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Q: When to seek a second opinion for PI case in MA when offer stagnates?
I was injured as a passenger in a yellow cab accident in Worcester, Massachusetts, and sustained a post-traumatic concussion. Despite accumulating about $13,000 in medical bills, Progressive's settlement offer remains at $7,599, which my attorney does not recommend accepting. He is reluctant... View More 
Daniel Pava
answered on Sep 17, 2026
answered on Sep 17, 2026
You're asking the right questions, and the timing signal here is clear. $13,000 in medical bills against a $7,599 offer that hasn't moved, combined with an attorney who won't file suit because the case is "under $50,000" rather than because of anything wrong with the facts,... View More
Q: What happens to a parental responsibilities case pending a protective order?
In Illinois, if someone has filed a petition for the allocation of parental responsibilities for minor children but does not currently have custody due to an ongoing order of protection against her for being a danger to the father and the baby, what happens to the pending case, especially since the... View More
Rebecca LaRocque
answered on Sep 11, 2026
answered on Sep 11, 2026
The parental-responsibilities case usually stays pending. The order of protection may temporarily give the father care/decision-making and restrict or suspend the mother’s parenting time while the safety issues are unresolved.
The final allocation decision still requires a separate... View More
Q: What are my rights if my rental was deemed a fire hazard and I was forced to leave?
I have been living in my rental for six months in New Port Richey, Florida. Recently, I returned home to find the fire department, county officials, and the electric company at my residence. I was informed that my home was a fire hazard and not up to code, so they pulled the meter, and we were... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Sep 13, 2026
answered on Sep 13, 2026
Your situation raises serious landlord obligations under Florida's residential landlord-tenant law. Under Fla. Stat. 83.51, a landlord is required to maintain a rental property in compliance with applicable building, housing, and health codes, and to keep the premises in a safe and habitable... View More
Q: Can I issue a 3-day or 30-day eviction notice in FL?
I am the owner of a property in Florida, which my late mother owned. My mother had a roommate living at her property since March, and she passed away on May 29th. Since her passing, the roommate has not paid any rent. The property just completed summary administration, and it is now in my name as... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Sep 13, 2026
answered on Sep 13, 2026
Your eviction situation is governed by Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, and the type of notice required depends on the specific tenancy arrangement that existed between your late mother and the roommate. Under Fla. Stat. 83.57, a tenancy without a specific term, which is what you... View More
Q: How to respond to a summons after agreeing on a settlement for debt collection?
I am in New York and have received a summons related to a debt collection case. I previously agreed on a settlement with the creditor and have begun making payments. However, I was surprised to receive a summons after the settlement agreement was put in place. Can someone advise me on how to... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 11, 2026
answered on Sep 11, 2026
It would be best for the experienced collection attorneys here to advise you, but your question remains open for two weeks, and time is of the essence in your response (see the details of the summons, and note the method of service used). There could be any number of reasons. If it's a... View More
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