Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Is it legal for a homeowner to say I assumed the risk because I entered their yard?
In general, a homeowner can raise the argument that a person assumed the risk by entering the yard, but that does not automatically end a claim. Whether the argument matters usually depends on the facts, including why th...
What are my rights if a business recorded a confidential call and shared it with a third party?
If a business recorded a confidential call and then shared it with a third party, you may have privacy-related concerns under California law. In general, California is a state with stronger privacy protections than many...
Does Living With Cats Mean I Accepted Responsibility for Pet Damage?
In general, simply living with cats does not automatically mean you accepted legal responsibility for any pet damage. In New Jersey, as in many places, responsibility usually depends on facts such as who owned the cat, w...
What are my rights if I fell in a parking lot pothole and broke my ankle?
If you fell in a parking lot pothole and broke your ankle in Oklahoma, you may have a potential premises liability or negligence claim, but the details matter a lot. In general, property owners, business operators, landl...
Do I have to pay my own emergency room bill after someone else’s dog bit me?
In general, yes, you may have to pay the emergency room bill first, even if someone else’s dog bit you. Hospitals usually bill the patient who received treatment, and your own health insurance, if you have it, may be the...
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...
Do I have to prove emotional distress in an online defamation case in Mississippi?
In general, emotional distress can be relevant in an online defamation case, but it is not always the only thing a person must prove. Whether you need to show emotional distress depends on the type of defamation claim, t...
Do I have to pay my deductible when the accident was completely the other driver’s fault?
In New York, the answer is often: maybe at first, but not necessarily in the end. If you use your own auto insurance coverage to repair your car, your policy may require you to pay the deductible up front before the insu...
What are my rights if my ex recorded our private conversation and sent it to my new partner?
In Washington, your rights may depend on how the conversation was recorded, what kind of conversation it was, and whether you had a reasonable expectation of privacy. In general, Washington is a two-party consent state f...
What are my rights if a fake account is impersonating me and posting racist comments?
If a fake account is impersonating you and posting racist comments, you may have several possible legal and practical options, depending on the facts. In general, impersonation and hateful posts can affect your reputatio...
Do I have to show physical injury to get protection under RCW harassment laws?
In general, no. Under Washington harassment laws, physical injury is often not the key issue. What usually matters is whether the conduct meets the legal definition of harassment and whether the facts show a real basis f...
Do I have to speak out loud to invoke Miranda, or can I just stop answering?
In general, you do not have to use any special words to stop answering police questions. If you are being questioned in a situation where Miranda rights apply, remaining silent can often be enough to show that you do not...
How do I handle finding a camera disguised as a phone charger in a vacation rental?
Finding a camera disguised as a phone charger in a vacation rental can be alarming, and in Georgia it may raise both privacy and criminal-law concerns depending on the facts. In general, the safest first steps are to avo...
My Car Was Damaged by a Pothole — Can the City Be Liable?
In Pennsylvania, a city or other government entity may sometimes be liable for pothole-related vehicle damage, but these claims are usually limited and fact-specific. Whether a public entity can be responsible often depe...
How do I handle an accident where the other driver was driving a rental car?
If the other driver was in a rental car, the basic steps after the crash are usually the same as in any other accident: get medical help if needed, call law enforcement if appropriate, exchange information, take photos,...