Injury & Accident Law
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Do I have to report my injury to the store manager before leaving the premises?
In general, there is no single universal rule that says every injured customer must report an injury to a store manager before leaving the premises. But if you are hurt in a store, telling a manager or another employee a...
What happens if I was in an Uber accident and both drivers blame each other?
If you were in an Uber accident and both drivers blame each other, the situation usually turns into an insurance and evidence dispute rather than a simple one-driver claim. In general, fault has to be sorted out before i...
How do I make a personal injury claim if a store employee caused the accident?
If a store employee caused your accident in Vermont, a personal injury claim may be possible depending on the facts. In general, these claims are based on the idea that a business can be responsible for harm caused by an...
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...
Is it legal for someone to threaten to release private photos unless I talk to them?
In general, a threat to release private photos in order to pressure someone into talking, meeting, or complying may raise serious legal concerns. In Washington, the answer often depends on what exactly was said, what the...
Is it legal for a waiver to block my claim after a zipline harness failed?
In South Dakota, a signed waiver may affect an injury claim after a zipline harness failure, but it usually does not automatically end the analysis. Whether the waiver is enforceable often depends on what the form said,...
What are my rights if I was injured in an elevator that dropped suddenly?
If you were injured in an elevator that dropped suddenly in Maryland, you may have the right to seek compensation for your injuries if someone else’s negligence contributed to the incident. In general, possible responsib...
Do I have to give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company?
In Pennsylvania, you may be asked to give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company after an accident or injury on someone else’s property. Whether you must agree depends on your role, your insurance...
Do I have to pay my medical bills upfront while waiting for a personal injury settlement?
In general, you may still be responsible for medical bills while a personal injury claim is pending, even if you expect a settlement later. A claim against the person or company you say caused the injury does not usually...
Is it legal for an insurance company to use a salvage title value even though my car had a clean title?
In general, an insurance company may try to value a vehicle based on what it believes the car would bring in the market after a total loss, but that does not automatically mean it can treat a clean-title car as if it alr...
What happens if a police officer gave me a ticket after the crash but I think the other driver caused it?
In Connecticut, getting a ticket after a crash does not necessarily mean you were the one who caused the collision. A police officer may issue a ticket based on what the officer observed at the scene, witness statements,...
Do I have to accept the dog owner’s offer to pay only my urgent care bill?
In general, no—you usually do not have to accept a dog owner’s offer to pay only your urgent care bill if you believe your losses are greater than that amount. An offer to cover one bill is often just a settlement propos...
Can I Sue for Wrongful Detention After Being Held Without Arrest?
In Utah, a person who is held without being formally arrested may sometimes have a civil claim depending on what happened, who did it, and whether the detention was legally justified. In general, the key issue is not onl...
Do I have to get consent before recording a mediation session over unpaid rent in Florida?
In Florida, you generally should not assume you can record a mediation session just because it involves unpaid rent. Mediation often comes with confidentiality rules, and those rules may limit or prohibit recording unles...
Is it legal for a landlord to blame me for falling down stairs that had poor lighting?
In general, a landlord in Arkansas may try to blame a tenant or visitor for a fall on stairs, including a claim that the person was not watching where they were going or was using the stairs carelessly. But that does not...