Questions answered by Tom Lindsey Copeland

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If the plastic surgeon tells you to expect it to take 2yrs. before final results were seen, would the 2 ys. SOL. still be 2yrs

Tom's answer | Answered on September 01, 2015

No. The Statute of Limitations is not tolled on the facts you described. There is an argument that the SOL can be tolled if you can prove...

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How can I find a financially strong firm to file a Med Mal? Wrong IOL's placed in my eyes for an unnecessary cataract surgery.

Tom's answer | Answered on September 01, 2015

I don't know if there is any real reliable way for you to "know" if an attorney or law firm has the reseources to prosecute your case through trial...

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In small claims court, can I force the Plaintiff to answer questions on the stand and can he force me? We are both Pro Se.

Tom's answer | Answered on September 01, 2015

The Court will normally require every witness (including a party to the case) to answer relevant questions. If you believe the wife will lie, then...

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What type of attorney do I need?

Tom's answer | Answered on September 01, 2015

As Mr Wolf suggested, personal injury attorneys are the ones who normally handle this type claim BUT, only if the person has assets from which a...

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Hit a car in the parking lot of my work and moved yet left my information, how do I plead?

Tom's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Get an attorney if you can afford it. Ask for a Public Defender if you can't afford a private lawyer. If you really left your contact and insurance...

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My Dad died and the Life Insurance Company made the payment check to his estate and name, after I had closed his bank.

Tom's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

If your dad named a "beneficiary" of the Life Insurance policy then the check should have been payable to the benficiary. If no beneficiary was...

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Doctor misdiagnose leading to delay in treatment

Tom's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Unfortunately there is not enough information here. You don't say what the results of the recent lab tests were. If they show you are now in...

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We want to know if we can file criminal charges against my brother in law in the death of my sister.

Tom's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Contact your local law enforcement agency and report all the facts to them. Ultimately, law enforcement and the State Attorney decide when and if...

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PI attorney lured me into a 3rd party contingency agreement above her 40% to minimize her case cost. causing new lawsuit.

Tom's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Even contingent fees have to be reasonable. Paying $90k for what is usually $10-20k is unreasonable in my mind.

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Is there anything I can do about a judgement that was made against me due to a auto accident. Can I go back to court

Tom's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

One thing would be to get a copy of the complete Court file and have a lawyer look through it to see if followed all the proper procedures and...

Tom Lindsey Copeland's Answers (490)

If the plastic surgeon tells you to expect it to take 2yrs. before final results were seen, would the 2 ys. SOL. still be 2yrs

How can I find a financially strong firm to file a Med Mal? Wrong IOL's placed in my eyes for an unnecessary cataract surgery.

In small claims court, can I force the Plaintiff to answer questions on the stand and can he force me? We are both Pro Se.

What type of attorney do I need?

Hit a car in the parking lot of my work and moved yet left my information, how do I plead?

My Dad died and the Life Insurance Company made the payment check to his estate and name, after I had closed his bank.

Doctor misdiagnose leading to delay in treatment

We want to know if we can file criminal charges against my brother in law in the death of my sister.

PI attorney lured me into a 3rd party contingency agreement above her 40% to minimize her case cost. causing new lawsuit.

Is there anything I can do about a judgement that was made against me due to a auto accident. Can I go back to court