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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Wisconsin on
Q: On Feb 14th a child 8 years old got grandma's car keys. He put it in reverse and went thru my sliding glass window.

Grandma did not have car or homeowners ins at the time. My apartment was boarded up for 49 days. I had to live in complete darkness. He stopped the SUV 2 1/2 feet from where I was sitting. I didn't suffer physical damage but a lot of emotional distress. I am in the care of my Dr. Do I have a... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 28, 2023

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It appears that you have a straightforward case for the property damage. However, recovery is another issue, with the vehicle owner having neither auto or homeowner's coverage.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: I have a question about an insurance check.

During a recent snow fall someone hit our fence. Their insurance wanted a quote for the damages/repair cost. I had sent one over and they sent me a check for the costs. The company I got the repair done for is no longer able to start until the spring time. The area the fence is missing gives... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 8, 2023

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, insurance companies nationwide don't generally worry too much about which vendor performs repairs on small property and casualty claims involving... Read more »

Q: Should the fda and cdc be legally held accountable for allowing the hemp thc-o acetate, heart/Lung issue/teeth damage

I have contacted both and have been neglected to be called back, They have known for years and after I was forced to use their safer than cannabis alternative here in Wisconsin, thc-o is everywhere and now after a rancid batch I had 2 months of a sinus infection, now heart issuses, lungs hurt and... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 22, 2023

The FDA and CDC are federal agencies which have sovereign immunity from such lawsuits.

You may however have a valid claim against the sellers and manufacturers of the Thc-o products you used.

Just as with tobacco using plaintiffs, you will face comparative / proportional...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Environmental for Wisconsin on
Q: Is it legal for Liquid Driftable Pesticides and Herbicides to be Sprayed in High Winds in Excess of 15 to 34 or more mph

I have Security Camera Video Proof Of My Neighbors Lawn Pesticide Applicators Spraying On Days With High Winds. I have Extreme Chemical Sensitivity Illness with A Genomic Blood Test 16 pg Report Proving My Illness. Also Proving That every exposure is compounding my bodies Toxicity. Which I... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 29, 2022

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. Most traditional tort and injury attorneys who handle personal injury cases such as motor vehicle accidents do not deal with exposure to hazardous substances. You could reach out to toxic tort attorneys in your... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: What does consent to battery look like?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 12, 2022

A Wisconsin attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. One example would be physical contact made in the course of a sport. Consent is implied there. If you are researching the subject for school, you could find examples along those lines. If this involves criminal... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: Car Accident

I was injured when a car rear-ended me when I was waiting to make a turn. The insurance Comp is giving me the run around. Help!

William Matthew Pemberton
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William Matthew Pemberton
answered on Mar 3, 2022

Sorry to hear you were injured. Auto accident cases can be complicated and the at-fault insurance company is not looking out for your best interests. I would highly encourage you to reach out to a Wisconsin personal injury attorney that can help assist you. I would try to hold off on speaking to... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: I am looking on how to stop harasement on my 32 year old daughter from her deceased boyfriends Mother.

The Mother of my daughters deceased boyfriend will not stop with the emails texting ect My daughter is to the point she physically is sick over this on a daily basis and she is trying to raise there 8 month old daughter as well

William Matthew Pemberton
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William Matthew Pemberton
answered on Mar 3, 2022

One option for the person being harassed is the filing of a petition for a harassment restraining order. I would encourage the person being harassed to speak with a local attorney regarding the matter. You can search for a local attorney on the Justia website. If you would like to review the... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Constitutional Law for Wisconsin on
Q: How much time do first degree reckless conduct regarding of life carry
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 24, 2021

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. Personal injury attorneys are not likely to know this - you could repost under Criminal Law. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: I’m wondering if I have a lawsuit on my hands.

I am currently employed with a manufacturing company. I recently injured my back. At the moment I was required to lift ten 52 pound boxes from ground level (this is against their policy 52 pound boxes aren’t supposed to be at ground level.) In the process of moving the last box and standing up... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 17, 2021

Do you have a lawsuit on your hands? This is something a Wisconsin attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks.

It looks like you have a workers' comp case on your hands. In terms of a lawsuit, as in a personal injury case, I don't see one. Your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: Is there a class action for use of the OGX Shampoos/Conditioner irritating the scalp & making hair fall in WI also?

I have been using the OGX products on my hair. I have a variety of them that I use. I have been wondering why my scalp is itchy and why I am losing hair. It clogs up my vacuum, that is how much hair I’ve been losing. I also have seen clumps in the shower. And every time I brush or comb my hair,... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 2, 2021

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. One option is to go online and research firms handling cases for the products you mention and contact them to determine the current disposition of whether they are still handling cases. Firms that handle... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Wisconsin on
Q: How do I begin a lawsuit and what does it cost

I’ve used Moraccan shampoo and conditioner

Michael D. Birchmore
Michael D. Birchmore
answered on Jul 17, 2021

I agree with Mr. Muwonge. I would also add another issue you must consider. Most states require corporations to be represented by only attorneys. This law applies to any court in which the corporation has been sued. If you plan to sue a corporation (who made the product) you should be aware... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: I need to find rulings in favor of a defendant whose injury was caused by unsafe structures

The judge asked for a settlement outside of Court but lawyer for the plaintiffs said no. The judge said he had to follow the law for Wisconsin that after 10 years I can't fle.

Emmanuel Muwonge
Emmanuel Muwonge
answered on Dec 11, 2020

I don't understand what you are asking for. Are you saying the judge dismissed your case because you filed after the statute of limitations expired? We have a 3 yr Statute of limitations on Wisconsin beyond which one may not sure. If so, cases you characterized wouldn't help you. Again, I... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Animal / Dog Law for Wisconsin on
Q: my dog ran in front of a biker and he hit her. I am now being sued, and it says she ran into him, knocking him over

The biker ran into my dog and kind of crumpled up against his handle bars and slowly almost sat on the ground. The letter from his attorney states he fractured his clavicle, but he and his wife were concerned after he fell because his doctor had just given him the ok to ride a bike again after... Read more »

Kristina M. Bergsten
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Kristina M. Bergsten
answered on Nov 23, 2020

You need to speak to a local attorney since you don’t have an insurance carrier to fight for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: Should I hire a lawyer?

My tenant is planning to sue me, he got hurt when cutting down a tree on our property that we paid him to cut I was not there when tree was getting cut

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 9, 2020

Your homeowners or renters insurance should defend you and provide a lawyer for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for Wisconsin on
Q: Was a guest at friends apartment for week. I was completely mauled by FLEAS

And limitations if any.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 6, 2020

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. As a general matter, these can be difficult cases. Fleas are common and abundant in many places, and all sides could argue it was the other party that was the source of fleas. The cost of testing or investigation... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: I am a minor, me and my father are being sued for money from a car accident I was deemed at fault for. What will happen?

I do not have a job currently. My father however has money. He did not authorize me to drive when I got into the car accident. The car is mine but in his name since I am a minor. The woman filed a claim with our insurance but was denied. So now she is coming after me and my dad. If she were to win... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 30, 2020

A Wisconsin attorney could answer your question best, but your post remains open for four weeks. There is a lot to sort out here, and it would be difficult to predict what would happen at this point. You probably have by now, but if not, you and your father should arrange a consult with a Wisconsin... Read more »

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Q: denie workman comp for my arm. now fired because of it.

I was a stay at home father for three years. So once my 4yr old son started school. I decided to for back to work in my field of management. I started a job at gordmans retail store with is owned by a big company called Stage Store. Well I hurt me left arm back in October and have been seen by many... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 16, 2020

This is a complex and fact-intensive scenario that you would need to discuss with an attorney to receive any kind of meaningful direction. Your post remains open for four weeks, but one option you could consider is to contact a Wisconsin workers' comp attorney to discuss the denial of the WC... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Civil Litigation for Wisconsin on
Q: Do I have any grounds to seek legal action?

August 30th, while unconscious from Epilepsy medication, traveling Chicago to St.Paul on a Megabus, I was sexually assaulted by the passenger seated next to me. When I awoke to what was happening to me, I alerted the bus driver who I was seated directly behind. he did not respond or make any... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 15, 2020

I'm sorry for your ordeal, and for the ensuing frustration in trying to contact attorneys. Your post remains open for two weeks, and seems to have been cut off at the end. You could try to contact Wisconsin personal injury attorneys here on this site if you didn't have luck in your... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: my son's ex room mate stole his cat and refuses to return it? Is small claims/tort the appropriate action?

I want to help him file small claims paperwork but i am unsure since he isn't suing for money, is small claims appropriate or is this a tort?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 3, 2020

This could be something that the attorneys in the Animal/Dog Law category would know best. The question could have better chances of being seen under that heading if you want to try reposting. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Wisconsin on
Q: Hello my name is Jesse I was started on fire with break cleaner by my boss and a co worker no one wanted to help me

I left message after message with osha and lawyers but no one would help me I was started on fire with break cleaner and told the owner of the company and then I was let go just after (January of 2017)

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 2, 2020

I'm sorry for the ordeal you went through here. Unfortunately, considerable time has elapsed since these things took place. That might be the primary reason your post remains open all this time. You could try to arrange a brief consult with a Wisconsin attorney to discuss what could be done at... Read more »

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