In the State of Washington does an emt or other private sector medical staff have the authority to force medical treatment?

Generally speaking you have the right to decline medical treatment, but the restraint described can be lawful under certain circumstances. As...

How much can I ask for my two kids in an auto accident settlement? One is an adult the other is a minor.

Because no lawyer represents your kids, I can promise you that you are being low-balled. That is how insurance companies work. That being said,...

Depending on how she hurt her foot, you may have a claim worth talking to a lawyer about. As for malpractice, it may be below the standard of care...

You can ask defense counsel to stipulate to a continuance, but only a judge can grant it in response to a motion. You can call or email counsel to...

Is this a Legal malpractice?I feel betrayed by my lawyer.

It may be malpractice, but you do not have a malpractice case for lack of damages. Your top priority should be finding a new lawyer for your...

Would a lawyer be willing to on my behalf share my information and evidence with the local police department's internal affairs?

You don't need a lawyer to submit documents or other evidence to internal affairs, unless you are concerned you are incriminating yourself with...

Can you be terminated from employment for breaking a company's policy just because you didn't follow their procedures you didn't

Unless you have a contract for employment providing such protection your employer does not need a reason for termination and you would have no...

Can my husband sue someone who called the cops and claimed he was drunk and beligerant when it wasn't true? And was publicaly hu

You may have a claim, and the conduct is plainly offensive. But it will not be worth it. You will spend a dollar to recover a dime. Better to...

I wrongful death suit is won in Washington State. Does the only blood child have rights to the monetary settlement?

A child of the decedent is a potential beneficiary of a wrongful death suit under the statute -- RCW 4.20. A child has a right of action. This is...

Would "res ipsa loquitur" or "the common law exemption" apply to a situation where there was a misdiagnoses and improper

Whether burn cream or skin graft surgery was called for seems like an expert question to me. Cutting off the wrong limb may not require an expert,...