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Q: Can a 19-year-old carry a concealed weapon in Miami legally?
Can a 19-year-old legally carry a concealed weapon in Miami, Florida, in areas where it is typically legal to do so?
Jack Ruffin Hunt
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
Generally, no. A 19-year-old cannot ordinarily carry a concealed handgun in Miami under Florida’s general concealed-carry rules because Florida law requires a person to be at least 21 years old to qualify for a concealed weapon or firearm license, and the general authorization for carrying... View More 
Q: What determines compensation in a rideshare accident as a passenger in NY?
I was a passenger in a rideshare accident in New York where the rideshare driver was at fault. I suffered injuries that require me to see a chiropractor three times a week, attend pain management sessions, and receive massage therapy twice a week. I've been experiencing loss of wages, and I... View More
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Robert J. Maranto
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
The determination of value will be driven by the nature and extent of your injuries as well as any economic loss that you have. Spinal injuries can vary greatly in severity. In the event that chiropractic is not providing you with complete relief, the doctor may order advanced diagnostic tests in... View More
Q: What determines compensation in a rideshare accident as a passenger in NY?
I was a passenger in a rideshare accident in New York where the rideshare driver was at fault. I suffered injuries that require me to see a chiropractor three times a week, attend pain management sessions, and receive massage therapy twice a week. I've been experiencing loss of wages, and I... View More
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
This is a conversation best had with your lawyer who is most familiar with your case and your medical condition. That said, whether you are entitled to any damages for your pain and suffering will depend on whether you've sustained a "serious injury" within the meaning of New York... View More
Q: What determines compensation in a rideshare accident as a passenger in NY?
I was a passenger in a rideshare accident in New York where the rideshare driver was at fault. I suffered injuries that require me to see a chiropractor three times a week, attend pain management sessions, and receive massage therapy twice a week. I've been experiencing loss of wages, and I... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
I'm sorry about your accident and your injuries. You ask a valid question. Since you are represented, that's something your attorney would know best, once your treatment is concluded and the exact level of your injuries can be reviewed. Your post suggests that you are currently treating -... View More
Q: What determines compensation in a rideshare accident as a passenger in NY?
I was a passenger in a rideshare accident in New York where the rideshare driver was at fault. I suffered injuries that require me to see a chiropractor three times a week, attend pain management sessions, and receive massage therapy twice a week. I've been experiencing loss of wages, and I... View More
Ian M Chaikin
answered on Jul 23, 2026
answered on Jul 23, 2026
If you were injured as a passenger in a rideshare accident in New York and the rideshare driver was at fault, the amount of compensation you may recover depends on the specific facts of your case rather than a fixed formula.
Factors that commonly influence the value of a claim... View More
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