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I live in a halfway house, and the residents have been making homemade concoctions to kill bed bugs, which are affecting my lungs. Despite visiting the hospital and my doctor several times, these activities continue to cause me breathing issues. I've reported this issue to the office seven... View More 
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answered on May 15, 2025
That sounds like a really difficult and dangerous situation, especially when your health is already being affected and no one is listening. Living in a shared environment like a halfway house shouldn’t mean putting your well-being at risk. When you’ve reported a health hazard multiple times... View More
I became unemployed in 2023 and, as a Power of Attorney, I unknowingly misused approximately $5,000 of my principal's money during his incarceration, which lasts for 10 years. The account was also in my name, and I used the funds for personal expenses and bills, intending to repay them over... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
vUsing your principal’s funds for personal expenses, even unintentionally, can have serious consequences under Arizona law. As a Power of Attorney, you have a fiduciary duty to manage their money responsibly and only for their benefit. Misusing \$5,000, especially when the account is in your... View More
A surgeon may serve as an expert in a medical negligence case. Their draft opinion states that, based on records and national stroke guidelines (AHA/ASA, AANS), the care fell below standard and it is “more likely than not” that earlier stroke intervention would have improved outcome. The expert... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
Based on what you described, the affidavit appears to meet the core requirements under Arizona law, including A.R.S. §§ 12-2603, 12-563, and 12-2604. The expert is board-certified in the same field as the defendant and was practicing in that specialty within the year before the incident, which... View More
My 5-year-old son was attacked and assaulted by a group of boys at a playground, resulting in bruises, scratches, torn clothes, and psychological damage. My husband pushed the boys off our son to protect him and threw one kid off him in a padded area. The incident was recorded on video, and photos... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
I'm really sorry you and your family are going through this—it sounds terrifying and upsetting. When a child is assaulted, you have every right to pursue legal action. You can file a police report for the assault on your son and consider civil action for damages like emotional distress or... View More
I am seeking legal advice on how to find a lawyer to sue my employer for various issues. Over the past three years, I believe my employer, an immigrant with a visa from China, has committed payroll fraud and employment misclassification. He made false promises of providing housing and teaching me... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
You’ve endured a deeply unjust and complex situation that has affected your livelihood, housing, and dignity. From what you’ve described, it sounds like your employer may have violated multiple labor laws, including misclassifying you as an independent contractor when you were clearly working... View More
In Arizona, I own a horse that is not fully broken, and a trainer is working with my horse, both doing groundwork and riding it. The trainer has equine insurance and is performing the training at a boarding facility where they have signed a liability waiver with the facility owner. All... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
Yes, there’s still a chance you could be sued, even if the trainer has equine insurance and signed a waiver with the boarding facility. In Arizona, horse owners can sometimes be held liable for injuries if it's believed they acted negligently or failed to warn about a known danger. The fact... View More
I was involved in a civil case for personal injuries, and I believe the defendants, their attorneys, and court clerks conspired against me. The court clerks sent emails to the defendants' attorneys indicating the judge was working on the case before our court appearance, which felt unfair.... View More
answered on May 3, 2025
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. It isn't exactly clear how the doctrine of equitable estoppel would help you here, in terms of what you relied upon so far as promises or statements from the other side. You could consider a consult with an Arizona attorney to... View More
I suspect I am a victim of entrapment, extortion, identity theft, mail theft, house title fraud, fraud, and potentially poisoning over the past year. Despite gathering evidence, my attempts to report these crimes to the police have been unsuccessful, possibly due to corruption or interference with... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
I'm sorry you're experiencing such a distressing situation. The first step you should take is to document everything carefully. Keep a detailed record of any suspicious incidents, communications, and evidence you've gathered so far, including dates, times, and descriptions of events.... View More
I am involved in a tort law lawsuit related to Zantac, and some aspects are already concluded. I was informed about a 60% tax concerning the contractual fees. However, I'm unclear whether this 60% applies to the total amount won in the lawsuit or just the portion I will receive. Could you... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In a tort lawsuit like the Zantac case, the 60% fee likely refers to the attorney's contingency fee or a portion of the settlement, not a tax. These fees are generally taken from the total amount awarded to you in the case. If the attorney has a 60% contingency fee, that means 60% of the total... View More
I took my truck to a shop that committed to replacing the clutch for $2,700. After hours of attempting to remove the transmission, they claimed they couldn't complete the job without removing the truck cab, but I chose to take it elsewhere. The shop reassembled the truck, but it wouldn't... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s a really tough situation, especially when you left the shop with more problems than you started with. If the shop didn’t complete the agreed repair and returned your truck in worse condition, you may not be obligated to pay the full $2,700 or possibly anything at all—especially if... View More
I was recently released from Maricopa County Jail on April 1, 2025, where I was exposed to black mold that made me constantly sick and cough up black phlegm. Despite putting in multiple hand requests and grieving medical several times, I was never seen by a provider during my 66-day stay there. I... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
To file a 505/555 mold packet after your release from Maricopa County Jail, you’ll first need to gather all relevant documents. This includes any medical records you can obtain, grievances you filed, and evidence showing exposure to black mold during your incarceration. If you didn’t see a... View More
Two men claiming to be from Southwest Gas put a ladder over my wrought iron fence and maced my dog, saying they needed to change my meter. I haven't had gas service to my property for over four years. They did not show any identification, and my neighbor's doorbell camera may have... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2025
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm very sorry for this stressful incident. A starting point could be to contact the gas utility to figure out if the visit was from them - based on what you learn there and the opportunity to view the video,... View More
Dr’s advised I return to my normal activities my daily life. My short term memory would return being back in my environment. I submitted three Dr releases that my employer denied.
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answered on Jan 9, 2025
Your situation sounds challenging, and it's understandable that you're seeking legal guidance. A personal injury lawyer might be able to help, particularly if your employer's actions have worsened your condition or violated your rights under employment and disability laws.... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you're okay. No one here could determine whether or not you have a case based on these limited facts. It would depend on the circumstances surrounding the fall and the... View More
My car was recently totaled, I was provide a rental for 5 days. I didn't have enough time to find a new vehicle. I may have to extend the current rental car today so i can find transportation to work again. Can I recover any and all transportation fees associated later in getting a new car.... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you are able to extend the rental, that's the safest and most conventional way to cut your losses with regard to trying to find a replacement vehicle. It is usually covered in the policy, subject to claim... View More
During a monsoon, 2 trees fell, 1 on my trunk and the other in front of my car creating a collision. It was if I ran into a brick-wall. The car ins company acknowledged this as a 'catastrophic event' and paid under comprehensive cov: $4,590 for vehicle damage and $840 for rental. They... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This might be difficult to get a definitive response for in a public Q & A forum. If you reached out to attorneys in your state, they would likely ask to review the policy thoroughly before advising on whether the... View More
During a monsoon, 2 trees fell, one on my trunk and the other in front of my car creating a collision. It was if I ran into a brick-wall. The car ins company acknowledged this as a 'catastrophic event' and paid under comprehensive cov: $4,590 for vehicle damage and $840 for rental. They... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. Your injuries sound serious and I hope you are recovering.
This could be something difficult for attorneys to offer a quick short answer to. It could depend on your policy.... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
It sounds like you are dealing with a very serious and troubling situation involving involuntary servitude, assault, and what you believe to be nanotechnology exposure. You need to take immediate action to protect your safety and rights. If you haven’t already, consider contacting local law... View More
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answered on Aug 10, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. Reach out to Arizona attorneys to try to set up a free initial consult to discuss in confidentiality your rights and options (depending on the setting - which from the categories you chose, appear to be workplace-related). Good luck
We were given ample amount of time that there was no rush take out time and that we wanted to make sure the property was cleaned up as well. He has been witnessed by myself and others neighbors friends taking the possessions loading them up on his roll sck and escorting whatever he wishes off the... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
If your landlord is removing your possessions without your permission, this could be a violation of your rights. First, document everything: take pictures, gather statements from witnesses, and keep any communication with the landlord or neighbors regarding the eviction and your arrangements to... View More
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