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Is it legal for an insurance adjuster to offer me $1,200 less than the body shop estimate?
In Arizona, an insurance adjuster can sometimes offer a settlement amount that is lower than a body shop estimate. That is not automatically illegal. In many claims, the insurer uses its own evaluation process, and the a...
Can I Sue a Hair Salon for Chemical Burns?
In New Jersey, a person who suffers chemical burns at a hair salon may sometimes have a claim against the salon, the stylist, or another responsible business if the injury was caused by negligence or another legal wrong....
Is it legal for a prenup to limit spousal support to $1,000 a month for two years?
In South Dakota, a prenuptial agreement may be able to limit or waive spousal support, but that is not automatic. Whether a specific limit like $1,000 per month for two years will be enforceable usually depends on the ag...
How do I handle an Alabama eviction notice if I already paid the rent with a money order?
If you already paid the rent with a money order and still received an eviction notice in Alabama, the first step is usually to stay calm and gather proof of payment. A money order can be useful evidence, but the key issu...
What are my rights if my mechanic overcharged me by $800?
If a mechanic overcharged you by $800, you may have several general options depending on what happened, what was agreed to, and what proof you have. In Nebraska, as in other states, the first question is often whether th...
What are my rights if my landlord retaliates after I filed a complaint with the housing authority?
In Pennsylvania, tenants generally have some protection against landlord retaliation after reporting housing conditions to a housing authority or another government agency. If a landlord takes negative action because you...
What happens if my ex moved to another state and stopped paying court ordered support?
If your ex moved to another state and stopped paying court-ordered support, the support order usually does not disappear just because the other parent crossed state lines. In general, a Michigan support order may still b...
What are my rights if my landlord refuses to fix a refrigerator and my groceries spoiled twice?
If you rent in South Dakota and your landlord refuses to fix a refrigerator, you may have tenant rights under the lease and under general housing law principles, but the exact options depend on the facts. In many rental...
What Are My Chances of Beating a Ticket for Passing a Rolling Roadblock?
In Colorado, your chances of beating a ticket for passing a rolling roadblock usually depend on the specific traffic rule you are accused of violating, what the officer saw, and what evidence is available. A “rolling roa...
My boss says cash tips count toward replacing a drawer shortage. Can they do that?
In general, an employer may not be able to treat your cash tips as the employer’s money to automatically cover a cash register or drawer shortage. Whether that is allowed can depend on how the tips are handled, whether t...
How do I handle a car accident where the other driver gave me fake insurance information?
If another driver gave you fake insurance information after a car accident, the first step is usually to treat the situation as a documentation and reporting problem as well as a claim problem. In general, you may want t...
Do I have to prove the statement was fact and not opinion?
In many defamation disputes, yes — the distinction between a statement of fact and a statement of opinion can matter a great deal. In general, a false statement of fact is more likely to support a defamation claim than a...
Can a Debt Collector Contact My Parents About My Credit Card Debt?
In general, a debt collector may be allowed to contact your parents in limited situations, but usually not to discuss your debt in a way that pressures them or treats them as if they owe the money. In Missouri, federal d...
Can I qualify for forgiveness if I work for a nonprofit but my paycheck comes from a management company?
In general, the answer may depend on who is considered your employer for the forgiveness program, not just on the day-to-day work you do. If you work for a nonprofit but receive your paycheck from a separate management c...
How do I stop a debt collector from contacting me at my workplace?
In general, a debt collector may not keep contacting you at work if they know your employer does not allow it or if you clearly tell the collector to stop contacting you there. If you are in New York, the same general co...