Injury & Accident Law
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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...
Do I have to pay a dentist for a procedure that failed and needs to be redone?
In general, you may still owe money for a dental procedure even if it did not work as expected, but that does not mean the dentist can always charge you the full amount without question. In New Jersey, as in many states,...
Can I file an antiharassment protection order in Washington if my neighbor keeps yelling threats at me from the driveway?
In Washington, a person may be able to ask for an antiharassment protection order if another person engages in a course of conduct that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses them and that conduct serves no legitimate or...
My Brother Used My Name After a Car Crash — How Do I Fix the Insurance Record?
If someone used your name after a car crash, the insurance record may not be accurate, and that can create problems for coverage, claims history, or future underwriting. In general, the first goal is to identify exactly...
Do I have to prove the dog owner was negligent to recover damages in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, whether you must prove a dog owner was negligent to recover damages depends on the legal theory you are using and the facts of the incident. In general, some dog-bite and dog-attack claims may be based on...
What are my rights if my car insurance company says my accident claim is worth less than the repair estimate?
If your car insurance company says your accident claim is worth less than the repair estimate, that usually means the insurer is questioning some part of the repair bill, the damage estimate, or the value of the loss. In...
How do I get reimbursed for a rental car when repairs take 28 days?
If your car is in the shop for 28 days, reimbursement for a rental car usually depends on why the repair took that long, what coverage applies, and what the insurance policy or repair agreement says. In Nebraska, the bas...
Do I have to show the other driver my insurance card after an accident?
In Mississippi, you may need to exchange insurance information after a traffic accident, but the exact details can depend on the circumstances and on how the request is made. In general, drivers involved in a crash are e...
A neighbor’s contractor left nails in the street and I got a flat tire. Is anyone liable?
In North Carolina, someone may be liable for a flat tire caused by nails left in the street, but the answer usually depends on who left the nails, whether they were careless, and whether that carelessness can be connecte...
How do I handle a claim if my injury symptoms got worse two days after the accident?
If your injury symptoms got worse two days after an accident, that does not automatically mean the claim is invalid. In many personal injury situations, symptoms can appear later or become more noticeable after the shock...
What happens if a restaurant claims the warning cone was there but I never saw one?
If a restaurant says a warning cone was in place but you never saw it, that usually turns the case into a factual dispute about what really happened. In Texas, that kind of dispute often matters because premises liabilit...
What are my rights if the other driver left the scene but I got their license plate number?
If the other driver left the scene after a crash and you got the license plate number, that information may be very important. In general, a license plate can help law enforcement, insurers, and sometimes civil claims id...
Can I sue a landlord if my child got lead poisoning from peeling paint in the apartment?
In general, a tenant may be able to bring a claim against a landlord if a child was harmed by lead paint in an apartment, but the answer depends heavily on the facts, the lease, the condition of the property, notice to t...