Injury & Accident Law
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How do I handle a personal injury claim when the business refuses to give me incident report paperwork?
In Georgia, if a business refuses to give you an incident report after an injury, that can be frustrating, but it does not necessarily stop a personal injury claim. In general, the report is only one piece of evidence. Y...
How do I document bruising and pain after a slip and fall accident?
If you are trying to document bruising and pain after a slip and fall accident in North Carolina, the main goal is usually to create a clear, consistent record of what happened, what you felt, and how your injuries chang...
Is it legal for the insurance company to follow my social media after I make an injury claim?
In general, yes—an insurance company or its investigator may be allowed to look at public social media after you make an injury claim. If your profile, posts, photos, comments, or videos are visible to the public, they m...
Can I sue over defamatory comments made during a livestream?
In general, yes, it may be possible to sue over defamatory comments made during a livestream if the statements meet the legal requirements for defamation. But whether a claim exists usually depends on what was said, how...
Do I have to accept the first settlement offer from the insurance company?
In general, no—you usually do not have to accept the first settlement offer from an insurance company. A first offer is often a starting point in negotiations, not the final word. Depending on the facts, it may be lower...
Do I have to prove who wrote the anonymous defamatory post before filing a lawsuit?
In general, you do not always need to know the anonymous poster’s real identity before starting a defamation case, but you usually do need enough information to describe the defamation claim and ask the court for help id...
Can I sue the other driver for $3,800 in repair costs if their insurance denies liability?
In general, yes, a driver may be able to bring a civil claim for vehicle repair costs if another driver caused the damage and the insurer denies liability. In Ohio, the key issue is usually not the dollar amount by itsel...
How do I handle a car accident claim when the other driver is from Canada?
If the other driver is from Canada, the basic claim process after a car accident is often similar to any other crash claim in New Mexico. You still usually gather evidence, report the crash if required, notify insurance...
How do I calculate damages if someone violated Penal Code 632 by secretly recording me?
In California, damages for a secret recording claim under Penal Code 632 are usually not calculated by a single fixed formula. The amount may depend on what kind of harm the recording caused, how the recording was used,...
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...
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...
How do I handle a personal injury claim when the accident happened while I was visiting another state?
If you were injured while visiting another state, your claim may involve more than one state’s laws and procedures. In general, the place where the accident happened often matters a great deal, but it is not the only thi...
What happens if the defamatory post was deleted but people already took screenshots?
In general, deleting a defamatory post does not necessarily make the issue go away. If other people already saw the post or saved screenshots, those screenshots may still be used as evidence that the statement was publis...
What happens if I waited three days to see a doctor after a dog bite?
If you waited three days to see a doctor after a dog bite in Alaska, that delay does not automatically mean you lose the right to seek compensation or that your injury is not serious. In many situations, people delay tre...
My Brand-New Motorcycle Keeps Stalling—Can I Demand Refund?
If a brand-new motorcycle keeps stalling, you may be wondering whether you can get your money back. In general, that depends on what the problem is, how serious it is, how many repair attempts the dealer or manufacturer...