When did our own individual judgement go out the window? This kind of decision is not made by consensus from a bunch of unrelated people on the internet. It is your decision.
Besides, why would you need a lawyer? For what reason? To sue someone? For what? You're barking up the wrong tree and looking for trouble where there is none.
You should count your blessings that your mother is fine and be glad it wasn't worse. You've got your priorities all screwed up.
Cool your heels HH; you haven’t been around these parts long enough to know that FReepers are some of the most knowledgeable and compassionate people n this planet. I for one, value their life experiences. Their advice/sharing personal experiences is most often, spot on.
Hope you never have to deal with a government employee who pulls stuff out of their @XX.
FWIW, I had to deal with an animal control person in our town, with a bat issue, the other night. She said: *We have new laws and regulations all the time, and we are not trained on how to apply the laws and regs to situations in our department.*
Ponder that for a moment. Good luck.
*I’m from the government and I’m here to help you.*
Bless your heart!