Find A Lawyer. Page 3

Vaccinations and Exemptions

Question 14 - Vaccinations 

Question: I've read that many people believe that vaccines can cause autism and even SIDS in children. Has there ever been a case of a child getting autism or dying of SIDS who WASN'T vaccinated? Yes, I visit Dr Mercola's website regularly. And he is opposed to vaccines...honestly, I am too. It's just really hard to find any research online about the link with vaccines. If it's a coverup, and I suspect it is, it's a really good one.

Answer: Autism results from a toxic overload of pollutants in the body, often combined with undiagnosed Lyme disease. So yes, it is possible to get autism without vaccines. It's rare, though, as opposed to extremely common (1 in 100) in vaccinated kids. There STILL has not been a large scale study comparing vaccinated kids to unvaccinated kids. Generation Rescue http://www.generationrescue.org did a phone survey, which showed a HUGE difference between vaccinated and unvaccinated kids in terms of autism. Homefirst Health Services in Chicago, which has had 35,000 children as patients, has not had a single autism case. They do not vaccinate their patients. The connection between vaccines and autism is not so hard to find, if you know where to look. Google Hannah Poling. Learn the alternate words for autism such as "encephalopathy" that lawyers use when suing (and winning) in vaccine court. They are much more likely to win a case in which the word "autism" is not used, since it is so political. http://adventuresinautism.blogspot.com/2009/05/contradictory-rulings-in-vaccine-court.html Another great blog to follow is http://www.ageofautism.com You'll learn a LOT there. SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is simply when the cause of death of an infant is unknown, or when the doctors do know but say they don't. So of course there are going to be some unexplained deaths of unvaccinated infants. But my guess is a *lot* fewer than vaccinated infants. It sure would be nice if the government were brave enough to do a study comparing the two populations. But they're too afraid of what they would find. "Pink P," since you thought it would be better to be "safe than sorry," your choice to vaccinate was an interesting one. When unsure, shouldn't the default be NOT injecting toxic substances such as as aluminum and formaldehyde into the body, and injecting three or four live viruses into the body in one day (bypassing the normal route of infection)? Vaccines are not required for school or daycare. Here is the exemption information for each state. http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=953402

Question 15 - Mandatory Or Not?

Question: Today at the doctor my daughter got the hpv shot the doctor said it was mandatory but the shot was not mandatory.my daughter is 10 years old. i was wondering if u can sue because the shot was not mandatory and i told her no but she still did it.and what was the shot approved by?

Answer: The doctor lied, and committed malpractice. But I don't think you'd have any luck finding a lawyer to take your case. However, you should definitely make a formal written complaint about the doctor to your state's medical board. Find out the procedure to do this. In the future, don't ever let a doctor bully you into anything. You can always go home, do research, and come back later. There are 3 doses of the HPV vaccine. You can skip the remaining two if you want. In the United States, there is no such thing as mandatory vaccines. There are school vaccine requirements, but every state except Mississippi and West Virginia have philosophical or religious exemptions available. Here's the exemption info for every state. http://mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?p=12289843#post12289843 And for Canada: http://vran.org/legal/forms.htm

Find A Lawyer. Page 2

Question 9 - You're Fired!


Question: I am very disappointed with my current lawyer. What steps do I take to fire her and how long does it take for her to withdraw from my case?, so I can hire a new lawyer. 

Answer: You simply say to your lawyer, "you are fired", tell the judge that you no longer wish to be represented by that person and hire another attorney. Your current lawyer does not have to be either fired or withdraw from your case before you hire another one.

Question 10 - When I Grow Up.

Question: I have always wanted to be a lawyer ever since i was little. I am only 16 and turning 17 very soon and i am taking some extracurricular classes when school gets back in session. those are Business Law, and young lawyers, or something like that. But what some other things i can do, i do read a lot of John Grisham books, they are good, but that won't do much. what are other things i can do to help me so that i can be a lawyer when i grow up? 

Answer: I am 23 and have also wanted to be a lawyer when i was your age, you have some time to go but for now ... Get yourself a cheap LSAT book and start to read over it and do some example ... It is extremely hard but challenging if you enjoy that stuff ... it has nothing to do with law but if you start checking that stuff out now by the time your a junior in college you should be scoring well into the 170's on your LSAT which will pretty much get you in anywhere you want to go.... Get real comfortable with the ?'s and format of the test and you'll be on your way.. Also see if you can intern at a small law firm in your area .. that'll give you the real exposure you need... that's what turned me off from law... but for you it might make you want it even more.


Question 11 - I Want To Be A Divorce Lawyer 

Question: I've always looked into law and I think becoming a divorce lawyer will be best. What schooling and test,exams,courses are required? And same with Family Court?  

Answer: To become a divorce lawyer you need to go to school and get your law degree. To be involved in family court you need to go to family court and get involved. Let me ask you a question that may help. How does anyone get involved in anything? Depending on what aspect of family court you want to get involved with and to what degree, the amount of training and or schooling will vary. You could become a janitor and clean the courtroom with little or no training but if you want to become a lawyer you need to start with basic 101 college stuff. While in college they will let you know what else you need to do.


Question 12 - How Do Lawyers Think?
 
Question: I want to be lawyer and want to start now. What can i do? 

Answer: Try to be reasonable because lawyers have to be reasonable when defending their side of the jury. Try to develop a method of being good in explaining and linking things and events from each other. Try to study some facts about law and law-making. Think ahead.


Question 13 - I Want A Refund!!!(This makes me SO angry!)

Question: I retained a lawyer and terminated the contract because he never returned my calls and canceled three appointments. Now I can't get him to give me a refund on my retainer fee. 

Answer: You should contact the GA bar directly. The numbers for attorney discipline are (800) 334-6865 ext. 720 or (404) 527-8720. It would be helpful if you had the times/dates for your calls, and you may have to give some basic info about your case. Unless the lawyer had a very good reason for cancelling your appointments, this type of behavior is what gets most lawyers in trouble. Calls should be returned within 48 hours and you shouldn't cancel meetings with clients. Good luck.

Find A Lawyer.

Maybe you've been told you need a lawyer for a certain situation. It seems reasonable...

Well maybe you've been unknowingly misled and DON'T even need a lawyer. 

Here are some legal questions translated into normal human English that may help. 

Maybe you're in a similar predicament to me?

I hope this carefully collated information can help you out of a troublesome situation.  



 Question 1 - What is the necessary documentation required?

Question: When you want to hire a lawyer especially personal injury lawyer what information you should look for or what questions you will ask from the lawyer? What information needs to be included in the signed documentation such as fee, etc? 


Answer: For most personal injury cases it does matter too much who you get. The case is most likely going to be settled and you will not go to court. One important area are the fees. Most lawyers charge a third and subtract costs. You can find a lawyer that will do charge 20-25% in fees but you have to look for them. The way a typical personal injury case works is you go through evaluation and treatment. After your treatment is done the attorney sends a letter to the insurance co. saying pay my client such and such amount of money. The insurance co. says no we will only pay this. Then the attorney and insurance company go back and forth and reach a final amount. Most people will take it. Pretty simple. That was a very simplified version. I assumed you have had an auto accident. The money you get is usually based on whose fault it is, the severity of injury, medical records, and the policy limits of insurance. Things to consider. How good is the attorney about getting back to you. Keep in contact to make sure attorney is aggressively going after insurance company. Things to ask attorney, ask if you medical bills will be taken out of your settlement. Also, be patient. Most clients get impatient, it takes a long time for treatment, etc., usually up to a year to settle case without trial. With trial it could be two years. But if you are too hurried you could settle for a lower amount than what you could have gotten.


Question 2 - Private Property

Question: Can an apartment complex hire a lawyer to keep you out of the office? I've recently battled with my current apartment leasing managers for being a victim of housing discrimination. I've threatened them with getting a lawyer over the matter because treatment seems to be based off of race & not everyone is being treated equally. I recently received a letter in the mail from their lawyer stating I can no longer go into the office without a 10 day letter in writing for what I may need. Its not certified and I've yet to be served with something law binding. 
 
Answer: It's private property and they have the right to ask you not to be there. Any business can ask you to stay out, and they can get the police to enforce that. How certain are you, and how far are you willing to take this? If there is real discrimination going on, then I'm with you. But often times people see things that aren't there. For the moment, don't go anywhere near the office. You need a lawyer. Try one of the civil rights organization. I should know the name and I can't think of it now. But there's one big one, and then there are smaller ones, usually by area, so there would be one for your city or state. If they can't help you, I think you should still get a lawyer's advice. You should be able to consult a lawyer for a few hundred.


Question 3 - Previously Scammed

Question: I hired an immigration lawyer but Im a little hesitant about it because we were scammed by a previous lawyer. How can I know if we are making the right decision? 

Answer: No lawyer can override the law. Familiarize yourself with immigration law. You will be an informed consumer, and not easily scammed. Beware of anyone, including lawyers, who make promises they cannot keep. If something is too good to be true, it usually is. Good luck



Question 4 - No Lawyer Required!

Question: I need a lawyer to help me get a better deal on my visitation rights. I recently recieved an offer from her lawyer and i'm not really feeling it. Was wondering if anyone know about how much it cost for a descent lawyer. I live in Houston but i may need one in Dallas being she lives close to it. Any suggestions?

Answer: Negotiate it your own self. You don't need a lawyer if they are drawing up the paperwork. Texas offers "standard" guidelines for visitation with children in Texas, guidelines that work for 1,000 of families across our state and our country. The Standard Possession Order (SPO) clearly outlines visitation for "Non-Possessory Parents". It is worth knowing and understanding. Go here - it is all spelled out in black and white.


Question 5 - I can't afford a lawyer!

Question: I know I need a lawyer, but I'm poor. Lots of unfairness going on. & I need lawyers. 

Answer: If you're charged with a crime, you can get a lawyer appointed at no cost if you're indigent (poor). If your legal problems are of a different nature, try Legal Services.

 




Question 6 - Difference Between A Lawyer And A Solicitor

Question: What is the job of a solicitor and lawyer and what is the difference? Which is the one that works in a firm and doesn't require going to court? Thanks a lot!

Answer: My simplistic understanding is a solicitor draws up paperwork, contracts, when you buy a house etc. A lawyer will more likely help you sue people, go to court etc (although that is more a barrister in court - but the lawyer advises these things as a first step). The lines are blurred, and many professional offices have all these, and work together. You may need a licence to practice some of this in some countries. A solicitor will rarely, if ever, go to court. A lawyer will sometimes. A barrister is always in court. Again, my simplistic understanding.


Question 7 - Estate Planning (the sad stuff)


Question: Is there a website or someplace where I can search for local lawyers who specialize in estate planning? I would like to have a living trust put together but don't know where to start! How do I know I've found a reputable and honest lawyer? " - by " Rez
Answer: http://findlaw.com lets you indicate the general area of your legal issue and your location, by city or zipcode, then produces a list of attorneys. There is also an option to submit your legal issue and location plus contact information, and any attorney interested in the case will get in touch with you. There is no guarantee any will be interested, of course. http://www.martindale.com/ is also a site for finding attorneys where you are located who handle your type of case. It purportedly rates the attorneys, too. However, within the legal community the ratings are considered more an indicator of hourly fee than of competence. The real expensive lawyer is not necessarily any better than another on something that's routine, as your living trust is. Any attorney who has been rated at all, even not very highly, should represent you well. Those who are unrated may lack experience.


Question 8 - Conflict Of Interest?

Question: My husband had a worker's comp lawyer that refused to fight for my husband rights because he knew the other parties lawyer and didn't want to "play hardball" with her. How can we report him to the Bar? 

Answer: He probably didn't do anything wrong. You can report him if you want, but you're probably just misunderstanding the situation. Didn't you ever hear the phrase, "you catch more flies with honey than vinegar"? Why would it be in your best interest for your lawyer to be a jerk to the other lawyer?