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I was detained and handcuffed for approximately one hour because the rental car from Alamo I was driving was allegedly not registered in Texas. The officer stopped me for an obscured license plate, but the registration issue led to my detainment. Alamo claims their car was registered, suggesting... View More

answered on Apr 23, 2025
You would need to identify the law enforcement agency or the officer who was involved in order to obtain records. There is no central depository or list of all traffic stops made throughout the state or within a particular region. Each law enforcement agency maintains its own records. You may be... View More
I borrowed $1100 in December 2024 under a verbal agreement that I had 6 months to repay the money, during which my car couldn't be taken. Despite this, the lender impersonated a hotel manager to have my car towed away prematurely on April 12, 2025, only 4 months into the agreement. I called... View More

answered on Apr 15, 2025
In the absence of a recorded lien against the motor vehicle as collateral securing repayment of the loan, the lender violated Texas law by taking possession of your motor vehicle. You should report the taking of your car to local police.
You also can file a lawsuit under the Texas Theft... View More
In Texas, my sibling presented a notarized Power of Attorney, reportedly signed by our mother, who was under Medicaid and in poor health. This was done without involving other siblings or reaching an open, written agreement. Our mother had suffered a severe fall due to an incident with an American... View More

answered on Apr 14, 2025
To successfully challenge the use of a POA before your mother's death, you will need to prove that, at the time she signed the POA, she was mentally incompetent to do so, she was under duress (someone threatened her with bodily harm),or it was obtained by fraud (she reasonably believed she was... View More
I need legal assistance regarding a personal injury and emotional distress claim against my apartment complex. My son and I were stuck in the apartment elevator for over an hour after a sudden power outage caused it to drop suddenly. I've attempted to make an incident report with the apartment... View More

answered on Apr 13, 2025
You will need a personal injury attorney with an emphasis on premises liability at apartment complexes. Regarding your injuries, you likely have a claim for negligence due to the sudden drop of the elevator. The drop could be due to skipped maintenance or lack of emergency systems, causing your... View More
I'm looking to find an attorney who works on a contingency basis to help with a breach of contract and deceptive trade practices case concerning a leased premises. For about a year, I've been living with mold and bad water. Despite my written complaints over the past 11 months, the... View More

answered on Apr 9, 2025
In the absence of significant damages, it will likely not be possible for you to locate an attorney willing to work on such a case on a contingency fee basis. You would need to show some sort of "value" to the leased premises. If it is a commercial property in a prime location with a... View More
I was involved in a high-speed police chase in September 2023 that started in Trinity County, Texas. During the chase, my vehicle was T-boned by a police officer's vehicle at an intersection, causing my car to crash into oncoming traffic. I managed to maneuver back into the correct lane, but... View More

answered on Apr 3, 2025
There is an entire body of case law concerning civil liability for motor vehicle collisions occurring during a police chase. There is no question that you will be legally responsible in full or in part for your own injuries and damages. It is, however, possible that police could also be legally... View More
I have two cars in my name, and I regularly allow my adult son to drive one of them. We live together, and there is documentation regarding his use of the car. Today, we had a disagreement, and I told him not to leave in the car, but he did anyway. Given the circumstances, if I report the car... View More

answered on Apr 2, 2025
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I could only speak for the aspects of the question under your "Personal Injury/Car Accidents" headings. It doesn't sound like a matter that an insurance company would take seriously in terms of a... View More
Is it considered a tort if a dentist fails to provide adequate pain relief following a difficult dental extraction due to a practice policy that prohibits narcotic analgesics? There were no complications during the procedure, but I was advised to take more OTC ibuprofen than the manufacturer's... View More

answered on Mar 31, 2025
It is probably not a tort. The American Dental Association recommends that dentists not prescribe narcotics for pain relief following a tooth extraction.
There are various studies showing that over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)... View More
I was involved in an auto accident while riding my moped, which left me with a broken collarbone, clavicle, and thumb, and my moped was totaled. The other party, who was driving a truck, was at fault. I have hired lawyers, but one quit because they didn't think they could win, and the current... View More

answered on Mar 31, 2025
Because of professional ethics, neither the other party's insurance company nor their attorney will speak with you directly as long as you are represented by a lawyer.
You should schedule an office conference with your new lawyer to discuss your case. There could be many reasons why... View More
I was involved in a not-at-fault accident nearly 4 years ago in Texas, and the at-fault driver's insurance only covered the state minimum of $30,000. I have $100,000 uninsured/underinsured coverage with my insurance, and I filed a claim back in 2021. Recently, my insurance offered me half of... View More

answered on Mar 26, 2025
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. You ask many good questions, but a meaningful response would result in a memo several pages in length. It isn't clear if you are represented by an attorney. If you are, these are things to sit down and... View More
In Texas, the Tort Claims Act states that a government entity does not need to disclose details or the extent of its insurance coverage. I believe this violates my constitutional right to due process according to both the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution. The University of Texas Medical... View More

answered on Mar 24, 2025
There is no constitutional right that requires a government entity or other party to disclose the extent of its insurance coverage. In cases like your, the existence or non-existence of insurance coverage will almost always be inadmissible as evidence. This is particularly true if, as the... View More
A friend of mine, whom I trusted, stole my motorcycle while I was sleeping. I have video evidence of the incident. I have not yet reported it to the police. What steps should I take to recover my motorcycle and address this legally?

answered on Mar 19, 2025
You need to notify law enforcement as soon as possible, give the investigating officers the videotape, and file a police report. It is likely your friend will claim to have had your permission to use your motorcycle. So be very clear and very consistent with police that you never gave your friend... View More
I want to sue my former apartment complex after a violent incident. My ex-boyfriend, who was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury, attacked me in my apartment. I sustained severe injuries, including a broken jaw,... View More

answered on Mar 19, 2025
If your apartment complex failed to provide adequate security and had a disabled call box that prevented a timely police response, they will be liable for your injuries. The apartment complex has a duty to provide working gates and call boxes if those were safety features originally in place when... View More
I've been charged with possession of over 400 grams of drugs found in a truck that wasn't mine. The owner of the truck promised to take responsibility for the drugs, which belong to him, but he hasn't come forward, and now all three of us are charged. I've spent $10k on bond and... View More

answered on Mar 18, 2025
You should contact your lawyer's office to schedule a time to review the discovery and to discuss your case in greater depth with your lawyer. You should send your lawyer's office complete contact information for your witness including the witness's physical residence address, work... View More
I filed a police report because my ex-roommate took my collectable coins without my permission, adversely affecting my financial stability, emotional health, and overall life. She refuses to allow me back on the property to retrieve my belongings, claims all my properties as hers, and has tarnished... View More

answered on Mar 15, 2025
You can sue her for the fair market value of the collectible coins she took.
You may or may not be able to sue her for injury to your reputation depending upon what was said, to whom, whether they believed it, and took some sort of action against you because of what was said. For example,... View More
I moved in with three friends as roommates, and we all contributed equally to the down payment and first month's rent. However, due to my record, they asked me not to be on the lease to avoid issues in obtaining the house. After four months, my roommates decided to change the rent due date and... View More

answered on Mar 12, 2025
No it is not legal and may constitute theft although I doubt police will be much help or that criminal charges will be filed.
You can probably sue your roommates for the fair market value of the items they took. If you did not ultimately pay your share of the rent owed on the date you... View More
I was physically sexually harassed during an ultrasound appointment at a doctor's office. I reported the incident via email to the office, and the primary care physician himself called me back. He mentioned that the ultrasound technician has been there for 15 years but did not give me his... View More

answered on Mar 12, 2025
I’m assuming you do not work for this physician.
The term “sexual harassment” in the legal context refers to a particular type of claim arising in the workplace. There really isn’t an independent legal claim for sexual harassment arising outside the employment relationship.... View More
I had a total knee replacement 16 months ago and have been in constant pain ever since. A blood test revealed I'm allergic to nickel, the metal used in the prosthesis. No allergy test was conducted prior to the surgery, and I wasn't informed of any allergy risks or alternative material... View More

answered on Mar 12, 2025
The existence of any legal options depends on the answer to a medical question: Does the standard of care require nickel allergy testing before implanting a medical prosthesis containing nickel?
If the answer to that medical question is “yes,” you may have some legal options.... View More
I hired a mechanic I found on the Nextdoor app to change the coolant in my Jeep. After his work, the engine was damaged, resulting in a banging noise and the vehicle not staying on. The repair costs are estimated at $5,000. The mechanic has since blocked me and I'm considering suing for... View More

answered on Mar 10, 2025
You can legally sue for any damages to your Jeep that was caused by the mechanic. Because the cost of repair is $5,000, you can bring a small claims suit in the Justice of the Peace Court for the county and precinct where the mechanic resides or where the damage was done without needing an... View More
About a month ago, Spectrum installed a cable for my neighbor that lies above ground across the sidewalk, causing my children and me to trip over it. This has led to a sprained wrist and scrapes. I've contacted Spectrum, and although representatives have visited, they've left without... View More

answered on Mar 10, 2025
You can file a personal injury lawsuit seeking recovery of your medical expenses and, if applicable, any lost wages you suffered as a result of your injuries. Keep copies of all of your medical records and bills associated with the sprained wrist and scrapes so you can prove the amount of... View More
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