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answered on Sep 4, 2024
If you got arrested, that means the police believe you committed a crime. While I'm not sure what you mean by "initiator", any other party involved in this incident would be considered a victim and/or a witness. The victim or witness would not be in trouble for anything. Of course,... View More 
Its was 2 against 1 i had no chance of defending myself, which means it was planned no officer of the law or emt attended to my injuries instead I was told to leave the lantern house shelter for 3 years before i was able to come back its there purposely keeping me from getting the xrays and mri... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I understand you're describing a serious incident that occurred on September 11, 2019 at the Lantern House shelter, where you were assaulted by two individuals. This sounds like a very distressing and traumatic experience. I'm sorry to hear you went through that.
Based on what... View More
He was trying to make me deny that I was attacked , he said he was not going to fix the police report and he was not going to write any evidence that tells thatindicates that the defendant committed the act. He also obligate me to say that I wanted a new detective because he was going to close my... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, it sounds like you may have a potential case involving police misconduct or civil rights violations. While personal injury lawyers sometimes handle these types of cases, you may want to consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in civil... View More
s actually me,he then signed a plea agreement that included an 8 month no contact order with this "TS" as the victim. I was not contacted by the courts or anyone to see if I wanted a no contact order, which I did not want. There was no other person present at the incident. To insure my... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about this difficult situation you're facing. It sounds like a very stressful and unfair ordeal. A few thoughts:
As the victim, you should have been consulted about the no contact order before it was put in place, especially since you didn't want it.... View More
A loss prevention employee of WinCo placed a person in handcuffs when the person was complying to their orders a loss prevention employee came behind them slamming them into a wall giving them a black eye. Claiming merchant law
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Utah, loss prevention employees have certain authorities under the state's merchant law, such as detaining individuals suspected of shoplifting. However, this authority is not unlimited and must be exercised within the bounds of the law.
If a person is fully complying and poses no... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2024
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could be difficult for attorneys here to respond to your post offering their services to you. The format is limited to quick Q & A - it doesn't operate like an attorney referral service. The closest thing... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2024
It's difficult for attorneys here to take up your offer to represent you. The format is brief Q & A - no solicitation or attorney referral. The closest thing to an attorney referral here is the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, which lists attorneys by region and area of practice. You... View More
Judge otherwise terminated property lien without jurisdiction nor authority.. judge and property owner were golfing buddies prior to permanent injuries sustained on 2 7 91. The property lien filed in summit County for 7 m, 1995. Lien soon thereafter terminated.......
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answered on Oct 10, 2024
I'm sorry you're facing this situation. To address fraud on the court in Utah for a case from 1991, you should first gather all relevant documents, including court records, the property lien, and any evidence of the relationship between the judge and property owner. This documentation... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2023
In Utah, you can potentially sue a company for using pictures of something you built without crediting you, but the outcome depends on various factors. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
Dirty Dough has open case in "cookie wars" case, and I have been working with OSHA, eeoc and labor commissions on this and was encouraged to obtain counsel ASAP.
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
For a case involving wrongful termination due to an allergic reaction to workplace chemicals, you would typically seek an employment lawyer with experience in wrongful termination and workplace discrimination cases.
How do I go about getting my name added to the house
answered on Sep 25, 2023
The answer depends on a few things:
1- Were they listed as joint tenants or something else?
2- Did he leave a surviving spouse? In Utah, a surviving spouse will inherit everything if all of the children of the decedent are also children of the surviving spouse. If the surviving... View More
It was raining heavily and I was heading home for the day. I was about to turn right onto a road to leave my works parking lot. I looked both ways and saw no incoming cars. However due to the rain and tall plants blocking my view of the sidewalk and I didn't see a man on a bike coming towards... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney on state-specific rules, there are elements on both sides that could be argued - bicycle on sidewalk, vehicle leaving parking lot duty to yield, and other possible... View More
Is the local cookie company libel? If no clear indication that cookie includes nuts or has been made with nut flour?
answered on Aug 31, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I hope your son is okay. Only a local attorney could advise on state-specific requirements for labeling - one option is to try to arrange a free initial consult with a local attorney, with the applicable packaging. Good... View More
I was visiting a friend and there was an argument between us and the neighbors . My friends boyfriend went outside and the neighbors started physically assaulting him. I went put to help him and one of them hit me from behind in the eye with a weapon. All of a sudden I hear gun fire and I pull... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2023
Your question has a long list of variables. You really do need to sit down with a qualified criminal defense attorney who can review your criminal history (if any) and the charges you are facing, and discuss the circumstances of your arrest to determine what the best course of action is in your... View More
He told me despite trying both arms he was just going to “unplug” me because they weren’t getting any plasma from me. He turned off the machine, and immediately after, another worker standing by realized he had turned off my machine before giving me any of my blood back. They hadn’t... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2023
It appears they acted below the standard of care. It is not clear what the nature and extent of your injuries may entail. If the harm is sufficient, it may be worth hiring an attorney.
I have a voice recording of the doctor that said he was going to pay for my medical bills from this point on. He did plastic surgery on me and it didn't go right and now I've submitted my bills to him and he's not paying them I need help.
answered on Aug 1, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's difficult for attorneys to reach out to you - you would need to reach to them. In addition to your own searches, there's a tab above, Find a Lawyer. State and local bar associations also have attorney... View More
If one learns one has been named a defendant in a federal civil suit prior to actually being served (say, for instance, by coming across the complaint while reading other cases), does the 21-day "clock" start counting down to respond from the moment one first becomes aware one is a... View More
My brother had 2 difficult rounds of chemo after a cancer diagnosis. Alongside rigorous cancer treatment, he was prescribed Xanax. Some studies have shown there to be links between suicidal thoughts as a side effect of Xanax. Could a case be made that his prescription and use of Xanax could’ve... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2023
I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother.
For your sister-in-law to be eligible for life insurance benefits there are a couple things you'd need to know. First, do you know if your brother had a life insurance policy? For his widow to receive life insurance benefits, there would... View More
I've been going through this for over a year and a half now. Also swelling in my left calf muscle down to my toes off and on. Nowhere else.
answered on Mar 24, 2023
You can’t sue but you can submit a claim to the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Be aware that the Biden Administration has been criticized for denying most such claims.
To optimize your chance of success, be... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2023
Milk is more than likely safe to drink 5-7 days past its sell-by date if it was unopened.
If you required medical care as a result of drinking the milk, you theoretically could sue for personal injury to recover your medical expenses.
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