Sometimes you can’t prevent something from happening
In accordance with the online free dictionary, Moot refers to a subject for academic argument. It is an abstract question that does not arise from existing facts or rights. In accordance with the online free dictionary, RIPE, in Constitutional law, referring to a law case appealed from a state or federal court which is ready for consideration by the Supreme Court, meaning that all other avenues for determining the case have been exhausted, there is a real controversy, and the law needs to be settled on one or more issues raised by the case.
Now, some of you who are used to reading my blogs probably are wondering “Why in the hell is he leading off with legal definitions??”.
Quite simply put, sometimes, there is NO case YET in order for an attorney to get involved. So, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but unfortunately, in some instances, you just can’t prevent something from happening.
I can’t tell you how many times I have had people who have approached me about resolving a situation that MIGHT happen. Now, don’t get me wrong. There are plenty of times when situations arise that dictate that an attorney may be necessary. However, sometimes, you have to look at your situation and ask yourself “Has anything happened YET that warrants the need for an attorney?”.
For instance, let’s say you are working at a job and you filed a harassment complaint against your employer. If the harassment continues, getting an attorney involved is helpful if you decide to quit. However, if the harassment stops but you THINK you MIGHT get fired, calling an attorney does NOTHING because NOTHING has happened.
Another example, let’s say you’re on disability benefits but you are thinking about going back to work. If your benefits haven’t been cut off yet, then why would you need an attorney?? If your benefits haven’t been THREATENED to be cut off, then why would you need an attorney? If you haven’t even gone back to work and your benefits haven’t been cut off, why would you need an attorney??
Now, don’t get me wrong. Going to an attorney to determine if you have a case or a potential case is definitely a smart move. You don’t want to lose your rights as a result of a bad situation that you are not sure is actually a case. However, you have to accept the fact that you may have some situations that don’t warrant any legal action because nothing illegal has happened or your rights may have NOT been violated yet.
I know that in these times, we want to be careful. We want to keep our eye out for anyone who may be trying to take advantage of us. However, you have to recognize that some times, the facts of your situation don’t necessitate the need to take any legal action yet!! I know you are probably saying, “so i gotta wait for something to happen before I can do something?”. In some situations, yes. Think about it. How are going to legally stop someone from firing you if you have NO idea that they are ACTUALLY going to fire you??
Be smart! Be cautious! Be informed! But most importantly, be aware that you may have no legal rights yet to be enforced.
Please don’t sit and wait before you do something
So many times we find ourselves in situations that we walk away from and then (Some DISTANT TIME LATER), we stop and wonder, “Have my rights been violated?”.
You know what I’m talking about when I say this. How many times have you wondered whether or not you have a RIGHT to do something or receive something as a result of the situation?
I know it’s difficult but it’s extremely important that before you MOVE on with your life that you take the time to truly evaluate your situation so you can determine exactly what your rights are. The reason being is that quite a few situations are TIME SENSITIVE and your rights must be asserted within a specific period of time. This time period is typically referred to as the “Statute of limitations”. However, several programs may have internal timelines that require you to take specific action within a definitive time period.
Be careful to make sure that you stop and take the time to check to see if you still have time to assert your rights so that you have the ability to pursue what you may be entitled to receive. The last thing you want to have is a situation where you run out of time before you even get started.
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