It depends on (A) what you mean by "opposition" to an amended complaint (motion to dismiss?, answer and affirmative defenses?), and (B) which court you're in (State or Federal, and if in State, which level (small claim or a level above small claim?). I therefore suggest you post a... View More

Regardless of insurance coverage or lack thereof, the landlord is responsible for storm damage to the premises itself (but not the contents) - unless your lease states otherwise. For damage to contents, the insurance policy should state clearly in black and white what's covered and... View More

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry this happened to you. If you were represented by an attorney in a property transaction, they might know more. Check with the insurance carrier how they provided notice - regular mail, email mail,... View More

No, it is unlikely that you could be held liable for having him on your insurance. Liability normally results from negligent action on the part of a driver, not co-insured such as you would be.

The coverage categories and limits are stated in your insurance policy. Either it's plainly covered or not. Should be clear, and an insurance agent should be able to explain, but if not, schedule a legal consultation. Also, you state that a pipe leakage flood caused damage. If water itself... View More

"We can't get the judge to do a restraining order..." Was your mother represented by a lawyer in seeking such an order? If not, schedule a consultation with a lawyer in your area and start from scratch. If she did have a lawyer, any lawyer you consult with would have to review... View More

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry this happened to you. Without GAP coverage, these situations are difficult and often unfair. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney to review all possible options, an immediate measure... View More

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You may have grounds to sue if you believe you were treated unfairly by law enforcement, especially if there's evidence of bias, intimidation, or misconduct. If the police failed to investigate properly, ignored important details like the body cam footage, or treated you with bias due to their... View More

You will have to ask your attorney for copies, or you will have to contact the clerk of the court and request and pay for copies of the documents that you need.

What you are going through is not uncommon. I now add to agreements a date certain, where possible. Your attorney can threaten to pull the settlement or make a motion to enforce.

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You could supplement your searches with the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, which lists attorneys by region and practice area. You could also look into the attorney referral sections of local and state bar... View More

The fact that the shipper did not give you written acknowledgement of the damage doesn't absolve your insurance company of liability. An affidavit from you should be sufficient.

Only a Florida attorney could advise, as a good portion of insurance and consumer laws are governed by state provisions. But your question remains open for three weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, you could check the backsides of any denials or EOBs - they sometimes... View More

This issue likely depends on the language of your insurance policy. First, ask the insurance co. to tell you which specific section of the policy applies. Then, to be certain of your rights, consult an elder law attorney.

You indicated that the insurance company assured you everything is covered, and the dental office advised you they are working on it - meaning they are working on it to confirm the coverage? And meaning that in the next day or two, they may call you and tell you the coverage is fine and to come on... View More

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. At this point, you could research online or reach out to attorneys who handle life insurance litigation. Good luck

Sorry to hear about your problems. Sounds like you need a product liability attorney. I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer.

You can file a lawsuit for breach of contract or for declaratory relief against both Progressive and Dealer Protection Loyalty. I'd sue both because the GAP company may be right and Progressive may have undervalued what it should have paid.

When you're talking about only $7,208,... View More

A Florida attorney could advise best, as insurance practices are largely governed by state law. However, your question remains open for four weeks. At this point, one option is to reach out to attorneys. In addition to your own searches, you could look into the resources of state or local bar... View More

A rule of construction (interpretation of contractual language) is that ambiguities are resolved against the party who drafted the ambiguous language. So, assuming that the other party (an "an insurance contractor", whatever that is) drafted it, it would be whichever is less.