Injury & Accident Law
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Do I have to split a personal injury settlement in divorce?
In Oregon, a personal injury settlement may or may not be split in divorce, depending on what the settlement is meant to replace and how the money is characterized under Oregon property rules. In general, divorce courts...
Can I file a claim if my neighbor’s dog bit my hand while I was taking out the trash?
In California, a dog bite may lead to a claim even if the dog belonged to a neighbor and the bite happened during an ordinary activity like taking out the trash. California is generally known as a strict-liability dog bi...
Do I have to sign a medical release for the insurance company after a car accident?
In general, you do not automatically have to sign whatever medical release an insurance company sends after a car accident. In Rhode Island, as in many states, an insurer may ask for records or authorizations so it can e...
Can I record a call with an insurance adjuster if I tell them at the beginning?
In California, the answer is usually no if the other person does not agree. California is generally treated as an “all-party consent” state for recording confidential communications, which means telling the insurance adj...
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...
How do I file a claim if I was bitten by a dog at an Airbnb?
If you were bitten by a dog at an Airbnb in Iowa, the claim process usually starts with reporting the injury, getting medical care, and identifying who may be responsible. In many situations, a claim may involve more tha...
Do I have to use my own collision coverage while waiting for the other insurer to accept fault?
In New York, you usually do not have to use your own collision coverage just because the other driver’s insurer has not yet accepted fault. In general, whether you file a collision claim under your own policy is a choice...
Is it legal for an insurance company to offer me $500 before I finish treatment?
In general, yes. An insurance company may legally make a settlement offer before you finish medical treatment, including a small early offer like $500. The offer itself is usually not illegal just because your treatment...
Do I have to pay for repairs if the other driver’s insurer accepts fault but says their policy limit is too low?
In general, if another driver caused the crash and their insurer accepts fault, that does not necessarily mean the insurer will pay all of your repair costs. The insurer usually owes only up to the policy limit available...
How do I make a claim when the crash happened in another state during a road trip?
If you live in Massachusetts and were hurt in a crash that happened in another state during a road trip, the claim process is usually based on where the crash occurred, what insurance coverage applies, and which law gove...
Do I have to accept the dog owner’s offer to pay only my urgent care bill?
In general, no—you usually do not have to accept a dog owner’s offer to pay only your urgent care bill if you believe your losses are greater than that amount. An offer to cover one bill is often just a settlement propos...
What are my rights if I was burned by hot coffee because the lid was not attached correctly?
If you were burned by hot coffee because the lid was not attached correctly, you may have a potential claim under Maryland personal injury or product liability principles, depending on what caused the injury and who may...
Is it legal for an insurance adjuster to ask for my entire medical history after a minor fall?
In Florida, an insurance adjuster may ask for medical information after a fall if the request relates to a claim and the injuries or conditions at issue. But asking for your entire medical history is often broader than w...
What happens if I was hurt by a dog while pet sitting for the owner?
If you were hurt by a dog while pet sitting for the owner, the legal question is usually who may be responsible for the injury and what insurance, if any, may apply. In Delaware, as in many states, the answer often depen...
Can I file an antiharassment protection order in Washington if my neighbor keeps yelling threats at me from the driveway?
In Washington, a person may be able to ask for an antiharassment protection order if another person engages in a course of conduct that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses them and that conduct serves no legitimate or...