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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Hawaii on
Q: If you get into a accident in the state of hawaii, and you are uninsured can they suspend your license?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 27, 2011

i am unfamiliar with hawaii law. however most states have a financial responsibility law which requires financial responsibility ( insurance ) when you operate a car. if a wreck occurs and you don't have insurance, typically your driver's license is suspended until to have resolved the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: No rail on steps with three steps and four levels to them,trip&fall? At cabin rental
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 27, 2011

there might be a valid claim. contact a lawyer in the county where the accident happened, get photographs, keep your rental documents. good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: How can i relinquish voluntary guardianship of my boys with my brother, who has left the boys in indiana, he is in haiti
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 27, 2011

I understand your situation to be the following: your brother had "guardianship" of your boys but has left the state of indiana leaving the boys in the state with someone else. it is unclear whether a formal guardianship was established through the courts. if so, that particular court... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Municipal Law for Indiana on
Q: Do i have right to work my race car even has no mufflers?

My neighbor call police about the sound of it because no muffler on it and they told me i cant work on it do i still have right to during day time hours?

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 25, 2011

you must obey the noise ordinance of the town you live in.

1 Answer | Asked in Municipal Law for Indiana on
Q: Can a school district force parents to rent laptops @ 250 per year for 4 years, at which time the student keeps the lapt
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 25, 2011

it sounds like a question involving the recent controversy at munster indiana hs. there are valid points on both sides but ultimately it is up to the school board to decide. a legal challenge is academic at this point because the board has apparently retreated from the proposal. this shows that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: Question regarding auto injury and personal health insurance?

I was injured in an auto accident and used my own personal health insurance to cover the incurred medical expenses.

My insurance company has paid all related claims. Am I required to re-pay (reimburse) the insurance company for the medical bills they paid after receiving the settlement... View More

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 25, 2011

state have different laws and i would trust your georgia lawyer re georgia law. however, typically the lawyer's contingent fee is deducted first from the gross recovery, then his out of pocket expenses and then the medical subrogation (reimbursement)liens. those insurance liens are typically... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Indiana on
Q: When filing pro se, what additional forms do we need to file annually with the psew in Indiana?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 25, 2011

i don't know what you mean by "psew" nbut typically pro se simply means that the person who is a party is the one who is representing his or herself.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: If a witness or a police officer doesn't show up to testify can the case be thrown out?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 25, 2011

it is up to the judge hearing the case. some judges will and some judges will simply continue the case. it is in the discretion of the judge.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: How soon after the child is born can I file a paternity action suit?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 25, 2011

a paternity action can be filed as soon as practical. i verified this with our attorney nicole keith at rubino ruman who does paternity work. there is not a waiting period. good luck.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Illinois on
Q: My car was parked when involved in an accident with two motorist. Either one is admitting fault. Which INS CO. is liable

I've contacted both INS co. regarding damages to my vehicle. Both INS is claiming that their insured isn't responsible for the accident. However, I'm innocent in this matter my car was parked.. Which INS should handle my claim?

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 22, 2011

you're best option is to call your insurance company and make a claim under your collision coverage. it will pay less your deductible and then go against the other 2 companies for what they paid plus your deductible. otherwise, your only option is to sue both drivers in small claims court.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: I am on probabtion in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I showed up for my drug test and they told me it was yesterday. What can i do
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 22, 2011

you better get ahold of your probation officer immediately!

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Indiana on
Q: Can a postal worker hand deliver mail to a child?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 21, 2011

i don't know of any law that prohibits that and would seriously doubt that there would be any legal consequences for doing so.

2 Answers | Asked in Probate for Indiana on
Q: I am a devise in a piece of real estae in Indiana. The value of the property is $90,000. The property was owned by two

Sister (my aunts) and one brother (my uncle) as tennants in common and each owned one third of the property.. All three are now deceased. My uncle's share passed by his will to his 5 children (they will divide $30,000 between the five children. One sister (my aunt) left her one third... View More

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 25, 2011

attorney burt padove's answer is correct. it is a very interesting question that you pose. in discussing this with my partner steve sersic at rubino ruman we believe that the disclaimed share will revert back to the estate of the aunt.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation for Illinois on
Q: Is that the same Self-employment and the sole proprirtorship??
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 15, 2011

being self-employed is the same as being a sole proprietor - just different terminology. when you create an LLC or a corporation, you create a legal entity and you are simply a member or shareholder of that entity. good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: If I am happy with what my job did for my injury do I need an attonery?

My job has paid for everything. I am 10 months into a broken ankle and I should recover 100% do I need a attonery?

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 15, 2011

it sounds as though you broke your ankle on the job and are questioning whether you need an attorney for workers compensation purposes. you have the right to seek an attorney if you choose to do so and if you do it needs to be a california lawyer who does worker's comp.. HOWEVER, it sounds as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: In 1956-1958 The court ordered my Mother to the state Hospital in Modesto, Ca for two years because of a brain injury?

My mother was taken away from her 3 kids for two years and put in a state hospital for the insane. She was ordered by the court after an auto accident where she was thrown out of the car and hit the curb. The mayor's son ran a stop sign and hit my Mom and brother. She suited him but was put... View More

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 15, 2011

i am sorry for the loss you and your siblings suffered. brain injuries from car accidents unfortunately are more common than one would think and range from "mild" to very disabling. the world was a different place back in the 50s (i was born in 1950). brain injuries as well as many... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Indiana on
Q: Can a default judgment for libel be discharged by bankruptcy in the State of Indiana?

I sued my ex-husband for libel and defamation in 2008 and recently was awarded $ in a default judgment. He insists that he can file bankruptcy and it will be discharged. My atty had no choice but to remove herself and the firm from the case when it was decided that he wasn't collectible. If he... View More

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 15, 2011

if he files bankruptcy intending to discharge his indebtness to you (the defamation judgment), he has to list you in the BK petition and notify you in writing accordingly. i don't think he will be able to discharge it because it is an intentional tort as opposed to a negligent tort.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: How can I prevent my ex-wife (permanent resident) to leave US with my baby son who is US citizen?

We both signed an divorce agreement stating that if anyone of us will travel to Costa Rica for vacations the other parent has to be communicated in advance so he/she can travel as well and still enjoying his/her parenting time with baby in Costa Rica. She made the plans last minute and I can not go... View More

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 14, 2011

you should contact the lawyer that represented you in the divorce. if for whatever reason that is not practical, you should contact an indiana divorce lawyer in the county in which you and your ex live.

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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Michigan on
Q: What kind of lawer would i need to sue someone for turning me in to a state licensing with false statments.

This person told the state that i was schizophrenia and not on my medicine. i have no mental disorder

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 14, 2011

you need an ohio lawyer that does personal injury. slander falls under the category or personal injury.

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