Get free answers to your legal questions from lawyers in your area.
For instance, you are behind someone exiting a department store parking lot, the person in front of you puts their vehicle in reverse and backs into your vehicle, admits he backed into you because he says he couldn't see your vehicle, your car was so small, can the insurance company say they... View More 
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Insurance companies don't treat unrepresented persons seriously. Talk to a lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific... View More
The driver ran onto a wall, I was a passenger in the car and I have brought a claim against the drivers insurance
answered on Feb 4, 2016
An injury lawyer can assist with your claim. Insurance companies don't treat unrepresented persons seriously.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Hard to undo a final release. Insurance companies try to get unrepresented persons to settle prematurely. Talk to a local lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and... View More
Owner claims to have no insurance. My car was totaled, my left hand broken, and left shoulder hurt. What would this be considered to be as far as the type of Lawyer needed? This occurred in Roosevelt County.
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Injury lawyers work on a contingency fee. May be hard to find one who will work for free.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific... View More
Owner refuses to admit fault. car totaled, injury to left hand and shoulder. I live in Albq. but have family in Portales. "Dairy" cattle crossing State 267, Portales, NM. 11/08/15 Need Pro Bono, contingency or ?
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Talk to an injury lawyer. Most work on a contingency fee.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate... View More
There was no sidewalk on the side of the street the person was walking on, but there is on the opposite side. It recently snowed so the person was walking on the road. And there was no cross walked where the person was jay walking. It was also night time as well
answered on Feb 4, 2016
It's a fact-specific question and more info is needed to advise. Talk to a local lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific... View More
to pay my the true value for my truck and said the time loss pay stopped when they gave me their low offer for my truck . What options do I have ?
answered on Feb 4, 2016
You can sue. You can hire a lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Turn it over to your insurance company to handle.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal... View More
1 adult surviving child from each
answered on Feb 4, 2016
More information is needed to advise. Talk to a local injury lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible... View More
She had severe depression and should of been red flagged I got power of attorney and want to sue do I have a case
answered on Feb 4, 2016
A local injury lawyer can investigate and advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
The admissibility of evidence is fact-specific. Talk to a local lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is... View More
I hit someone who ran a stop sign and I was rushed to the hospital while the car was towed. Can I file against the other driver?
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Talk to a local injury lawyer about making a claim against the other driver.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is... View More
My 8 yr old son was playing in the apt basket ball court. So were a bunch of other kids. In a moment when my son was kneeling down facing the wooden floor to catch his breath another kid for whatever reason threw the basketball directly on my sons head making him hit the wooden floor and he lost an... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Injuries during sporting events are harder to win, but talk to a local injury lawyer about the details.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your... View More
My 8 yr old son was playing in the apt Racquet ball court. So were a bunch of other kids. To note they were not playing any basketball game . In a moment when my son was kneeling down facing the wooden floor to catch his breath another kid for whatever reason threw the basketball directly on my... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Injuries during sporting events are harder to win, but talk to a local injury lawyer about the details.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your... View More
We were at our local bank early this week and the employees asked for us to bring our hoverboard in so they could ride it. So today we brought it in and one of the employees was riding it and they feel backwards and hit their head. We called an ambulance and they took her to the hospital for a... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Anyone can sue, but generally negligence has to be proven. You may want to report it to your insurance and/or consult a lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it... View More
I was at a restaurant yesterday for breakfast and specifically told them I was allergic to nuts. I found a nut in my meal and as a result spent the day in the ER. Would it be reasonable to ask if the restaurant would cover my ER bill?
answered on Feb 4, 2016
You can ask the lawyer. Most injury lawyer work on a contingency fee.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is... View More
I have text message he sent to my wife with that picture.
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Possilby. More info is needed. Talk to a lawyer who handles injury, defamation and/or invasion of privacy cases.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work... View More
My son is 8 yrs old. His private school requires us to sign an enrollment agreement including the language "I hereby release and discharge the Organization, and its representatives, trustees, faculty, successors, and assigns, from any and all liability arising from accident, injury, and... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
In most states, waivers for negligence are harder to enforce. A local lawyer can advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific... View More
No work has been done to the basement or to the yard out front where the well pump is and only happens when it rains. The problem started last year. I have contacted the developer to have someone look at it and was told that they would ask the owner. Also, the representative I spoke too said it... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
A strong letter from a lawyer might help.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem... View More
A new fuel injector from O'Reilly auto parts store was defective and blew the engine in my truck. My mechanic filed a claim against the store and they have stalled for two months on the claim. Now the district manager from O'Reilly will not even take calls from the mechanic. I have... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2016
A strong letter from a lawyer might help.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem... View More
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
