Injury & Accident Law
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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...
Can a Vet Charge Me for Treatment I Did Not Approve?
In general, a veterinarian may charge for treatment that was authorized, reasonably necessary in an emergency, or covered by a signed consent or estimate agreement. If you did not approve a procedure, medication, test, o...
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...
Can I sue if a dog knocked me down and I broke my wrist but it never actually bit me?
In Ohio, a dog bite is not always required for someone to have a possible civil claim after a dog-related injury. If a dog knocked you down and you broke your wrist, the key question is usually whether the dog owner or k...
What are my rights if I was hit by falling merchandise at a big box store?
If you were hit by falling merchandise at a big box store in Kansas, you may have rights under general premises liability and negligence principles. In broad terms, store owners and operators are usually expected to keep...
Can I bring a claim if I tripped on a broken sidewalk outside a store and needed stitches?
In Virginia, a broken-sidewalk trip-and-fall may sometimes lead to a claim, but the legal analysis usually depends on who owned, controlled, or was responsible for maintaining the sidewalk and whether that person or busi...
Is it legal for a store employee to say I cannot take photos of the hazard after I fell?
In general, a store employee may tell you not to take photos, but that does not always mean you have no right to document the scene. In South Dakota, the answer can depend on where you are standing, who owns or controls...
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 a dog attacked my dog and I was bitten while trying to separate them?
If a dog attacked your dog and you were bitten while trying to separate the animals, you may have more than one kind of legal issue at the same time. In general, one issue is the injury to your dog, and another is the bi...
Can I bring a claim if I got food poisoning from a catered event and missed work?
If you got food poisoning after a catered event in Missouri and missed work, you may have a possible claim, but it depends on the facts. In general, a person who is harmed by contaminated food might pursue a claim based...
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 a dog bit me at a dog park where signs say dogs are off leash?
If a dog bites you at a dog park where dogs are allowed off leash, the fact that the park is off leash does not automatically mean there is no legal responsibility. In general, dog bite liability depends on the facts, in...
Do I have to split a personal injury settlement in divorce?
In Oregon, a personal injury settlement may or may not be split in divorce, depending on what the settlement is meant to replace and how the money is characterized under Oregon property rules. In general, divorce courts...
Can I sue a restaurant if I chipped a tooth on a small rock in my salad?
In general, yes, it is possible to bring a claim if a foreign object in restaurant food causes a dental injury. But whether a restaurant may be legally responsible depends on the facts, the amount of harm, and the proof...
How do I handle a pet sitter who lost my dog during a walk?
If a pet sitter lost your dog during a walk, the first priority is usually to search, notify local shelters and animal control, and preserve all communication with the sitter. In Hawaii, as in many states, the exact lega...