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Q: Should I hire an attorney for personal injury trial?
I am involved in a personal injury case in California where I accidentally bumped a pedestrian with my car during a slow turn in a grocery store parking lot, causing her to fall. She had bruises and scrapes, according to the EMTs. A tort action was filed against multiple parties, including myself,... View More 
Gerald Barry Dorfman
answered on Jul 21, 2026
answered on Jul 21, 2026
Because of the potential exposure, you may want to hire an additional attorney. However, rather than asking random attorneys on a public forum, you should begin your inquiry by speaking to the attorney you already have. Although they are being paid by the insurance company, they are your attorney.... View More
Q: Should I hire an attorney for personal injury trial?
I am involved in a personal injury case in California where I accidentally bumped a pedestrian with my car during a slow turn in a grocery store parking lot, causing her to fall. She had bruises and scrapes, according to the EMTs. A tort action was filed against multiple parties, including myself,... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Jul 21, 2026
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answered on Jul 21, 2026
A wise man once said that a house divided against itself cannot stand; and that is precisely the tension you are sensing here, even if your insurer has not said it out loud. A $4 million demand against $1.25 million in coverage is what we call excess exposure, and the moment that gap opens up, your... View More
Q: How can I add my name to the deed of my late stepfather's house in Tennessee?
My stepfather and my mother owned a house with a mortgage in Tennessee. Their names were on the mortgage papers. My mother passed away, leaving my stepfather as the sole occupant. After he became very sick, I moved in to take care of him and have continued living there since his passing, making... View More
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Anthony M. Avery
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answered on Jul 21, 2026
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answered on Jul 21, 2026
Hire a lawyer to search the title and determine ownership. From your statements Step-Father may have owned it at death as the surviving tenant by the entirety, but you have to look at the Deed. If so, you have no ownership as not an heir. You might make a deal with the heirs to buy them out and... View More
Q: What can I do if a Texas dealership sold me an unsafe car?
I purchased a car from a dealership in Texas on July 14, 2026, which was advertised on their website as being in good condition with no major problems. We inspected the car, looked under the hood, and did a test drive before purchasing. However, after finalizing the purchase, we discovered the gas... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 21, 2026
answered on Jul 21, 2026
From your question, I am assuming this was a used car. If so, I would take the vehicle to a mechanic of your choice whom you trust and hire that mechanic to perform the work necessary to make the vehicle safe. Because the dealer from whom you purchased the vehicle does not have a mechanic, I would... View More
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Q: How does liability work for a rideshare accident in Texas?
I was involved in an accident in Texas while driving a rental car through Uber's app. I was found at fault for changing lanes unsafely. The other driver didn't have insurance and received a no-insurance citation. I was informed by Uber's insurance adjuster that Uber's insurance... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Jul 21, 2026
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There's an old saying that the devil is in the details, and nowhere is that truer than in the fine print of a rideshare insurance policy. What Uber's adjuster told you is only half the story, and it's the half that happens to protect their bottom line.
Texas regulates... View More
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