Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Is it legal for an insurance adjuster to offer me $1,200 less than the body shop estimate?
In Arizona, an insurance adjuster can sometimes offer a settlement amount that is lower than a body shop estimate. That is not automatically illegal. In many claims, the insurer uses its own evaluation process, and the a...
What Civil Claims Apply When Packages Are Stolen During Delivery?
When a package is stolen during delivery, the possible civil claims often depend on who had the package, what the delivery terms said, and how the loss happened. In general, the most common legal theories may include bre...
Is it legal for the insurance company to subtract old dents from my repair payment?
In general, an insurance company may try to reduce a repair payment if part of the damage was pre-existing, unrelated to the current claim, or not covered by the policy. In Nevada, as in many states, the key question is...
What happens if a private investigator records my conversation from outside my window?
In California, the answer usually depends on what was recorded, where the conversation happened, and whether anyone had a reasonable expectation of privacy. A private investigator standing outside your window does not au...
What happens if the store says they are not responsible because no employee saw the puddle before I fell?
In Texas, a store’s claim that no employee saw the puddle before your fall does not automatically end the issue. In a premises liability claim, the key question is often whether the store knew or reasonably should have k...
What are my rights if I received a 30-day notice after asking for repairs in writing?
If you are in Washington and you asked for repairs in writing, then got a 30-day notice afterward, that can raise concerns about whether the landlord is trying to end the tenancy because you asserted repair rights. In ge...
Can I still recover money if I was not wearing a seat belt during the crash?
In general, yes, you may still be able to recover money after a crash even if you were not wearing a seat belt. In Wyoming, the fact that you were unbelted does not automatically end a personal injury claim. However, it...
Is it legal for a school to withhold my transcript because I owe an old tuition balance?
In general, a school may have some ability to withhold an official transcript if there is an unpaid tuition balance or other outstanding account balance. That said, whether the school can do so depends on the type of sch...
Can I recover future medical costs if my doctor says I may need surgery later?
In general, yes, future medical costs may sometimes be recoverable in an Ohio personal injury claim if they are reasonably related to the injury and can be supported by medical evidence. If a doctor says you may need sur...
What are my rights if I was injured in an elevator that dropped suddenly?
If you were injured in an elevator that dropped suddenly in Maryland, you may have the right to seek compensation for your injuries if someone else’s negligence contributed to the incident. In general, possible responsib...
Can I qualify for loan forgiveness if I worked part time at two qualifying nonprofits at the same time?
In general, you may be able to qualify for loan forgiveness if you worked part time at two qualifying nonprofits at the same time, but the answer depends heavily on the specific forgiveness program, the type of loans inv...
Do I have to pay a fee to claim money that was escheated to the state treasury in New York?
In New York, you usually do not have to pay a fee just to search for or file a basic claim for unclaimed property that was turned over to the state treasury, often called escheated property. In many situations, the state...
How do I dispute a student loan that appears on my credit report twice?
If a student loan appears twice on your credit report, it usually means the loan may be reported more than once by the same furnisher, by related servicers, or under slightly different account information. In general, th...
How do I prove I asked for a lawyer during police questioning?
In general, the most important thing is whether you clearly asked for a lawyer and whether that request can be shown from the evidence. In police questioning, a request for counsel is usually strongest when it is direct,...
What are my rights if my wages are being garnished but I never received notice about the student loan debt?
If your wages are being garnished for a student loan debt and you never received notice, that may raise important due process and debt-collection questions. In general, a creditor or collection agency usually must follow...