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What are my rights if a storage unit company auctioned my belongings even though I paid online the day before?
If a storage unit company auctioned your belongings after you paid online the day before, the first question is whether the payment was actually received, posted, and credited before the auction took place. In general, a...
Do I have to call the police for a fender bender if nobody was injured?
In Mississippi, whether you have to call the police after a minor car accident can depend on the facts of the crash, what the law requires, and whether the collision can be handled safely at the scene. In general, even i...
Can my landlord evict me for having a camera doorbell outside my apartment?
In Wyoming, a landlord may be able to challenge or remove a camera doorbell if it violates the lease, building rules, or property policies, but eviction is usually not automatic just because a tenant installed one. The a...
What happens if the dog that bit me was off leash but the owner says it was provoked?
In Wisconsin, an off-leash dog and a claim of provocation can both matter in a dog bite case, but neither fact automatically decides the result. In general, dog bite claims depend on the specific facts, including what th...
What happens if the insurance company says my injury was pre-existing?
If an insurance company says your injury was pre-existing, it usually means the insurer is arguing that your symptoms, medical condition, or need for treatment existed before the accident or event that is being claimed....
Is it legal for a state to keep interest earned on money after it is escheated?
In general, the answer depends on the law that governs the unclaimed property and on what happened to the money while the state held it. Escheat or unclaimed property laws usually let the state take custody of abandoned...
Loaned a Friend $450 and They Won’t Pay Me Back—What Can I Do?
If you loaned a friend $450 in Iowa and they will not pay you back, your options usually depend on whether you can show that the money was a loan, what the repayment agreement was, and what proof you have. In general, a...
Can a Hospital Bill Me Years After the Visit?
Yes, a hospital may sometimes send a bill long after the visit, but whether it can still collect depends on several legal and practical factors. A late bill does not automatically mean the charge is invalid. It may happe...
Can I sue if someone edited screenshots to make it look like I admitted to a crime?
In Virginia, edited screenshots that falsely make it look like you admitted to a crime may sometimes support a civil claim, but the exact legal theory depends on the facts. In general, the law looks at what was published...
Can police question me in an ambulance without Miranda warnings?
In general, police may ask questions in an ambulance without first giving Miranda warnings if you are not yet in custodial interrogation. Miranda warnings are usually required only when a person is both in custody and be...
What are my rights if a hair salon damaged my hair and refuses compensation?
If a hair salon in South Carolina damaged your hair and refuses to pay, you may have several possible consumer-law or civil-law arguments depending on what happened, what was promised, and how much harm you suffered. In...
Do I have to split my retirement account if most of it was earned before marriage?
In Oregon, the answer is often: not necessarily, but maybe in part. Retirement accounts are commonly divided in divorce based on what portion was accumulated during the marriage versus what portion was accumulated before...
Can I sue if a dog bit me through a fence while I was walking on the sidewalk?
In Missouri, you may be able to bring a claim if a dog bites you while you are lawfully on a sidewalk, even if the dog was behind a fence. Whether a claim exists usually depends on the facts, including where you were sta...
Can a prenup protect future income from a business I start after marriage?
In general, a prenuptial agreement may be used to address business interests that a spouse starts after marriage, including how future income, ownership, and appreciation might be treated. In Missouri, as in many states,...
What happens if someone records a confidential conversation and posts a clip online?
In California, recording a confidential conversation and then posting a clip online can raise serious legal issues, but what happens depends heavily on the facts. The main questions usually are whether the conversation w...