Injury & Accident Law
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Is it legal for someone to repeatedly call my phone from blocked numbers after I asked them to stop?
In Washington, repeated calls from blocked numbers after you asked the caller to stop may be unlawful depending on the facts, the caller’s purpose, and whether the conduct rises to harassment, stalking, threats, or anoth...
What happens if someone records a confidential conversation and posts a clip online?
In California, recording a confidential conversation and then posting a clip online can raise serious legal issues, but what happens depends heavily on the facts. The main questions usually are whether the conversation w...
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 the insurance company to follow my social media after I make an injury claim?
In general, yes—an insurance company or its investigator may be allowed to look at public social media after you make an injury claim. If your profile, posts, photos, comments, or videos are visible to the public, they m...
What happens if I was injured by an airbag deploying in a low-speed collision?
If you were injured when an airbag deployed in a low-speed collision, several different things may be going on at once. In some crashes, the airbag may have deployed as designed, and the injury may still have come from t...
What happens if I was injured at a concert because security failed to control the crowd?
If you were injured at a concert because security did not control the crowd, the situation may involve a premises liability or negligence claim under New Hampshire law. In general, venue operators, event organizers, and...
Do I have to pay storage charges while arguing with insurance about whether my car is totaled?
In general, maybe. In Rhode Island, whether you have to pay storage charges while an insurance company is deciding if your car is totaled usually depends on the insurance policy, who ordered the tow or storage, how long...
What are my rights if my elderly parent fell at a nursing home and broke a hip?
If your elderly parent fell at a nursing home and broke a hip, you may have concerns about safety, medical care, and whether the facility may be responsible. In general, nursing homes have duties to provide reasonable su...
What are my rights if I was hit by a government vehicle in Idaho?
If you were hit by a government vehicle in Idaho, you may have the right to seek compensation for injuries and property damage, but claims against government bodies often follow special rules. Those rules can affect who...
How do I prove pain and suffering after a serious dog attack?
In general, proving pain and suffering after a serious dog attack means showing how the injury affected your body, mind, and daily life. This is different from proving medical bills or lost wages, because pain and suffer...
Do I have to give the insurance company access to my mental health records?
In general, an insurance company does not automatically get unlimited access to your mental health records just because you make a claim. Whether you have to share them usually depends on the type of insurance, what you...
Do I have to reimburse my health insurance from a personal injury settlement?
In general, your health insurance may ask to be repaid from a personal injury settlement if it paid medical bills related to the injury. Whether reimbursement is required, and how much, usually depends on the type of ins...
Is it legal for a hotel to deny responsibility after I fell on a wet lobby floor with no warning sign?
In Arizona, a hotel may be able to deny responsibility, but that does not automatically mean it is legally correct. In general, a hotel’s responsibility after a slip and fall depends on the facts, including why the floor...
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,...
Do I have to tell my insurance company if I settle privately with the other driver?
In general, you may still need to notify your insurance company even if you and the other driver settle the claim privately. A private agreement between drivers does not always replace your insurance policy duties. Many...