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-- they are threatening me with a suit, but my dog was leashed. What can I do here?

answered on Oct 24, 2017
If you have homeowner's insurance then you need to report this to them. They'll take care of any potential liability on your part and provide you with an attorney.
Lost my job and insurance after 12 mos FMLA and now on SSDI. LTD company now wanting money back I was paid after I received SSD award back pay of $5000. I need the SSD back pay to cover COBRA costs. Can I file small claims against individual to recoup more of my lost earnings above his... View More

answered on Oct 24, 2017
Likely no, the insurance company will require you to sign a release before giving you the settlement proceeds. That release will bar you from going after the insurance company or the individual in the future.

answered on Oct 24, 2017
In some situations, yes. More information would need to be acquired to know if your situation is one of those.
The lease. She verbally attacked me in the home and he knew she had been texting me constantly and threatened me as well. Yet he knowingly brought her here to cause harm?plus dogs were inside during this

answered on Oct 24, 2017
If you aren't on the lease you have no legal rights to demand anyone leave the premises, only the person leasing the property does.
She has been issued 3 citations. My dogs have been seriously injured. I'm afraid of being attacked. Can I have the dogs removed? Can I sue? What recourse do I have?

answered on Oct 24, 2017
Report them to animal control, file a complaint against your neighbor's homeowner's insurance for the injuries to the dogs, and call the police again if this continues to happen.
Dealer never repossessed vehicle, even after I returned the keys and provided the adress to the vehicle. Car shows clean title on vehicle reports but I never received it. They never took me to court over it, nor is it on any of my credit reports. I want to sell the vehicle but don't know what... View More

answered on Oct 24, 2017
This isn't really a personal injury question so take my answer pessimistically. In my opinion you should return the car to the dealership as you've forfeited your ownership of it in exchange for release of either your auto loan or lease obligation. At the very least you need to contact... View More
A family members ex called cps making claim I do drugs as well as physically harm my child. She has also posted on social media in open as to me lying about having cancer and lying to the government for assistance for myself and child. I have photos proof as well as copies cps has looked at my... View More

answered on Jul 20, 2017
You may have a claim, but these types of claims are not only extremely difficult to prove, they also rarely pay out as there is no insurance and most individuals don't have the money to pay a substantial verdict. You also have to show the economic harm that these statements have caused, which... View More

answered on Jul 11, 2017
You'll need the police report which puts the other party at fault, any vehicle repair estimates, pictures of both your vehicle and injuries if you have any, proof of wages and wage loss if you have any, and medical records and bills related to the injuries. There are other things that can be... View More
I was asked if someone could bring their mom and pups out temporarily and put them in my garage. I noticed no one had been out to feed or water them or let them out. I went in garage and found starved puppies living in their own feces. I have asked the owners to come get them and clean my garage.... View More

answered on Jun 19, 2017
This isn't a personal injury question, but you have a few options. You can 1) Take care of the dogs or 2) Call the Indy Humane Society and have them come get them, their number for Indianapolis is (317) 872-5650. If you do neither you could possible be charged with animal neglect or cruelty.... View More
I was told if I can't come back by a date that my job would be terminated. They can't do my restrictions. If I lose my job will I lose workers comp as well?

answered on May 31, 2017
Losing your job should not cost you your workers compensation benefits. Also, you should speak to an employment attorney about whether or not they can legally terminate you due to injuries sustained on the job.
Plus the father threatened to beat up minors at the park. The police stated this was all legal. I'd like to know what to do next

answered on May 30, 2017
Your son being hit in the face isn't legal, that's battery. If your son was injured there is a chance you could sue for his injuries, but it'll be an uphill battle unless they have homeowners insurance. As far as the druggie allegations, libel or slander are very difficult to show.
I was walking out of my garage going to get mail. Next door neighbor's dog ran up to me and started barking. While the minor who was with him told me he (the dog) didn't bite, the dog instead bit me three times. One of those times left a mark on my lower leg. I spoke with one parent who... View More

answered on May 22, 2017
Do you have a claim?: Maybe, this depends on whether the dog has shown a violent propensity before, this is known as the "one bite" rule in Indiana. Basically, if the dog has never bit anyone before then the owner will not have had sufficient notice of the dog's violent propensity... View More

answered on May 15, 2017
The short answer is yes, but this falls under the tort claims act so they have to be put on notice of the claim within 180 days and then you'll have to hire an expert that will testify to the road's design flaw. It will be expensive to litigate and only worth it if the injuries are substantial.
And I got a lot of bumps and bruises also. Can I did the city.

answered on Apr 28, 2017
You can sue the city, but you're unlikely to prevail. Even if you do you won't get a lot. In cases against a government entity if you're found to be even 1% at fault you get nothing and in this case you were likely contributorily negligent due to either not seeing the uneven sidewalk... View More
I filed a report at the store. Went the next day and had an x-ray. Have my own pictures. Do I have a good case for liability?

answered on Apr 28, 2017
It will be difficult to prove if you didn't file a report with the store because they'll just deny that the injury occurred at the store and you don't have anything to prove it with. That being said, contact a local personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case further.
While we were loading, he shoved the washer forward smashing my hand between the washer and my truck fracturing one finger. I filed a report and went the next morning for an x-ray. I have my own pictures and all documentation. Do I have a good case for liability?

answered on Apr 28, 2017
You have a tough case because you were arguably contributorily negligent and assumed the risk that you might be injured by helping him.
That being said, you should speak with a local personal injury attorney as soon as possible because your injuries are significant.
We are experienced caregivers but wonder about repercussions from a fall or injury to my mother in law.

answered on Apr 28, 2017
I'm not sure how you'd be held liable for anything here if you're taking care of your daughter's mother. Forming an LLC seems like a bit much.

answered on Apr 24, 2017
They could be arrested for assault and batter. They could also potentially be held liable for the injuries caused to the assaulted individual.

answered on Apr 24, 2017
It means the defendant is petitioning to have the case removed to federal court on the basis that there is complete diversity and the case may be worth more than $75,000.
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