Injury & Accident Law
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How do I prove the other driver ran a red light if there were no witnesses?
If no one saw the other driver run the red light, you may still be able to prove what happened using other types of evidence. In North Carolina, as in many states, car accident claims often turn on the total picture of t...
Can a pet boarding facility charge emergency vet fees without calling me first?
In North Carolina, a pet boarding facility may sometimes charge emergency veterinary fees without calling first, but that usually depends on the boarding agreement, the circumstances of the emergency, and what the facili...
Do I have to pay a medical bill that went to collections before I received an invoice?
In general, you may still owe a valid medical debt even if the bill was sent to collections before you personally received an invoice. A collection notice does not, by itself, mean the debt is inaccurate or unenforceable...
Is it legal for a store to delete security footage after I asked them to preserve it?
In general, a store may not be free to delete security footage once it has notice that the footage may be needed in a legal dispute. But the answer depends on the facts, the type of claim, and whether the store had a cle...
What happens if I was in a crash while driving for a rideshare app but had no passenger yet?
If you were driving for a rideshare app in Delaware and had no passenger yet, the insurance question usually turns on what part of the trip you were in at the time of the crash. In general, rideshare companies use differ...
What happens if the dog owner blames me for reaching toward the dog?
In Louisiana, if a dog owner says you caused the incident by reaching toward the dog, that argument may affect how fault is evaluated. In general, dog bite and dog injury claims can turn on the facts, including what the...
What happens if I received a recording that someone else made illegally under Penal Code 632?
In California, receiving a recording that someone else may have made illegally can create legal risk, but the exact consequences usually depend on what you knew, how you got the recording, and how you used it. Penal Code...
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...
Can I recover lost wages if I missed two weeks of work after a dog bite?
In New Jersey, lost wages after a dog bite may be recoverable if the bite caused you to miss work and you can document the wage loss. In general, wage loss is part of the financial harm a person may claim after an injury...
How do I handle a car accident settlement when Medicare or health insurance paid some bills?
In general, when Medicare or a health insurer has paid some of your crash-related medical bills, those payments may affect how your car accident settlement is handled. The basic issue is that another payer may have a rig...
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,...
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 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...
Can I sue if a dog bit my child at daycare?
Yes, a lawsuit may be possible in some situations, but the answer depends on the facts and on Wyoming law. In general, a dog bite claim after an incident at daycare may involve more than one possible legal theory, includ...
What are my rights if a dog bit me at a public park while off leash?
If a dog bit you in a public park in Washington, you may have rights to seek payment for your injuries and related losses, but the exact rules depend on the facts. In general, Washington follows laws that can make a dog...