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My car was hit two nights ago and totaled and the person responsible fled the scene and we were unable to identify anyone responsible. A police report was filed. Today the man responsible came to our house and admitted fault and left his information. Because of the loan I had out for the car and... View More 
answered on May 10, 2016
The police should be notified immediately so they can generate an accident report. You should also call your insurance carrier and give them the information.
I have a question that I was wondering if anyone can help me. In one of my groups one of the Young lady's was giving we her dog away for w/e reason. So my husband and I went to pick up the dog which has been in my home since April 19th. When we went to see the dog he was bigger then I... View More
answered on May 6, 2016
The vet should be able to tell if the dog has been chipped. That would have the owner's info.
What should I do?
I have made an order to show cause, and almost two months have passed I have not received a ruling.
I sued a person for 8,000 have not heard the decision if I won . would it be listed somewhere
answered on May 6, 2016
You can look online at the County Clerk's office or through the Unified Court System ecourts website.
answered on May 6, 2016
You can make a motion to change venue, but I would need more information why. Generally speaking if most of the witnesses are from a different venue that can be used as a reason. There are also a few other ways to change venue.
Can a judge disclose, to the parties, how he was going to rule IMMEDIATELY AFTER a stipulation of settlement was just signed by both parties? Is this considered misconduct, especially when it caused one of the parties great emotional distress and lasting mental effects? As I see it, there was no... View More
Now having problems with injured shoulder. Trying to see if it is still covered by workers comp or not.
Workmans comp. can I file a suit against the hotel?
answered on May 6, 2016
Absolutely----you are just not permitted to sue your employer.
Arrested in 2014 for adwi, got dropped to dwai traffic violation. Took DDP course and assessment in 2015. Insurance just recently doubled plus added 3 points april 2016 when I thought that wouldn't happen due to completed request of court and payments up to date. I have certificate of... View More
answered on May 6, 2016
The insurance company is just finding out about your violation.
I work for a construction firm. A member of the public was injured while I was performing a work task. The person tripped on a piece of equipment I was using. Does my company's general liability insurance cover me? Can I be personally named in a possible suit?
The work was... View More
answered on May 6, 2016
Most likely you will not be brought into the case personally. Either way, if the accident happened during the scope of your employment, your employer's insurance should cover you. It shouldn't matter if you were performing a task outside of your job title----unless it is an intentional... View More
Are they liable for my damaged belongings even though I don't have renters insurance?
Someone I know has been wrongfully and bogusly accused of suspected ties to terrorist activity. He is an American-born, South Asian male. There is no evidence against him and he has absolutely zero terrorist sympathy, but the ongoing police investigation has been causing him a lot of emotional... View More
answered on May 5, 2016
It would depend on the facts of the case. I would need to know more such as whether he was arrested and the current status of any charges against him.
I didn't state that I was detained for an altercation 10 years ago when I was 16 years old. Being a minor it didn't accure to me that it was even on my record. An honest mistake not knowing how the system works. Is there anything I can do to appeal this decision?
answered on May 5, 2016
It's most likely not illegal. However, the school might be open to liability depending on the facts of the case.
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