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I got a speeding ticket for going 75 in a 45 mph zone. I have never had a ticket of any kind at all. I was headed to the E.R, because I am very sick and I was having breathing problems, but I didn't tell the officer that, because I got scared that I was in big trouble, so I just accepted the... View More 
answered on Mar 25, 2016
Take your medical records from the ER visit to court when you challenge it and explain it to the judge.
That is not specified in the contract and I don't have any obligations that would cause a trouble. Would there be any trouble and problems?
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answered on Mar 25, 2016
This would be impossible to tell without reviewing the contract. I would suggest finding a local attorney who will review it for a flat fee of like $100 so you know what you are getting into.
The crash doesn't appear to be an accident. Can you reopen the case?
answered on Mar 23, 2016
It sounds like you settled the civil case already with the insurance company, so almost always no. If you are talking about a criminal case, potentially if no one was already in jeopardy.
I quit my job on Monday, I'm experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety, I am constantly put down and stressed out by my former boss, she is the owner and health provider of an independent clinic, I was overworked, under paid and under appreciated. I started experiencing memory loss, high... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2016
No, they cannot usually do that. See this article from a firm in your state discussing final paychecks: http://www.nmmlaw.com/lvlb/2013/06/11/pennsylvania-has-specific-law-for-final-paycheck-after-separation-from-employment/
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I was a Supervisor at a Call Center and was recently terminated for supposedly fixing employee's times for favors. I was the only person terminated while everyone else kept their jobs. My termination happened less than a week after myself and one of my employee's filed a... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2016
As a general proposition an employer could fire one person and not fire the other for the same offense. That said, it appears you may have more going on, in which the firing could be related to retaliation and/or be related to race. As such, find a local employment law attorney who offers free... View More
ed because it was my anniversary date. I have 3 weeks of vacation coming plus 1 day that I was not allowed to use from last year. They indicated that they do not pay for unused vacation time. Is that legal?
answered on Mar 23, 2016
Most states do not have laws regarding payment of paid time off when one leaves a company. The general rule is that if a company policy says they will pay them out, then they have to.
I take notes on nonfiction books. Friends usually want copies of the notes I take. If I start a business doing that? Is that legal or is it against some type of copyright law?
answered on Mar 23, 2016
If it is your commentary on the books, and not copying the books, you should be fine.
My house was raided and I was not there then I was charged later with pcs meth and docs meth. There was a controlled buy intended for someone else and my two roommates that said I sold to them
answered on Mar 21, 2016
ORS § 475.890. Best not to post anything else online and consult with a criminal law attorney ASAP.
My clothing was stolen from the wash room which has two cameras watching, one of them an infered night / dark unit. I bring the theft of my item to the staff, and then to the director, all who totally refuse to review the recorded tapes showing exactly who it was who stole my $160 coat.
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answered on Mar 21, 2016
Unless the facility was actively a participant in the crime, no. Also, keep in mind that sometimes cameras are for show and are not actually working or recording.
Starting 2/1, I took approved FMLA and will be returning 4/1. At the end of February my boss called to say that the person filling in for me would be taking the position permanently and I will be returning to her role. My position is in sales with 30% of salary from incentive and the potential... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2016
Generally speaking, they do not have to hold open your job, just provide you with an equivalent position. That gets fact intensive and there are no real black and white answers, as that basically gets into opinions. You might sit down with a local employment law attorney, best if they do FMLA, and... View More
Allergic reaction to this cream and my face is burning and very swollen if those wore the warning signs on the bottle i would of never use it i went to emergency room for some kind of help. So what should i do
answered on Mar 21, 2016
If you are just having an allergic reaction, this would not be a defective product. Someone with a peanut allergy cannot sue Jif if they eat Jif's peanut butter, as the product is not defective. Now, if you are allergic to an ingredient that was not listed on the product, then you may have a case.
I paid an invoice to have a 12 mil liner installed under my newly constructed house. Now I have determined that i did not receive the product that I paid for. Also the warranty that I have in hand from the company shows a 15 yr warranty on the liner installed to be free from holes and tears and to... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2016
This is actually a contracts issue. You have a few options on that. One, contact the company that installed the product and see what they will do for you. If they do not make good, you could contact the manufacturer (assuming they are different companies) and make a complaint with them. You could... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2016
You can always sue, but winning is another matter. First, unless you then took the pill and were injured, you were not really harmed, thus no damages to win. Secondly, it can be difficult to win anyway, as you would need to show it was the manufacturer's fault. Case in point was the thumb in... View More
I have been physically and verbally bullied by employees for 1 year. From judging and criticizing, abusive anger, to threatening. Told Management but nothing changed. Around my 4th-6th month at Walmart was Physically Harassed on camera by the second employee that would harass me. Management saw the... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2016
Some harassment is not illegal, but physical abuse would usually be too much. Best to find a local employment law attorney and sit down with them to discuss the facts to learn if you have a case. Most offer free consultations, that way you can see if you have a good case with no cost.
Hello, I would like to know can my Lawyer be responsible for allowing me to borrow 80,000 dollars in just over a years time(prsonal Injury case) I had to pay back a very high interest rate of 186,000 dollars. According to the State of Florida it is against the Law and A violation against the... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2016
I personally do not know of an attorney who would recommend a client take these types of loans. These loans are well known to be rip offs, and I always tell clients they should not do it. Otherwise, attorneys cannot contact you to solicit your business, you need to search and call them. Try using... View More
Is a verbal agreement that was made prior to purchase of a vehicle binding for work that is to be performed on a vehicle after the purchase? The car was delivered to the dealer to perform work that a verbal agreement had been agreed to at the time of purchase, and then the dealer refused to honor... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2016
Possibly. It is possible Arizona's version of the UCC applies, and a written contract may be required. More importantly though, was there a written contract eventually for the purchase? If so, that contract likely has a clause that limits the terms to the written contract, which likely... View More
5 months have passed since family member was killed by a truck as he crossed within unmarked crosswalk,accident was on security video, it shows it was well lit, pedestrian walked across 5 lane street was hit as he was approx. a few feet from reaching the corner, to date we counsel has not mentioned... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2016
In some states, the probate process has to start and that can take a few months to have a personal representative appointed to be able to negotiate a settlement. Five months is generally not that long for personal injury cases.
can I sell the house without being on the deed
answered on Mar 16, 2016
An Oregon statue is a three-dimensional work of art located in the state of Oregon. An Oregon Statute is a law passed by the legislature, abbreviated ORS. As to your other question, sort of. You could sell it, but it would have no real legal affect and leave you open to a variety of issues. Plus,... View More
My mother tripped over the parking lot curb stop because a piece of re-bar was sticking up. She broke her teeth, shattered her nose and now her vision seems to be impaired.
answered on Mar 16, 2016
This would be a premises liability case, and like most personal injury cases, attorneys tend to handle these on a contingency basis. That means you should not have to put up money up front (be cautious if an attorney asks, as that would tend to indicate they do not feel strongly about your chances... View More
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