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Q: Do I need a lawyer for an accident involving my e-bike in Illinois?
I was involved in an accident in Illinois while riding my e-bike at a public park. A pedestrian walked across my path, and I accidentally hit her. My friend and I called an ambulance at the scene. I have recently received a letter from her lawyers stating that they are seeking compensation for my... View More 
Charles Candiano
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answered on Aug 30, 2026
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answered on Aug 30, 2026
If you have car insurance, turn it into them ASAP. If not, contact your homeowner's insurance ASAP. Would you wait if you hit a pedestrian with your car in a public park or if your baseball gave them a concussion in a public park? Without reading your policy, it is not possible to say... View More
Q: Does the Good Samaritan law cover driving without a valid license in an emergency?
I was pulled over in Minnesota while driving my wife's car to get her home quickly, as she was lethargic due to a lack of oxygen. I do not have a valid driver's license, but my wife is in the final stages of COPD and requires her 24/7 oxygen supply. She asked me to get her home urgently,... View More
Jonathan Matthew Holson
answered on Aug 31, 2026
answered on Aug 31, 2026
The Good Samaritan law does not specifically cover this situation, but it is something that the prosecutor can take into consideration in potentially resolving the matter. The fact that you were trying to get her home instead of to medical attention may limit their willingness to dismiss under the... View More
Q: Does the Good Samaritan law cover driving without a valid license in an emergency?
I was pulled over in Minnesota while driving my wife's car to get her home quickly, as she was lethargic due to a lack of oxygen. I do not have a valid driver's license, but my wife is in the final stages of COPD and requires her 24/7 oxygen supply. She asked me to get her home urgently,... View More
Thomas C Gallagher
answered on Aug 30, 2026
answered on Aug 30, 2026
I would assert Minnesota's Good Samaritan statute as a defense, Minnesota Statutes § 604A.01, since it creates an affirmative legal duty to render aid to someone "exposed to or has suffered grave physical harm." I would also assert the Necessity defense, and the defense of Reliance... View More
Q: How to challenge a policy limiting record requests in Florida?
I am in Florida and would like to challenge a policy that limits all record requests, including financial records and emails related to collections, to once per month. Moreover, the policy requires emails to be printed for inspection. How can I challenge this policy, and what are my rights under... View More
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Aug 29, 2026
answered on Aug 29, 2026
Assuming you are asking about a HOA or COA (condominium association), you have a right to inspect the records for up to 8 hours a month. Inspections can be limited to one day a month as long as you get at least 8 hours. The association can require emails to be printed. These are normally kept on... View More
Q: How to file a relief of stay motion for a tenant in Chapter 13 in Michigan?
I am a property manager in Michigan, and I have a tenant who filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy to halt an eviction process when they were 2 months behind on rent payments. Since the filing, the tenant has not paid ongoing rental payments and is unresponsive to communication attempts, including calls.... View More
Edward Gudeman
answered on Aug 30, 2026
answered on Aug 30, 2026
The automatic stay arises immediately upon the filing of the bankruptcy petition. It specifically prohibits any act to obtain possession of property of the estate, or property from the estate, as well as the commencement or continuation of judicial proceedings against the debtor that were or could... View More
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