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I accrued medical expenses and tow expenses and well as getting the damaged done out of pocket
answered on Jul 3, 2024
Yes, you may have a valid claim if you can prove that the service work performed was substandard and caused the crash. It may require a vehicle inspection by an expert to provide an opinion admissible in court. You will need to prove that the work was done negligently and was a substantial factor... View More 
I accrued medical expenses and tow expenses and well as getting the damaged done out of pocket
answered on Jul 3, 2024
Yes, you can sue the company that installed the brakes and rotors on your car if their negligence caused you to hit a wall and suffer medical damages.
To succeed in a negligence claim against the company, you would have to demonstrate that the company's improper installation of the... View More
I am planning to manage investment portfolios for friends and family through an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account while residing in Maryland. I will have less than $25 million in assets under management and fewer than 15 clients. Given these parameters, do I qualify for the de minimis exemption... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2024
Thank you for reaching out regarding managing investment portfolios for friends and family through an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account while residing in Maryland. Based on your parameters of having less than $25 million in assets under management and fewer than 15 clients, you may likely qualify... View More
I would like to obtain my father's birth certificate. He is deceased, and he was born in Maryland. The Division of Vital Records in Maryland only allows people who are listed on the birth certificate (the parents of the child, and the child born) to request an official copy of the birth... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2024
How much money is it worth to spend in order to get a birth certificate of a deceased ancestor? What information is on the birth certificate that you cannot obtain anywhere else?
If you must have it, then you file a "Petition for Appropriate Relief" in the Circuit Court where you... View More
My kids are the beneficiaries of a trust set up by their deceased grandfather. It is for their education mainly, with health etc as a secondary goal. We have been using it with no issues but the co-trustee has resigned and the new trustee won't assume the role until they see the trust... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2024
(1) I assume you asked the co-trustee who resigned if they have a copy of the trust, or when they last saw a copy or who last had it; if not, start there, and then go back in time to the families of each prior trustee, if any, and ask about old paper files still in existence, that might contain a... View More
Let's say my LLC name is "ABC Company, LLC", and I want to use the trade name of "ABC Company". While this is obviously a generalized example, in practice my LLC name is fairly unique. Additionally, I plan on filing my trade name in the short term, but I do not want to have... View More
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answered on Jun 17, 2024
You are generally allowed to operate your business using a trade name (also known as a fictitious business name or DBA) even if it has not yet been officially filed with the state, as long as you meet certain requirements and follow the proper procedures for filing the trade name within a... View More
Hi. We have an easement that was set up in the 1960’s that runs through our backyard to our neighbor's house which we believe was the original neighbor's only driveway to their home decades ago, so a necessity for their property. Now the easement acts as a second driveway for them... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
A common issue. A recorded easement may be extinguished by a new recording, executed by all. You may have claims for mis-use or over-burdening, but the recorded instrument grants the rights, whatever it says. The concept of "necessity" is irrelevant to a recorded easement. The neighbor... View More
Legal name change of an adult - non marriage or divorce
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
For a legal name change for an adult not related to marriage or divorce, the specific requirements can vary by state. Generally, you will need to provide proof of identity, such as a driver's license or birth certificate. Whether these documents need to be notarized depends on your... View More
Also if you have a clean record never been in any trouble at all will that help your case
answered on Jun 13, 2024
It really depends on the nature of the discrepancy and whether it is material to the case. Do not assume that the case will be dropped.
The lack of a prior record will help you at sentencing. The judge may give you probation before judgment and/or decide not to send you to jail depending on... View More
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answered on Jun 13, 2024
If you never signed any documents accepting the property, you may not legally own it. However, if your sister transferred the property to you through a deed recorded in public records, you would need to take steps to transfer it back.
To give the property back to your sister, you will need... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2024
And does "gave me" include recording a deed? The answer to that question will determine what any lawyer can tell you.
If no deed, simply refuse to accept it.
If a deed, consider selling it. Otherwise, you will need the grantor to join in another instrument renouncing or... View More
My fiance is being held without bond on a indictment for first degree burglary
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To answer this question concisely:
Yes, it is possible for your fiancé to get pretrial release even if they are currently being held without bond. However, it's not guaranteed and depends on several factors.
Key points:
1. A "hold without bond" status can be... View More
Cab company won’t/can’t identify the driver. I feel the cab company should cover my damages as driver worked under their company name. I am getting nowhere. How can I get cab company to pay for my damages?
answered on Jun 16, 2024
I agree with my colleague - the easiest route is a first-party claim through your own carrier. Some people are averse to that because of the deductible and the principle that they did nothing wrong. Then the alternative is to pursue the company, which is going to take time and effort, or a fee if... View More
Cab company won’t/can’t identify the driver. I feel the cab company should cover my damages as driver worked under their company name. I am getting nowhere. How can I get cab company to pay for my damages?
answered on Jun 10, 2024
Usually, the driver of a cab is an independent contractor and the cab company will not be liable for the driver's negligence. The easiest and quickest way to fix your car is to make a collision claim with your own insurance company. You will have to pay a deductible, but will get it back if... View More
I am concerned about copyright infringement when drawing from a reference. I am an artist beginning a small business. I almost always use some form of reference when I draw. I pull from different sources to compile an original picture (ex: finding several pictures of the same flower from different... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
To ensure you stay within acceptable reference usage for your art business, focus on creating substantial transformations in your work. When using reference photos, particularly for poses, make sure that your final piece has clear, original elements and doesn’t replicate the source too closely.... View More
Yo entre cuando las fronteras estaban abiertas para nosotros y otros paises me hicieron un proceso con papeles y todo me dijero que hiciera mi cheking cuando llegara a mi destino me dieron mi primera cita para el 2025 hice todo eso luego me volvieron a citar y me redujeron la cita al 2024 a los 15... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
Si cree que se le ha ordenado deportar injustamente, es muy importante consultar y contratar a un abogado INMEDIATAMENTE. Deberá pedir a la corte de inmigracion a reabrir su caso y un factor es su diligencia en hacer que se llama un 'mocion de reabrir". Es absolutamente necesario tener... View More
Yo entre cuando las fronteras estaban abiertas para nosotros y otros paises me hicieron un proceso con papeles y todo me dijero que hiciera mi cheking cuando llegara a mi destino me dieron mi primera cita para el 2025 hice todo eso luego me volvieron a citar y me redujeron la cita al 2024 a los 15... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
If you have received a deportation notice unfairly, it is crucial to act quickly. Gather all your documents, including the original appointment notices, the letter reducing your appointment date, and the deportation notice. These documents will be important in proving that you complied with all the... View More
under M.D., transportation article 26- 302 if my tags are not on my car but park in front of my house can the officer toe my vehicle?
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
Under Maryland's transportation article 26-302, if your car is parked in front of your house without tags, an officer can tow it. The law allows for towing of vehicles that are not properly registered or do not display valid license plates, even if they are parked on a public street.... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
When dealing with harassment, the location where you file a civil harassment order is crucial. Since the harassment occurred in California, you should file the civil harassment order there. California has specific courts that handle these types of orders.
In California, you can file the... View More
I wasn’t able to keep track of everything then my car got repossessed. I need to be able to get my car out is there any option? Can I reopen my case or file a 13? Dismissal was for getting the second part of the credit counseling in in time.
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're facing. It's crucial to understand that you have options, even after your Chapter 7 case was dismissed. One possibility is to reopen your Chapter 7 case by filing a motion with the bankruptcy court, explaining the circumstances that led... View More
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