Questions answered by Joel Daniel Matteson

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Do I have a dental malpractice case?

Joel's answer | Answered on April 20, 2011

If your dentist pulled the wrong tooth, you likely have a claim for dental malpractice. The dentist may argue that (a) you consented to having your...

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How do I know if I have a case for Slander

Joel's answer | Answered on April 04, 2011

Sorry to hear about your situation. Slander is the spoken form of something called "defamation" (written defamation is called "libel"). Generally...

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If a surgeon fails to inform/disclose to a patient that they planned to perform a most radical procedure that was not needed

Joel's answer | Answered on March 11, 2011

Sorry to hear about your situation. You have at least two main legal issues to address with respect to this doctor. The first issue relates to...

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If i have a lawyer and hes getting one thried of my attendent care. over 100k and has not done what i hired him to do. which was

Joel's answer | Answered on February 16, 2011

Sorry to hear about your dilemma. The fee agreement that you entered into with your attorney should fully set forth the terms of your agreement,...

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Do I need an attorney?

Joel's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

Sorry to hear about your accident. Whether you need an attorney for your upcoming court date depends on the situation and the specific facts of...

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Can I sue for defamation of character? Basically, I cannot get a position locally because of the lies and rumors being spread.

Joel's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

Sorry to hear about your situation. Although your attorney would need more information to truly know if you have a case (such as what was said...

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My baby mama had an accident with my car. She was at fault. I don't have insurance.

Joel's answer | Answered on November 03, 2010

States may differ regarding whether the owner of the car is ultimately responsible for any accident involving their car that doesn't involve the...

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Independent Medical exam

Joel's answer | Answered on October 25, 2010

There may be several reasons why the Defendant has not ordered an IME. For instance, the insurance company may not be paying attention to your...

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Should I change lawyers on a slip and fall case?

Joel's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

Sorry to hear about your accident. If you have not already done so, you should schedule an appointment with your attorney so that he/she can answer...

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Do waivers of responsibility especially in regards to children allow the facility and it's personnel to be neglectful?

Joel's answer | Answered on October 13, 2010

There is no accurate "yes" or "no" answer to your question. The law regarding enforceability of liability waivers varies by state, so you should...

Joel Daniel Matteson's Answers (53)

Do I have a dental malpractice case?

How do I know if I have a case for Slander

If a surgeon fails to inform/disclose to a patient that they planned to perform a most radical procedure that was not needed

If i have a lawyer and hes getting one thried of my attendent care. over 100k and has not done what i hired him to do. which was

Do I need an attorney?

Can I sue for defamation of character? Basically, I cannot get a position locally because of the lies and rumors being spread.

My baby mama had an accident with my car. She was at fault. I don't have insurance.

Independent Medical exam

Should I change lawyers on a slip and fall case?

Do waivers of responsibility especially in regards to children allow the facility and it's personnel to be neglectful?