Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Can I file a personal injury claim if I fell at a mall during heavy rain near the entrance?
Yes, in some situations you may be able to file a personal injury claim after a fall at a mall during heavy rain near the entrance, including in Utah. Whether a claim is available usually depends on the specific facts, s...
Is it legal for a tow yard to charge $95 per day after my car was towed from the crash scene?
In Indiana, a tow yard may be able to charge daily storage fees after a crash tow, but whether a $95 per day charge is legal usually depends on several facts. Those facts can include how the vehicle was towed, what the t...
Can I Make an Insurance Claim Against the Vehicle Owner After a Crash?
In Illinois, you may sometimes make an insurance claim against the vehicle owner after a crash, but the answer depends on several facts. One of the first questions is whether the owner was driving, gave permission to som...
How do I get my deposit back from an event venue that canceled my party two weeks before the date?
If an event venue in Indiana canceled your party two weeks before the date, you will usually want to start by reviewing the written contract, any cancellation policy, and all messages between you and the venue. In genera...
What are my rights if my college closed before I finished my degree and I still owe $18,000?
If your college closed before you finished your degree, you may have several possible rights and options, but they depend heavily on the facts. In Illinois, the first question is usually what kind of money you still owe:...
Can a Neighbor Legally Trim Branches From My Tree?
In Massachusetts, a neighbor may usually trim branches or roots that cross onto their property, but only up to the property line and generally at their own expense. In other words, a neighbor typically does not have the...
Is it legal for an insurer to reduce my settlement because I had a prior back injury?
In general, an insurer may try to reduce the value of a settlement if it believes part of your current back condition was already present before the accident or event at issue. That does not automatically mean the reduct...
Can I Sue for Wrongful Detention After Being Held Without Arrest?
In Utah, a person who is held without being formally arrested may sometimes have a civil claim depending on what happened, who did it, and whether the detention was legally justified. In general, the key issue is not onl...
I left a bad review for a local business and now they’re threatening to sue. Should I take it down?
A bad review does not automatically create legal liability, and businesses often cannot sue simply because they dislike criticism. In general, a review is more likely to create legal risk only if it contains a false stat...
Do I have to send due diligence letters before reporting abandoned checks from my company?
In general, whether you must send due diligence letters before reporting abandoned checks depends on the type of property involved, the reason the checks are considered abandoned, and the unclaimed property rules that ap...
Can I get forgiveness if I am a firefighter employed by the city?
In general, the answer depends on what kind of “forgiveness” you mean. A city firefighter in West Virginia might be asking about debt forgiveness, disciplinary forgiveness, job reinstatement, benefits relief, or some oth...
Can I Get a Refund If a Concert Was Postponed Instead of Canceled?
In general, whether you can get a refund after a concert is postponed instead of canceled depends on the ticket terms, the venue or promoter’s policy, and the facts of the delay. A postponement is usually treated differe...
Can parent PLUS loans qualify for student loan forgiveness if I work for the county government?
In general, Parent PLUS loans may be eligible for some federal student loan forgiveness options, but the rules are often more limited than they are for loans taken out for your own education. Working for a county governm...
Can a minor get protection from harassment by another student in Washington?
Yes, a minor in Washington may be able to seek legal protection from harassment by another student, depending on the facts and the type of conduct involved. In general, Washington law can provide protection orders or oth...
What happens if a repair shop charges storage fees without notifying me?
In Massachusetts, a repair shop that charges storage fees without telling you first may face a dispute over whether those charges are valid or collectible. In general, a business that keeps your vehicle or other property...