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My mother died here in Louisiana. I want to file a wrongful death case. Do I need a letter of administration to file?

Douglas's answer | Answered on July 15, 2016

You will likely need to set up an estate and obtain letters of administration so that you may act on behalf of the estate to pursue the wrongful...

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I've been involved in an auto wreck and the insurance company is requesting I sign a release form. Should I do that?

Douglas's answer | Answered on July 15, 2016

Look at the document. If it is a "general release of all claims" then you are releasing any and all claims arising out of the accident for whatever...

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I was on medical leave from which I am a dc manager from July 10 until September 21, 2015 recovering from left side hip replacem

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

North Carolina is a "right to work state" meaning that, absent an employment contract or union contract, your employer is free to terminate you at...

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My brother got arrested for doing a good deed

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

Obviously he is going to need an attorney. If cannot afford to hire an attorney one will be appointed for him by the court. If he is able to afford...

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Do I need a PI Attorney?

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

It should cost you nothing to speak to a qualified personal injury attorney to decide for yourself whether or not you are being treated fairly....

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Finding a lawyer to take a case

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

The best thing to do at this point would be to find an attorney in your area to discuss the particulars of your case. Consider using the find a...

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To whom it may concern: I was scammed by a woman who claims to be in the military and out of the country. Do I owe the money?

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 14, 2015

The answer to your question is yes, you owe the money. I would however report this incident to your local law enforcement so that they could...

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Can I sue for a bad circumcision that has been causing me a lot of distress and discomfort?

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

The statue limitations in a medical malpractice case North Carolina is three years. If the malpractice occurred while you were a minor, that...

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Does a workman's comp lawyer receive 30% of the settlement and possible monthly disability income?

Douglas's answer | Answered on September 24, 2015

By statute L&I attorney fees are limited to 30% of the increase in award secured by attorney services. RCW 51.52.120.

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I am out of work on f ml a due to emergency knee surgery. Employer does not have short term disability

Douglas's answer | Answered on September 24, 2015

Unfortunately, based on the information that you provided, you would not be eligible for unemployment benefits.