Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Can I file a claim if a hotel bedbug infestation caused bites and medical expenses?
In West Virginia, a hotel bedbug situation may sometimes lead to a legal claim if the hotel failed to use reasonable care to keep the room safe and the infestation caused your injuries or losses. That can include bite-re...
What happens if my insurance agent entered the wrong address and my claim was denied?
If an insurance agent entered the wrong address and your claim was denied, the denial may not be the end of the matter. In general, the key question is whether the wrong address was a material mistake, whether it was cau...
Do I have to explain why I am invoking my right to remain silent?
In general, no. If you are in Mississippi and you are being questioned by law enforcement, you usually do not have to explain why you are choosing to remain silent. The purpose of the right to remain silent is to let you...
Can a landlord deny me housing because of my credit score alone?
In general, a landlord may consider your credit score when screening rental applicants, but the answer depends on the facts and on whether any fair housing or consumer credit rules apply. A credit score by itself is not...
Can a Car Wash Be Liable for Scratches on My Vehicle?
Yes, a car wash in Texas may be liable for scratches on your vehicle in some situations, but liability is not automatic just because damage appeared after a wash. In general, the key question is whether the car wash acte...
Do I have to pay student loans if I was the victim of identity theft?
In general, if a student loan was taken out in your name because of identity theft, you may not be responsible for repaying that debt. But the answer often depends on who actually signed the loan documents, whether the l...
Is it legal for a private lender to sue me for a student loan from 12 years ago?
In general, a private lender may be able to sue over an unpaid student loan, even if the loan is old, but whether the lawsuit is legally allowed depends on several facts. The most important issue is usually the statute o...
What are my rights if I was hurt by broken glass left in a hotel room?
If you were hurt by broken glass left in a hotel room in Oklahoma, you may have a possible premises-liability or negligence claim against the hotel or another responsible party, depending on the facts. In general, hotels...
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,...
What happens if I fell at work but a third-party cleaning company caused the slippery floor?
If you fell at work in Michigan and a third-party cleaning company may have caused the slippery floor, there are often two separate legal questions to think about. First, your injury may be covered by workers’ compensati...
Can I sue for emotional distress after my dog was injured in the car accident?
In general, you might be able to bring a claim for emotional distress after a car accident that injures your dog, but the answer usually depends on the facts and the law in your state. In Wyoming, as in many states, the...
How do I recover funds from a landscaping company that never showed up after payment?
If a landscaping company took your payment and never performed the work, you may have several possible ways to try to recover your money. In general, the best first step is to document what happened, gather your records,...
Neighbor’s dog keeps getting loose and scratched my car. Can animal control help with property damage?
In Georgia, animal control may be able to help if a neighbor’s dog is repeatedly running loose, creating a nuisance, or violating local animal control rules. Whether animal control can do anything about the car damage it...
Hotel charged me for damages I didn’t cause after I checked out. How do I dispute it?
If a hotel in Nevada charged you for damages after checkout that you did not cause, you can usually dispute the charge by asking the hotel for a clear explanation, collecting proof of the room’s condition, and contesting...
What happens if the property owner fixed the hazard right after my accident?
If a property owner fixed the hazard right after your accident, that usually does not automatically erase what happened before the repair. In general, the key question in a Connecticut premises liability matter is whethe...