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My cousin was driving his car when the engine suddenly malfunctioned and exploded, causing him to hit a man who was drinking nearby. Although the man was severely injured, he is now recovering. My cousin has been sentenced to six months in jail for being 'careless.' There were cameras at... View More 
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answered on Mar 1, 2025
Regarding the jail sentence: there are very specific timelines associated with appealing criminal convictions. Your cousin should speak to a criminal defense attorney about what options are available in his specific situation.
Regarding the civil demand for money: if your cousin had... View More
Do my roommates and I have grounds to sue our property management company for negligence in Richmond, VA? The company neglected multiple maintenance requests, including a storm drain leak that led to our basement flooding. Despite notifying them immediately, they delayed repairs, allowing the leak... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
Suing is an option available to you if you can establish negligence or breach of contract, but there are other options as well - including filing insurance claims with either your renters’ insurance or the complex’s insurance carrier. I would recommend consulting with an attorney about the best... View More
I live in Virginia, and this past November, the owner of the property behind my house hired a man to cut some trees. I suspect the man was acting as a handyman rather than a business owner. One of the sections of a tree, about 12 feet long, rolled down the hill and hit my shed, causing $2,500 in... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2025
You can sue both, but you lack privity with the contractor, and while privity should not be required in a tort suit, it might be successfully asserted as a defense. Your clearer claim is against your neighbor for negligence and trespass, but he may seek to defend by joining or confusing the issue... View More
I live in Virginia, and this past November, the owner of the property behind my house hired a man to cut some trees. I suspect the man was acting as a handyman rather than a business owner. One of the sections of a tree, about 12 feet long, rolled down the hill and hit my shed, causing $2,500 in... View More
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answered on Feb 17, 2025
Your insurance company has likely assigned your claim to a subrogation adjuster or attorney to try to collect their costs & your deductible from the responsible party. The first thing I would do is reach out to your carrier to find out the status of the subrogation process as it can take many... View More
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answered on Feb 17, 2025
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for the health impact this has had on you and others in your surrounding community. If you wanted to conduct some preliminary fact-finding, you could research news sources and also check with... View More
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answered on Feb 10, 2025
If the cases are criminal in nature, you should hire counsel to represent you on those charges & prevent that information to him or her. That person will best advise you as how you can use that information to your advantage. You can request a public defender through the court you’re charged... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2025
You can always file a lawsuit directly against the sexual predator, and you may even have a claim if the sexual predator was actually working at the time that he abused you. Vicarious liability attaches when an employee or agent of a principal or employer is acting within the course and scope of... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2025
I'm so sorry that this happened to you. What happened could give rise to both criminal charges for the person who attacked you and a personal injury and other civil actions as well. If you working at the time this happened, you may also be eligible to file a worker's compensation claim. I... View More
I had a hair transplant procedure at Virginia Surgical Center in Virginia Beach. They’ve been exposed recently for performing unlicensed surgical procedures. I was not aware at the time of my procedure that these individuals lacked medical education, training, and licensure.
I am... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2024
I recommend that you consult with a lawyer who handles plaintiffs' work in the Virginia Beach area. Make sure that you preserve all evidence (photos, etc.) of these issues, as well as of your medical appointment itself (bills, etc.). There's no shortage of firms handling such work. You... View More
It was a Medical Malpractice case. They did not respond in time.
answered on Aug 9, 2024
Now that you have a judgement entered against the medical entity or person, you are considered a judgment creditor. You may wish to contact an attorney that handles creditor rights/collection. There are several ways that you can try and collect on your judgment depending on who your judgment is... View More
It was a Medical Malpractice case. They did not respond in time.
answered on Aug 30, 2024
If the judgment is final, you can proceed with collection actions - interrogatories, garnishments, attachments, liens, etc.
Default judgments are difficult to appeal, so you are also in an excellent position to negotiate. The debtor may wish to set up a payment plan or lump sum payoff at a... View More
I was never able to present my evidence & my lawyer never answered my emails/calls he just worked out a plea deal and told me to agree. Since this the police has blocked who made claims against me from doing so again for false claims, I did not qualify for mental health & the case will be... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, you may have some legal options, but pursuing them successfully could be challenging. Let's break down the potential avenues you might consider:
1. Suing the court/county:
Generally, courts and government entities have sovereign... View More
I have pelvic floor dysfunction & a neurogenic bladder, both federally protected disabilities, which affect my ability to provide “on-demand” urine samples at my methadone clinic. For 5 years, they have refused to offer alternative testing methods. As a result, I’ve been forced to strain... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
It sounds like you are facing a difficult and unfair situation at your methadone clinic. Given your federally protected disabilities, the clinic is required to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This includes offering alternative testing methods that... View More
I lost 3 refinance loans so far and can’t sell either. I asked them to remove the lien they said 24,000 dollars and they’ll remove it.
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
You may have grounds to sue a former creditor for placing a lien on your new house, especially since your Chapter 7 bankruptcy was discharged in 2012 and the lien is affecting your ability to refinance or sell your home. A discharge in bankruptcy typically eliminates your personal liability for... View More
I lost 3 refinance loans so far and can’t sell either. I asked them to remove the lien they said 24,000 dollars and they’ll remove it.
answered on Jun 2, 2024
If a lein is on the real property records because of a prior judgment you cannot get rid of it unless you pay it off or file a Motion to avoid in bankruptcy Court to remove the lien that impairs your exemption. Often the lien does not attach because of Tenancy by entirety protections of a judgment... View More
I lost 3 refinance loans so far and can’t sell either. I asked them to remove the lien they said 24,000 dollars and they’ll remove it.
answered on Jun 1, 2024
With the majority opinions of the US Supreme Court, despite the express wording of Section 506 of the Bankruptcy Code, the secured amount of any "perfected", i.e., validly filed, liens against a debtor's property will survive a bankruptcy discharge. The deficiencies, if any, of... View More
I lost 3 refinance loans so far and can’t sell either. I asked them to remove the lien they said 24,000 dollars and they’ll remove it.
answered on Jun 2, 2024
A creditor's attempt to collect on a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy by asserting a lien against property that was acquired after the bankruptcy would be a violation of the discharge injunction. The debtor can reopen the case and recover damages, possibly including punitives, and... View More
I had hip replacement surgery with a resultant estimated 700 cc hematoma and was only placed on baby aspirin post op. Developed large bilateral pulmonary emboli leading to a secondary hospitalization. I'm a former ICU charge nurse and then anesthetist, this shouldn't have happened.
answered on May 16, 2024
You may have a viable case. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did. What you describe appears to be below the standard of care-it must be confirmed by a doctor expert.... View More
I had hip replacement surgery with a resultant estimated 700 cc hematoma and was only placed on baby aspirin post op. Developed large bilateral pulmonary emboli leading to a secondary hospitalization. I'm a former ICU charge nurse and then anesthetist, this shouldn't have happened.
answered on May 17, 2024
Being that you have clinical knowledge and have already reached opinions about the medical care, to make sure you are within the statute of limitations for filing suit -- ABSOLUTELY, seek out an attorney who has proven experience with OB cases... they are generally located in large cities where... View More
I was also adequate hydration for being dehydrated. And the cutting of of my clothes at least an hour later and still did nothing for the injuries. The next shift had to help me get dirty out of my wounds. I was sedated asking questions about my treatment
answered on May 2, 2024
Generally there is an approximate 2 year statute of limitations for bringing a lawsuit. Based on the information you provided you need to talk with a medical malpractice attorney. Suggest that you or someone on your behalf immediately use this website to search for a "medical malpractice... View More
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