A witness may be asked about felony convictions and misdemeanors involving moral turpitude - lying, cheating and stealing. These types of crimes reflect on the credibility of the witness.
I was a truck driver. I went into the 7 eleven due to a stomach ache for some Tylenol. I didn't see it so I decided to use the bathroom instead. There was an item in front of the door but no do not use sign or out of order sign. Like 5 minutes after I sat down a big loud man Congress banging... Read more »
A lot depends on what the person did, was it on video, etc. Certainly, there is no excuse for chasing someone out of a stall. However in most states emotional distress cases are difficult. You should consult with a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association for the county where it happened.... Read more »
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. If you are inquiring about a product-based matter, you could reach out to attorneys under the Products Liability heading (see the Find-a-Lawyer tab above). You could also search attorney listings independently. Good... Read more »
Was not speeding, was not my fault. Rainy day couldn't stop fast enough. Everyone in my car was injured. Neck, back, leg and stomach.
The law says you need to drive at a speed that will allow you to stop if something happens ahead. You indicate you may have not been able to stop. That raises issues. You should not make any more statements, not discuss this online. The insurance on the car you were in may give you an attorney. If... Read more »
As a Single Mother of 4 children who all have lifetime disabilities including myself. Lets start with Myself. I was finally approved from the SSA with having a diagnosis of OCD, Bi Polar II disorder, PTSD, Depression, Social Anxiety, Other mood disorders, Autism spectrum disorder and Schizophrenia.... Read more »
A Virginia attorney could respond best, but your post remains open for two weeks. You provided lots of detailed information. In reading your post, it looks like the central issue is eligibility of your son for a Special Education program... and a misdiagnosis was involved. If that is correct, one... Read more »
On March 19, 2021, during my incarceration, a civilian doctor refused to give me a CT-Scan and a Myelogram because I had refused to submit to a COVID-19 test administered by his nurse due to my having previously experienced severe nasal pain and nose bleeds caused by previous tests for COVID-19.... Read more »
I regret that I do not handle medical malpractice matters or criminal law matters. Sorry.
Hello, can you kindly please let me know how the SOL is considered in Viriginia. If the problem occured on April 15 but you did not discover the issue until May 15 , is this the date you can use to determine when the SOL ends ? I am having a challenging time finding an attorney due to complex issue... Read more »
I regret that I do not handle personals injury cases in Virginia. Sorry.
Treatment is very expensive. Is there something that can help the plaintiff if you ran threw every type of account that you own
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. If you have an attorney, this is something they could answer best, as the reimbursement of car accident-related medical expenses will depend on the jurisdiction (no-fault, non-fault, combinations/variations thereof)... Read more »
We have heard of multiple settlements, with substantial payouts, related to the Round up Litigation. My Mom continues to get emails from the Firm handling her case telling her to be patient " they are working on it". Mom is becoming increasingly ill and cancer is spreading. What should... Read more »
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. What you are describing sounds like a matter for a survival action, involving continuation of a lawsuit in such circumstances. These are governed by state law, if Virginia has such provisions, and only a Virginia... Read more »
I had an accident on a plaza parking lot which left me currently using a walker. There was a witness and camera footage that hasn’t been persuaded due my attorney saying that I have to wait until my treatment is complete to move forward with a demand letter. They also told me that they won’t... Read more »
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general practice nationwide, plaintiffs' attorneys will usually wait for the conclusion of treatment to send a demand letter. The insurance carrier is not going to want surprises in terms of additional... Read more »
You are correct. Only a Virginia attorney could advise here because civil procedure is governed by state rules. But your post remains open for four weeks. As a GENERAL matter nationwide, courts can usually impose sanctions for discovery-related issues, as in your question, failing to answer or... Read more »
Sounds like you should retain counsel. Insurance adjusters often make a low offer in hopes that the injured person will be desparate and accept just to get bills paid.
Sorry to hear about your trouble with gummies. Your question is difficult to answer without additional information. First, were you injured as a result of the metal? Did you break a tooth, cut your mouth? If you did not injure yourself, you probably don't have any damages, and without... Read more »
A Complaint is the pleading that states the nature of the cause of action for which you filed suit and the essential supporting elements and facts particular to the case.
Amendment of pleadings is liberally granted to allow them to be correct and accurate. Filing an amendment modifies the... Read more »
I went to duke to have my hip put back in then during rehab it popped out and they sent me to hospital after rehab center left me there for two days with 2 dislocated hips well rehab threw me out saying i costed them to much money. So i went home my hip popped out 22 times in two weeks. Went to... Read more »
Oh wow - I am so sorry to hear all of this. You may have a claim against them - but I am not licensed in NC and cannot advise as to the laws of negligence in North Carolina. If you would like a few excellent attorneys licensed in both VA and North Carolina - I recommend Amberley Hammer (Va Beach)... Read more »
if a person (or even a spouse) shares a my Adult site profile to my office boss and I am affected (either loose job or actioned), do I have a case to sue for losses and damages?
It is hard to say if that person would be liable for sharing your adult site, is the site public? Did the individual gain access to the site through illegal means (theft, computer theft, hacking)? There are also some statutes in Virginia that make the sharing of certain explicit images criminal... Read more »
My boyfriend and I got into a car accident yesterday, we got rear ended and it was the other guys fault. The car is under my boyfriends mom name, but he pays the car payment and it’s basically his car. But it’s under his mothers name. We plan on calling the guy who hit us insurance company... Read more »
I hope you are both okay. If you did sustain any kind of injury, it would be advisable to consult with an attorney who practices in Virginia. As a GENERAL matter in such situations, there is no getting around the fact that your boyfriend's mother will need to learn of the accident. She is very... Read more »
I'm an owner of my home in a COA. My COA sealed around some common pipes, but the secondhand smoke still seeps into my home and affecting my breathing. The COA can't tell me why this is happing and my neighbor's efforts has not stop the issue and has grown worse in the last five... Read more »
Seeping of toxic vapors onto one property from another is Nuisance, and your best choice of counsel might be a lawyer who does real estate litigation. If there are resulting health concerns and medical bills, a personal injury lawyer might consider the case, but the financing model for such lawyers... Read more »
I have filed a police report and they said I could see the magistrate to press charges. I did take the threat seriously and it has cause me much anxiety and fear. Should I press charges?
I regret that I do not handle personal injury or criminal law matters. Sorry.
I find it extremely lewd and quite offensive still sleeping in my clothes.
I regret that I do not handle employment law cases. Sorry.
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