If you have auto insurance that includes bodily liability coverage, you have the option of giving the letter to your insurance company, and they must handle the matter for you, including providing legal representation free of charge to you. If you don't have that coverage, a good option would... View More

I'm assuming from your brief description that you mean there is a search incident to a valid arrest, meaning there is a decision to arrest based on a determination that probable cause for the arrest exists, and there's a pat-down bodily search (on outside of clothing) to confirm the... View More

You may sue the seller in small claims court, where it is not necessary to have an attorney. You may sue for recovery of the money lost and your court costs.

You stated that your inquiry is a hypothetical, which means it's not a real situation. Most or all lawyers viewing Justia inquiries will not respond to purely academic questions - that is the the province of academicians.

To obtain a reliable opinion, you must schedule a consultation with an attorney who will review the contract.

The problem that you write about, a contractor dragging its feet, is very common. Generally, a contractor's failure to meet a predicted project completion date is not... View More

If the driver was not injured, what does the driver need help with? I suggest you submit a new post to clarify that.

The way you describe the facts, I'd call it a crime, which should be reported to the police (plus you'd have various civil causes of action, meaning grounds for a lawsuit). However, if you got into some kind of dispute with the seller and/or manager, they might have a completely different... View More

Your inquiry is vague as to whether you are seeking money damages or discipline (or termination) of the offending police officer, or both. "Complaining to the police dept." (or to a superior officer) may be viewed as an internal affairs complaint for the purpose of the dept. determining... View More

Immediately seek a free consultation with a medical malpractice attorney in your area. If you have facts that support a potential claim, a law firm may be willing to sign you to a contingency fee retainer agreement with no up-front fees or costs payment needed.... View More

To add to Ms. Kim's answer, though a creditor cannot take or force a sale of your homestead residence, the judgment lien would potentially be a problem if you sell your home in the future. You say you are unable to pay, which I assume means you cannot afford to pay. You therefore may be... View More

You are apparently attempting to add to your prior post, but the way this Justia site works is that each time you post, it is viewed as a brand new post, seen by a different set of lawyers who may or may not overlap with the lawyers who saw your prior post. If you wish to follow up with the lawyer... View More

If I understand you correctly, there are three different names for you - the birth certificate one, the ID one, and the name you use that somehow did not get onto your current ID. One option is to "change" your name to the name you are using (or wish to use) by petitioning the Circuit... View More

Not sure what you mean by "telling" your medical records. If you mean verbally telling others some of the contents of your medical records without your consent, you might have a potential claim against that individual for invasion of privacy. A couple of issues would need to be examined... View More

Yes, workers comp is for on-the-job injuries. You were driving as part of your paid duties, so you were on the job. But if the accident was the other driver's fault, you can also set up a claim with that driver's insurance and, if necessary, sue the driver (and owner, if different from... View More

To add to Mr. Kaufman's answer, before you can sue a county in Fla. for negligence, you must submit a notice of claim within three years pursuant to Fla. Statute Sec. 768.28 in order for the county to have the opportunity to evaluate your claim and attempt to settle with you to prevent... View More

Filing a reply to affirmative defenses is optional, but in some situations, it is very important to file a reply. Regarding your phrase "move to judgement against me", that is very vague; not sure if you mean that the defendant's pleading asks for a judgment in his/her/its favor on... View More

Yes - for the police misconduct causing physical injury, search for a New Hampshire civil rights attorney. For towing company's negligence causing auto body damage, set up a claim with the towing company's insurance company (no attorney necessary, unless towing company refuses to... View More

Offering more than they have to would certainly be surprising. Generally, a party that has rights under the law can voluntarily waive those rights. That is a general guideline I am giving you, not a legal opinion for your particular situation, as I could not be certain of the answer to your... View More

You did not indicate if the police actually obtained a search warrant to search his home. If they had no search warrant, a Court most likely would rule that the search was unlawful. If it was an unconstitutional search, any evidence seized during the search mostly likely would not be allowed into... View More

You can file a voluntary dismissal without prejudice (meaning with the ability to re-file later) but BEWARE: if the defendant has incurred any costs and/or attorney's fees in defending the case, he/she potentially could file a motion for an award of those costs and/or fees after you file a... View More