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I am sorry that happened to you.  It sounds like you might be correct.  However, if you have a consultation with an experienced criminal defense litigator then I think it would give you more clarity as to what your options as a victim might be.  What the District Attorney’s Office decides to charge is up to a charging Deputy DA.  However, you can try and contact that DDA via the victim-witness section of the office.  You could also hire counsel to do it for you.  Do you have medical records of your injuries that required treatment?  You have options.... Read More

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your husband. Unfortunately, in order to obtain help accessing his bank account, as well as dealing with any other issues that may need to be addressed as the result of his death, you will need to make direct contact with an attorney who works on probate matters. This forum does not allow attorneys to actually assist you, as it is not possible to gather the needed information and give actual advice. You need to find an attorney who handles probate matters, using the resources on this website, and contact that attorney's office to schedule a probate consultation. The only other option, depending on the county your husband lived in at his death, is that you may be able to get some assistance through a probate court clinic program. For example, both Fulton and DeKalb Counties offer a free, very short, consultation with a volunteer probate attorney (I believe the program is called the "Probate Information Center" in Fulton and the "Probate Information Clinic" in DeKalb, or something like that). You have to contact the court to make an appointment to get help through those programs, and they are not intended to provide comprehensive help, but they are designed to help people who don't have an attorney carry out discrete tasks and if the volunteer determines that ongoing assistance from an attorney is really needed, they will tell you. Best wishes to you.  ... Read More

  I am sorry to hear about your injury. Do not delay contacting an experienced attorney who can discuss with you in a private consultation. If this is not deemed a Workers' Compensation matter, a Personal Injury attorney can determine if there is a potentially viable liability claim. We all give free consultations and if we take the case, it would be on a contingent fee basis. Start this process with a free consultation. Better sooner rather than later. We cannot solicit you, so you will have to reach out.... Read More

  While you still have time, you should consult an experienced Personal Injury attorney for guidance and advice before going any further. We all give free consultations and if we take the case, it would be on a contingent fee basis. However, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit.... Read More

Hi Mr. Hoover, It appears you are looking to help your friend consult with an attorney that is experienced with medical malpractice for the possibly negligent implementation of a device for urinary incontinence, like Interstim. Not all bad outcomes indicate that malpractice has occurred, as there are risks involved in these procedures, but the first step would be to have an experienced attorney take a look. It is likely in your friend's interest to get a plaintiff's attorney that does medical malpractice in the same state that your friend's surgery took place, and same city area if possible, because there is an advantage to being familiar with the judges and attorneys involved in the jurisdiction. It is likely that the state, like Arizona, will have a law requiring any complaint filed to be accompanied by an expert that has reviewed the case and opined that there was a breach in the standard of care required by doctors in performing the surgery and that such breach caused harm to your friend. Keep in mind that this also must be done within the statute of limitations, which in Arizona is generally two years, so it is important to start the process early. I would suggest making sure that the attorney involved is an experienced medical malpractice attorney, as this subspecialty of plaintiff's work has pitfalls that not all attorneys would likely handle as competently. I hope this helps.  ... Read More

Based upon what you've indicated here, I think it's extremely likely you will be charged with possession of that cocaine. My guess is of the police indicated whether or not you would be charged.I would definitely recommend hiring attorney to be proactive and represent you in that matter hearing in the York area. The are some things that you can do proactively to get ahead of this that you really should be doing. T.L. Kearney, IV (717-668-8159 x1)... Read More