Is there a law in NC that says if my child is in an auto accident and she receives more than $5,000 the courts will set it aside: my child was in an auto accident and her settlement is 6500, i am hearing since it is more than 5000 that by nc law the courts have to set it aside until she reaches 18
Bradley's answer: Minor settlements have to be approved by a judge. In the order, usually there will be disbursements made to the minor's attorney, his medical providers, and additional out of pocket expenses the parents or guardians had. The rest is deposited with the clerk of court in an interest bearing account and the minor can get it when he turns 18.
false report for a demand letter for a fall that happened while my husband was in the hospital with acknowleded fall precautions: my husband fell while a patient that required sitter/companion always. he was unattended an fell, died a little of a month later.
Bradley's answer: Depending on his condition, how he fell, and what the hospital knew, you may have a medical malpractice/wrongful death case. You should get the hospital records from that stay. You do not want an "abstract" or "summary" because those won't have the nursing notes and fall protocols. You'll also need the death certificate. When you get those records, you can contact me or another attorney with experience in medical malpractice.
what is my recourse against these members of church: last sunday the acting pastor,assistant pastor, one board member and one member met with me for a brief meeting. the member was upset me and voiced her feelings. when i defended myself against her words i proceeded to get up to leave. The board member blocked the door, I asked him to please let me leave he said no and continued to hold the door closed, the member kept talking and telling me to sit down. I continued to ask to leave, at this time I became upset and started to crying. I was having a panic attack and I asked the assistant pastor to please go get my husband that I needed to go home. He didn't move in an attempt to help me. I started looking for another way out. I remember saying over and over let me out, just let me out. I grabbed the back door in her office and ran out.
Bradley's answer: Under that set of facts, you have a civil claim for false imprisonment. The problem you'll have is lack of witnesses on your behalf (I assume the pastor etc. would deny you were prevented from leaving) and so proving it to a jury would be difficult. The other problem would be your damages. You don't have medical bills (unless you had to see a psychologist) or lost wages or any other "hard" damage. Assuming you win at trial, you may not actually recover much money. Even if you are willing to go through a lawsuit for little compensation, it may be hard to get an attorney to do so. One avenue you may want to try would be small claims court. You are limited to $5000 and less but you won't need an attorney.