Navy vet stories... need some cost details?

Hey all, I’m a Navy vet from 50 years ago and have a bit of a story to share, but before I dive into all that, I was wondering if anyone has an idea about costs for legal assistance? Also, what’s the best way to reach out—online chat or something else? Appreciate any advice.

Hey, first off, thanks for your service. As for costs, it really depends on what kind of legal help you need. Are you looking into military law stuff specifically?

Ezri said:
Hey, first off, thanks for your service. As for costs, it really depends on what kind of legal help you need. Are you looking into military law stuff specifically?

Yeah, something tied to my time in South Vietnam—possibly involving an incident near the DMZ. I’ve been sitting on this for a while.

Ezri said:
Hey, first off, thanks for your service. As for costs, it really depends on what kind of legal help you need. Are you looking into military law stuff specifically?

Military law can be tricky. You might want to check out veteran-specific services—they sometimes offer free or discounted legal help.

Online chat’s usually a good start, especially if you’re not ready to commit to anything yet. Lawyers on those platforms are often upfront about costs.

Sorrell said:
Online chat’s usually a good start, especially if you’re not ready to commit to anything yet. Lawyers on those platforms are often upfront about costs.

Good call, I actually spoke to someone online, and it was pretty helpful. Still wondering about how payments work, though.

Sorrell said:
Online chat’s usually a good start, especially if you’re not ready to commit to anything yet. Lawyers on those platforms are often upfront about costs.

Did they explain if it’s per session or a flat fee? Sometimes you can negotiate if it’s long-term help.

I’m curious—when you say costs, are you talking about hiring someone to look into military records or something else?

Avery said:
I’m curious—when you say costs, are you talking about hiring someone to look into military records or something else?

More like exploring an old incident. Something involving possible foul play during my service.

Avery said:
I’m curious—when you say costs, are you talking about hiring someone to look into military records or something else?

Oh wow, sounds intense. Are you worried about safety or just wanting clarity on what happened?

For vets, check if your local VA offers legal assistance. I used their resources for a housing issue once, and it was super helpful.

Bright said:
For vets, check if your local VA offers legal assistance. I used their resources for a housing issue once, and it was super helpful.

I didn’t think of that! I’ll look into it. Appreciate the tip.

Random Q—what does DMZ mean? Sorry if it’s obvious lol.

Tory said:
Random Q—what does DMZ mean? Sorry if it’s obvious lol.

Demilitarized Zone. It’s a buffer area between opposing forces, like North and South Vietnam back in the day.

Tory said:
Random Q—what does DMZ mean? Sorry if it’s obvious lol.

Ah, got it. Thanks! Sounds like a tough place to be.