Injury & Accident Law
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What happens if I was partially at fault because I was speeding when another driver turned in front of me?
If you were speeding and another driver turned in front of you, Colorado law generally treats the crash as a fault and damages question, not an all-or-nothing issue in every case. Your own speeding may be considered evid...
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...
What are my rights if I signed a waiver without reading it carefully?
In general, signing a waiver does not automatically mean you lose every legal right connected to the situation. In Idaho, as in many states, a signed waiver may be treated as evidence that you agreed to its terms, even i...
Can I sue a business if I found a hidden camera in a restroom stall?
If you found a hidden camera in a restroom stall, there may be civil legal claims against the business, the person who installed the camera, or both, depending on the facts. In Virginia, as in many states, a restroom is...
Can I recover transportation costs if I had to use rideshares for three weeks after the crash?
In Missouri, transportation costs related to a crash may sometimes be recoverable as part of a personal injury claim, depending on the facts. If a wreck left you without a working vehicle, or if you reasonably needed rid...
What are my rights if my car was totaled and the insurer will not pay sales tax and registration fees?
If your car was totaled in Oklahoma, the amount the insurer pays for your property damage claim usually depends on the insurance policy, the type of coverage involved, and how the vehicle value is calculated. In many tot...
How do I handle a car accident where the other driver gave me fake insurance information?
If another driver gave you fake insurance information after a car accident, the first step is usually to treat the situation as a documentation and reporting problem as well as a claim problem. In general, you may want t...
Do I have to give a recorded statement to the dog owner’s insurance company in Alabama?
In Alabama, you usually do not have to agree to a recorded statement for the dog owner’s insurance company just because the insurer asks for one. An insurance company may request a statement as part of its claims investi...
Can I sue if someone edited screenshots to make it look like I admitted to a crime?
In Virginia, edited screenshots that falsely make it look like you admitted to a crime may sometimes support a civil claim, but the exact legal theory depends on the facts. In general, the law looks at what was published...
What are my rights if I was injured by a falling ceiling tile in my rental apartment?
If you were injured by a falling ceiling tile in an Illinois rental apartment, you may have legal rights under several different areas of law, depending on what caused the tile to fall and who was responsible for the con...
The car wash ripped off my side mirror and pointed to a “not responsible” sign. Does that matter?
In Georgia, a “not responsible” sign may matter, but it usually does not automatically end the issue. In general, a business cannot always avoid responsibility just by posting a sign, especially if the damage may have be...
Do I have to delete a recording if I later realize I did not get proper consent?
In Florida, the answer depends on what was recorded, how the recording was made, and what “proper consent” means in the specific situation. In general, Florida is a state where recording private communications can raise...
Do I have to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company?
In Pennsylvania, you usually do not have to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company unless you have a legal or policy-based reason to do so. In many situations, the other insurer is asking becau...
What happens if my child was bitten at a friend’s birthday party?
If your child was bitten at a friend’s birthday party in Michigan, the first concern is usually medical care and making sure the injury is properly documented. Depending on the facts, a bite may lead to a claim involving...
How Do I Reopen an Abuse Case Previously Closed for Lack of Evidence?
In Kansas, a closed abuse case is sometimes reviewed again if new information comes to light, but reopening is usually not automatic. Whether a case can be reopened often depends on why it was closed, what type of case i...