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Q: What are my rights regarding a request for full access to medical records by State Farm after a car accident?
I was involved in a four-car accident in Minnesota on June 26th. I sustained injuries, have already begun medical treatment, and received a citation, as did another driver. My insurance company, State Farm, is asking me to complete paperwork for Personal Injury Protection (PIP), which includes an... View More 
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 16, 2026
answered on Jul 16, 2026
I'm sorry about your accident. I hope everyone involved is okay. This is something a Minnesota attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your concerns are valid and go to the issue of the privacy of your medical history, in particular, things that might have... View More
Q: Should I change the POA for my grandmother with dementia to me?
I am currently responsible for taking care of my grandmother's appointments, finances, and other needs. My mother holds the durable power of attorney for financial and medical decisions. However, both my mother and I agree that I should be the one holding this responsibility because my... View More
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Ryan K. Miltner
answered on Jul 17, 2026
answered on Jul 17, 2026
If your grandmother still has enough capacity to understand what a Power of Attorney is and who she wants making decisions for her, updating the POA to add you or name you may be the simpler and less restrictive option. If she no longer has that capacity, or if your aunt is pressuring her for... View More
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Q: What are the legal implications of an uninsured car accident in KY?
I am the owner of a car that was involved in a minor car accident in Kentucky. My sister was driving, and the accident resulted in some paint scraping and damage to the door of the other vehicle. Unfortunately, we recently discovered that our car was not actually insured; it was under an insurance... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 16, 2026
answered on Jul 16, 2026
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You ask about legal implications. Two immediate ones would include the element of lacking intent and being a victim of fraud on your part. How a Kentucky attorney would use those could depend on the wording of your... View More
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Q: How can I pursue back child support safely in Illinois with a violent parent?
I filed for child support in Illinois, but due to the father frequently moving, he hasn't been served. I recently found his address and want to pursue back child support. Given his history of violence, I’m hesitant to handle this myself. I currently rely on EBT and have no other income. How... View More
David Giffin
answered on Jul 16, 2026
answered on Jul 16, 2026
To add to Ms. Powell's answer - signing up for state services for your child will make the state of Illinois responsible for pursuing appropriate child support orders for your child, both to ensure you get support and to ensure that the father is contributing to state-provided coverages for... View More
Q: Is a trust considered a 'natural person' for condo ownership in Maryland?
I am considering purchasing a condominium, and the association's rules state that "membership in the association and ownership of units shall be limited to natural persons." It further mentions that if an entity other than a natural person becomes an owner, the association can... View More
Richard Sternberg
answered on Jul 16, 2026
answered on Jul 16, 2026
It might well be useful for your condo docs to be reviewed by a real lawyer and, maybe, for you to buy a bit of research. I think I get what the condo is trying to write. If I guess right, they don't want absent, landlord owners or AirBnB hosts. It may well be that they aren't trying to... View More
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