Injury & Accident Law
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Do I have to get consent before recording a mediation session over unpaid rent in Florida?
In Florida, you generally should not assume you can record a mediation session just because it involves unpaid rent. Mediation often comes with confidentiality rules, and those rules may limit or prohibit recording unles...
Is it legal for an insurer to reduce my settlement because I had a prior back injury?
In general, an insurer may try to reduce the value of a settlement if it believes part of your current back condition was already present before the accident or event at issue. That does not automatically mean the reduct...
What are my rights if my child was hurt on broken playground equipment at an apartment complex?
If a child is hurt on broken playground equipment at an apartment complex in Tennessee, the situation may involve a premises liability claim. In general, property owners and managers have a duty to use reasonable care to...
What happens if a private investigator records my conversation from outside my window?
In California, the answer usually depends on what was recorded, where the conversation happened, and whether anyone had a reasonable expectation of privacy. A private investigator standing outside your window does not au...
My Brother Used My Name After a Car Crash — How Do I Fix the Insurance Record?
If someone used your name after a car crash, the insurance record may not be accurate, and that can create problems for coverage, claims history, or future underwriting. In general, the first goal is to identify exactly...
Is it legal for a store to refuse to identify the cleaning company responsible for the spill?
In general, a store may be able to refuse to volunteer the name of a cleaning company, but that does not necessarily end the matter if someone was injured in a spill. In Arkansas, the legal question is usually not whethe...
My Neighbor’s Dog Bit Me While I Was Delivering Food — Who Is Liable?
If you were bitten by a neighbor’s dog while delivering food in New Jersey, the dog’s owner is often the first person people look to for liability. In general, New Jersey has a dog-bite rule that can make an owner respon...
How do I prove the other driver ran a red light if there were no witnesses?
If no one saw the other driver run the red light, you may still be able to prove what happened using other types of evidence. In North Carolina, as in many states, car accident claims often turn on the total picture of t...
Is it legal for the other driver’s insurer to deny my claim without explaining why?
In general, an insurance company should not simply leave you guessing after denying a claim. In Arizona, as in many states, a denial is usually expected to be communicated in a way that gives at least some notice of the...
Can I sue if a dog bit me through a fence while I was walking on the sidewalk?
In Missouri, you may be able to bring a claim if a dog bites you while you are lawfully on a sidewalk, even if the dog was behind a fence. Whether a claim exists usually depends on the facts, including where you were sta...
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...
How do I prove which dog bit me if two dogs were loose at the same time?
If two dogs were loose at the same time, proving which dog bit you can be difficult, but it is often possible to build a factual record from witnesses, photos, medical records, animal control reports, and other evidence....
What happens if the person who hit me was driving someone else’s car?
If the person who hit you was driving someone else’s car in Louisiana, more than one insurance policy may potentially come into play. In general, the car owner’s insurance, the driver’s insurance, or both may be relevant...
What happens if I recorded a call while I was in Nevada but the other person was in California?
In general, call-recording questions like this can turn on where each person was located, what each state’s recording law requires, and whether the people involved had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Because you wer...
How do I claim mileage and transportation costs for injury-related doctor visits?
In Iowa, mileage and other transportation costs for injury-related doctor visits may sometimes be recoverable as part of a personal injury claim, workers’ compensation claim, or other injury-related insurance claim, depe...