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It’s unclear what you mean by “file a claim for a beneficiary.” Are you referring to a situation where the beneficiary has already submitted a claim and the insurance carrier is denying it? If the claim appears to be legitimate, the beneficiary should consider contacting an attorney who handles life insurance disputes on a contingency basis—meaning they pay nothing unless the case is won. Attorneys on this platform cannot solicit cases from people that ask questions. However, you can research our backgrounds and reach out to one of us.     ... Read More

You generally cannot, other than having the board address the issue or spending a lot of money to hire a lawyer to sue and try to get a court order for the inspection if he won't allow it otherwise. That stated, there is no such thing as a "sewer rat" as opposed to a Norway other species of urban rat that, among other places, is found in sewers. Any reputable pest control service would advise you that access points like exposed roofing, appliance accesses or pet doors is the most likely means for rat intrusions, especially inside walls and cielings. It is rare that they would be associated with "broken pipes" in interior plumbing as the obvious issue would be the water intrusion of the lower units when the pipe was used. This sounds a lot more like you have a whole lot of other issues with the upstairs owner and are trying to weaponize this issue to "tangle" with him. If the rats are in the common area walls, you will need to address the pest control issue with the board not the upstairs neighbor. ... Read More

If the lease was terminated due to bat infestation- LL should return your advance rent and security deposit w/i 30 days of you vacating the property. They are no responsible for your hotel expenses and YOU need to remove your personal items, as leaving beds behind will typically result in the landlord doing so but assessing charges against your sec-dep or seeking collection from you.... Read More

Any interested party—including a family member or a boyfriend—may serve as the personal representative of a decedent’s estate. If appointed, he may recover reasonable compensation for his time and duties performed in that role. This includes administrative tasks and expenses directly tied to managing the estate.However, unless the boyfriend qualifies as a statutory survivor under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, he is not entitled to a share of the wrongful death recovery itself. His compensation is limited to administrative fees and personal representative expenses—unless he also has a valid contractual claim against the estate.To find out what’s happening with the case, look up the case number in the county where it was filed. Identify the attorney of record and speak with them directly.If you’re not represented, consult a qualified attorney for specific legal advice.... Read More

The problem may not be with your having been illegal in the US, but rather the way that you answered the question before the officer. You can be denied naturalization on the basis of a finding of no good moral character where you have not told the officer the truth at the interview. It should also be kept in mind, however, that any misrepresentations should be material – meaning that the misrepresentation should relate to a possible problem on an issue that matters affecting your immigration case. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read More

If a lawyer withdraws from a personal injury case during litigation, he must get the judge’s permission. If the client fires him, he may be entitled to a quantum meruit fee for the value of work performed, enforceable through a charging lien. But if the lawyer withdraws voluntarily, he generally forfeits that right. ... Read More

Your rights revolve around the terms of the treatment plan and any agreements you entered into. Most of the time patients are provided estimates not a guaranteed rate. The issue with the lab going out of business may or may not be the responsibility of the dentist, again, depending on the exact situation. By example, if the lab went belly up and the new lab charges more is different than if the old lad went belly up and didn't deliver what was already paid for. You will need to retain a lawyer to start sorting this out. ... Read More

No possible way to answer such a question as there are too many variables. Obviously, the other driver doesn't share your version of what occurred and the notion that you had to go the wrong way in a round a bout and apologized profusely suggests you are down playing your role in what actually occurred. This sounds likea road rage incident that thankfully did not escalate beyond cross words. ... Read More

If you had injuries that were caused by his conduct, then you may have a claim for damages. A potential recovery source would be any homeowners insurance that he has on his home or renters insurance that he has if he rents. Discuss your case with an attorney here in the state of Florida about contingency fee representation.... Read More

OK, so if a seller fails to disclose a material defect that he knows or should know about the home and the buyer is not expected to know of this defect upon a reasonable inspection, then the buyer can sue the seller for the damages that were caused by the material omission. Additionally, you could also sue the sellers broker if the sellers broker knew or should've known of the condition, but failed to report it to you. Finally, you may also be able to sue the home inspector that you hired prior to closing. You should consult with an attorney here in the state of Florida About possible representation. Keep in mind that there is a statute of limitations that you need to comply with or else you will be forever barred from seeking and relief in court        ... Read More

Medical malpractice cases are a high hurdle—they’re expensive to pursue and require meeting strict thresholds before you can even file. That’s likely why multiple attorneys have declined to take your case. A stronger angle may be whether your broken wrist was caused by a third party you could sue directly. Even if there’s a theoretical malpractice claim, the original tortfeasor, the person who caused the broken wrist( if there is one) , would typically be responsible for those damages caused by a negligent doctor. ... Read More

What you have on your hands is commonly termed by estate planners like me asa "blended" family with children from a prior marriage as well as possibly children from a current one.  It will takesome creative but common structuring to ensure everyone is provided for and that the current spouse/executor/trustee has an interest in ensuring that your children from the prior marriage are not disregarded.  The use of various trust structures may likely be beneficial for you to look into.  I recommend using the Find a Lawyer sextion of this website or contact your local county bar association for a referral to an estate planning attorney.... Read More

First thing NOT to do is not reply at all.  If you do not file an Amswer or any motions the Plaintiff wil likely seek a default which would then lead to a judgment against you anyway.  By answering or filing any relevant motions you have a fighting chance to maybe raise a valid defense or possibly even negotiate something to settle for less than the full amount.  Use the Find a Lawyer section here or contact your local county bar association for a referral.... Read More

Yes, you would have a claim against the at fault driver who hit you. You should retain a personal injury attorney here in the state of Florida on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless you win. Attorneys on this platform are prohibited from soliciting. However, you can research our backgrounds and reach out privately to one of us.... Read More

You post and language use makes no sense. "Im still part of the 30 day" "kicked me out with 9:30 a day" "have a verbal contract chain"  - this makes it near impossible to understand your issue and to provide any useful guidance. That said, if you are on the lease or rental agreement - room mates cannot kick each other out. You might want to contact local legal aid to see if they can help you.... Read More

  Dear Ms. Allison, There are many stages to determine if there is a potentially viable Medical Malpractice case. The attorney will need more personal information about you and will need to consider what overall effect any medical error has had on you. Ultimately, medical expert opinion(s) whether the standard of care was breached and if that breach directly caused or contributed to causing you serious and permanent injuries will be necessary. We 1st explore these issues and review records prior to deciding whether to send them out for review by appropriate medical experts free of charge to you. We give free consultations and if we take the case, it would be on a contingent fee basis. These cases have pre-suit requirements and are often very tough and time-consuming. Furthermore, the Statute of Limitation for bringing a complex Medical Malpractice lawsuit is relatively short. It is not possible for me to answer your question other than to suggest that you consult an experienced Medical Malpractice attorney for a deeper dive as I have described. Start this process with a free consultation sooner rather than later. Providing the necessary medical records may help speed up the process for the reviewing attorney. We cannot solicit, so you will have to reach out. Best, Loren L. Gold, Esq. ... Read More