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I was assaultrd b6 a Mcdonalds work. She verbally assauted me and threw a drink in my face. What kind if lawyer

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to go to the police department and file a complaint with it.
You need to go to the police department and file a complaint with it.

Can a civil suit be filed 11 years later.

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The statute of limitations has long passed if this happened in Tennessee.
The statute of limitations has long passed if this happened in Tennessee.

negligence in a federal prison

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Cases against prisons are challenging, but notwithstanding, if the evidence establishes that staff members were on notice of the danger to the victim and in spite of that were deliberately indifferent to that danger and risk, then the case is far stronger. Discuss with counsel in private here oin Florida. The only people that would have standing to sue would be close family members. ... Read More
Cases against prisons are challenging, but notwithstanding, if the evidence establishes that staff members were on notice of the danger to the victim... Read More

I was denied a phone call, lawyer and seizure meds when arrested for failure to appear for a ticket I never received. I had 12 seizures while held

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If you can prove through your doctor that the seizures caused quantifiable damage to your brain, then you have a lawsuit against the Sheriff's Department.
If you can prove through your doctor that the seizures caused quantifiable damage to your brain, then you have a lawsuit against the Sheriff's... Read More

Im being told how i can live my life an its everyday now!!!

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Do You mean harrassed? Not Hearst?   Without a full knowledge of facts it would be impossible to know who is in the right.   If she is the manager or owner's representative, why would she not be enmpowered in the owner's stead.   Good luck
Do You mean harrassed? Not Hearst?   Without a full knowledge of facts it would be impossible to know who is in the right.   If she is... Read More

Do I have a case or should I drop it?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
As far as suing your employer for wrongful termination, you have no case. However, you do have a right to know what it is you were terminated for especially if you want to file for unemployment benefits.
As far as suing your employer for wrongful termination, you have no case. However, you do have a right to know what it is you were terminated for... Read More

Neighbor causing flooding on my lot.

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You should work closely with the town officials to document in writing what happened. The key is having the support of town officials. Ed Dimon, Esq. 
You should work closely with the town officials to document in writing what happened. The key is having the support of town officials. Ed Dimon,... Read More

How do I file lawsuit against a group of people in a club?

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can bring a civil action for defamation of character. The key to being successful is that the comments must be 'untruths' about you. Truth is a defense. The cost for a defamation lawsuit is expensive.Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
You can bring a civil action for defamation of character. The key to being successful is that the comments must be 'untruths' about you. Truth is a... Read More

I have section 8 why am i paying 688.00 for rent with three kids cant get school clothes for my kids or buy soap and the items in my home is disappear

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
Perhaps you are paying 668 a month for rent because you were very lucky? Average section 8 housing pricing for a 1 bed 1 bath is approaching 1000/mo. So you are doing very well. If you are trying to find clothing for your kids I reccomend going on freecycle ( a listserve through Yahoo where people give things away for free.  You can probably get soap at the dollar tree. As to items disappearing in your home, I suggest better organization or monitoring who comes in and out of your home.  If you are section 8, it is unlikely that targeted for burglary. More likely, your kids, your friends, or your kids friends are taking things.  Have you tried looking for work?... Read More
Perhaps you are paying 668 a month for rent because you were very lucky? Average section 8 housing pricing for a 1 bed 1 bath is approaching 1000/mo.... Read More

Do u have any Lawyers that handle prisoner's rights??

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
If his injury was caused by the negligence of the prison staff then it’s possible your loved one may have a case. More facts would be needed to form an opinion on the issue of liability.
If his injury was caused by the negligence of the prison staff then it’s possible your loved one may have a case. More facts would be needed to... Read More

Looking for a lawyer to represent me in a malicious prosecution lawsuit as well as defamation of character lawsuit.

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
I would be very interested in hearing more about your case. If you would like you can write a narrative and email me with your contact information and we will contact you after review. 203.870.6700.
I would be very interested in hearing more about your case. If you would like you can write a narrative and email me with your contact information... Read More

I would like to know if I have a case against Circle K gas station

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
You need to call the police and make a report. You may have a civil case. Did you suffer any injuries? If so did u get medical treatment for these injuries?    
You need to call the police and make a report. You may have a civil case. Did you suffer any injuries? If so did u get medical treatment for these... Read More

civil

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
If the at fault driver does not have bodily injury liability insurance and you do not have a UM policy, then it will be very difficult for you to find a lawyer willing to take this case. There may be however other sources of recovery independent of the lack of BI and UM policy coverages. For example, if he was driving drunk, you may be able to sue the tavern, if any, that served him alcohol, or if the driver was on the job, you may be able to sue his employer, or if he was driving someone else's car you may be able to sue the owner. Discuss in private with counsel. ... Read More
If the at fault driver does not have bodily injury liability insurance and you do not have a UM policy, then it will be very difficult for you to... Read More

Will you help me bring suit to these munipalities? They ruined my 85,000 investment and brush me off. I'm suing for slander, Defamation of Character

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I don't do these type to cases. You will need to call around to find an attorney to assist you.
I don't do these type to cases. You will need to call around to find an attorney to assist you.

What can my daughter do about an employer who has fired her because "she wasn't Christian enough"?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Yes under the civil rights act, religion is a protected class and she can not be discriminated against due to her christian beliefs or lack Therof. Does the business have more than 15 employees?
Yes under the civil rights act, religion is a protected class and she can not be discriminated against due to her christian beliefs or lack Therof.... Read More

What resource available with 8th amendment when sexual assorted in jail for medical help

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
You may have a case. Discuss in private with counsel here in Florida. 
You may have a case. Discuss in private with counsel here in Florida. 

What should I do if previous landlord refuse to give me my deposit back after living out the lease term in full

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can sue him in small claims court.
You can sue him in small claims court.

My husband experience racial profiling. What can be done

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
I am very interested in knowing what happened next. My office handles matters that begin this way very frequently. Please feel free to complete this story so we can discuss the matter further. Thank you.
I am very interested in knowing what happened next. My office handles matters that begin this way very frequently. Please feel free to complete this... Read More

I have a lawyer for a case where I was hit and bullied by my supervisor . I reported it to human resources. They did nothing. I ended in hospital

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Julie Unangst Quinn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
There are many options here depending on the circumstances. Our firm is one of the few that specializes in employment law and these type cases. Please call is at 504-522-5607. You can look us up www.quinnalsterberg.com.    Thanks, jukie quinn 
There are many options here depending on the circumstances. Our firm is one of the few that specializes in employment law and these type cases.... Read More

Is it hard to prove racism against the white woman pushing 60

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
white people are also protected under the Civil Rights laws. More information would be needed to know before a potential claim could be evaluated
white people are also protected under the Civil Rights laws. More information would be needed to know before a potential claim could be evaluated

Can I sue Farm Bureau and city of Humboldt for defamation of character?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The insurance company has a right to cancel your policy. You have no lawsuit.
The insurance company has a right to cancel your policy. You have no lawsuit.

Where can i find a lawyer that will sue jso for medical bills wrong arresting n imprisoning my son n i for trespassing n rwov from a public library.

Answered 8 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Try to rewrite the question without abbreviations. Please restructure your question.   If it is important enough to ask, it is important enough to spend the time writing and articulating.
Try to rewrite the question without abbreviations. Please restructure your question.   If it is important enough to ask, it is important... Read More

Is it a false arrest? Embarrassment ?

Answered 8 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I recall this same question being asked on lawyer.com. I stand by the answer I provided
I recall this same question being asked on lawyer.com. I stand by the answer I provided

Can i file a civil suite against, officer,st.cloud police,and the judge who signed the warrant, for wrongful search and ,seizure ,

Answered 8 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I do not understand why it was illegal for them to obtain a search warrant. You cannot sue a judge
I do not understand why it was illegal for them to obtain a search warrant. You cannot sue a judge

What legal action I can take if I purchase a car less than a year ago with 78 thousand miles then service my car and then it came up 137 thousand

Answered 8 years ago by Mr. Gary Kollin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
This is not civil rights.   You can file a civil lawsuit
This is not civil rights.   You can file a civil lawsuit
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