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If a psychiatrist has not done a proper assessment and then misdiagnoses someone causing emotional damages can he be sued?
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Answered on September 29, 2014
It doesn't sound like it to me. In general, medical mal malpractice claims are expensive to prove. Lawyers will only except them if they believe...
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Am I entitled to pain and suffering after two separate work related accidents? What am I really entitled to?
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Answered on September 29, 2014
No. In general, your only remedy is workers' comp. However, if you can prove that someone other than your employer was negligent, for example an...
Can I get a loan or an advance for a Workmans Comp future settlement?
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Answered on September 29, 2014
I never advise my clients to borrow against their cases as the interest rates are rediculously high.
Do I have any recourse for being falsely detained for shoplifting by a store security guard?
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Answered on September 28, 2014
There may have been an unlawful detention or false arrest if you were held against your will by someone in a position of authority. If this person...
Can you sue the city for a pothole injury?
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Answered on September 28, 2014
Yes. Please note, however, that the rules that apply to filing a claim against a city are different than normal claims. Contact a lawyer familiar...
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Living on disability, how to I keep my estate inheirtance
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Answered on September 28, 2014
You will be able to keep your inheritance as it is not needs bases. The real question is whether you will be able to keep your SSI or SSD.
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25 years old diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and major depressive disorder do I qualify for ssi?
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Answered on September 28, 2014
You absolutely may. It really depends on the limitations caused by your condition and the documentation that you and your doctors can provide to...
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I was merging into a highway and a car in front of me stop and when I stopped a dump truck rear ended my car. When i received
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Answered on September 27, 2014
You may not need to. May I ask why you want to have it amended?
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Can someone who is on SSI disability and has a representative payee of their own, still be able to be a representative payee to
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Answered on September 24, 2014
No. The same reasons why the person needs a payee would normally preclude that person from being a payee. However, sometimes a person needs a...
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I was attacked and robbed in a public park. I suffered broken elbow, bruises on face. Who can I recover money damages from?
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Answered on September 23, 2014
Was anyone other than the robber at fault? For example, was there poor lighting? Was there a security company that was negligent? If so, then you...