In a federal diversity civil action brought in the District of Vermont (location of plaintiff), can the Jane Doe defendant, through her counsel, petition for a change of venue to the District of Oregon (her residence) while preserving her anonymity or must she reveal her identity to move the case?... View More 
answered on Jul 9, 2023
Your questions rasie some questions. You mentioned "civil action" without specifically referencing what type of claim it is and why the Vermont has any jursidiction. If you have no ties to Vermont, then you cannot be subjected to personal jurisdiction there unless you consent and/or... View More
What is the procedure for submitting a first demand to an insurance company for an auto accident case? What steps are taken? What would be an appropriate amount to ask for in a first demand if client sustained 2 herniated discs and was unable to work because of it?
answered on Jul 8, 2023
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, some of the general elements of demand letters include a description of the accident, damages, injuries, and compensation demanded. Unfortunately, it could be... View More
I have fallen due to there not being any non slip on this floor and or beacause of a faulty drain system, which I have repeatedly e mailed the owners/ manager about only to get no response at all.
answered on Jul 8, 2023
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A local attorney would be familiar with any applicable building or safety codes for multi-family dwellings. However, from the standpoint of general legal principles (regardless of a city's building codes),... View More
I signed a document under duress during a bipolar episode which my doctor can verify.
An animal shelter OBTAINED PROPERTY of pecuniary significance (a doctor prescribed emotional support animal) BY FALSE PRETENSE from an incapacitated person (in a mixed suicidal depressive psychotic state).... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2023
You are not likely to be able to disavow the contract and even if you did, it sounds like it cannot be reversed at this point. The most you are likely to possibly have is a claim for the market value of your now deceased cat - i.e. replacement cost. Unfortunately, in the legal world, pets are not... View More
The technician who gave me the shot injected it in the wrong area. I have had pain and swelling in the area for over 2 months now. I have 2 ultra sounds scheduled for next week to find out what the swelling is in my arm and another one to check for vein and nerve damage. I don't feel I should... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2023
Yes. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did. Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of your injuries may affect the viability of your case. Consult... View More
The client does not have any liability insurance.
answered on Jun 16, 2023
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If someone is injured using the product, there's nothing to stop them from suing anyone with a plausible connection to the product. However, if the only thing a web designer did was to take the words, photos,... View More
Walking in neighborhood and caught the toe of my shoe on a piece of sidewalk that has raised up. Broken wrist and surgery followed. This was 3/21/23.
answered on May 23, 2023
Most claims for negligence in Oregon must be filed within two (2) years of the accident. So, you should file the complaint in court by 3/21/2025; however, you would want to resolve this claim much sooner. You also should consult with a lawyer about your rights and options. If this matter involves... View More
answered on May 9, 2023
In General:
A common scenario arises when the injured person is a passenger who brings a negligence claim against the driver of the same vehicle. The driver and passenger may be insured against liability under the same policy, either because they are members of the same household or because... View More
Their insurance co wants to pay us an amount far less than comparable autos we can find anywhere. My own co has offered even less. Their offers are 2K less than any comparable. Should we pursue the “appraisal clause” option, or hire our own lawyer? There is a medical claim for injuries incurred... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2023
If you settle with the at-fault party for the contested vehicle amount and sign a release, you will most likely preclude any settlement or award for the injury settlement. You can accept the uncontested amount offered provided you do not have to sign a release. If you think you are being... View More
Had to remove everything from room. Residents cannot be left unattended. Must empty buckets constantly. So doesn’t go to lower level. He won’t reduce rent. He actually raised my rent wife and I have been sick more . We has a mold guy here we have mold.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
It sounds as if you may have claims for reduced rent value, possibly mold damages as well. If desired, with written notice to the landlord, you may have rights to move to alternative housing at the landlord's expense above your rent. Consider reviewing everything with a landlord-tenant attorney.
An 8th grader told another 8th grader to kill themself on two separate occasions. This was in person on school grounds. The 8th grader who was told to do it made an attempt. Are there any legal consequences for the 8th grader who made the statement? Does it matter that the 8th grader who attempted... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2023
You asked if there are legal consequences for the 8th grader for telling someone to kill themselves. I don't think there is a "Yes" or "No" answer. I would suggest that most likely, "No", because an 8th grader is not likely to fully appreciate the severity of what... View More
I am involved in an MDL. My lawyer has been terrible from the start with little to no communication, minimizing the effects of the trauma I've been through and try trying to persuade me to take a settlement that is ridiculously low for what I've been through. I feel he is very... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2023
You can always fire your attorney. However, you may still have to pay them, which can make it difficult to find a new attorney.
answered on Jan 17, 2023
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. At this point, one option is to reach out to law firms to see if it's possible to set up a free initial consult to briefly discuss. In addition to your own attorney searches, you... View More
My landlord s worker caused real damage to my classic vehicle that I was restoring and has no intention on paying for any of the damages
answered on Dec 15, 2022
Under the doctrine of respondeat superior your landlord is responsible for the actions of his employees and/or agents in the course and scope of their employment and/or agency. If you need an attorney to assist you, there is an attorney fee provision under ORS 90.255 if a lawsuit is filed and you... View More
A text message that is accusatory of a Federal and State crime(s) but is false is sent to a group of individuals. Factually the accusations are false. It was sent with intention to harm. Has this sender committed:
1 - Offence
2 - Crime
3 - Neither
4 - Both
answered on Dec 5, 2022
The question asks essentially, "Whether sending a text message that accuses someone (falsely) of a state and/or federal crime is lawful?" Clearly, if you speak a false statement about someone to a third person(s) in manner that is called "publishing", it is actionable as... View More
I accidentally shot a girl in the face with an air soft gun at a fraternity party and she was injured. There was drinking involved with all parties. They are now making me pay their medical bills. I am wondering if they can do this and if the other parties would also be liable. There were other... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2022
I am sorry for the circumstances of the shooting. Guns and drnking are not a healthy combination and lead to a lot of accidental shootings. In short, it would be my opinon that you are liable to pay for any medical treament that is reasonable, customary, and necessary, and for any and all... View More
I was spraying electronic cleaner on my navi screen and plugged in my car vacuum and all the sudden my car exploded and caught on fire with me in it. All my windows were shattered including my windshield and sunroof. My doors that were shut and locked were all blow open and bent in half. I was... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2022
This sounds like a horrifying and terrifying experience, and very unfortunate given your living situation; however, the bright side is that you were not killed. You might have a case against the maker and the subsequent sellers of the product that ignited the car explosion. It seems highly... View More
For 11 months the Property Manager where I. Own my trailer has commited vacarious acts towards my person, my company property and my company income along with many other actions
answered on Oct 26, 2022
Assuming that the LLC is set up properly, you wouldn't be able to go after the owner's personal assets such as their personal home. However, the LLC is responsible for it's employees under the doctrine of Respondeat Superior. The owner of the property is responsible for the manager... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2022
Both. You need to get in tort claim notice within 180 days. You need a civil attorney to assist you.
I have no license nor insurance I was in front of my van when he hit it and it hit me .I film his truck and him apologizing to me for doing it and admitting it.
answered on Oct 4, 2022
Normally, you are precluded from getting non-economic damages if you are driving without insurance and have not been insured within the last 6 months. However, it this case, you were not driving. You are allowed to own a car you do not drive. Even if you were driving you would be entitled to... View More
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