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I am curious, If I use the word "hypothetical' before my question can it be used in court as a legally binding question
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Answered on October 22, 2013
Crafting a valid hypothetical is not always easy. Indeed, many lawyers are unable to do so. In some cases, like medical malpractice, a...
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Can i get help please
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Answered on October 21, 2013
In New York, your lawyer can only withdraw by motion on notice. His retainer may say he does not have an obligation to take the case to trial, but...
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If l call to an Attorney for the urological malpractice, can the Attorney refer me to urology experts for evaluation?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
There is nothing untoward about your lawyer referring you to a doctor. Often, the treating doctor does not testify. You will need either an...
An elderly woman fell coming through the revolving doors at the Marriott and broke her hip. Is the hotel liable?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
The theory of liability under the (scant) circumstances you describe would be that the door was a trap and a nuisance for this plaintiff. While a...
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I am a 71 year old male fell in bath tub at Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.
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Answered on October 20, 2013
If your question is, can you sue, the answer is yes. If the question is, can you win, then the answer is maybe and depends on the Florida law...
Can a judge be held responsible for illegal deletion of transcripts.
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Answered on October 19, 2013
18 USC 2255 is a statute dealing with bringing a personal injury suit if you are a victim of the violation of at least 1 of 14 separate sections of...
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What are the legal remedies/repercussions for a lawyer who lies to a judge in his affidavit to support a motion in Civil Court?
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Answered on October 19, 2013
A false statement under oath of a material facts is perjury, and is a very serious charge. But it must be a material fact. If he said, for...
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An implied threat from a defendant - reveal or not?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Take the tips that follow for whatever they are worth. These are general ideas:
"We're gonna take good care of you" is not really an actionable...
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I JUST HAD A JURY TRIAL AS THE PLAINTIFF AND NOW MY ATTORNEY SAYS I WILL HAVE TO PAY A COUPLE OF THOUSAND DOLLARS .
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Answered on October 18, 2013
This is happening more and more here in the US. We are generally not a "loser pays" country. However, the insurance industry has made great...
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In the state of Washington can you sue a physician for pain and suffering?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
I'm sorry your daughter had to endure a year of pain and suffering with no clear diagnosis. As has been pointed out, medical malpractice is...
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