Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Do I have to pay back Medicaid from my injury settlement?
In general, Medicaid may have a right to be repaid from part of an injury settlement if Medicaid paid for medical care related to the injury. This is often called Medicaid recovery or reimbursement. The exact rules can d...
Can I sue if someone edited screenshots to make it look like I admitted to a crime?
In Virginia, edited screenshots that falsely make it look like you admitted to a crime may sometimes support a civil claim, but the exact legal theory depends on the facts. In general, the law looks at what was published...
How do I get a subpoena for records from a social media platform?
In general, getting records from a social media platform usually involves a subpoena, but the exact process depends on the type of records you want, the platform’s policies, and the court rules that apply in your New Mex...
Can I face criminal charges for secretly recording a conversation to protect myself?
In Massachusetts, secretly recording a conversation can create criminal risk depending on the facts, especially if the recording is done without the required consent or in a setting where a person has a reasonable expect...
Is it legal for the insurance company to follow my social media after I make an injury claim?
In general, yes—an insurance company or its investigator may be allowed to look at public social media after you make an injury claim. If your profile, posts, photos, comments, or videos are visible to the public, they m...
What are my rights if police say the damage is over $1,000 but the shop estimate is only $650?
In Minnesota, the difference between a police statement that damage is over $1,000 and a shop estimate of $650 may matter a lot, but it does not automatically decide the legal issue. In general, police reports, witness s...
What happens if my student loan servicer lost my prior payment records?
If your student loan servicer lost records of your prior payments, that usually does not mean the payments never happened. In general, servicers are expected to keep account histories and apply payments correctly, but re...
What are my rights if my loan forgiveness approval was later reversed?
If a loan forgiveness approval is later reversed, you may have important rights, but the exact rules can depend on the type of loan, the forgiveness program, the lender or servicer involved, and the facts of the reversal...
Is it legal for a tow company to refuse to release my car until I pay in cash?
In Indiana, a tow company may sometimes require payment before releasing a vehicle, but whether it can demand cash specifically depends on the facts, the towing arrangement, and any applicable contract, local rule, or le...
Is it legal for the other driver’s insurer to delay payment for six weeks while they investigate?
In Nevada, a six-week delay by the other driver’s insurer is not automatically illegal. In general, an insurer may take time to investigate a claim before deciding whether to accept liability and issue payment. The key i...
What happens if my employer refuses to sign the PSLF certification form?
If your employer refuses to sign a PSLF certification form, it usually does not automatically end your chance at Public Service Loan Forgiveness, but it can make it harder to document your qualifying employment. In gener...
What happens if I was partially at fault because I was speeding when another driver turned in front of me?
If you were speeding and another driver turned in front of you, Colorado law generally treats the crash as a fault and damages question, not an all-or-nothing issue in every case. Your own speeding may be considered evid...
What happens if I accidentally broke a neighbor’s window while playing basketball in the driveway?
If you accidentally broke a neighbor’s window while playing basketball in your driveway, the situation is usually handled as a property damage issue rather than a criminal one, but the exact response depends on the facts...
Can I sue if a dog bit me through a fence while I was walking on the sidewalk?
In Missouri, you may be able to bring a claim if a dog bites you while you are lawfully on a sidewalk, even if the dog was behind a fence. Whether a claim exists usually depends on the facts, including where you were sta...
What happens if a debt buyer sues me for an old credit card balance from 2017?
If a debt buyer sues you over an old credit card balance from 2017, the first thing to understand is that a lawsuit is serious even if the debt is old. In general, a debt buyer is a company that purchases charged-off deb...