Injury & Accident Law
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What are my rights if a security guard used too much force and injured my shoulder?
If a security guard used force that was more than reasonably necessary and you injured your shoulder, you may have a civil claim under general Kansas law, depending on the facts. In broad terms, a security guard is not a...
How do I take a pet sitter to small claims court for negligence?
If a pet sitter’s carelessness caused harm to your pet, property, or related expenses, a small claims case in Wyoming may be one possible way to try to recover money damages. In general, small claims court is designed fo...
Do I have to pay back my health insurance from a dog bite settlement?
In general, maybe. After a dog bite settlement, your health insurer may have a right to ask for reimbursement if it paid medical bills related to the injury. Whether repayment is required often depends on the insurance c...
Is it legal for the dog owner to threaten me for reporting the bite?
In general, no one is allowed to threaten, harass, or intimidate you just because you reported a dog bite. If a dog owner is angry about a report to animal control, the police, a landlord, or another authority, that does...
What happens if several small damage incidents are added together over six months?
In Minnesota, several small damage incidents may sometimes be considered together, but not automatically. Whether they are “added together” usually depends on the legal claim, the facts, and how the incidents are connect...
How do I handle a private investigator who recorded my conversation through an open window?
In general, a private investigator recording a conversation through an open window can raise several legal issues, but the answer depends heavily on the facts and on Washington law. The most important questions are usual...
What happens if I was hit by a delivery driver while they were working?
If a delivery driver hit you while they were working, the situation usually involves more than one possible insurance claim. In general, the driver’s personal auto policy, the delivery company’s insurance, or both may ma...
What happens if someone posted a false accusation in a Discord server with 300 members?
If someone posted a false accusation in a Discord server with 300 members, the main legal issue is often whether the statement can be treated as defamation under Wisconsin law. In general, a false statement shared with o...
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 a dog bite got infected and required follow-up treatment?
If a dog bite becomes infected and you need follow-up treatment, that often means the injury is more serious than an ordinary bite wound. In general, an infection can increase the amount of medical care needed, extend yo...
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...
What are my rights if a car insurance company refuses to cover a hit-and-run claim?
If a car insurance company refuses to cover a hit-and-run claim in New Jersey, you usually have the right to ask for the reason for the denial, review your policy language, and challenge the decision through the insurer’...
Can I sue a dog walker if the dog they were handling bit me?
In Utah, you may be able to bring a claim against a dog walker if the walker’s conduct played a role in the bite, but the answer usually depends on the facts, the relationship between the walker and the dog owner, and wh...
Do I have to show the dog was dangerous before the bite happened?
In South Carolina, the answer usually depends on the legal theory being used and the facts of the incident. In many dog bite claims, a person does not necessarily have to prove the dog had a long history of aggression be...
What are my rights if police say the damage is over $1,000 but the shop estimate is only $650?
In Minnesota, the difference between a police statement that damage is over $1,000 and a shop estimate of $650 may matter a lot, but it does not automatically decide the legal issue. In general, police reports, witness s...