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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: I was told that I would die if I left the doctors care at a rather huge hospital. They stole my phone & gave me drugs.

Bad drugs and they failed to investigate with my Pharmacy & the Mayo Clinic Drug side effects. I insited on leaving. I found out the Side effects were vey dangerous, which is why I ended up ther in the first place. I still do not have a phone, and this keeps me from doctors and working. This... View More

Gail N. Friend
Gail N. Friend
answered on Sep 22, 2024

With few exceptions (such as that you are a threat to yourself of others - as determined by physicianS - You have a legal right to privacy, property and to communicate with persons who are not within the scope of a health care facility's authority. THEREFORE, I suggest that you confer... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for California on
Q: I am on the title of the car, my son caused the accident. Will my assets be at risk?

The lawyer wants information for umbrella. My son was not listed as the driver on the umbrella policy. We own the car. Son was on the auto insurance but not umbrella. The vehicle was listed on the umbrella. He caused the accident while he was 17 years old (now he is 18). So, Do we need to provide... View More

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Sep 22, 2024

The owner of the vehicle is liable for its use, up to $15k per person or $30k per accident (if multiple persons are injured). If you knew or should have known of your son's propensity to drive negligently, you could have your own liability for allowing him to drive the vehicle. However,... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Wrongful Death for Virginia on
Q: I believe my Aunt was murdered and her case was ruled a suicide. What can I do? Can I get access to any evidence?

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David G. Parker
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answered on Sep 22, 2024

I would recommend first that you attempt to meet with the Commonwealth's Attorney for the jurisdiction where this happened. Such a meeting would give you an opportunity to voice your concerns about the investigation and possibly get some answers from the lead prosecutor as to why no criminal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: With an active protective order and with legitimation what is to be expected ?? Do I have to prove myself a whole lot ?

I filed for a protection order that is in place. Since then I have not felt safe with my surroundings. I have been messaged to have tabs kept on me. I see online defamation of my name and I am being called many things untrue. I only have ever created and provided safe space for myself and kids. My... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Sep 22, 2024

You will have to gather the funds to hire an attorney, if you cannot obtain legal aide. As for the legitimation action, the court will decide what, if anything to award the father in that case, and you will have the opportunity to provide evidence and testimony to the court regarding what you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: My ex has visitation of our 12 and 9 year olds, he supposed to have visitation which is court ordered 1,3,5 weekends

He is now homeless and takes our children to airbnb and hotels for his weekends. Can I withhold visitation until he has a place to live?

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Sep 22, 2024

No, you cannot unilaterally decide to deny his visitation because you deem the places he is taking the children to be unsuitable. If he is taking them to rented locations, then they are in safe, probably sanitary, residences, even if they do not belong to the father. If you want to modify his... View More

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