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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: What can i do when i have been denied or neglected for a rare parasite infection 3 yr have seen er and many dr.

Im 60 yrs old disabled widow still ill

Lyndsie Nichole Russell
Lyndsie Nichole Russell
answered on Dec 2, 2022

You should contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney to determine whether you have a case and whether you are still within the time frame to file a lawsuit. Typically, you can file a lawsuit within one year of the malpractice. There are exceptions to this rule that an attorney can... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: Is this a California dental malpractice case?

I got some implants. They look terrible and are terrible. 1 is infected and causing pain 1 appears to be drilled into another root. I gave the dentist a chance to correct his mistake and he never came up with any solution. That was 6 months r so ago. I finally ended up contacting my visa card and... Read more »

Lyndsie Nichole Russell
Lyndsie Nichole Russell
answered on Dec 2, 2022

It would be best for you to contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney to review your case especially since a dentist mentioned to you that it may be malpractice. Please be aware that there is a statute of limitations (or a time limit) on when you can file a medical malpractice case which... Read more »

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Q: I am a us citizen and I want to marry a girl in india

Hello, I am a us citizen and I want to marry a girl in india but she is going through a divorce and also have a 4 year old daughter, so I wanted to know how will I be able to get her and her daughter to the states? I know I will have to wait until her divorce is finalized in india but what process... Read more »

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Dec 2, 2022

Upon issuance of the divorce decree and marriage, you can then file the FORM I-130 with USCIS on behalf of your spouse and her daughter. After approval of the relative petitions by USCIS, the cases will be transferred to the National Visa Center (NVC) where you and your spouse will present... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: can I get a motion heard in without filing a cause of action with the complaint in California

I think I should file a motion ordering the defendent to return property to its rightful owner. Would I need to file a partial summary judgement for ownership then continue civil litigation for damages for the second part

Adam Stoddard
Adam Stoddard
answered on Dec 2, 2022

It is unclear what you are trying to do here. It sounds like you have not filed a complaint yet since you state "can I get a motion heard in without filing a cause of action with the complaint in California." If you have not filed a Complaint, then you cannot file a motion with the Court.... Read more »

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Q: Could an agg. Robbery 1st degree get lowered or dropped?
Brian Marc Roberts
Brian Marc Roberts
answered on Dec 2, 2022

In general terms, the case can be reduced to robbery or other lesser charge as part of a plea agreement. A reduction would depend on a number of factors but, if the defendant fired a gun during the commission of an aggravated robbery, it is unlikely the state will agree to reduce the charge.... Read more »

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