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My dad allowed his friend to borrow his vehicle under his permissive use insurance, and the friend got into an accident. The insurance company issued a check for the repairs, but the friend spent the money on themselves instead of paying the body shop. The vehicle is now fixed but held by the shop... View More 
I drank a Mountain Dew from a six-pack I purchased, and after consuming one, I started vomiting. I found floating debris in all the bottles, including five unopened ones. I haven't contacted the manufacturer yet, but I have the receipt with serial numbers. What steps can I take regarding this... View More
I encountered a big piece of plastic on the highway today, which caused damage to my car. I've already filed a police report regarding the incident. Who is responsible for the property damage in this situation?
answered on Mar 20, 2025
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could be argued as the responsibility of the owner or the transporter. In some instances, possibly the responsibility of the applicable DOT. However, these are difficult claims in general. A common response is usually... View More
I am a victim of voyeurism by the owner of a store, who has been charged, and the third pretrial is set for tomorrow. I am currently not represented by an attorney and have not been informed of any victims' compensation programs. I wish to pursue restitution and consider suing both the store... View More
I was sitting at a red light when an out-of-control vehicle struck my box truck in Cleveland, OH. The driver had no insurance, and I only have liability coverage. There was extensive damage to my truck, which I use for work, and I was out of work for 3 days. I paid for a rental before buying a used... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2025
It's going to be tough for you to find an attorney for this. In general motor vehicle accidents are handled on a contingent basis when the other side has insurance. Without insurance, there is little guarantee of actual payment out of the judgment. This is something you could probably file... View More
I recently received a notice from the child support authority in Ohio regarding the garnishment of my personal injury settlement. There is an existing agreement for child support, and despite a 22-year incarceration which prevented me from fulfilling my obligations, since my release in 2022, I have... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2025
You can try, but they have very little reason to accept less than the amount owed.
In 2016, my then 15-year-old daughter was assaulted by a 22-year-old man, who is now a tier 2 s** offender because of this. We were promised by the prosecutor and court that if he didn't strictly follow all conditions, including counseling and residence registration, the plea deal would be... View More
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answered on Jan 9, 2025
You may have a claim for negligence or violations of Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act. Whether it is worth it to bring the case is going to depend on 1) the cost of remediation, if any and 2) the damages to any people or person's in the home as a result of the toxic fumes.
I settled with the company for wrongful termination.My boss called me in her office while working there along with another boss.She said I was being "mean"to the new younger girls.I replied, " I never said anything mean to them,I asked them to help" my boss replied that they... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
It's understandable that you feel upset by your supervisor's comments. Generally, workplace discrimination claims are directed at the employer rather than individual supervisors. This is because employers are responsible for the actions of their employees and maintaining a... View More
I was a passenger and accident with uninsured, unlicensed driver. She had warrant and had broke arm. I I lost consciousness for split second and came to in seviere pain but went untreated to spend time with her before she went to jail. That night my shoulder neck and back hurt so bad I needed help... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. I'm sorry about your accident and the pain and distress your injuries have caused. A local attorney should advise on the matter of pursuing such personal assets - but it could also be worth trying to set up a... View More
In NE Ohio at 7:25PM few days ago backing out my car with lights from a driveway looking both sides onto a rural highway(single lane two way 55mph highway). Get broad sided dead center(between front and back passenger door) by another car. Question is, who is at fault. Got cited by the cop for... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
'm sorry to hear about your accident. Determining fault in such situations involves understanding Ohio's traffic laws and the specifics of the incident.
Ohio Traffic Laws:
According to Ohio Revised Code § 4511.44, when entering or crossing a highway from a place other... View More
I was hospitalized for 2-3 days. I had Necrotizing Pneumonia which is rare in someone my age.
answered on Oct 13, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your first step could be to look into the timeliness of your claim. When it comes to statutes of limitations, it would be best for local attorneys to advise. However, simply from general information that anyone could... View More
someone made an illegal left turn in front of me causing me to swerve them and crash. her insurance is denying liability since there’s no proof she caused it since we didn’t come in contact. (she did go into a local allstate unit and it was obvious she was in the wrong even tho they didn’t... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident. A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. From a textbook standpoint, yes, you have a case. Although the other vehicle did not make contact with you, it appears that they were the cause of your accident. From a... View More
Histoplasmosis started in Lung and traveled to left eye. Took shots in eye for a year. Still have problems driving and has prevented me from going places. Have nodule in lung and scarring
answered on Oct 21, 2024
An Ohio attorney might be in the best position to answer, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. The best way to answer your question could be to reach out to law firms that have experience with cases involving Humira (adalimumab). A local attorney should... View More
I’m trying to get loss of use compensation from the insurance company if the girl that hit me last year. They responded that they already paid my insurance company for loss of use and all other claims are under my bodily injury claim. My insurance company has no record of them send payment for... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, and more specifically, your own attorney on the case. But your question remains open for a week. It's difficult to give a "short answer" here because loss of use of your vehicle could depend on your policy and/or liability in the case. This may or... View More
filed charges and a warrant was issued
the man was an ex boyfriend
have phots of black eye, swollen face, marks around her throat where he tried to strangle her and broken hand she fracture while trying to fight back
possible he has done this before but father got him out of... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2024
Yes you can. However, the problem with these kinds of cases, usually, is collectability. Most insurance plans would not cover an intentional attack like this, so it can be very difficult to collect anything monetarily.
I recently watched a presentation of a marketing and sales coach who gave names of his clients as examples. I reached out to a client who was in a similar industry to me to both find out more about her offerings for my own life but also to learn more and gain insight from her sales process. The... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2024
Your inquiry to the client who had been identified by the coach was perfectly reasonable and defensible, so the threat of retaliation was bluster. The threat to cause you harm is "actionable", that is, you could sue for it to get an injunction and possible money damages. So, challenging... View More
Adult daughter will be attending college in CO. We live in OH. Car is titled and registered in her name in OH. If she gets her own car insurance, will we be protected from liability if she has an accident?
answered on Aug 12, 2024
Yes, you should be. That's a good move. It might also be helpful to consult with insurance professionals in Colorado. Although auto insurance is fairly standard in many aspects nationwide, there are always twists and distinctions from one jurisdiction to another, since a good portion of auto... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A client could ordinarily discharge their attorney (and vice-versa, barring certain professional conduct settings). However, it's possible your attorney could assert a lien for services performed to date. An Ohio... View More
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