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What are my rights if my child needs counseling after being attacked by a dog?
If your child needs counseling after being attacked by a dog, Tennessee law may treat that counseling as part of the harm caused by the incident. In general, injury claims can sometimes include not only physical treatmen...
What happens if I was rear-ended while driving a company vehicle?
If you were rear-ended while driving a company vehicle in Michigan, several different legal and insurance issues may come up at the same time. In general, the fact that the vehicle belongs to your employer does not preve...
How do I divide credit card debt that my spouse ran up without telling me?
In Minnesota, credit card debt is usually divided as part of a divorce or legal separation based on the overall financial picture, not simply on whose name is on the account. If your spouse ran up debt without telling yo...
Can repeated unwanted emails count as harassment under Washington law?
Yes, repeated unwanted emails can sometimes be part of harassment under Washington law, but it depends on the facts and the legal context. In general, a single annoying email is usually not enough by itself. Repeated mes...
What happens if my loan servicer says my $0 income driven payments do not count?
If your loan servicer says your $0 income-driven repayment payments do not count, it usually means the servicer believes those months do not meet the requirements for a particular program, forgiveness track, or payment c...
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...
Do I have to pay for prepaid services if the business shuts down?
If a business shuts down, whether you still have to pay for prepaid services usually depends on the contract terms, how much of the service was already used, and what Alaska law may allow in the circumstances. In general...
Can I break my lease if my landlord refuses to address ongoing noise complaints from neighbors?
In New Jersey, a tenant may sometimes have legal arguments for ending a lease early if serious, ongoing noise problems make the rental unlivable and the landlord does not take reasonable steps to address them. But that i...
How do I file a claim against a caterer who canceled my event last minute?
If a caterer in Massachusetts canceled your event at the last minute, you may have a contract dispute, a consumer complaint issue, or both, depending on the facts. In general, the first step is to gather the written agre...
My Apartment Flooded From the Unit Above — Who Pays for My Damaged Furniture?
In Illinois, the answer usually depends on what caused the flood, who may have been negligent, and what insurance coverage is available. If water came from the unit above, the upstairs tenant, the upstairs landlord, the...
Can I sue a rideshare driver for damaging my phone during a trip?
In general, you may be able to bring a claim against a rideshare driver if the driver’s conduct damaged your phone and the facts support legal responsibility. In Arizona, that usually means looking at whether the driver...
Is it legal for an apartment lease to say the landlord is not responsible for any repairs?
In Ohio, a lease may try to shift repair responsibility to the tenant, but a clause that says the landlord is not responsible for any repairs is not necessarily the end of the story. In general, lease language has to be...
Can a Utah employer withhold my final paycheck because I did not sign a separation agreement?
In general, a Utah employer should not be able to hold back earned wages simply because you refused to sign a separation agreement. Final wages are usually treated as wages that must be paid under the employer’s normal p...
Can I sue a business if I found a hidden camera in a restroom stall?
If you found a hidden camera in a restroom stall, there may be civil legal claims against the business, the person who installed the camera, or both, depending on the facts. In Virginia, as in many states, a restroom is...
What Happens If a Debt Collector Keeps Calling After I Asked Them to Stop?
If a debt collector keeps calling after you asked them to stop, that may be a problem under consumer protection rules, but the exact answer depends on the facts and the law that applies. In general, once a collector is t...