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How do I handle a personal injury claim if I slipped on wet floors at a grocery store?
If you slipped on a wet floor at a grocery store in Alabama, the claim usually turns on whether the store knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to fix it or warn shoppers in a reasonable time. In general,...
What happens if one spouse wastes marital assets on gambling before separation?
In Wisconsin, gambling losses or other spending that reduces marital assets before separation may matter in a divorce, but the legal effect depends on the facts. Courts generally look at whether the spending was ordinary...
How do I revoke a prenuptial agreement after we are married?
In general, a prenuptial agreement does not have to last forever. After marriage, spouses may sometimes revoke or replace it if both agree and the change is made in a legally proper way. In Vermont, the specific rules ca...
What are my rights if the bite happened while I was working as a mail carrier?
If you were bitten by a dog while working as a mail carrier in Kansas, you may have more than one possible path for help, depending on the facts. In general, a work-related dog bite can raise workers’ compensation issues...
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 make a personal injury claim if a store employee caused the accident?
If a store employee caused your accident in Vermont, a personal injury claim may be possible depending on the facts. In general, these claims are based on the idea that a business can be responsible for harm caused by an...
How do I handle a personal injury claim when the accident happened while I was visiting another state?
If you were injured while visiting another state, your claim may involve more than one state’s laws and procedures. In general, the place where the accident happened often matters a great deal, but it is not the only thi...
Do I have to pay a personal injury lawyer upfront to start my claim?
In general, you do not have to pay a personal injury lawyer upfront to start a claim, because many personal injury lawyers use contingency fee arrangements. Under that kind of fee setup, the lawyer usually gets paid only...
How do I handle a personal injury claim if I do not have health insurance?
If you do not have health insurance, you can still usually pursue a personal injury claim in New Mexico if someone else may be legally responsible for your injuries. The lack of insurance does not automatically prevent y...
Can I recover money for pain and suffering after six weeks of physical therapy?
In general, maybe. The fact that you needed six weeks of physical therapy does not, by itself, decide whether you can recover money for pain and suffering. In Utah, as in many states, compensation for pain and suffering...
What are my rights if a city bus hit my car while merging into traffic?
If a city bus hit your car while merging into traffic, you may have the right to seek compensation for vehicle damage, rental costs, towing, and in some cases personal injuries, depending on the facts. In Kansas, claims...
How do I handle equitable distribution when we own property in two states?
When spouses own property in two states, equitable distribution can become more complicated because the divorce court may need to identify, value, and divide assets that are located outside Vermont as well as assets loca...
Can a landlord make me pay for pest control when roaches were already in the apartment before I moved in?
In Utah, the answer usually depends on the lease, the facts, and who is responsible for the infestation. If roaches were already present before you moved in, a landlord generally may have difficulty shifting pest-control...
Can I file for divorce without hiring a lawyer if we agree on everything?
Yes, in Utah, some people are able to file for divorce without hiring a lawyer, especially when both spouses agree on the major issues. That usually means agreement on property division, debts, child custody, child suppo...
Can I request back child support if the father was not listed on the birth certificate?
In Virginia, the fact that a father was not listed on the birth certificate does not necessarily prevent a child support claim. In general, child support depends on legal parentage, not only on what appears on a birth ce...