Questions answered by Matthew Aric Palnik

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I received a text message from my ex calling my fiancé a pedophile. Can anything be legally done (slander?)

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 21, 2015

If he is repeatedly sending unwanted and malicious texts you can file a complaint with the police for telecommunications harassment. Perhaps one...

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My child has a medical malpractice case i am listed on the case as the one who is bring the claim as well as the 2nd plantiff on

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

You should discuss this with the attorney way handling your case. You should have discussed this before filing.

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What AWW calculations can be if an IW is a recent immigrant and has only worked for three months prior to injury?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

If you were not working and actively looking for work the periods you were unemployed can be excluded. If you were working the wages can be...

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I work for the post office and I stepped into the elevator and it was 5 in lower than the floor. I was injured. Can I sue?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

You would have a federal workers compensation claim and there may also be a third party claim against the company responsible for maintaining the...

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What should someone do if they know that an American auto maker is

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 12, 2015

What you say is troubling. How do you know that an automobile manufacturer is doing this?

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Time off of work due to workers comp injury. Employer reduced wages. Thereis no contract

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 12, 2015

What you state is not making complete sense. However, if you are off of work in a workers compensation claim and are receiving temporary total...

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I have a general liability question regarding an injury sustained by an electrical contractor working on my property.

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

I would turn this over to your homeowners insurance. Odds are there will be no liability on your part but your insurance company will have a duty...

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I was in accident with a lady who cut across lane while I was backing up. She took me to small claims court but I never received

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

If you were not properly served you should contact an attorney and that attorney can file a Motion for Relief from Judgment. My guess, however, is...

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What kind of attorney would be best for my situation?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

I'm not familiar with all of the DOT regulations but I would contact an attorney who practices in the area of employment law. If you have the...

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Workmans comp

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

R.C. 4123.90 makes it illegal for an employer to retaliate, which would include termination, against an injured worker who pursues his or her right...

Matthew Aric Palnik's Answers (105)

I received a text message from my ex calling my fiancé a pedophile. Can anything be legally done (slander?)

My child has a medical malpractice case i am listed on the case as the one who is bring the claim as well as the 2nd plantiff on

What AWW calculations can be if an IW is a recent immigrant and has only worked for three months prior to injury?

I work for the post office and I stepped into the elevator and it was 5 in lower than the floor. I was injured. Can I sue?

What should someone do if they know that an American auto maker is

Time off of work due to workers comp injury. Employer reduced wages. Thereis no contract

I have a general liability question regarding an injury sustained by an electrical contractor working on my property.

I was in accident with a lady who cut across lane while I was backing up. She took me to small claims court but I never received

What kind of attorney would be best for my situation?

Workmans comp