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Q: Can housing authority refuse repairs if unit is unsafe and tenant hospitalized due to falls?
My mother lives in public housing managed by the housing authority in California, and her unit has been sinking into the ground for about six years. Despite reporting the issue, the housing authority hasn't addressed it, and as a result, my mother, who has dementia, has suffered multiple falls... View More 
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Oct 19, 2026
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answered on Oct 19, 2026
No. A housing authority's duty to repair a unit that has been sinking into the ground for six years does not depend on talking to your mother's doctors. As her landlord, it has to keep the unit structurally safe and habitable under California's habitability rules (Civil Code section... View More
Q: Can I pursue a lawsuit for VOC-related health issues in NY?
I am seeking legal advice in New York related to health issues caused by long-term exposure to VOCs in my apartment. I've experienced ENT issues, daily throat and eye burning, irritated adenoids, and recently, I was diagnosed with intestinal metaplasia. Additionally, I've dealt with... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 19, 2026
answered on Oct 19, 2026
I'm sorry about your health ordeal from VOC exposure (volatile organic compounds). You mention that attorneys have ruled out the basis for a class action lawsuit, since you are the only tenant impacted. That leaves you with the option of an individual lawsuit. You could gather what medical... View More
Q: How can I manage court and probation fees with reduced work hours?
I've been on probation in Texas for about 8 months, with one year left. Recently, my work hours have decreased, and I'm now working part-time (2 days a week), which has significantly impacted my ability to afford court costs, fees, and probation fees. These payments are due monthly, and I... View More
David A. Lindenmuth
answered on Oct 19, 2026
answered on Oct 19, 2026
Your best bet is to keep your PO up to speed with these developments in your life. Also, keep reporting and doing any UAs or community service hours that were assessed. Make sure you don't test positive for any prohibited substances. Most Courts will take this into account if a revo is... View More
Q: Can an online reduction class lower costs for a speeding ticket in NY?
I have a clean driving record for over 15 years and recently received a speeding ticket for driving 86 in a 65 mph zone while visiting New York. I've been considering taking an online reduction class to potentially lower the fines or impact of this ticket. How might this class affect the costs... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 19, 2026
answered on Oct 19, 2026
This is something the traffic ticket defense attorneys here would know best, but your question remains open for almost two weeks. Until you're able to discuss with attorneys who practice in this area of law, based on the specific details of your ticket, I believe the general operation of these... View More
Q: Could post-discharge care have caused my diabetic toe amputation?
I was admitted to the hospital from September 3-12 for IV antibiotics to treat a diabetic toe infection. Upon discharge, I received no antibiotics, wound-care instructions, or follow-up appointment. Consequently, I had to return to the ER when my toe turned black, and the gauze was falling apart,... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Oct 19, 2026
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It can be, and the question a malpractice lawyer will focus on is not just whether the discharge was sloppy, but whether better care would have saved the toe.
A diabetic patient leaving the hospital after more than a week of IV antibiotics for a toe infection normally goes home with a plan:... View More
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