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What happens if I was partly at fault because I was looking at my phone when I fell?
If you were looking at your phone when you fell, that fact may affect a claim for injuries, but it does not automatically end the claim. In Colorado, fault is often compared between the injured person and other responsib...
How do I lower my student loan payment after my hours were cut in half?
If your hours were cut in half, you may have several general options to reduce your student loan payment, but the best choice depends on the type of loan, your current income, and whether your loans are federal or privat...
What happens if officers questioned me in jail about a different case without Miranda warnings?
If officers questioned you in jail about a different case without giving Miranda warnings, the main issue is usually whether the conversation counted as a custodial interrogation and whether your statements may be used 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....
Can I file a claim if a hotel bedbug infestation caused bites and medical expenses?
In West Virginia, a hotel bedbug situation may sometimes lead to a legal claim if the hotel failed to use reasonable care to keep the room safe and the infestation caused your injuries or losses. That can include bite-re...
What are my rights if my spouse is hiding income from a side business during the divorce?
In general, if you are going through a divorce in Washington and you think your spouse is hiding income from a side business, you may have the right to ask for full financial disclosure and to challenge incomplete or ina...
Do I have to pay a medical bill that went to collections before I received an invoice?
In general, you may still owe a valid medical debt even if the bill was sent to collections before you personally received an invoice. A collection notice does not, by itself, mean the debt is inaccurate or unenforceable...
What happens if the landlord files in court before the notice period is over?
If a landlord files a court case before the required notice period ends, the filing may be premature. In general, that can matter because many eviction or possession cases depend on the landlord first giving proper notic...
What Should I Do If a Mechanic Fixed the Wrong Problem and the Car Still Will Not Run?
If a mechanic fixed the wrong problem and your car still will not run, the first step is usually to document everything carefully. Keep the repair order, invoices, diagnostic reports, texts, emails, photos, and any notes...
Do I have to pay rent if my apartment was burglarized due to a broken lock the landlord ignored?
In Mississippi, the fact that your apartment was burglarized does not automatically end your duty to pay rent. In general, a tenant’s rent obligation usually continues unless the lease, the facts, or the law give the ten...
My roommate’s boyfriend basically lives here now and won’t chip in for utilities. Can I do anything?
In Colorado, your options usually depend on the lease, any roommate agreement, and who is legally responsible for the utilities. If the boyfriend is not on the lease and not on the utility accounts, he may still be allow...
What are my rights if my insurance company denies my car accident claim saying I was partially at fault?
If you are in Illinois and your insurance company denies a car accident claim because it says you were partially at fault, the key issue is usually how fault is being used under the policy and under Illinois law. In gene...
What Can I Do If My Apartment Has Repeated Sewage Backups?
Repeated sewage backups in an apartment can be a serious habitability issue, especially if the problem affects health, safety, or the use of the home. In general, a landlord is usually expected to keep a rental unit in a...
What are my rights if the eviction notice was in English but I only signed a Spanish lease?
In Tennessee, the fact that you signed a lease in Spanish does not automatically make an English eviction notice invalid. In general, what matters is whether the landlord followed the legal notice and eviction process th...
What happens if I got a DUI with a child in the car in Wisconsin?
If you are charged with DUI in Wisconsin and a child was in the car, the situation may be treated more seriously than an ordinary first-time OWI case. In general, the presence of a child can increase the risk of addition...