Neil Kuchinsky’s Answers

People who are drunk in public generally act like jerks. When they sober up, they rarely remember just how badly they behaved. Unless you were seriously injured, it's probably not worth a civil suit. And unless there are a lot of alcoholics on the jury, you're unlikely to get much sympathy. If you don't want to be set upon by bouncers, don't be a disagreeable drunk at bars or clubs. Your sense of being the poor victim here is just a little too well developed.

Get a new HIV test immediately. Let the liver transplant people know that doctor is wrong. Get a lawyer to send the errant doctor a letter, including the new results, telling him his records are wrong, and demanding that he correct the situation ASAP, or face a lawsuit, and a complaint to the Board of Medicine. I don't realistically see a lawsuit for money at this juncture, unless you can prove he prevented you from getting a currently available liver.

Other than the attorneys who have a stake in the online company, no lawyer will tell you that it's a good idea to use some computer program to draft your will or living will. You might get things right, but you could also completely screw things up so badly that your estate plans are warped, not recognized, or require expensive legal procedures to interpret after your death. Your reference to your "medical director" makes me think you might be looking at a "living will", rather than a true...

Absolutely. Unfortunately, there is no shortage of people who try to exaggerate the effects of their worker's compensation injuries. People who claim serious injury are frequently caught playing sports, mowing the lawn, water skiing, etc. Nothing kills an otherwise unassailable worker's comp claim faster than a nice high-definition film of them displaying their athletic prowess, or using their allegedly painful joints or back in a way that ought to be impossible, given their alleged...

Can you find the attorney on Avvo.com and Supermedia.com? Write a review (can be anonymous) to the effect that your review of his billing records did not inspire confidence in you that you were appropriately billed. Avoid words that directly impute criminal behavior. You may not get your money, but you will get some satisfaction and prevent others from suffering the same fate. By the way, did you ever try to discuss the matter directly with the attorney? You should at least give him the...

Of course you filed the papers because you were angry - you had every right to be! And in 6 years of marriage, he never mentioned his prior offenses? I'm sure the situation is difficult for you now, but one thing you should not be feeling is guilt. In some similar situations, I might suggest taking the 5th amendment when asked to testify, but that might not be appropriate in these particular circumstances, so seek a local attorney who is familiar with your local courts to advise on what might...

It's very important that you make restitution as soon as possible, but doing so is no guarantee the charges will be dropped, even if the owner wants them dropped. That's because your offense is technically against the laws of Virginia, even though your boss was the victim. It's going to be up to the Commonwealth's attorney whether the charges are reduced or eliminated. Then again, unsold lottery tickets may actually be considered Virginia state property, which may give your boss less...

As a matter of general information, Requests for Admission have no limit (as long as they are not being used merely to abuse or oppress the other side), and really must be answered within 21 days, or can be taken as admitted. Depositions are generally answers to questions taken orally, and don't have a number limit. You do not count the number of written interrogatory questions against the number of oral deposition questions. And yes, if you don't reach the written interrogatory limit, you...

The fact that you were charged with assault, or have a 72-hour protective order, does not mean that one cannot restrain another by the wrist if they are under attack. It means your wife got to the magistrate or judge first, and you have not been given a hearing yet to tell your side of the story. I doubt very much she obtained the charge or the restraining order by saying you held her wrist to prevent her from slugging you; obviously she portrayed herself as some sort of innocent victim. You...

Need more information - you're not e-mailing this from jail, right? I will attempt to call you.