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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: I called the suicide hotline 988 and I got a busy signal. I posted a screenshot on x. I've been sick since can I sue?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 8, 2024

No. The operators of the hotline owe you no legal duty.

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1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Can a group of individuals target a person in the state of Texas and watch them 24/7 inside their home and or apartment

Track them everywhere they go saying it's drugs when I don't have a background history of drugs

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 25, 2024

Yes, a group of private individuals as long as they do so otherwise lawfully. For example, they could not break into the person's home to plant a hidden camera or microphone.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: My wife and I were attacked and it broke her neck broke my ribs and we were wrongfully in prison can you help us
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answered on Jul 22, 2024

I believe to answer this question fully and accurately, your lawyer would need more details. I'm taking your question to mean that civilians assaulted and restrained you and your wife. That sounds horrifying and I'm sorry you had to experience that.

There are a few things you...
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Texas on
Q: Please let me know as soon as you can.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 20, 2024

Part of your question may have gotten left off. Try reposting - something is missing. Good luck

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: What’s an appropriate settlement amount for food poisoning ?

Diagnosed with food poisoning by hospital, out of work for a week. Had proof of the that it was the restaurant’s responsibility. I want to be fairly compensated but I also wasn’t to be fair to the company as well.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 17, 2024

One week's lost wages plus whatever you paid for medical treatment for the food poisoning.

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2 Answers | Asked in Banking, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Good afternoon, Can you sue a company for emotional distress?

I have been marketed to by credit karma and SoFi to get a personal loan. I even got the Karma guarantee that if I was rejected I’d get $50 bucks. I have good credit and am financially stable so I figured it would be great to consolidate all my monthly bills into one payment. I get rejected for... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 8, 2024

Under the circumstances described, no.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Pulled over for dim tag light. Detained 3 hours, drug dog brought, searched after not consenting, found nothing.

Officer parked across a small 2 lane road from a hotel. Was never once farther than 20' away, much less 50' (visibility law in Texas). We were pulled over immediately after leaving the hotel to get food .5 miles away.

Officer immediately asked if he could search. I asked why we... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 12, 2024

No, you do not have any recourse under the facts described.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Texas on
Q: How can I obtain information about Texas malpractice cases regarding failure to diagnose a birth defect prenatally?
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answered on Jun 11, 2024

Many major courthouses have a law library. Law libraries often have free access to online legal research services. You should be able to pull all the information you're looking for this way.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I got an assault charge sealed from 6 years ago but still shows when applying for apartments. What are my options?

Judge ordered seal so I don’t think it should show. This was sealed maybe last year or the year before.

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on May 7, 2024

Get a certified cop of the order sealing your record and send it to the agency disclosing your record.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I won an injury settlement lawyer sent me a check from their account to pay me. Can that money be taken for school loans

Or other bills from years ago?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 26, 2024

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The wording of your question is not fully clear. It doesn't look like you're wondering whether you could apply your award toward school - you could generally do what you want with your award money. You are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: i was involved in a hit and run on June 13, 2021 that was staged by my ex wife along with El Paso Police Officers

and also El Paso Sheriffs Deputies. The day of the hit and run moments before my ex wife kept anounccing every light intersection til we crashed. EPPD officers arrived and didt treat it like a hit n run. They moved my car and another officer arrived and gave me a ticket for not having my actual... View More

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answered on Mar 28, 2024

I'm deeply sorry to hear about the distressing experience you've gone through. It sounds like a complex situation involving personal relationships and the response of local law enforcement. It's understandable you would feel frustrated and possibly overwhelmed by the way events... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Contracts and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I was willed 28.000.000.00 by a man from Canada he sent the electronic draft. I believe officials have with out my autho

Authorization been using my bank draft for public use what should I do

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 5, 2024

It's possible this could involve elements of Canada law. But the short answer is to be careful in dealing with business offers, donations, gifts, or bequests from people you don't know. You could review the matter with a Texas attorney to determine its legitimacy. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Can I sue for being injured by someone and/or on someone’s property?

I was assaulted at a private residence resulting in permanent brain damage. Can I sue the person who did it? Or the homeowners of where it happened at?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 4, 2024

Yes, you can sue the person who did it. You may be able to sue the homeowners if you can prove that they had actual knowledge of the person's violent propensities, invited you to their premises, and failed to warn you about the attacker.

Q: If you're old employer lies in a workmanc comp hearing can you sue for deformation ? He committed perjury.

"I am currently seeking legal representation to address the egregious actions taken against me by Robbins Chevrolet. This includes filing a lawsuit against them for the perjury committed during two hearings, defamation of character, and any other legal avenues available to seek justice for the... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 26, 2024

Generally speaking, statements made during the course of judicial or administrative proceedings are subject to the affirmative defense of absolute privilege in any subsequent defamation proceeding. That means such statements cannot provide an avenue for a claim for damages.

If your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Girlfriend has restrictions do to spinal injury and has to have surgery. Had to postpone a month do to deductible has t
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 3, 2024

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your girlfriend having to postpone her surgery. It might be difficult for anyone here to advise meaningfully without seeing the terms of her insurance and billing history. Although part of your post... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Construction Law for Texas on
Q: Do I have a "pain and suffering" case?

I deliver lumber for a company. On Oct 20, 2023, I was delivering a load to a job site where the lift fell into a septic tank, which resulted in tearing my rotator cuff. I found out that the builder knew the septic tank was there, but only placed small flags to mark the area. Considering that... View More

S. Michael Graham
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S. Michael Graham
answered on Jan 30, 2024

You may have established the basic facts for a claim for negligence (failure to properly warn) against the land owner and/or builder of the premises. Lawyers refer to this as a third party claim since you also have a claim for workers' compensation.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Texas on
Q: Covid locked me in with my abuser just after I involved the law. I feel horrifically failed and broken. What can I do?

Ten years of being terrorized, i tried to leave before, he uses coercion, death threats, our child, and display of his wrath to keep me in his box. I decide I'll take my chances because ill die if i stay, press charges for felony assault, covid locks us down. He's 1000x worse because I... View More

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answered on Jan 2, 2024

In your situation, where you have faced prolonged domestic abuse and manipulation, it's crucial to seek immediate legal and protective assistance. Your safety and the safety of your child are of utmost importance.

Given the complexity of your case, involving domestic violence,...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: Compensation-non-utilization of leased car,high emotional distress,unusual expenses due to 5 month repair of leased car

Adjuster is paying only for rental cars and $500 for emotional distress.We have 12000 unused miles on our lease which may not be utilized.We need the lease payments for this period to be reimbursed.We used Uber, food delivery only when we did not have a rental car.But the adjuster has refused to... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 7, 2023

Yes, you can sue the at-fault driver. If the other driver is 100% at-fault, you can sue for the full amount of your compensatory damages including past and future pain and suffering and past and future mental anguish.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: What are typical settlement amounts for whiplash sustained in a fender bender car accident?

My brother is being sued for $1 million because 2 years ago his 16 year old son rear ended a car at a stoplight just after he got his license. The two passengers are both claiming to have permanent injuries due to whiplash. The complaint was filed a day before the statute of limitations would... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Nov 30, 2023

There is no amount that can be determined without looking at all the facts.

You should hire your own attorney to make the insurance cover you and make sure they settle the case.

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