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What can i do if school refuse to fix anything? What steps can i take?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

If you are 18 years old, then you have the right to direct your education (unless your parents have been designated by a Court as your legal...

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If a car was illegally parked 5 feet from a crosswalk and someone walked out and was struck by a car, who is at fault?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

I would disagree with my colleague from out of state. PA has a statute that controls vehicle right of way as to pedestrians: " When...

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Can a High School withhold a diploma over an extra curricular activity?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

Your daughter may want to keep the "bow", but if it is school property, then any Court would - if it got that far - Order that the Diploma be...

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Fell in pothole. What can I do?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

Yes. Seek a personal injury attorney ASAP as there are required notices to the relevant government authority that owns the road.

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What are my options after being in a hit and run accident?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

I have to agree with Mr. Hirsch. Get treated for your injuries and consult with a personal injury attorney ASAP.

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Can a child be suspended from school for wearing too much red?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

Advise your son's friend's parents to seek the advice of an attorney to see if all of the facts merit some legal intervention. Undoubtedly, you do...

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I was recently in a car accident and am trying to figure out who would be deemed at fault

Jonathan's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

I would agree with Mr. Heslin. There may be facts that mitigate your fault. However, with the stop sign some fault will be attributed to you. If...

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Where do I find access to my schools safety procedures and if they followed proper protocol..

Jonathan's answer | Answered on March 22, 2014

If you do not believe that the local government and/or District Attorney are pursuing the problem, I suggest that you contact the Pennsylvania...

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Restraining a child with developmental disability

Jonathan's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

To answer your question, I would need the "entire story" as the situation becomes very "fact specific" in light of everything that happened...

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My son was assaulted at his school by another student, the assault resulted in injury, what can I do.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

There could be a lot of reasons why the student was not suspended: some appropriate, some not. You need for an education attorney to press for...