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Q: Can an insurer withhold policy limit payment to negotiate hospital bills when no lien is filed?
I was injured in a car accident in Dallas, Texas, and the at-fault driver's insurer, Bristol West, admitted full liability in writing. The available bodily injury policy limit is capped at $30,000. My medical expenses from Medical City Dallas total $40,000, which exceeds the policy limits.... View More 
Loc Tan Dang
answered on Aug 4, 2026
answered on Aug 4, 2026
Two things in your description do most of the work here: liability was admitted in writing, and no lien has been filed.
The written admission matters because it removes the usual justification for delay. Once a carrier concedes liability and the limit is exhausted by the claim, there is... View More
Q: Is my brother entitled to a share after co-owning property with my deceased father without a will in Oregon?
I am trying to determine if my brother, who was an equal owner of a property with my father in Oregon, is entitled to a portion of my father's share when he passed away. Both names are on the deed, but my father did not leave a will. How should we proceed with the property distribution?
Theressa Hollis
answered on Aug 4, 2026
answered on Aug 4, 2026
You will need an attorney to review the Deed to the property for you. It is possible that the Deed includes the language "with a right of survivorship" or that it is a Transfer on Death Deed. In both of those cases, the property could belong to your brother at your father's death,... View More
Q: What to do if I-130 is denied due to adoption at age 18?
I was adopted with my siblings in Georgia. My brother and I were under 18, but my sister was over 18 when she got adopted in November after her birthday. She is now applying for an I-485, but her I-130 was denied because the relationship could not be established due to her age at the time of... View More
Karol Dezwager Brown
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answered on Aug 4, 2026
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answered on Aug 4, 2026
Hi! Immigration cases involving adoption can be very complex because eligibility often depends on whether the adoption meets the requirements of U.S. immigration law. If the I-130 was denied based on your sister's age at the time of adoption, it's important to understand the legal basis... View More
Q: What are my legal options if my employer didn't file my H1B extension on time in TX?
I was on an H1B visa working in Texas, and my employer failed to file the extension on time after my visa expired in February 2025. When I discovered this, my boss refused to address the mistake or make any compensation. Instead, I received a termination letter and was asked to leave the job. What... View More
Karol Dezwager Brown
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answered on Aug 4, 2026
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answered on Aug 4, 2026
Hi! I'm sorry you're dealing with this situation. An employer's failure to timely file an H-1B extension can have significant immigration consequences, and it may also raise employment law issues depending on the facts.
Some general considerations:
- It's... View More
Q: How can I find a lawyer for my replevin case in Minnesota?
I'm dealing with a civil replevin case in Minnesota's district court and I'm struggling to find a lawyer who will represent me; I've reached out to numerous sources including the MN State Bar and the Volunteer Lawyers Network. Despite having strong evidence that the opposing... View More
Robert Kane
answered on Aug 4, 2026
answered on Aug 4, 2026
I’m sorry you have had trouble finding counsel. Contact Minnesota civil-litigation, contract-dispute, and debtor-creditor attorneys directly, with a short summary of the case, court file number, deadlines, property involved, requested relief, and key documents. Free representation or... View More
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