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Q: Can I get help with a bus accident settlement in Florida?
I was involved in an accident with a city bus in Florida, which tragically resulted in the loss of my first child. The lawyer handling my case has only offered me $10,000 as a settlement, which I'm unsatisfied with. Can I find help here to explore better legal options and achieve more... View More 
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Nov 9, 2026
answered on Nov 9, 2026
I am very sorry for the loss of your child, and it is understandable that an offer of $10,000 feels inadequate. When a city bus is involved, the claim is usually governed by the limited waiver of sovereign immunity in Fla. Stat. 768.28, which allows a negligence claim against a government entity... View More
Q: How to report a police officer for delayed mandated reporting in CA?
I need guidance on how to report a police officer in California who delayed fulfilling a mandated reporting duty related to a child endangerment arrest on January 12, 2022. The officer allegedly falsified information in the report, which was eventually faxed to CPS on February 3, 2022. CPS... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Nov 8, 2026
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answered on Nov 8, 2026
Start with a written personnel complaint to the officer's employing police department or sheriff's office, directed to Internal Affairs or the unit that handles civilian complaints. Penal Code section 832.5 requires an agency complaint procedure. Ask for that procedure, a complaint... View More
Q: Can I request a continuance for a family law court hearing due to work obligations?
I have a family law court hearing scheduled for November 20, 2026, in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Unfortunately, I'm unable to take time off work on that day. Can I request a continuance for the hearing, and if so, what steps do I need to follow? This is the first time I'm... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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Yes, you can request a continuance, but a work conflict and the fact that this is your first request do not automatically entitle you to one. Explain why the conflict cannot reasonably be avoided, when you learned about it, what efforts you made to obtain leave or change shifts, and what short... View More
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Q: Who is responsible for trapping costs for a coyote causing damage on private property in a HOA setting in San Dimas, CA?
I live in a PUD with an HOA in San Dimas, CA, where a homeowner has a coyote frequenting their front door, causing damage and leaving waste. The coyote, which reportedly has mange, follows a city street path and not common HOA areas. Despite Animal Humane Society recommendations to shoo it away,... View More
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Nov 8, 2026
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The HOA is not automatically responsible for a trapper's bill merely because the affected home is within the development. If the affected area is genuinely the owner's separate property and the governing documents assign its upkeep to that owner, the owner ordinarily bears the cost of a... View More
Q: What are the Nebraska legal requirements and recommendations for liability protections in an audio visual rental business?
I'm operating an audio visual rental business in Nebraska and I'm looking to review and enhance my terms and conditions. My primary concerns are liability protections against lawsuits and issues related to loss or theft of equipment. I’d like guidance on the legal requirements in... View More
Kole Pederson
answered on Nov 8, 2026
answered on Nov 8, 2026
Nebraska has no special law for audiovisual rental businesses. Nebraska mainly governs equipment rentals through general contract law. Article 2A of the Uniform Commercial Code, which covers leases of goods, also applies. The same rules apply whether you rent speakers and projectors or tractors,... View More
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