Injury & Accident Law
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Do I have to report a dog bite to animal control if the injury was minor?
In New York, a minor dog bite does not automatically mean you have to report it to animal control in every situation. Whether a report is required can depend on local rules, who was bitten, how serious the injury was, an...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Can I record a call with an insurance adjuster if I tell them at the beginning?
In California, the answer is usually no if the other person does not agree. California is generally treated as an “all-party consent” state for recording confidential communications, which means telling the insurance adj...
What happens if a hidden camera video of me was uploaded online?
If a hidden camera video of you was uploaded online, it can raise serious privacy, safety, and reputation concerns. In general, the fact that the video was posted publicly does not make the recording legal. Depending on...
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...
Do I have to divide a lawsuit settlement that was received during the marriage?
In Montana, a lawsuit settlement received during a marriage may be treated as marital property, separate property, or a mix of both, depending on the facts. The key issue is usually not just when the money was received,...
How do I handle a claim when the liable business went out of business after my injury?
If the business that may be responsible for your injury later went out of business, that does not automatically mean a claim is impossible. In general, the important questions are whether the business still has insurance...
What are my rights if a service dog bit me in a grocery store aisle?
In Maryland, if a dog—whether it is a service dog or not—bites you in a grocery store aisle, you may have rights related to your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. The fact that the animal is a servic...