I'm sorry that you had to go through that with the dog and then things were compounded by you feeling abandoned by your attorney.

I think the problem with the case is that it sounds good until you find out that the dog owner did not have any insurance. It is much easier to get a pay... View More

No, you cannot sieze the neighbor's property. At most, you can get a money judgment, and then record that judgment with the County Recorder's Office. If the property is sold within the next 10 years, then you would be paid from escrow. The judgment expires after 10 years, but could be... View More

A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. However, the answer would basically be the same anywhere. For injuries related to defective products, you'd want to speak with injury attorneys who handle product liability cases. Based on the setting,... View More

It's possible a case could involve both entities, depending on details of employment. In terms of the sidewalk, the settings are fact-specific - it could require closer examination and measurement of the extent of the defect. I hope your son is okay. I agree with my colleagues that it would be... View More

If you were the passenger, you can bring a claim against the at fault driver, whether it is the driver of the car you were in or the driver of the other car. The biggest issue that you currently face is the statute of limitations, which requires you to bring the claim within two years of the... View More

Yes, you can potentially sue for the injuries you sustained in the car crash, even though you are British and the accident happened in Texas. The fact that you were a passenger and not the driver could actually strengthen your case, as you likely had no control over the events leading to the... View More

You could sue. It would be advisable not to delay further in seeking guidance about your legal rights, since this took place in 2023 - heed the statute of limitations issue raised by my colleague. Don't wait to gather all medical records before consulting with an attorney - between the three... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. However, it would be difficult for any attorney to advise without seeing your medical records. If the wounds were superficial and passing in nature, offers are likely to reflect that. I hope you are okay. Again, any... View More

The hotel could potentially be liable based on negligence or premises liability. Hotels owe their guests a duty of care to ensure their safety and protect them from foreseeable harm. If you informed housekeeping not to allow the man inside and they still granted him access, this may constitute a... View More

Likely no, even if the SOL hasnt tolled, it's a super weak claim. To pursue this kind of case, you would likely need to show that the vape product was defective in some way (e.g., contained harmful chemicals or wasn’t properly labeled with health warnings) and that this defect directly... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your first step could be to look into the timeliness of your claim. When it comes to statutes of limitations, it would be best for local attorneys to advise. However, simply from general information that anyone could... View More

You are obviously a very good friend to that person - but your friend must be the one who seeks legal advice. You may assist your friend by looking for a lawyer for him to consult with, and your friend can include you in the communications with a lawyer if he wishes, but it would not be lawful for... View More

Don’t blame it on the lawyers. Intentional torts like assault and battery are generally NOT covered by homeowners insurance. Full stop. End of analysis. Just bc she has not been arrested doesn’t mean she won’t be arrested once the investigation is completed. Her bf does not have a duty to... View More

A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you were represented by an attorney, they would be in the best position to answer, based on having the file.

Without knowing more details, it's possible the directive to use the trust account may... View More

Compensation for damages arising from an automobile accident is always negotiable. The amount of damages you receive is a combination of medical expenses, physical damage to your body, damages to your vehicle, and pain and suffering. When you are not represented by an attorney, the at-fault... View More

It could depend on the court backlog and other issues related to the progress of the case. Some cases could be concluded in less than a year, while some could go on for six or seven years, depending on the complexity or the way attorneys for both sides are handling things. This sounds like a... View More

A typical personal injury case will go to trial in 24-36 months. If a defendant was properly served and has not filed an answer, you can file a motion for default judgment with a military service affidavit and certificate of last known address and schedule a prove-up hearing for damages. Make... View More

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Being presented with an affidavit from the opposing attorney is usually something that serves the interests of the other side - not yours. But that's only a general premise. One would need to see the wording... View More

The term "victim-related offense" on an incident report typically refers to the criminal offense that directly affected the victim in the case. It identifies the nature of the crime that resulted in harm or injury to the victim. This could include serious charges like aggravated assault,... View More

This situation sounds painful and frustrating, especially since it happened while trying to enjoy a wedding. The key thing here is that the wedding planner or their assistants gave instructions that may not have been correct or safe, which led to your wife's injuries. If those instructions... View More