Injury & Accident Law
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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 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...
Do I have to pay for a repair if the issue came back within a week?
In general, whether you have to pay for a repair that failed again within a week depends on the repair agreement, what was promised, and what caused the problem to return. In Missouri, the first question is usually wheth...
What happens if a dog owner says their dog had never bitten anyone before?
In Louisiana, a dog owner’s statement that the dog had never bitten anyone before does not automatically end a claim. It may be one fact a court or insurer looks at, but it is usually only part of a larger liability anal...
Do I have to report a minor accident to my insurance if there was only a small bumper scratch?
In general, a minor accident with only a small bumper scratch may still be something you consider reporting to your insurance company, even if the damage looks cosmetic. Whether you have to report it often depends on you...
Do I have to show the dog was dangerous before the bite happened?
In South Carolina, the answer usually depends on the legal theory being used and the facts of the incident. In many dog bite claims, a person does not necessarily have to prove the dog had a long history of aggression be...
What are my rights if someone on TikTok falsely accused me of abusing my dog?
If someone on TikTok falsely accused you of abusing your dog, you may have several possible rights under general Illinois law, depending on what was said, how it was shared, and whether it caused harm. In many situations...
How do I prove lost income if I am self-employed and missed three weeks of work?
If you are self-employed and missed three weeks of work, proving lost income usually means showing what you normally earned, what work you lost, and how the missed time affected your business income. That often involves...
What are my rights if my child was hurt on broken playground equipment at an apartment complex?
If a child is hurt on broken playground equipment at an apartment complex in Tennessee, the situation may involve a premises liability claim. In general, property owners and managers have a duty to use reasonable care to...
Can I sue if I was injured by a defective ladder I bought six months ago?
In general, you may be able to bring a claim if a defective ladder injured you, even if you bought it six months ago. In Wyoming, as in many states, the key issue is usually not how long you owned the ladder, but whether...
Do I have to pay back my health insurance from a dog bite settlement?
In general, maybe. After a dog bite settlement, your health insurer may have a right to ask for reimbursement if it paid medical bills related to the injury. Whether repayment is required often depends on the insurance c...
Do I have to stop recording if the other person says they do not consent?
In Florida, the answer often depends on what kind of recording is happening and where it is taking place. A person saying “I do not consent” does not always end the issue by itself, but it is a strong warning sign that t...
Can I recover lost wages after missing three weeks of work from a car accident?
In Alabama, you may be able to recover lost wages after a car accident if someone else’s negligence caused the crash and your missed work is supported by evidence. Missing three weeks of work is not, by itself, what deci...
Can I sue for defamation if someone falsely says online that I have an STD?
In Missouri, a false online statement that you have an STD may sometimes support a defamation claim, but the details matter a lot. In general, a defamation claim requires a false statement of fact, publication to a third...
Can I sue for emotional distress after my dog was injured in the car accident?
In general, you might be able to bring a claim for emotional distress after a car accident that injures your dog, but the answer usually depends on the facts and the law in your state. In Wyoming, as in many states, the...