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Am i allowed a rental carSat, 12 May 2001 22:18:00 GMT

i was recently involved in an accident that wasn't my fault. my car is totally ruined and now i have no means of transportation. it has been 3 days since the accident and still have no answers from their insurance company. in missouri am i legally able to obtain a rental car right away since my......

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Internet Defamation Of A 14 Year Old By Ex GirlfriendMon, 07 Apr 2008 14:46:00 GMT

My question involves defamation in the state of:Ohio Hi, My 14 year old son broke up with his girlfriend of 7 months about a month ago. The ex-girlfriend was devestated and her behavior since had far surpassed the average reaction and has since stalked and harassed my son to the point that I had......

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On Call Hand SurgeonThu, 08 Dec 2005 19:06:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Florida My girlfriend injured her hand while cleaning glass quite badly, we went to the ER of the local hospital and the care really wasnt too bad despite one thing. She had a deep cut on her right hand about 3cm long, from right below her index finger to her......

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Is insurance valid if registration is expired?Fri, 27 Aug 2004 13:41:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? New York The registration on my husband's motorcycle expired because he did not have time to get it inspected. He finally had the inspection done, so now he can get the registration done (probably will start the process on Monday). He wants to go for a ride this......

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Son Wrecked Truck & Only has Learner's PermitThu, 26 Apr 2007 23:38:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Kentucky My son is 18 and has had his learner's permit for about a month or two. He only recently came to live with me and is still a senior in high school. While I was taking a nap, he took my truck without asking and went out. We have been having severe storms......

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need help in getting someone to pay damage done to my carWed, 16 Apr 2003 08:49:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? North Carolina. I live on a military base. I was at the commissary and the bagger was loading groceries into my car. She had propped her cart with a rock. The rock gave away and the cart came rolling of the curb and nailed my car......

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Uninsured accidentWed, 24 Aug 2005 15:01:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? New Jersey My boyfriend had a car accident this morning. A woman ran a stop sign, and even though he tried to avoid her, he hit her. Unfortunately, he also found out that his insurance had elapsed. He got a new policy within an hour or so of the accident. What can......

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Unwanted Visitor at Places of WorkFri, 13 Feb 2009 01:57:00 GMT

My question involves defamation in the state of: minnesota to make this quite short: my roommate has and so it seems violated my places of work by coming in uninvited several times, and once i was given an ultimatum after approx. 12-13 reminders that it's not okay to come by my work any longer.......

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Friend dove into shallow poolSun, 01 Jan 2006 19:29:00 GMT

NC-I am 20 years old and my parents own a beach house with a pool. I was down there with some friends for new years when one of the guys dove into our pool. The pool only goes to about 5 ft. deep and he dove into the shallow end. He broke his neck and is currently in the hospital and most likely......

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Restaurant serves an 8 year old & 16 year old an alcoholic drinkWed, 27 Sep 2000 15:55:00 GMT

I went to a well known rstaurant and my 8 year old daughter asked for a shake and got and Alcoholic shake instead. My 16 year old son wanted to try his little sisters drink and when he tried it he said it tasted funny. I then of course tried the drink and I contain alcohol. I told our server that......

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Is the AOAO liable?Sat, 23 Mar 2002 05:25:00 GMT

Hi, can anyone help me? I am the owner of an apartmernt. Few days ago, my car which was parked in my parking stall was damaged by the person that parked adjacent to my stall. Since I have no witnesses and no proof as to who is responsible, I have to burden the cost of the repairs which I......

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Worker's Comp Attorney Fees in GeorgiaMon, 29 Oct 2007 19:50:00 GMT

Georgia is 25%. That's what my lawyer will get when mine settles. Can the IC be made responsable for the fee outside the settlement? Check out my post of "What Kind Of Settlement To Expect" and please give opinions....

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workers comp or homeowners-who is responsible?Wed, 27 May 2009 19:42:00 GMT

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MICHIGAN If a person works for a company as a security guard, and that person is assigned to a private residence to provide security, and the security guard falls and is injured while working at that private residence due to negligence from the......

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Settlement AdviceThu, 21 Jul 2005 02:45:00 GMT

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Kentucky, I was involved in car accident up in Indiana, the other driver was at fault. What is happening is this she hit my van and the insurance is refusing to let it be repaired. Here is the problem. the van is Indiana and the right......

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Statute of limitation to sue Tobacco CompaniesTue, 29 Jun 2004 06:14:00 GMT

What is the name of your state?FL My father died in 1991 from lung cancer. This was caused from many years of smoking. What is the statute of limitations for this type of case....

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Light Duty at WorkTue, 14 Mar 2006 17:57:00 GMT

I fell at work on a wet floor, no WET FLOOR SIGN ..I hurt my back and knee and foot....my back and knee are fine now, but my foot still huerts constantly, doctor said i pulled some nerves in my foot. ive been on light duty for almost 3 months now. My question is can my work make me stay home once......

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HOW MUCH INSURANCE IS ENOUGH?Wed, 13 Jun 2001 14:26:00 GMT

California. In this day and age, what is a REASONABLE amount of auto insurance coverage that one should have? I figured that 100K/300K for bodily injury was sufficient; however, reading some postings I've seen it recommended to have one million dollars coverage....

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Work Comp Settlement in CaliforniaMon, 09 Oct 2006 11:12:00 GMT

I have chosen not to settle my claim and opted to receive medical benefits for my lifetime. I had a pain stimiluator put in for RSD and the costs to have one replaced every ten years is so much more than any award I could have received. My problem is since I chose not to settle, my doctor......

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Can I fire an employee while he's on comp.?Mon, 05 Sep 2005 11:15:00 GMT

NY company. I have an employee out on comp. but I have not received any updated medical documentation from him. I don't even know if he is still under a doctor's care. I have left several messages for this employee at his home but have not received a call back. Can I fire him for failure to......

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Slip & Fall accident.Fri, 14 Jun 2002 12:46:00 GMT

State: GA, USA. Greetings, My wife had a slip and fall accident at a supermarket grocery store in the first week of April. The floor was wet and they didn't have a sign/notice posted. She slipped and fell by twisting her ankle. I had to rush her to the hospital emergency, where they did a......

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Getting A New Job While On CompThu, 12 Jul 2007 01:52:00 GMT

I was injured over a year and 1/2 ago and was cleared to go back to work 3 or 4 times now. My employer "supposedly" doesn't have any jobs for me. In the meantime I was job hunting and found a new job but it pays a few bucks less than what I was making before the acceident. Do I have to......

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Accident Not At Faul, But no Insurance myself!Tue, 28 Jun 2005 04:35:00 GMT

WI Hello, Yesterday, MOnday, a woman backed into my car. She admitted it and is found at fault. She does have insurance. I DO NOT have insurance. Will I still get my damage covered? Thank You!...

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Slip & Fall InjuryFri, 18 Mar 2011 14:18:00 GMT

Help, What should I do? Last night while shopping at Safeway, I walked down an aisle to grab some needed items, leaving my cart at the end of the aisle with a friend because a clerk was stocking shelves and there was not enough room at that time to fit a shopping cart down the aisle. Everything...

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Slipped on IceWed, 29 Mar 2000 12:44:00 GMT

I filed a claim with an insurance company because I fell on ice on the property that I was renting. My landlord lives below me. The adjuster is basically saying that the insurance company is tittering on paying or denying my claim because the landlord says she maintains the property well and the......

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after chemo- discharged in a few hoursSun, 11 Nov 2007 08:56:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Florida Hello, My mother was admitted to hospital for a medical emergency. After many treatments were done, she finally was diagnosed with non hodgkins lymphoma. Here bile duct was blocked due to tumor. Stents were surgically inserted to help drain bile duct......

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workerscompensationWed, 23 Jul 2003 12:43:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? mi when asking for aa settlement can one request educational benefits as well as a monetary settlement...

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lawsuit over wreckSun, 21 Sep 2003 12:32:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Tennessee...

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confused On LawsuitWed, 25 Jul 2001 23:26:00 GMT

I am so confused I don't know were to start ,This is the 3rd yearand still nothing going on with my lawsuit,Auto accident, other driver at Fault, Hit and run ,in N.J Filed Jul-2000 ,and attorney says I might have to put a judgement on Ins comp and it could take up to 20 years,this doesn't sound......

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Auto accidentTue, 18 Mar 2003 11:01:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? New Jersey I was on holiday in the US and a passenger in a hire car rented from Hertz in New Jersey by a resident of New York City and an accident occured in Vermont. I was very seriously injured and wish to claim against the driver of the hired car who was at......

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crazy ex-husbandFri, 21 Jul 2006 02:36:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? washington I just graduated from college with a BA in Education. I have been applying all over the state of Washington. Three days ago, my director(from my college) told me why she knows I have not been hired. My ex- hysband has sent letters to the head department......

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