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I had posted a review of an attorney and he didn't like it and threatened to sue me. I reposted a new review and again...

As noted above, you are probably not at risk for a legal claim by the attorney. But the conduct of the attorney is very troubling and I encourage you to follow up with both the website provider where you have posted - the attorney is most likely in violation of the terms of use and the website management should be informed. I also recommend contacting the office of attorney regulation counsel, see http://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/Regulation/Complaints.htm. They will be interested in the...

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Am I liable for the fire?

Since the homeowner provided you with the ashtray and knew that you had used it the evening, it is very weak case against you for negligence. You can begin your defense by arguing that there is no evidence that it was your cigarette which caused the fire, and if it was your cigarette that ignited the fire, that it was the homeowner's negligence in providing you a dfective ashtray.

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I was in a hospital in the psychiatric department last week.

We caution all potential clients that medical malpractice claims are very difficult to win - few settle and those that are tried are won by the doctor 9 out of 10 times. Those cases which have the best chance for a good outcome for the plaintiff are those where a clear act of negligence, or omission of appropriate care, are clearly apparent in the medical record. However, even if negligence can be established, I am doubtful that it would still be in your best interest to pursue a case....

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Is it my doctors responsibility to aquire a copy of my medical records from the hospital where i was very sick and nearly died,

If the hospital staff identified an unusual finding on your test results, including imaging which showed a growth on your adrenal gland, then the physician who ordered the testing should have i nformed you of the condition. But you will need to act quickly, there is a two year statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims in Colorado, you must file your lawsuit within two years of the negligent care or lose your right to do so. Other time limitations may apply. Contact a Colorado...

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Do I have grounds to sue and where do I begin?

We do caution all potential clients that medical malpractice claims are very difficult to win - few settle and those that are tried are won by the doctor 9 out of 10 times. Those cases which have the best chance for a good outcome for the plaintiff are those where a clear act of negligence, or omission of appropriate care, are apparent in the medical record. To pursue a lawsuit, you would need to obtain the expert opinion from a surgeon clearly stating that it was below the medical...

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Unclrear MRI caused me to have many uneccesary tests

We caution all potential clients that medical malpractice claims are very difficult to win - few settle and those that are tried are won by the doctor 9 out of 10 times. Those cases which have the best chance for a good outcome for the plaintiff are those where a clear act of negligence, or omission of appropriate care, are clearly apparent in the medical record. It will be difficult to find an expert totestify that ordering follow-up tests to eliminate a serious diagnosis such as MS is...

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Medical Malpractice.?...Splenic Hematoma after Colonoscopy

We caution all potential clients that medical malpractice claims are very difficult to win - few settle and those that are tried are won by the doctor 9 out of 10 times. Those cases which have the best chance for a good outcome for the plaintiff are those where a clear act of negligence, or omission of appropriate care, are clearly apparent in the medical record. Even if negligence can be established, it still may not be in your best interest to pursue a case. We estimate that the...

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I was a passenger in a vehicle that was hit by a drunk driver what monetary compensation am I able to recover? In Denver Co.

Insurance coverage issues in such a situation can be complicated. There may be a med pay amount which you can collect for your medical expenses, and you may have uninsured motorist coverage or underinsured motorist coverage through your insurance company which would provide compenstion if your damages exceed the coverage of the at fault driver. But these are all questions which you should be discussing with your lawyer for advice and guidance. The information provided to you in this answer...

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Middle car of three car rear-end collision, Insurance company want's to assign partial liability to me.

You should contact your insurance agent promptly. Your insurance company will help you fight the assertion that you were partially at fault and may even provide you an attorney if you need to pursue a claim. If there is evidence that you were responsile for the impact to the first vehicle, your insurance arrier will need to get involved to cover those claims.

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What type of attorney handles being attacked in state prison?

You really answered your own question when you posted in the "civil rights" category. You should engage an attorney who practices constitutional law or handles civil rights claims. The Colorado Bar Association has a directory of lawyers listed according to practice area, and you can search for lawyers who handle "Constitutional law/civil rights" here: http://www.cobar.org/directory/

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