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My county sheriff has left me a post card stating he has legal papers for me Will I will need legal advice or representation

Whatever you do, you do not want to ignore the situation. If you do, and it is a credit card company suing you for a debt, they could obtain a default judgment against you which then may allow them to garnish your wages and attach a lien to any real estate you own. Call the number on the card and arrange to obtain the papers and then call an attorney in your area. If it is a credit card debt, the creditor may agree to enter into a payment plan. Just stay on top of things and don't ignore it....

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Wal-mart injury at work

You may have a viable workers compensation claim but, as the other attorneys have mentioned, you need to consult with an attorney licensed to practice in the state of Florida. The fact that you now live in Wisconsin should not affect your ability to bring a claim. Good luck. This response is strictly for informational purposes and does not contain legal advice.

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Can I sue my neighbor for getting attacked by their two pitbulls?.

Yes. Contact a personal injury attorney in your area immediately. You have nothing to lose as you will be able to hire an attorney on a contingency basis which you means you pay no fee unless a recovery is made on your behalf.

I have car insurance an they aren't going to pay me any thing until I get this tooking care of.

I agree with Attorney Scopter. Additionally, if you have a witness to the accident who backs-up your version of how the accident happened, see if you can bring them along to your court date. Good luck! This response is for informational purposes only, and does not contain legal advice.

My daugther was in an accident a passenger with a friend who was not at fault but in Minn. a no fault state .

I will not comment on Minnesota law as I practice only in Wisconsin; however, I will offer some general comments. There may be some insurance coverage for your daughter's medical bills under her auto policy, if she has one; your auto policy, if you have one; or the driver's auto policy. You can submit the bills directly to the driver's insurance company, you do not need to go through the driver, although it will certainly help if the driver admits your daughter was a passenger. Finally,...

About three days ago I bought three chicken strips from a resturant and when I ate one of them I noticed that the chicken was gr

If you feel ill you should see a doctor and tell the physican what happened. If you have no insurance you may qualify for state assistance. The restaurant may have negligently served you food unfit for consumption and your medical bills and suffering and anxiety would be your damages. Consult a local attorney. Good luck.

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Suing for Racial Slander

I understand that you may not want to pursue the $600, but you may have certain equitable remedies that you could seek against the Contractor. As far as what he said on the phone, I agree that the Contractor's behavior is despicable. However, in my opinion, such a communication, made only to you and your wife, would not be slander. If what he said caused severe emotional harm, there may be a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress. You should consult with a local attorney to...

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Can i sue someone for harrsment, defamation, slander

Communications to your family, friends and co-workers stating that you have an std, if you do not in fact have one, could very well consitute defamation. Consult a local attorney immediately.

If i went to the the doc before my car accident can it affect my lawsuit

Your medical history is an important issue in a personal injury case. However, the fact that you had medical issues prior to an accident does not mean you cannot be compensated for injuries sustained as a result of the accident. Be honest with your health care providers and be sure to tell them about the accident. Consult a local personal injury attorney. Good luck. This response is for informational purposes only, and does not contain legal advice.

Are there transcripts kept of municipal court hearings?

There should be a clerk of courts who could address your question. Generally, I believe most municipal courts do not maintain court reporters and therefore do not generate transcripts of hearings, but there may be exceptions for the municipal court you are concerned about. I would suggest you call the clerk's office for the municipal court. Additionally, you may be able to access the file for the particular case you are interested in and you can inquire about this as well. Good luck....