Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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What happens if the respondent claims I am the one harassing them?
If you are involved in a Washington protection-order case and the respondent says you are the one harassing them, the court usually does not treat that claim as automatically ending your case. Instead, the judge generall...
A neighbor’s contractor left nails in the street and I got a flat tire. Is anyone liable?
In North Carolina, someone may be liable for a flat tire caused by nails left in the street, but the answer usually depends on who left the nails, whether they were careless, and whether that carelessness can be connecte...
Can I take a roommate to court for leaving early and not paying their share of rent?
In Indiana, you may be able to take a roommate to court if they agreed to pay part of the rent and then left early without paying what they owed. In general, these disputes are handled as contract or debt claims, and the...
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...
What happens if a dog bit me while I was lawfully entering a customer’s property for work?
If a dog bit you while you were lawfully entering a customer’s property for work, the incident may be analyzed under several different legal rules in Delaware, depending on the facts. In general, dog bite claims can invo...
What are my rights if my car was damaged by a pothole and the city ignored prior complaints?
If your car was damaged by a pothole in Washington, you may have a claim for property damage, but the available rights and remedies usually depend on the specific facts. In general, a city’s prior knowledge of a dangerou...
What happens if a class action settlement check was never cashed and became unclaimed property?
In Connecticut, an uncashed class action settlement check may eventually be treated as unclaimed property if it is not negotiated within the applicable time period and the funds are transferred under the state’s unclaime...
What happens if several small damage incidents are added together over six months?
In Minnesota, several small damage incidents may sometimes be considered together, but not automatically. Whether they are “added together” usually depends on the legal claim, the facts, and how the incidents are connect...
Can I record a call with an insurance adjuster if I say I am recording and they continue speaking?
In Massachusetts, the answer can depend on the consent rules that apply to the call and on the exact facts. In general, Massachusetts is treated as a state with strong privacy protections for communications, so you shoul...
Is it legal for someone to threaten to release private photos unless I talk to them?
In general, a threat to release private photos in order to pressure someone into talking, meeting, or complying may raise serious legal concerns. In Washington, the answer often depends on what exactly was said, what the...
What happens if a defamatory video was shared thousands of times before removal?
If a defamatory video was shared thousands of times before it was removed, the main legal concern is usually the size and spread of the harm. In general, the more widely a false and damaging video is circulated, the more...
Can I record a conversation if the other person is threatening to sue me?
In California, the answer is often no unless you follow California’s recording-consent rules. California is generally treated as a two-party consent state, which means recording a confidential conversation usually requir...
What are my rights if I was bitten by a dog at a public park?
If you were bitten by a dog at a public park in Washington, you may have legal rights under state law and possibly under other legal theories depending on the facts. In general, a dog bite can lead to an insurance claim,...
My Neighbor’s Construction Cracked My Wall — Who Pays for Repairs?
In California, who pays for a cracked wall from a neighbor’s construction usually depends on what caused the damage and who was legally responsible for it. In general, if the construction activity caused the crack, the n...
How do I handle a car accident claim when the other driver is from Canada?
If the other driver is from Canada, the basic claim process after a car accident is often similar to any other crash claim in New Mexico. You still usually gather evidence, report the crash if required, notify insurance...