Injury & Accident Law
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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...
Is it legal for an insurer to reduce my settlement because I had arthritis before the fall?
In general, an insurer may try to argue that a pre-existing condition such as arthritis affected the value of a fall-related injury claim. That does not automatically mean the insurer is allowed to reduce a settlement si...
Is it legal for an insurance company to use a salvage title value even though my car had a clean title?
In general, an insurance company may try to value a vehicle based on what it believes the car would bring in the market after a total loss, but that does not automatically mean it can treat a clean-title car as if it alr...
Do I have to provide my Social Security number to the insurance adjuster handling my injury claim?
In general, you do not automatically have to give an insurance adjuster your Social Security number just because you are making an injury claim in New York. An adjuster may ask for it as part of the claim process, but an...
A grocery store slip-and-fall happened but I didn’t report it until the next day. Did I ruin my case?
Not necessarily. In South Carolina, reporting a slip-and-fall the next day does not automatically ruin a claim. The timing of the report can matter, but it is usually only one fact among many that may affect how a store,...
What happens if someone rear-ended me in Birmingham and their insurance denies fault?
If you were rear-ended in Birmingham and the other driver’s insurance denies fault, that does not automatically mean your claim is over. In general, a denial means the insurer is disputing liability, disputing the facts,...
Is it legal for an apartment complex to ban a dog after it bites another tenant?
In Arizona, an apartment complex may be able to restrict or remove a dog after a bite, but it usually depends on the lease, the property’s pet policy, the severity of the incident, and whether the dog is covered by any d...
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 someone edits a recorded conversation to make me look bad?
In California, an edited recording can create legal problems, but what happens depends heavily on the facts. A recording that has been cut, rearranged, or selectively presented may be challenged if the editing makes it m...
My Dog Was Injured at a Groomer — Can I Recover Vet Bills?
If your dog was injured at a groomer in North Carolina, you may be able to seek reimbursement for veterinary bills, but the answer usually depends on the facts, the evidence, and the legal theory involved. In general, pe...
What are my rights if a dog bit me at a public park while off leash?
If a dog bit you in a public park in Washington, you may have rights to seek payment for your injuries and related losses, but the exact rules depend on the facts. In general, Washington follows laws that can make a dog...
How do I file a claim after hitting debris that fell from a truck on the highway?
If you hit debris that fell from a truck on an Iowa highway, the first step is usually to focus on safety and documentation. Move to a safe location if you can, check for injuries, and call emergency services if anyone i...
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...
Can I get compensation for permanent scarring from a dog bite?
In general, permanent scarring from a dog bite may be part of a compensation claim if the scarring was caused by someone else’s dog and the injury is legally tied to another party’s responsibility. In Maine, the availabl...
What are my rights if a city bus hit my car while merging into traffic?
If a city bus hit your car while merging into traffic, you may have the right to seek compensation for vehicle damage, rental costs, towing, and in some cases personal injuries, depending on the facts. In Kansas, claims...