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Can I sue if a dog knocked me down and I broke my wrist but it never actually bit me?
In Ohio, a dog bite is not always required for someone to have a possible civil claim after a dog-related injury. If a dog knocked you down and you broke your wrist, the key question is usually whether the dog owner or k...
How do I take a pet boarding facility to court if my pet was injured in their care?
If your pet was injured while being boarded, you may be able to bring a civil claim against the facility, depending on the facts and the evidence. In Wyoming, as in many states, the legal theory might involve negligence,...
Can a broken apartment door lead to a felony under Minn. Stat. 609.595?
In Minnesota, a broken apartment door can sometimes be part of a felony property-damage charge, but not every broken door leads to a felony. Under Minn. Stat. 609.595, the legal issue usually turns on whether the damage...
Do I have to let the insurance company inspect my car before I repair it?
In general, the answer depends on your insurance policy, the type of claim, and the facts of the loss. In South Carolina, an insurer commonly wants to inspect damaged property before repairs begin so it can verify the ca...
What Are My Rights If a Pawn Shop Lost My Item?
If a pawn shop lost your item in Nebraska, you may have rights based on your pawn contract, store policies, and general state consumer or property law principles. In many situations, the central issue is whether the pawn...
How do I start a divorce when I do not know my spouse’s current address?
In Georgia, you can often start a divorce even if you do not know your spouse’s current address, but you usually need to make a reasonable effort to find it first. Courts generally expect you to try to locate your spouse...
How do I enforce a small claims judgment against a business that closed?
If you won a small claims judgment against a business that later closed, enforcement can still be possible, but it often depends on what happened to the business, who owned it, and whether any assets or insurance remain....
Do I have to leave by the end of a 30-day notice if I have nowhere else to go?
In Oregon, a 30-day notice usually means the landlord is telling you that the tenancy is ending, but it does not always mean you must move out immediately on day 30 without any further process. In many situations, the la...
Can I sue a daycare if my child was injured because staff left kids unsupervised?
In general, a parent may be able to bring a legal claim against a daycare if a child was injured and the injury may have been caused by inadequate supervision. In Wyoming, as in other states, the basic question is usuall...
Can I keep the house in an equitable distribution divorce if the mortgage is only in my spouse’s name?
In California, the fact that the mortgage is only in your spouse’s name does not by itself decide who gets the house in a divorce. California is a community property state, so the court usually looks at when the home was...
Is it legal for an ex to post on Instagram that I cheated clients in my small business?
In Florida, an ex posting on Instagram that you “cheated clients” in your small business may be legally risky for them, but whether it is unlawful depends on the exact words used, whether the statement is false, and whet...
What are my rights if my landlord increases rent in the middle of my lease term?
In Colorado, a landlord usually cannot raise the rent in the middle of a fixed-term lease unless the lease itself allows that kind of increase or the tenant agrees to a change. A written lease often sets the rent amount...
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...
What happens if my spouse claims the prenup is unfair after 15 years of marriage?
In Wisconsin, a spouse who says a prenuptial agreement is unfair after a long marriage may be asking a court to review whether the agreement should be enforced as written. In general, the length of the marriage by itself...
What are my rights if I was intoxicated when I waived Miranda?
If you were intoxicated when you waived your Miranda rights, that does not automatically mean the waiver was invalid. In general, courts look at whether the waiver was knowing, voluntary, and intelligent under the total...