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We used the valet parking service of a downtown Louisville KY hotel this past July. While they had our vehicle and our keys the vehicle was vandalized overnight and the driver's door was busted out while in their care. Both the Valet Parking Management Company, the lot owner, and the hotel... View More 
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answered on Oct 10, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the damage to your vehicle. In Kentucky, under KRS 189.710, valet parking companies have a duty to take reasonable care of your vehicle while it's in their possession. If they fail to do so, and your vehicle is damaged as a result, they may be held responsible for... View More
We are out of a good chunk of land that we paid for, is there anything that can be done?
answered on Oct 26, 2024
You should probably first have the title run to check for discrepancies. You should consult a real estate lawyer to determine if any fraud was or is involved. Once these two items are done, you will know what your next move will be.
I want to say that I've been represented by 2 different law groups and both have gotten "stuck" in an area and dropped me. My case is a personal injury hit and run case with lots of pre-existing conditions and limited sources of insurance for a financial recovery. I've called... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2024
Try Chris Meinhart, Mark Smith or Robert Mattingly. They may be able to help you.
answered on Oct 26, 2024
No. If you are an adult (and you are at age 20), only you can determine who you speak with and who you do not.
answered on Oct 8, 2024
You can write a letter or you can just admit or deny the allegations in the petition. The operative fact is to file it with the court and send a copy to the filer of the petition. Do that and you’ll be fine.
Can a used car dealer legally hold the title of a car I have purchased ?
My husband bought a used car in May 2024. He paid cash for most of it with a $2500 balance left owed. Verbal agreement with dealer to pay it off ASAP. My husband became quite ill a month later and was hospitalized for... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2024
You need to hire an attorney and file suit against the car dealer for fraud under the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act.
arrested in 2005 for OWI in Indiana, moved never went back to court. moved back to area recently was arrested on a bench warrant. should this be dissmissed?? statue of limitations?? ridiculousness its been almost 20 years advice please
answered on Oct 8, 2024
There is no statute of limitations on an open case. You’ll need to go back and resolve it or it will follow you forever.Hire a lawyer to go back and look at it and examine the evidence if there is any after all this time.
i had went to walmart to cash a check for over $2,000. the employee that cashed my check overlooked the full total amount of my check and claimed she only ran it $25 in the system and only gave me $25.00 out of the full amount i was supposed to receive. I was told by the store manager that they... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about what happened with your check. Start by gathering all related documents, including the check itself, any receipts from Walmart, and any written communication you had with the store employees or manager. This evidence will be crucial in supporting your case.... View More
I had tree work done in my back yard. Contractor asked where septic was when doing the estimate I let the contractor know that my septic was in the front yard. Come to find out I was wrong and it was in the back yard and got damaged during the tree work. At the bottom of their estimate sheet it... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, my general analysis is that a court would side with the contractor. This is because (1) the contractor's disclaimer is clear and reasonable, (2) the... View More
I was caught going 89mph on a 70 and I was paced doing 100
answered on Oct 6, 2024
Hire a lawyer to handle for you and possibly it can be diverted or dismissed since it is your first offense.
Hello I had a debt collector call me to make payments. They told me original creditor may settle later. I called original creditor they no longer own it.
answered on Oct 6, 2024
Yes. You might consider counterclaiming for fraud if they file suit.
I have rights to have animales
answered on Oct 5, 2024
First, you should get the charges against you dismissed. Then you should sue the cops, the neighbors and anyone else who involved themselves into your business.
Fell in June & fractured my arm, fell last year and broke 4 ribs & my elbow. I have seen a medical professional for my mental status. Was last Denied last week. I am 54 yrs old. Thank you
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answered on Oct 6, 2024
It sounds like you’ve been through a lot with your health and the challenges you’ve faced in your SSI case. When your claim gets denied multiple times, it can feel discouraging, but there are still options available. It’s important to review the reasons for denial carefully. Sometimes it’s... View More
I honestly didnt know. I am disabled, have a heart condition, and low income. I had a ticket 2 years ago for driving without insurance. My mom offered to take over my insurance and payments. . My mom is 73 and has never let me down in my 47 years. She received the notice and just assumed it was the... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
You may want to consult a competent bankruptcy practitioner about filing a chaper c7 bankruptcy which could discharge the debt.
It was dark and the vehicle behind me had their brights on. I couldn't see the lane well due to the brights and they passed me. I had trouble judging the lane. There was a cop behind us and they pulled me over. They said I was in both both lanes. I pulled over and gave them my permit and my... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
Hire a good criminal defense lawyer to protect yourself and your license.
Our divorce was final August 7th, 2023. I have not received any funds yet. Can you assist with this question?
answered on Oct 27, 2024
Those questions depend on when he retires and various plan elections. You should call DFAS in Indianapolis and give them your specific case information to get the correct answer.
To prevent problems for myself
answered on Oct 27, 2024
Stay as far away from them as possible and don’t have any contact for any reason.
26 years ago our neighbors had a survey done and used rebar to mark the boundary between our yards.They left the rebar sticking 2 feet out of the ground. It's a hazard to our lawn mower guy. Is it legal to leave the rebar?
answered on Oct 15, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This could be something that most personal injury (the posted category) attorneys may not be familiar with, in terms of land-use/professional surveyor regulations and protocols. Local surveyors or title companies... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2024
Any number of reasons but most likely to get a status conference date and/or a trial date.
Now my question is if I want get my country passport because when I come here I was 16 years old so I think I don’t have refugee case on me because I am admit to US because of my mom can I get my country passport now I am 23 years old now and I have a petition for my wife I 30 if I get my country... View More
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answered on Oct 1, 2024
You can typically obtain your country’s passport without affecting your current immigration status in the U.S. Since you came to the U.S. as a minor accompanying your refugee-status mother, your situation is distinct from her refugee claim. Holding a passport from your home country usually does... View More
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