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Q: Can I pursue legal action against a marina for negligence resulting in boat damage?
I had my boat in a slip at a marina in California. Without my knowledge, the marina moved my boat to another slip and failed to secure it properly, resulting in complete damage. Although my insurance covered the damage, the marina refuses to take any responsibility or offer compensation. Do I have... View More 
Scott Richard Kaufman
answered on Jun 2, 2026
answered on Jun 2, 2026
I had my boat in a slip at a marina in California. Without my knowledge, the marina moved my boat to another slip and failed to secure it properly, resulting in complete damage. Although my insurance covered the damage, the marina refuses to take any responsibility or offer compensation. Do I have... View More
Q: Can I pursue legal action against a marina for negligence resulting in boat damage?
I had my boat in a slip at a marina in California. Without my knowledge, the marina moved my boat to another slip and failed to secure it properly, resulting in complete damage. Although my insurance covered the damage, the marina refuses to take any responsibility or offer compensation. Do I have... View More
William John Light
answered on Jun 2, 2026
answered on Jun 2, 2026
No you don't have any recourse. Your insurance company paid for the damage, or the fair market value of the boat. You are no longer damaged, except possibly loss of use during the period that the boat was unavailable for your usage. Your insurer owns the property damage claim for the repair... View More
Q: How can I find a pro bono tax lawyer in California for my back taxes?
I am seeking a pro bono tax lawyer in California to help with my back taxes. I don't have any specific timeline or deadline for the resolution. Any guidance on finding assistance or taking steps to address this issue would be greatly appreciated.
Leon Nazarian
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
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answered on Jun 4, 2026
If you are facing back taxes and cannot afford a private tax attorney, your best option in California is to contact a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). LITCs are independent organizations funded partially by the IRS to provide free or low-cost legal representation for audits, appeals, and back-tax... View More
Q: Why have my Social Security disability applications been denied in NM?
I have applied for Social Security disability benefits more than seven times and have been denied each time. I have numerous mental, developmental, and physical impairments that prevent me from working. I am currently overwhelmed and concerned about ensuring that I have not unintentionally... View More
Joshua Truett Worley
answered on Jun 2, 2026
answered on Jun 2, 2026
It is difficult to know why you are getting denied if you do not have the denials in front of you. There are many reasons why claims are denied.
It is very important to remember that it is common to get denied on disability claims even when you have a good claim. The key is to continue to... View More
Q: Why have my Social Security disability applications been denied in NM?
I have applied for Social Security disability benefits more than seven times and have been denied each time. I have numerous mental, developmental, and physical impairments that prevent me from working. I am currently overwhelmed and concerned about ensuring that I have not unintentionally... View More
Adriana M. de la Torre
answered on Jun 4, 2026
answered on Jun 4, 2026
The denial should state why. However, many disability claims are denied because Social Security finds that the medical evidence does not support the severity of the limitations alleged, believes the applicant can still perform some type of work, or because appeal deadlines were missed and new... View More
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