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On the paper work says nothing about euthenization but they keep telling ne she was. My strong belief is they adopted or fostered her out. That is my dog I need her she is federally registered ESA Mine Noone else's. They keep lieong to me and the story changeds I have been there numerous time... View More 
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. It sounds like you've been through a traumatic experience and are very concerned about your dog. Let's break this down and consider your options:
1. Documentation: First, gather all paperwork related to your dog, including her... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
Most automobile insurance policies state that the insurer specifically has the right to approve a repair estimate that is based upon the prevailing competitive price and further the parties further agree as follows: “You agree with us that the repair estimate may include new, used, recycled, and... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2024
Suit MUST be filed on or before the 2nd anniversary of the accident or your 20th birthday, whichever occurs later. The Statute can be tolled by mental infirmity but you need to seek the guidance of an experienced personal injury attorney with all relevant details.
Was in wreck cause defective ball joint upon hitting a guardrail at 50mph the air bag did not go off so hit the windshield twice which slit my face open. Filed complaint pac took over claim, then said they was escalated to esis. Esis denied the claim cause statue of repose, so remessaged pac whom... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In Indiana, determining whether a claim is governed by a statute of limitations or a statute of repose depends on the specific nature of the claim. The statute of limitations sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated, while the statute of repose limits the... View More
Was in wreck cause defective ball joint upon hitting a guardrail at 50mph the air bag did not go off so hit the windshield twice which slit my face open. Filed complaint pac took over claim, then said they was escalated to esis. Esis denied the claim cause statue of repose, so remessaged pac whom... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
Differentiating between the statute of limitations and statute of repose can be crucial in legal matters like yours. The statute of limitations sets a time limit for filing a lawsuit after an injury or harm occurs, while the statute of repose imposes an absolute deadline, typically based on the... View More
I was riding on a motorcycle with a person who come to find our had no insurance. This person has passed on the lawyer i spoke with basically said he couldn't help because there was no insurance. I was injured in this accident. I have had to have family and friends take care of me and get me... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2023
Like the answer to so many legal questions, it depends. First of all, you need to be able to prove that your friend who was operating the motorcycle was negligent (beyond the fact that he failed to purchase insurance). An attorney is unlikely to take your case because the attorney would have no... View More
And I need a proof of financial responsibility in the form of certificate of compliance
answered on Oct 6, 2023
Whenever you earn money by driving, that driving is NOT covered under your personal automobile coverage unless you purchase coverage for business use of your vehicle. Most people do not purchase this coverage because it is much more expensive. Before you agree to drive for a rideshare company,... View More
If you were drinking due to severe depression and anxiety will a judge take that into factor.
answered on Aug 21, 2023
It should be considered as a mitigating factor by the prosecutor and the judge, which goes to considerations at sentencing, but it is not a defense to the OWI charge.
Another car was coming in the opposite direction turning left and we collided who's the fault we were in front of a subdivision entrance
answered on Aug 16, 2023
BOTH DRIVERS. You went behind the car turning left (in your direction) which made it difficult or impossible for the other car turning left to see you. You had the right-of-way because you were going straight. That said, you know that you are prohibited from passing on the right. Whether... View More
Another car was coming in the opposite direction turning left and we collided who's the fault we were in front of a subdivision entrance
answered on Aug 19, 2023
Additional details would be helpful. But at a glance, it looks like both of you are. In order for you to have been in a position exposed to an oncoming car, it's possible you crossed a double yellow line or other boundary not intended for lane change. Without seeing the site or police report,... View More
I was on my way to work. It had stormed the night before. It cause electrical damage to my vehicle and I had to have it towed to a dealership to be fixed. I haven't got an estimate on cost of damage yet.
answered on Aug 7, 2023
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible they could be, but an attorney would need to investigate the matter in detail. There could be an issue of the power company's notice of the condition (as a general matter nationwide) - a... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2023
I hate to give you the stock answer but it depends upon many factors. For example, what types of vehicles were involved? How many vehicles were involved? Were semi's involved? What was the weather like? Were there eyewitnesses? What type of pavement? What type of grade (was the road... View More
My mom's car about a month ago had the tire fly off and axel break. They took it to a local mechanic that said it was due to an air bubble in the bearing that's why it broke and the tire fell off. They assured her and checked that all the others were fine and didn't need fixed. This... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2023
If she was injured, she should immediately contact a personal injury attorney in Allen County. If there are no injuries, the easiest thing for her to do is to make a claim with her own insurance. If the car had been serviced immediately prior to the incident and the incident can be related to the... View More
And went to see an Attorney and we went into arbitration and I kept telling my Attorney I did not want to settle out of court and he pressured me to settle cause I didn't go to the Hospital and this whole time I live in Pain and my back and right side of my body was deeply effected I have... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2023
The facts that you provide are not sufficient to provide a meaningful response. It is absolutely true that waiting two months to secure medical care is usually fatal to your claim. That said, you know the old expression "it depends."
I understand that if you're not... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2023
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It depends more on the manner in which the accident occurred and how the scooter was operated. If the scooter shouldn't have been on the streets, a court could look at that point. But in general, that might... View More
My daughter's car was hit from behind on December 16 2022. Insurance company has made no movement on paying out the car. Her car has been in impound. She has been paying ride shares and walking to work. What can she do? Does the insurance have time requirement to resolve the issue?
answered on Jan 28, 2023
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Some of your primary options include attempting negotiation with the carrier, filing suit in small claims court or civil court, or arranging a consult with an attorney to discuss them filing suit or continuing... View More
I was merging but I also had to avoid a semi that drifted in my lane. The stretch of high way bends right and at the end of that bend there was a black abandoned vehicle with no lights on or anything to signal they were stopped. The second I go to merge and avoid the semi I hit the abandoned... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2022
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope you are okay. It sounds like a very serious accident with the flip-over. From a textbook standpoint nationwide, it's possible to argue that both of you bear some liability. The fact that no measures... View More
I had no knowledge the police had been notified, therefore I left. Other civilians called an ambulance. There were no injuries.
answered on Dec 12, 2022
If you were parked and somebody hit you hard enough for bystanders to be so concerned that they called the police and an ambulance, the police will wonder why you would leave without exchanging insurance information or making a police report for your insurance. The conclusion that would be drawn by... View More
& her family in Indiana. My son's father signed over educational guardianship to the girlfriend's grandma, as it was her property they had moved to. The same school initially told my son the school was his district based on his address. A week later they received records from the... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2022
Your son's death was a terrible tragedy. That said, there is something wrong with the facts. "There are no buses to your home" CANNOT be reconciled with a bus stop a few houses down. Either way, his custodian (the girlfriend's grandma) is NOT responsible for his death.... View More
A drunk driver totaled my car and stumbled away from the scene. I cannot seem to get any help whatsoever from any attorney because I was not insured so to speak from the accident. However my car was totaled. Nobody seems to care about that tho. This accident caused me an an enormous amount of... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2022
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One reason for the difficulty could be that if the matter only involves property damage, not every accident law firm handles those. There's a tab above if you want to make further efforts at contacting attorneys.... View More
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