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answered on Jun 17, 2025

If you were injured in a fight at a 7-Eleven, there are two sides to evaluate: your legal defense if charges arise, and your right to compensation for your injuries.

1. Defense: If police were called and there's surveillance footage, your first step should be to retain a criminal... View More

Yes, you may have a potential medical malpractice claim under California law if the hospital's failure to provide necessary medications or correct dosages caused you harm, such as severe panic attacks or cardiovascular symptoms. Under MICRA, non-economic damages for pain and suffering are... View More

Yes, blurred vision after receiving misadvertised lenses during eye surgery may constitute medical malpractice if the surgeon failed to inform you of the risks or misrepresented the benefits and performance of the lenses. Under California’s MICRA law, you may recover up to $430,000 (as of 2025)... View More

File a free online complaint with the Department of Labor and Industries for non-payment of wages at:

https://secure.lni.wa.gov/wagecomplaint/#/

If your employer retaliates against you for filing the complaint, you could end up with a larger retaliation claim against your employer.

Typically the zone has to be posted, but without either your ticket or the location I could not say if it meets standard.

I'm so very sorry to hear about your family situation.

In Washington State, an aunt/family can sometimes succeed in having a court grant visitation rights with a nephew. But it's not easy, and there are strict rules.

You would need to file a petition with the Superior... View More

My apologies for the mistyped words/typos in my answer. I don't see any way to edit what I wrote.

I meant to say "any licensed attorney" and I meant to say "fortune," not "fortunate"

My sincere apologies for not having proofread my response to you... View More

If you failed to submit the final STEM OPT evaluation (Form I-983, page 5) before your SEVIS transfer, you should promptly contact your previous DSO and request that they upload the final evaluation retroactively to SEVIS. You can complete the evaluation now with your former employer and provide it... View More

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answered on Jun 6, 2025

Without knowing all the facts here is my best answer for now:

Since you've been injured in a slip and fall incident while helping at a flower shop and the shop is refusing to accept your claim, here are the steps to take next—especially given the added complexities of using your... View More

As the other lawyer said you should be fine, however you need to take care if you ever travel with the device that you used when you saw this content. When crossing a border, authorities can demand to search your device, and if you refuse, they can retain it or bar you from crossing. When searching... View More

Med mal cases almost always need to be litigated. For a simple personal injury case in litigation, a 40% contingency fee would apply. Complex med mal cases can be more - 45% or even 50%, depending on a number of factors.

Generally to access bank account information they need a subpoena issued to the bank. However, businesses often turn over CCTV and internal records without subpoenas or search warrants since they want to facilitate the arrest/prosecution. Generally, the 4th amendment does not prohibit 3rd parties... View More

I'm so sorry to hear you're in this situation, but you have done a great job by documenting everything ahead of time. You know more details than I do, but if you have documented everything that happened during the two months in which the person was an independent contractor for you,... View More

I am so sorry you may not get paid. Of course, you can file in Small Claims Court, and you can ask for repayment of the loan in full, plus interest, plus the cost of filing, plus the cost of service of process (it doesn't hurt to ask, but there's no guarantee the judge will award all... View More

You can hire an attorney for guidance and clarification on how to do this but you wouldn't be eligible for the appointment of an attorney. This is your only option for representation. You could talk with the victim coordinator at the prosecutors office too. But contact with them depends on... View More

Yes, if the father is providing private health insurance, the portion of the premium attributable to the children should be included on Line 11 of the Child Support Worksheet. This ensures the cost is factored into the support calculation, even if only one parent is ordered to pay it.

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answered on May 23, 2025

If you take money out of your 401(k) to pay for divorce legal fees, you’ll have to pay regular income tax on the amount you withdraw. If you’re under age 59½, you’ll also have to pay an extra 10% penalty to the IRS. Unfortunately, there’s no exception to this penalty for legal fees related... View More

Yes, you can withdraw funds from your 401(k) to pay legal fees, especially since you're no longer employed by the sponsoring company. However, unless you're over 59½ or qualify for a specific exemption, the withdrawal will be subject to income tax and a 10% early withdrawal penalty.... View More

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answered on May 23, 2025

Thank you for sharing the details of your situation. We're very sorry to hear about the serious injuries you've suffered and understand the profound impact this has had on your life.

When an injury results from the actions or negligence of a company or its employees, you may have... View More

Thank you for being a concerned parent for your adult "child." That's great!

First off, I am a Washington State attorney, and can only address WA questions. If your child is going to school in a different state, your child should prepare documents that will be... View More