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Is it legal for a business to make me pay for an ambulance after I fell on their property?
In general, a business cannot simply decide that you are legally responsible for an ambulance bill just because you fell on its property. In Indiana, as in many states, whether you must pay for emergency medical transpor...
What are my rights if alimony was supposed to end after five years but deductions keep coming out?
If alimony in Maryland was supposed to end after five years but deductions are still being taken, the first question is whether the obligation truly ended by its own terms or whether a court order, agreement, or payment...
What are my rights if I was hurt by broken glass left in a hotel room?
If you were hurt by broken glass left in a hotel room in Oklahoma, you may have a possible premises-liability or negligence claim against the hotel or another responsible party, depending on the facts. In general, hotels...
What are my rights if a dog bite happened during a paid training class?
If a dog bite happens during a paid training class, you may have rights connected to personal injury law, premises liability, negligence, or sometimes contract and business liability issues. In general, the fact that the...
Is it legal for a payroll company to send my final paycheck to the state instead of reissuing it?
In Nevada, a payroll company may be able to turn over an unclaimed paycheck to the state after certain steps are taken, but the answer depends on the facts. If a final paycheck was issued, lost, stale, uncashed, or never...
What happens if my credit card company denies a fraud claim I reported immediately?
If a credit card company denies a fraud claim you reported right away, it usually means the company has decided, at least for now, that it does not believe the charge was unauthorized or that the claim is not covered und...
Do I have to sign a settlement release before I know whether my knee injury needs surgery?
In general, no one can force you to sign a settlement release before you are ready, but a defendant or insurer may make that a condition of paying a settlement. A release is usually a final agreement that ends your claim...
What happens if a business gift card balance is treated as unclaimed property?
In general, if a business gift card balance is treated as unclaimed property, the business may have to turn the unused value over to the state rather than keep it indefinitely. The exact result depends on how Michigan la...
What happens if my boss secretly recorded our closed-door meeting without telling me?
In California, secretly recording a private or “confidential” conversation can raise serious legal issues. Whether your boss broke the law usually depends on the setting, who was present, whether everyone knew the conver...
How do I challenge a confession made after police ignored my request for an attorney?
In general, a confession may be challenged if police continued questioning after you clearly asked for a lawyer and the request should have stopped the interrogation. In North Carolina, as in other states, the details ma...
Can I record a threatening phone call if I am afraid the person will deny it later?
In Massachusetts, the answer usually depends on whether recording the call would comply with state and federal privacy laws. Massachusetts is generally considered a two-party consent state, which means it is often illega...
What happens if my child was bitten at a friend’s birthday party?
If your child was bitten at a friend’s birthday party in Michigan, the first concern is usually medical care and making sure the injury is properly documented. Depending on the facts, a bite may lead to a claim involving...
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 record a private phone call with my landlord in California if I am part of the conversation?
In California, the answer is often no unless the other person agrees. California is generally considered a two-party consent state, which means that recording a private phone call usually requires the consent of everyone...
Do I have to give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company?
In Pennsylvania, you may be asked to give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company after an accident or injury on someone else’s property. Whether you must agree depends on your role, your insurance...