Injury & Accident Law
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Is it legal for an insurer to reduce my settlement because I had arthritis before the fall?
In general, an insurer may try to argue that a pre-existing condition such as arthritis affected the value of a fall-related injury claim. That does not automatically mean the insurer is allowed to reduce a settlement si...
Is it legal for the dog owner to threaten me for reporting the bite?
In general, no one is allowed to threaten, harass, or intimidate you just because you reported a dog bite. If a dog owner is angry about a report to animal control, the police, a landlord, or another authority, that does...
What happens if several small damage incidents are added together over six months?
In Minnesota, several small damage incidents may sometimes be considered together, but not automatically. Whether they are “added together” usually depends on the legal claim, the facts, and how the incidents are connect...
How do I handle a private investigator who recorded my conversation through an open window?
In general, a private investigator recording a conversation through an open window can raise several legal issues, but the answer depends heavily on the facts and on Washington law. The most important questions are usual...
What happens if a dog bit me while I was lawfully entering a customer’s property for work?
If a dog bit you while you were lawfully entering a customer’s property for work, the incident may be analyzed under several different legal rules in Delaware, depending on the facts. In general, dog bite claims can invo...
What happens if I was hit by a delivery driver while they were working?
If a delivery driver hit you while they were working, the situation usually involves more than one possible insurance claim. In general, the driver’s personal auto policy, the delivery company’s insurance, or both may ma...
What happens if I was in an Uber accident and both drivers blame each other?
If you were in an Uber accident and both drivers blame each other, the situation usually turns into an insurance and evidence dispute rather than a simple one-driver claim. In general, fault has to be sorted out before i...
Can I make a claim if a hit-and-run driver damaged my car in a grocery store parking lot?
If a hit-and-run driver damaged your car in a grocery store parking lot in Virginia, you may be able to make a claim, but the available options usually depend on what evidence exists and what insurance coverage you have....
How do I report a hidden camera found in a tanning salon room?
If you find what appears to be a hidden camera in a tanning salon room, the safest general approach is to treat it as a possible privacy and criminal issue and report it promptly. In Minnesota, as in many states, the exa...
Do I have to give the insurance company access to my mental health records?
In general, an insurance company does not automatically get unlimited access to your mental health records just because you make a claim. Whether you have to share them usually depends on the type of insurance, what you...
Can I sue a rideshare driver for damaging my phone during a trip?
In general, you may be able to bring a claim against a rideshare driver if the driver’s conduct damaged your phone and the facts support legal responsibility. In Arizona, that usually means looking at whether the driver...
What Can I Do If My Neighbor’s Dog Bit Me in Their Yard?
If a neighbor’s dog bit you in their yard, you may still have options under Arizona law, but the details matter a lot. In general, dog bite laws can depend on where the bite happened, whether you were invited or allowed...
What happens if the property owner fixed the hazard right after my accident?
If a property owner fixed the hazard right after your accident, that usually does not automatically erase what happened before the repair. In general, the key question in a Connecticut premises liability matter is whethe...
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...
Do I have to prove the exact time a spill appeared before I slipped?
In general, no. In a Rhode Island slip-and-fall claim, people usually do not have to prove the exact minute a spill appeared before the fall. What often matters more is whether the property owner or occupier knew, or rea...