Injury & Accident Law
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Can I sue for diminished value after my repaired car now has an accident history?
In general, possibly yes, but it depends on the facts, the insurance coverage involved, and Utah law as applied to your situation. “Diminished value” usually means the loss in a vehicle’s market value after an accident,...
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 prove a hidden camera captured private footage of me?
In North Carolina, proving that a hidden camera captured private footage of you usually depends on the available evidence, the location of the camera, and what the recording actually shows. In general, people often try t...
What are my rights if my former friend secretly recorded me during a private conversation in their car?
If this happened in California, you may have privacy-related rights, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. California is generally a two-party consent state for confidential communications, which means a private c...
What happens if the judge denies my temporary order but schedules a full hearing?
In Washington, if a judge denies a temporary order but still schedules a full hearing, it usually means the court is not granting short-term emergency or interim relief right now, but the underlying request is still movi...
Can I bring a claim if a dog bite left a scar on my face?
In Virginia, a dog bite that leaves a scar on your face may be part of a personal injury claim, depending on the facts. A visible facial scar can matter because it may be considered a permanent injury, a disfigurement, o...
What happens if I was injured at a gym using equipment that had a loose cable?
If you were injured at a gym in Michigan because a piece of equipment had a loose cable, the situation may involve a personal injury claim, but the facts matter a lot. In general, a gym has some responsibility to keep it...
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...
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...
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...
How do I report a hidden camera found in a tanning salon room?
If you find what appears to be a hidden camera in a tanning salon room, the safest general approach is to treat it as a possible privacy and criminal issue and report it promptly. In Minnesota, as in many states, the exa...
What are my rights if a fake account is impersonating me and posting racist comments?
If a fake account is impersonating you and posting racist comments, you may have several possible legal and practical options, depending on the facts. In general, impersonation and hateful posts can affect your reputatio...
What happens if I waited two weeks to see a doctor because I thought my injury would heal?
If you waited two weeks to see a doctor after an injury because you thought it would heal, that delay does not automatically mean you have no legal claim. In Alaska, as in many states, the effect of the delay usually dep...
My Brand-New Motorcycle Keeps Stalling—Can I Demand Refund?
If a brand-new motorcycle keeps stalling, you may be wondering whether you can get your money back. In general, that depends on what the problem is, how serious it is, how many repair attempts the dealer or manufacturer...
What happens if a dog owner says their dog never bit anyone before?
In Texas, a dog owner saying their dog never bit anyone before does not automatically end a claim. It may matter, but it is only one fact among many. What usually matters is the full history of the dog’s behavior, what t...