange a consult with a Texas attorney, keep in mind that as a general matter, statutes of limitations can be... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: Is a person liable for anything if they give a known alcoholic a car and they kill someone?

Person has been to rehab and sober houses 30 plus times that i know of.

John Wesley Urquhart
John Wesley Urquhart
answered on Mar 3, 2020

Not necessarily just because the driver is a known alcoholic, but whether the driver is known to the owner of the vehicle as an incompetent or reckless driver and there is a record to prove it. Of course alcohol could play a big part of that, but it's a case by case fact intensive analysis. I... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: What would happen if a girl broke my hand when I provoked her? I never hit her though.

There is a girl in my school that threatened to break my hand, If she does is it assault? I didn’t hit her, I provoked her. She is 16 years old, and I am 17 years old.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 28, 2020

You should speak with a Texas attorney to learn exactly what would happen. But you wait three weeks for a response. Until a Texas attorney could meaningfully advise you of exactly what would happen and exactly what charges could possibly result, keep in mind that as a general matter, it could be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Mobile home park destroyed my home do I have any recourse
Miguel Angel Salazar
Miguel Angel Salazar
answered on Feb 24, 2020

I would need more information for a detailed answer but possibly have a claim for negligence and/or breach of contract. Depending on the facts it is also possible the consumer laws may apply.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Personal injury over 2 years ago due to the negligence of apartment complex of a friend. Witnesses, pics, and ER record.

I was visiting a friend in Dallas & got a serious injury. The wood floor in the apartment kitchen had water damage where the wood splintered up in sharp spikes. The maintenance man came to fix it, took a look at it, left & didn’t return the entire week I was there. My friend & his... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 12, 2020

This is something on which a Texas attorney must advise you, as it involves Texas law pertaining to statutes of limitations. However, your question remains open for three weeks and you patiently await an answer. If you run a couple of quick internet searches, you will probably see for yourself that... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: What is a 2.22 rule in a workers compt case
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 8, 2020

You might be better off reposting this in the Workers' Compensation category. It remains open here for two weeks under Personal Injury. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Is it possible to sue a university for emotional distress even though I made a mistake?

I made a mistake of cheating on an exam and my professors gave me a 0 now in order to pass the class 100% are needed on the rest of the exams. The amount of anxiety I’m am experiencing is ridiculous I can never seem to calm myself down due to all the pressure I am under and I am thinking of suing... View More

Evan S. Sloan
Evan S. Sloan
answered on Feb 4, 2020

You most likely do not have a case. The infliction of emotional distress would need to be intentional. Here it sounds like you violated a course and/or university policy and were punished for it. I hope this semester ends on a more positive note.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I was lookin for my phone i dropped in a trash can then I the dump truck picked me up while I was inside and put me in

I was dropped really hard and was buried then squished

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 2, 2020

A Texas attorney could answer your question best, but your post remains open for a week, and could possibly involve notice of claim issues if it was not a private trash collection company. This is different from statutes of limitations, which generally provide claimants considerable to file suit.... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Can I file a civil suit against a bar that over served, and resulted in the death of my brother?

My brother was extremely over served at a bar in Texas. He left and, approximately 12 minutes later, had an accident resulting in his death. Could my mother and I file a civil suit against the establishment that over served him?

Robert C. Slim
Robert C. Slim
answered on Feb 1, 2020

Quite possibly. The type of case you are describing is called a “dram shop” case. They are typically hard cases to win only because you would have to prove that the victim was over-served after being obviously intoxicated. So, all the evidence and witnesses tend to be within the bar’s... View More

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