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If i have a misdemeanor charge is a company allowed to not hire me?

A company in Florida can use that as a basis not to hire you.

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Can i find my own lawyer instead of my state attorney???

Not in that context- she represents the State, not you. You could have an independent attorney and sue her for civil theft as well.

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Can I sue Sketchers for false advertising for their Shape-Ups shoes?

You are technically apart of the class action. You need to opt in by filling out form linked below. Skechers will pay $40 million to settle charges it misled consumers into believing its “toning shoes” would help people lose weight and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles, without ever setting foot in the gym. If you bought Skechers Shape-ups, Resistant Runners, Shape-ups toners/Trainers or Tone-ups since August 1, 2008, you can file a claim to receive a refund either directly...

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If a letter of demand was sent to insurance and they pay, is that the end of the case?

It really depends on if you signed a release and what it said. Mostly the settlement is designed to settle all claims.

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If I have someone who is recommending me to contact a medical malpractice attorney for a surgery done on my back.

We would LOVE to review your file and help you. We will come to you to review your case. You have 2 years from the time of the malpractice or from the time you had reason to know of the defect. You have a civil suit for damages. In Florida, there are 3 aspects to every personal injury suit- liability, causation of injuries and damages. Liability is the hurdle in malpractice cases, as you have to have one doctor say another breached the reasonable standard of care. However, your doctor's...

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Am I considered to be "negligent" if my vehicle was pushed into another vehicle?

In Florida, fault is all relative and comparative. Clearly, the majority of the liability / fault in the case lies with the person that hit you. The insurance company or driver of the front vehicle may try and place some blame on you, saying, for instance, you were stopped too close or did something else wrong, but don't let them. Fight any attempts to find you negligent at all. We help with these cases. Feel free to email us anytime for a free evaluation or to answer any questions you...

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I just received my 2nd dui, what can I do now to try and stay out of jail? Can i speak to the DA eventually?

You should try and secure a lawyer- either private or court appointed, as your second DUI and Violation of Probation is serious. The DA is not someone you need to deal with directly at this point. You certainly can, but it is his or her job to put you in jail and get you off of the streets, as he or she represents the State and they are judged on convictions. Hire a local attorney as soon as you can.

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Hit and run and my friend was driving

She clearly made an injury claim afterward. That is fairly common. The problem with leaving the scene is that evidence leaves, too and there is a presumption, essentially, that you were driving your own truck. You and your insurance may still be involved as the owner of the vehicle is liable in the state of Florida. You can argue the ticket, but might want to hire a traffic attorney.

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Should i disclose my PIP ledger to the at fault insurance companies adjuster?

I am not sure why people insist on going it alone without a lawyer. They are going to continue to make unreasonable low offers unless you let them know you are serious about taking your claim seriously. They are entitled to the PIP ledger. Between ability to negotiate with providers and the seriousness with which a qualified lawyer presents your case, and how we work it up, we more than make up the 25-33% fee we take.

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IF MY HUSBAND NAME WAS CHANGED DOES THAT MEAN WE ARE NO LONGER MARRIED?

It does not effect the marriage.

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