Doordash or its insurance carrier should have got a release from the other party and should defend this lawsuit in your behalf. They should retain an attorney for you.

It is unclear why your insurance denied the claim, but if Doordash can't be contacted you could also demand that your... View More

Of course the person can be arrested if the circumstances show the commission of a crime. In some instances the police may delay an arrest by Baker Acting the person to a facility. In other instances the person is taken to jail. The existence of a past mental health history may be raised as a... View More

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answered on Nov 4, 2025

Under Florida law, engagement rings are considered conditional gifts given in contemplation of marriage. If the engagement is broken by the recipient, the donor can usually recover the ring or its value. In this case, you paid $5,000 to your future father-in-law for the ring, and the daughter broke... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

Under Florida law, the appointment of a guardian ad litem depends on whether the current guardian has taken proactive steps to protect your son’s rights. If not, any interested party may petition the court to be appointed in a limited capacity for that case. Since you qualify as an interested... View More

Not legal advice. In Florida, a malpractice case usually turns on four things: (1) there was a doctor–patient relationship, (2) the provider fell below the prevailing standard of care, (3) that lapse probably changed the outcome, and (4) you suffered damages.

An MRI note in the chart... View More

Almost all HOA restrictive covenants prohibit operating a business, whether licensed or not, from a home with their standard language "single-family residential" property and "no commercial activity." I have read some really old restrictive covenants and even those that are so... View More

You either trust your attorney (s) or you don't. The Florida Bar requires that when a settlement is reached in a Personal injury case, the attorney must provide you with a detailed Settlement Disbursement Summary that accounts for every penny of your settlement. Sometimes that takes a while... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2025

Your daughter may have two viable legal claims.

First, against the driver who ran over her foot, assuming you obtained their contact and insurance information. Second, against the sponsor or supervisor of the cheer group ( likely her school) for negligent supervision of the children along... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2025

If you believe you’ve been the victim of a romance scam, you may have grounds to sue in civil court to recover damages caused by misrepresentation or fraud. These scams can also involve criminal conduct, so it’s wise to consult a criminal attorney in Florida to discuss filing a law enforcement... View More

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answered on Oct 6, 2025

You will need to file claims with both the homeowners association or property management company’s insurance provider and the upstairs neighbor’s insurance company. These insurers will conduct investigations to determine the source of the leak and assess the resulting damage. If the leak... View More

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answered on Oct 6, 2025

You bear the burden of proving that the tree was located on city property, that the city was negligent in maintaining it, and that it was reasonably foreseeable that such negligence could result in the tree falling and causing property damage to a third party like yourself.

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answered on Oct 9, 2025

Yes even though you're not his legal guardian you can be appointed by the court if the legal guardian does not want to pursue this through their own delay and lack of interest. If and when you are appointed, you would need to prove that the caregiver's neglect led to damages which is most... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2025

GEICO likely denied coverage due to the theft exclusion. Progressive’s offer is probably from stacked UM coverage through your in-laws’ policy. You can reject it, and even if you accept, you can still pursue other claims. Just know that once you sign a release, you’re barred from going after... View More

The short answer is "Yes". Progressive's $2,500.00 is negotiable. Insurance companies often offer a quick settlement so that the injured party does not hire a lawyer. The insurance company knows that if you hire a lawyer, it will cost the insurer a lot more money. If you decide to... View More

You would be liable for the damages. Your employer probably wouldn't be. The Insurance is to protect the owner of the vehicle. Therefore, you were sued, not Avis.

Your employer wasn't released from liability, but chances are that it will not be sued. The fact that the... View More

Under Florida landlord-tenant law, you must give your landlord a 7-day written notice to cure (Fla. Stat. § 83.56). The notice should list the serious problems (roof leaks, faulty electrical, pipes, etc.) and give 7 days to fix them. If repairs aren’t made, you may withhold rent or terminate the... View More

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answered on Sep 23, 2025

Many attorneys tend to avoid these types of cases because government entities, especially police departments rarely settle. They often take matters all the way to trial, which can be a long and difficult process. That said, some of us are willing to take on the challenge, even knowing it’s an... View More

The transfer may have been part of elder law planning so that you qualified for Medicaid for your nursing home costs. There is a requirement when there is one spouse in a nursing home and the other spouse is living in the community to transfer the couple's assets to the community spouse within... View More

'Sorry about your fender bender. A handwritten note should suffice for that scale of damages. Naturally, notarization gives an extra layer of protection. If you really want to do things thoroughly, you could use a release form. That basically says, "Here's the $300 - we're done... View More

You can pursue a claim for diminished value, but you’ll need to weigh whether it’s worth the time and cost. Florida law allows recovery of diminished value in some cases, but you’d have to prove the reduction in market value with evidence, usually through an appraisal or expert report. Since... View More