If a patient is assaulted by another patient at a behavioral health hospital, is it considered medical malpractice?
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Answered on May 20, 2024
The scenario you describe would not be considered "Medical Malpractice". The event and your injuries did not actually occur because of the way...
Who do I need to contact to review the trial to declare this a mistrial?
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Answered on May 20, 2024
You went through a full trial and apparently a verdict/judgment was rendered against you. Therefore it is too late to seek a "mistrial". ...
What can I do?
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Answered on May 20, 2024
Going on what you have written, it appears that your husband is intent on doing anything to get an upper hand in the divorce proceedings. You need...
Can I Sue the government or city where my daughter was killed on the road?
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Answered on May 17, 2024
Please accept my condolences. In addition to the advice given by the previous attorney-responders, consider that you would face a substantial...
What kind of attorney can help me?
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Answered on May 17, 2024
I think you have posted this inquiry previously. In any event, the answer is that your employer has no legal responsibility to pay for the damage...
I already have a case going on where I got hurt on the job, should I tell my lawyer about a car accident i got into ?
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Answered on May 17, 2024
You absolutely should tell your lawyer. The fact that you went to the hospital for the car accident, even if only to "get yourself checked out",...
Do I report a Personal Injury Settlement on taxes?
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Answered on May 17, 2024
Under Federal law, monies received in settlement of a personal injury claim ("pain and suffering') are not taxable which, based on Attorney...
Can I sue for a deductible and for the cost difference between the car I had and the one I have now?
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Answered on May 17, 2024
As noted by Attorney Feraru, if you filed a claim with your own insurance company to get paid the book value of the car, and you were paid, you...
Can someone take legal action if I write a letter explaining their wrongdoings?
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Answered on May 17, 2024
Based on the limited contents of your post, the answer would be "maybe yes, maybe no". defamation (libel and slander) is the publishing of a...
How can I find out if my lawyer is giving me the correct information??
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Answered on May 16, 2024
There can be numerous reasons why the proceeds of the house sale have to be held in escrow for a time certain. Attorneys here on AVVO would be...
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