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Yes, you can sue her, but such cases are typically expensive and are not contingent fee cases for lawyers for obvious reasons.
This will all revolve around the details of the allegaed defamatory statement. You will need to retain a lawyer to examine this and possible file... Read Answer
You have no legal right to make any doctor treat you. There is obviously a dispute and the facility simply doesn't want your business.
Yes - we handle such cases frequently, but they are RARELY conitngent fee cases and require a retainer.
You cannot sue over how people think about you in general. However, posting things on a facebook page to make others think ill of you with false... Read Answer
You should search for lawyers in your area and contact them directly to get a consultation about your legal issues.
Did your lawyer inform you of your rights to get the case expunged from your record?
You need to specifically seek an attorney in your county.
If I understand your situation, Corporate is handling this matter internally. If this is the case, then the courts will not get involved... Read Answer
Dear Anonymous,
I will probably need some additional information to properly answer your questions, but if you were actually working 9:30 am... Read Answer
Assuming this happened less than a year ago, you may have a good case for defamation, since you are being accused of a serious crime and suffering... Read Answer
This is a claissic social media defamation issue. We handle such cases but they are not contingent fee cases. YOu have to decide that the issue... Read Answer
In order to successfully sue for defamation, you must file the action within a year of the slanderous statement and prove special damages, meaning... Read Answer
This question is simply incoherent. We do handle defamation cases if thats what you are asking about. YOu can call our office at 1-800-922-6442
This is a classic defmation case with defamation "per se". The issue is really are you inclined to spend several thousand dollars on legal fees... Read Answer
It may be a breach of confidentiality - but you have no dog in that hunt - only your G/F does. Since it seems YOU got the information, unless she has... Read Answer
I answer general questions of law. The answer to this question depends upon to many facts that are unknown so I can not answer it.
Possibly - if you want to bear the expense of hiring lawyers to handle issue. This is NOT a DIY lawsuit in small claims court issue.
Possibly - any time you "take it to the streets" and post up public accusations and comments, especially after having lost an issue in court, you run... Read Answer
This may well be a defamation "per se" case as you describe it. You may need to send a cease and desist letter to them or sue for damage or to get... Read Answer
In NJ, two doctors must opine that the person is either a danger to himself or others. Please check the medical opinions. Ed Dimon
These are factual issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I off an initial 1/4 hour consultation without... Read Answer
This sounds like there is an issue where you are accused of drug seeking behavior - likely related to opiate pain management. This can be... Read Answer
Nope. Doctors are entitled to have thier opinion of you in their records. Unless you can show some form of actual malice you won't get very far on... Read Answer
This is a classic social media defamation issue. We handle such cases routinely. Unfortunately they are NOT contingent fee cases and typically can... Read Answer