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I recently fell from the garage steps that were in disrepair. The handrail to the basement is also loose and dangerous.
I told the landlord about the fall. He stated his insurance does not cover me. What options do I have for requiring the landlord to make repairs and to require him to... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2017
It may be that you are in a property that is uninhabitable. It may be that your lease requires the landlord to maintain the property. You need to speak to an attorney concerning the specific facts in your case.
I was putting a metal roof on our porch today and my ladder slid, when I caught myself my arm touched a service drop that runs to the meter loop, when it done so I was electrocuted causing a small burn on my arm and numbness and tingling in my hand and arm, when I looked at it I noticed it was... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2017
While this is a good question, it's important to follow up with an attorney in person. That attorney can discuss with you the importance of negligence, and your likelihood to prevail in a suit.
One thing that is considered when your case is evaluated is the possibility that you... View More
I have reciepts from products I have purchased from The Honest Company. Due to a recall and a class-action lawsuit against false advertising and mold in wipes, I am entitled to my money back. When talking to a representative they told me I would only get a refund for my last 2 purchases. If I have... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2017
Do you have all the product or did you use it? Contact the attorneys that brought the case.
answered on Apr 17, 2017
For many types of debts and liabilities the statute of limitations is 10 years. Some are even longer. There are some shorter. You need to be more specific. However, Most consumer debts and contracts are 10 years from the date of the last payment.
The truck was at the shop to have the instrument cluster looked at as it had stopped working. While there and parked on the lot a truck that was parked behind mine caught fire and did significant damage to the rear of mine. Mine was paid for, and in excellent condition, no rust, did not burn oil.... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2016
You would get book value, unless you have a replacement loss policy of your own. Double check with the insurance commissioner.
I have a car in my name but unsure if DMV will allow his license back unless the insurance and everything is in his name
answered on Sep 24, 2016
The SR22 requirement is personal. Your boyfriend will need to contact an insurance agent himself. I see no reason why he must own a car to get insurance.
So they sold me the car saying in writing that it wasn't in any accident a bit it had to of beenn in one .
answered on Jun 25, 2016
You have a technical breach of the specific representations. Problem is can you show what the damage to the car was and how that is diminished? Contact a member of www.naca.net in your area to see what they say.
answered on May 29, 2015
Car insurance. Probably either option, although if she's underage you might have to do it on yours if you choose to do so. A good insurance agent should be able to answer definitively. Be well.
I had a case in the consumer law area. The court motioned in my favor, and there was the second part which I lost track of the case because my lawyer in the case died. What I am supposed to do,and how can I find my case?.
answered on Oct 28, 2014
Go to www.courts.mo.gov/casenet and do a litigant name search. Or, go to the courthouse where your case was/is, and the court clerk can usually look up the case based on the names of the litigants.
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