Injury & Accident Law
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What are my rights if my elderly parent fell at a nursing home and broke a hip?
If your elderly parent fell at a nursing home and broke a hip, you may have concerns about safety, medical care, and whether the facility may be responsible. In general, nursing homes have duties to provide reasonable su...
Do I have to prove the exact time a spill appeared before I slipped?
In general, no. In a Rhode Island slip-and-fall claim, people usually do not have to prove the exact minute a spill appeared before the fall. What often matters more is whether the property owner or occupier knew, or rea...
What are my rights if I fell in a parking lot pothole and broke my ankle?
If you fell in a parking lot pothole and broke your ankle in Oklahoma, you may have a potential premises liability or negligence claim, but the details matter a lot. In general, property owners, business operators, landl...
How do I handle a crash where the other driver was texting but the police report does not mention it?
In general, a police report is only one piece of evidence after a crash. If the report does not mention texting, that does not necessarily mean the issue cannot be raised later. In New Mexico, as in many states, fault an...
Can I bring a claim if a dog chased me and I fell off my bike?
In West Virginia, a dog chase that causes a cyclist to fall may sometimes lead to a legal claim, but the details matter a lot. In general, the law looks at whether the dog owner or another responsible party acted neglige...
Do I have to pay a personal injury lawyer upfront to start my claim?
In general, you do not have to pay a personal injury lawyer upfront to start a claim, because many personal injury lawyers use contingency fee arrangements. Under that kind of fee setup, the lawyer usually gets paid only...
Missouri Rear-End Car Accident With No Brake Lights: Am I At Fault and Do I Need a Lawyer?
In Missouri, a rear-end crash is often treated as a question of negligence, but fault is not always automatic. If the vehicle in front had no brake lights, that fact may matter a lot because it can affect whether the dri...
Do I have to delete a recording if I later realize I did not get proper consent?
In Florida, the answer depends on what was recorded, how the recording was made, and what “proper consent” means in the specific situation. In general, Florida is a state where recording private communications can raise...
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...
How do I make a claim when the crash happened in another state during a road trip?
If you live in Massachusetts and were hurt in a crash that happened in another state during a road trip, the claim process is usually based on where the crash occurred, what insurance coverage applies, and which law gove...
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...
Do I have to pay for repairs if the other driver’s insurer accepts fault but says their policy limit is too low?
In general, if another driver caused the crash and their insurer accepts fault, that does not necessarily mean the insurer will pay all of your repair costs. The insurer usually owes only up to the policy limit available...
What happens if the property owner fixed the hazard right after my accident?
If a property owner fixed the hazard right after your accident, that usually does not automatically erase what happened before the repair. In general, the key question in a Connecticut premises liability matter is whethe...
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 happens if my auto insurance company says my car is totaled but their payout is $2,400 less than my loan balance?
If your car is declared a total loss and the insurance payout is less than what you still owe on the loan, you may still be responsible for the remaining balance. In general, the insurer’s payment is based on the car’s a...