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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Indiana on
Q: I just need an attorney on this car accident that hit the back of a semi and I was the passenger in the car is still wit
Timothy Rowe
Timothy Rowe answered on Feb 5, 2022

Were you injured in the accident? It is important you seek immediate medical treatment for all injuries in the crash. Even though you were a passenger, you can seek reasonable compensation which includes lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, medical bills, and the nature and... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for California on
Q: My husband and I purchased a home, all the paperwork under him, I signed a Grant deed that was included in the paperwo

The realtor said it didn't affect anything since we are in California. Do I keep the house if my husband passes away?

Jarrett Nila Buchanan
Jarrett Nila Buchanan answered on Feb 5, 2022

As a initial matter, unless they possess a law license, Realtors cannot and should not give legal advice. Taking title to real property and the effects thereof are legal matters and beyond the purview of Realtors. As an Attorney and Realtor I can and do provide advice to my real estate clients on... Read more »

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Abuse for California on
Q: My mom is 83. After a leg amputation the rehab nurse gave her COVID, she has bruise above her eye, horrific bed sore.

The rehab refused to let us see or speak to her. She was there only 2 weeks as we insisted on bringing her home. The rehab said we wouldn't be able to care for her, she was COVID and would have to wait. Only the fact that she got an infection and had to be rushed to emergency we were able to... Read more »

William John Light
William John Light answered on Feb 5, 2022

Take her to a doctor for a thorough examination and professional documentation of her injuries. Call the police and report suspected Elder Abuse. Talk to an attorney about a possible lawsuit.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Immigration Law and Adoption for New York on
Q: Hi my name is Francisca Laureano my question is I have under 2 year girl she can illegal with her mom, how i can adopt h

Her mom was deported back to her country honduras and baby was kip her Dallas Texas I was contacted from chld grandmother if I can keep the baby with me I live in Bronx NY and I went pick the baby now she living with me but now her the baby mom signed out the parent right to me so I can adopt the... Read more »

David Ivan Bliven
David Ivan Bliven answered on Feb 5, 2022

You'd need to commence an adoption proceeding in the county where you reside. Bear in mind you'd also need to file for guardianship as well - since the child is not your biological child & the child may also need to be given "special immigrant status." Schedule a consult... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: What is the procedure to file for a separation of marriage , in Harrison county Kentucky? cost and so forth

my wife is in a nursing home in Georgetown,Kentucky, because of a second stroke she has had, she was at home when she had this last stroke, I have been her only caretaker since she can't take care of herself, our marriage has been over roughly 2 years before her first stroke we have not slept... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison answered on Feb 5, 2022

You file a petition for legal separation in the circuit court in the county in which you reside.

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