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I reached out to this firm after discussing my matters with a few BAR members and two former Bench members, all of which stated my claims were valid and well within the statutes - which was my reasoning for reaching out to this firm specifically.
After reaching out, providing all of the details and info, I was scheduled in for an appointment. I was requested to have copies made of all of the information I had and drove an hour for the meeting, just to be told that they had to cancel and that they would be reaching back out to reschedule.
Being a current legal student who's aiming for their Juris Doctor and fully understanding in that sometimes things come up within the legal realm, I didn't think much of it, told her that would work for me, and waited for the follow-up call.
Not even a day later I received a text from this firm, stating that due to the statutes of limitations they would be unable to assist.
Thinking it was a matter of misunderstanding or confusion, or the off-possibility that I was being mixed up with another individual, I reached back out and called in to go over things. Mainly so that they knew everything was current and well within the statutes. Shockingly enough, I was once again told that the statutes were an issue and that they did not feel comfortable taking the case on.
While I could fully understand if they were unable or just incapable of assisting me, or even if they had just flat out stated they didn't want to assist and refused, I cannot however for the life of me grasp understanding on why they kept stating it was due to the statutes of limitations, all when my injuries and all issues were well under 1 year - not even 6 months really.
The amount of Misinformation & the Magnitude of Ignorance from the workers here, truly could result in many individuals being misled into believing they have no valid cause of claims and something like this, in my belief, could be a deterrent for some individuals that are seeking answers and justice for injuries and damages sustained.
To be short - I was injured by a purchased "NEW" ice machine and it was sent to me October, 2023, resulting in internal injuries and damages. The last screenings were done in Feb, 2024, and I have a follow-up at the end of this month - Feb, 2024..
CTs from another doctor that was ran at the end of last year showed no abnormalities with my arteries and the one from Feb, 2024, show drastic changes and abnormalities with my main GI aorta and all of its branches - indicating damage and high-risk of aneurysms and hemorrhaging. The classification was life-threating and severe in risk.
All of this was well within a years time, mind you, and well within the statutes of limitations.
*General Product Liability runs so long after the 1st consumer purchase - I was the only owner and purchased the unit new
*Bodily Injury and Damages typically run between 1 and 3 years depending on the type, with the shorter time being that of physical/bodily harm and that latter being for property damages.
My injuries occurred due to metal shavings, metal dust, and chemical excretion into the ice supply that was not known or visible at the time. Other injuries sustained, physical and property, were the result of the machine actually exploding inside my home.
My only suggestions stem from personal experience, opinion, and beliefs. I would most definitely suggest for everyone seeking to work with this firm to obtain additional opinions and additional representation, mainly due to the volume of pure ignorance and incompetence that I had experienced, and in such a short amount of time.
One minute detail, one simple thing being overlooked, one mistake, could be detrimental to any case you may have, and this firm made those mistakes not once, but three times since my initial phone conversation whilst attempting to work with them.
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