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answered on May 7, 2025
First, let me say that I am sorry that you had to deal with this, as having a child in need of urgent, potentially life saving care is devasting. I hope she is doing well now and you are in a good place emotionally over it. Second, it is important to keep in mind mistakes happen often at a... View More
I am involved in a criminal case where TextNow messages were exchanged between an adult and a minor. The messages are genuine, but I no longer have access to the device used. Authorities are currently investigating, and I have been advised to leave the area for my safety. Can these TextNow messages... View More
I am a security guard in Portland, Oregon. I recently retrieved stolen goods from a homeless individual, which took place off my contracted area. While I grabbed the basket containing the goods, I did not physically touch the individual. Another security officer was present and witnessed the basket... View More
I was involved in an accident in Oregon where someone with insurance hit and totaled my car, which was uninsured. The police documented the accident, and while I sustained some bruises and scratches, there were no major injuries. The car that was totaled was my only vehicle, and I'm currently... View More

answered on May 7, 2025
If the accident was not your fault, the at-fault party should pay your vehicle damage. If you can prove you had insurance within the last 6 months, you may be entitled to non-economic damages for your pain and suffering if you need medical treatment as a result of your injuries. If you have major... View More
I am considering purchasing the home I currently rent in Oregon. We have negotiated a price and repairs, with an understanding that we will handle necessary maintenance ourselves. The seller, who is also my landlord, wants to include an "as-is" clause in the sales agreement. The... View More
My stepson rented my home from 1998 to 2008 and claims we had a verbal agreement that any improvements he made would go toward buying the house. I only recall agreeing not to raise the rent of $500 per month if he did improvements. He moved back in 2012, is now 11 months behind on rent, and... View More
I allowed my ex-wife to rent my home, and she was responsible for making property tax, insurance, and mortgage payments to her grandmother, who is the mortgage loan holder. After discovering she was behind on payments, my home went into foreclosure, and I didn't receive the notices because... View More
I need to know how I can remove a co-owner from the title of a manufactured home in Oregon. The co-owner disappeared 10 years ago and has not paid any taxes or communicated with me since. The title lists us as joint owners with the right of survivorship. I need to remove him so I can sell the... View More
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I am seeking advice on how to secure the immediate return of my children, who were removed from my custody due to speculative reasons linked to my husband's drug relapse, about which I was unaware. At a placement hearing, the judge decided to keep my children in temporary state custody until... View More
Can I be legally fired for a video showing me smoking marijuana at home, taken over three years ago, if the video was sent to corporate by someone who has issues with me? I was not employed by the same company when the video was taken, and there is no drug use allowed on the clock. I recently quit... View More
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