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What Can I Do If a Delivery Company Damaged My Property?
If a delivery company damaged your property, you may have options to ask for repair or replacement costs, submit a claim, or seek other remedies depending on the facts. In general, the most important first step is to doc...
What happens if I was charged with DUI but my blood test came back under the legal limit in Colorado?
In Colorado, a blood test result under the legal limit does not automatically mean a DUI case goes away. Prosecutors may still try to prove that alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances impaired your driving, even...
What happens if my landlord refuses to give me a copy of my signed lease?
If your landlord refuses to give you a copy of your signed lease, that can be frustrating and may make it harder to confirm the exact rental terms. In general, a lease is still a contract even if one party is holding the...
What are my rights if my wages are being garnished but I never received notice about the student loan debt?
If your wages are being garnished for a student loan debt and you never received notice, that may raise important due process and debt-collection questions. In general, a creditor or collection agency usually must follow...
Can a contractor put a lien on my house if I already paid the general contractor in full?
In general, yes, a contractor or subcontractor may still try to file a lien against a homeowner’s property even if the homeowner already paid the general contractor in full. The key issue is often not just whether you pa...
How do I prove the exact day I was separated from payroll for final pay purposes?
In Utah, the exact day you were separated from payroll can matter because final pay issues often turn on the date your employment ended. In general, the best proof is any record that shows when your employer treated you...
Is it legal for someone to contact my family members after I told them not to contact me?
In general, it may be legal for someone to contact your family members even after you told that person not to contact you, but that depends on the facts and the reason for the contact. In Washington, as in many states, a...
Can I get extra time if my eviction notice says I must leave in 72 hours and I have kids?
In New Jersey, having children usually does not automatically stop an eviction or create a guaranteed extension of time to move. In general, the amount of time you may have depends on what stage the eviction is in, what...
Do I have to tell my car insurance company about a DUI?
In general, a DUI can affect your car insurance, but whether you must proactively tell your insurer depends on your policy, the insurer’s reporting requirements, and the facts of the incident. In Mississippi, many driver...
Can I sue a pharmacy if I fell because floor mats were curled up near the entrance?
In New Jersey, a pharmacy may potentially be liable if a curled or raised floor mat near the entrance created a dangerous condition and the store failed to address it in a reasonable time. These cases are usually discuss...
Can I file a small claims case against a gym for charging me after I canceled in person?
In general, you may be able to use small claims court in Wyoming if a gym kept charging you after you canceled and you believe those charges were unauthorized or breach the membership agreement. Whether a small claims ca...
Can my employer hold my last paycheck because a customer complained after I left?
In general, an employer usually cannot keep your final paycheck just because a customer complained after you left the job. Final wages are typically owed for work you already performed, and a complaint by itself does not...
How do I take a pet sitter to small claims court for negligence?
If a pet sitter’s carelessness caused harm to your pet, property, or related expenses, a small claims case in Wyoming may be one possible way to try to recover money damages. In general, small claims court is designed fo...