Injury & Accident Law
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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...
What happens if I was hurt in an Airbnb because the deck railing broke?
If you were hurt in an Airbnb in Colorado because a deck railing broke, the situation may involve several possible legal claims, including premises liability, negligence, or insurance claims. In general, the key question...
Is it legal for an insurer to close my personal injury claim because I missed one phone call?
In general, an insurer may not be able to close a Nevada personal injury claim just because you missed one phone call. Whether a claim can be closed usually depends on the policy language, the insurer’s claim-handling pr...
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...
Can I Sue a Restaurant After Getting Sick From Undercooked Food?
If you got sick after eating undercooked food at a restaurant in Texas, you may wonder whether you can bring a claim against the business. In general, a restaurant does have a duty to serve food that is reasonably safe f...
What are my rights if the at-fault driver died in the accident?
If the at-fault driver died in the crash, you may still have rights to seek compensation for your injuries and other losses. In general, a driver’s death does not automatically erase a claim for a collision caused by tha...
Do I have to pay a dentist for a procedure that failed and needs to be redone?
In general, you may still owe money for a dental procedure even if it did not work as expected, but that does not mean the dentist can always charge you the full amount without question. In New Jersey, as in many states,...
Can a Security Guard Legally Detain Me After I Showed Proof of Purchase?
In Utah, a security guard may sometimes stop or hold someone briefly, but only within the limits of the law and the guard’s authority. Showing proof of purchase may resolve the immediate concern, but it does not automati...
Can My Employer Fire Me for Missing Work After a Car Accident?
In Tennessee, an employer may be able to fire an employee for missing work after a car accident, especially if the employee is an at-will worker and the absence is not protected by a contract, policy, or specific law. In...
Is it legal for a landlord’s insurance company to blame my shoes for my fall?
In general, yes, a landlord’s insurance company may try to argue that your shoes, your own actions, or some other factor contributed to the fall. That does not automatically mean the insurer is correct, and it does not b...