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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: If my lawyer has a lean on my case, and my case he was representing gets dismissed by the court, does he has a right to

represent me again

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 24, 2022

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Yes, it's possible he could. It would help to know additional details about the amount of work done to date and the nature of the dismissal. It looks like the dismissal was not fatal to the case and did not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Washington on
Q: What type of lawyer is needed for a rental with toxic well water (e.coli found) & toxic levels of black mold?

I am writing on behalf of my brother’s family.

Their rental is on a well. Main well dried up -they are on the backup well - located up the hill. The water comes out of a uncovered tube. They’ve complained to their landlords & were told the water is fine -they won’t fix or drill a... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 11, 2022

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You chose the correct categories to post under - landlord-tenant and personal injury. Those are the types of attorneys who would have insight into this. As a starting point, your brother could consult with a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: I was at a gas station and bought a freal milkshake. I went to car sat in there at a gas pump . drank the drink after

removing lid and once i swallowed I realised I had swallowed something very sharp and was lodged in my throat!! I struggled and choked for a few minutes before I vomitted it up. and realised it was a large shaper plastic peice the size of a nickle . So i went told the worker and he refunded me and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 13, 2024

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. At this point, you could try to set up a free initial consult - finding contingency-based representation could depend on the severity of damages suffered. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Sexual Harassment for Washington on
Q: How do you get legal representation against black magic and voodoo abuse from a former church and person you dated?

I am Nigerian AMerican and I was repatriated by the U.S government to America last year because a former vice president and the owner of the biggest pentecostal church in nigeria were abusing my body with witchcraft and voodoo and keeping me pregnant for almost five years with these means, they do... View More

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answered on Apr 6, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the horrible abuse and trauma you've experienced. What you're describing sounds extremely serious and distressing. Here are a few thoughts and suggestions:

First and foremost, prioritize your personal safety and wellbeing. If you feel you are in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Small Claims for Washington on
Q: What type of attorney to reach out to or resources in WA State to pursue dental malpractice claim (unsure if accurate).

Paid $18,000 of $22,000 bill for dental implants on top/bottom of mouth in 2022. The procedure was not completed; the top fell out within 6 mos., swallowed 2 of the top 3 implants. Went to dentist and they wanted another $16000 to complete as they needed to go into cheekbone to secure implants.... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Feb 10, 2024

Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: Security sprays a man running away from him for about 30 seconds spraying everywhere, over spray got on me. Can I sue

I think the guard was assaulting the man due to the fact security was chasing and spraying. Without being in self defense and reason for spraying uncalled for

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 7, 2023

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's possible you could, but if you consult with attorneys, the question that will arise is the extent of damages you suffered. You could try to set up a free initial consult to discuss further. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Real Estate Law for Washington on
Q: My neighbors smoke all the time and the smoke drifts into my house when the windows are open how do I get them to stop?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 22, 2023

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If it's a landlord-tenant setting, you could bring it to the attention of the building owner. If it's private dwellings, it could depend on local ordinances or association rules. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Washington on
Q: Can any one help me? I left my personal cell phone at my work and management broke my 4 digit pin and accessed my phone

They went through all my photos, messages, contacts, Gmail, and personal files

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 18, 2023

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. At this point, you could reach out to Washington employment law attorneys to try to set up a free initial consult to discuss the invasion of privacy. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Washington on
Q: What does this mean?

2014 Alaska Statutes

Title 09 - CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

Chapter 09.55 - SPECIAL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS

Article 06 - MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS

Sec. 09.55.544 Evidence

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 13, 2023

An Alaska attorney should answer your question, but your post remains open for a week. Your question is posted under Washington. You could try reposting under "Alaska." You're asking about an Alaska statute. Although questions can remain unanswered on this forum sometimes, you'd... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Washington on
Q: if your employer searches your cell phone illegally, what kind of lawyer should i retain?
Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Jul 16, 2023

Without knowing more about how the search took place, whether it was the employer's phone or your phone and what harm you suffered, you should start with an employment lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, Consumer Law and Contracts for Washington on
Q: Bank kept over payment of insurance of $20,000. I paid over $25,000 for car, insurance paid $49,000 & value was $53,120.

In January of 2023, I totaled my 2021 Dodge Challenger which I purchased through Ally Bank September 20, 2020. I put $20,000 down as a down payment, traded in my older model,made 19 on time payments of $275.48 ($5,234.12) for a total of $25,234.12 in payments made towards the vehicle (not including... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Apr 25, 2023

Use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for consumer lawyer and/or a collection lawyer in your area---call a few them and discuss the specifics of your case with them and then decide how to proceed. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: Can an attorney act interested in your case, but really be working for an insurance adjsuter to get information?

A friend received a phone call from a law firm after 8 months from the date of the accident, which many attorneys have not wanted to represent this person simply due to the fact that there were no physical injuries, but a diagnosis of PTSD, depression and anxiety as a result of a near death or... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 9, 2023

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your friend's traumatic experience from the accident. It would be best for your friend to confirm with a law firm, whether it's this one or another one, if they are representing your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: Hello, I was involved in an automobile accident and I’m a medicare recipient. My lawyer received the settlement.

1). They say they are waiting for Reductions before they can release the money, does this sound correct?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 18, 2023

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Yes, that sounds correct (without knowing the details of your case). One possibility is that your attorney is engaged with the Human Resources Administration (or their attorney, if they assigned one) to negotiate... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Washington on
Q: I am a defendant in a lawsuit. I was served a package of papers today. I am on a time schedule. The papers tell me to

I am a defendant in a lawsuit. I was served a package of papers today. I am on a time schedule. The papers tell me to contact an attorney immediately. I need to find an attorney. How?

Steve Dashiak
Steve Dashiak
answered on Jan 11, 2023

There isn't enough information here to give a full answer. One critical fact would be what type of lawsuit this is. Based on the categories you've selected, I am presuming you are being sued for injuries stemming from a car accident for which you were at fault.

If that's the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Washington on
Q: I am a witness and have been incarcerated in same unit as defendant putting me in emotional distress very high profile c
Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Jan 9, 2023

Are you incarcerated because of a pending charge against you unrelated to the issue that you are a witness of?

Do you have an attorney? If not are you going to hire private counsel OR ask for the appointment of an attorney by the court to represent you?

my cell is 509-750-9921

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: Is it wise to bring fourth a tort case against the county in which I live?..
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 24, 2022

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. No one here can say, based on the brief facts provided. You posted under personal injury. If you were injured in a significant manner, it's something you could discuss with a Washington attorney. You could... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Education Law for Washington on
Q: PE teacher slapped back of daughters hand

My daughter is in middle school in Washington state. She went to school today wearing some wedged boots forgetting that today was PE. When she entered the gym both teachers surrounded her and belittled her. They also made her hold her hand out and slapped the back of her hand. Do I have any... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 22, 2022

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry this happened to your daughter. From the situation you describe, it's possible evidence could be of a fleeting nature in terms of video recordings or eyewitness recollection. You could reach out... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Washington on
Q: If I already have a law firm but I am really not comfortable with can I hire a different one?
Steve Dashiak
Steve Dashiak
answered on Aug 30, 2022

Absolutely. It's important to be represented by someone you're comfortable with and can trust. You can either have your new attorney get the file from your old attorney, or get it yourself and forward it on.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Washington on
Q: Uninsured driver hits parked car A, slamming it into parked car B. Can car B claim damages on Car A's insurance??

My neighbor (parked car A) was parked in front of me (parked car B) along the curb. An uninsured crackhead slammed into car A, causing it to slam into car B. The driver ran and was arrested within minutes.

I was told that even though washington is an at fault state, i can file a damages... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jul 5, 2022

A Washington lawyer would be a better source to answer this question, however, if Car A did nothing below the standard of care, i.e, not negligent, then how would you be able to recover from Car A?

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Business Law for Washington on
Q: I got a personal hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Is it legal to rent it out from my apartment with no medical qualifications?

I have a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. I required a prescription to get it (in addition to about $10k) but it was easy to get. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy does not claim any official benefits and is done at anti-aging clinics, among other places. Can I run a business where people rent my chamber by the... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 26, 2022

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The responses on this Q & A board are limited to brief general formats. This could be something for which you'd want to consider a more thorough consult with an attorney to address various issues, such... View More

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