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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury, Education Law and Health Care Law for Nevada on
Q: What are my options for if I’m injured at school?

I’m in medical assistant school and one of the other students gave me possible nerve damage at some point during a vein puncture or injection. I went to the doctor after alerting my teacher and the doctor told me my symptoms sounded like nerve damage and to see a specialist if I don’t see... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar answered on Oct 16, 2021

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You ask about your options. A starting point could be to try to arrange a consult with an attorney. Most law firms that handle injury cases offer free initial consults. Whether or not an attorney identifies the basis... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Construction Law for Michigan on
Q: Sub-contractor billing me for more than verbal quoted price

Sub-contractor gave a verbal price which I agreed too but told him to send me a written estimate. He went ahead and did the job without sending a written estimate. The invoice he sent is way more. I refused to pay and now he has an attorney threating a lien against the homeowner and lawsuit... Read more »

Frederick A. Lurie
Frederick A. Lurie answered on Oct 15, 2021

Next time get it in writing. Ask for time and material records to see if the records come close in value to the sub's claim.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Securities Law for Texas on
Q: I have recently purchased a vehicle and finance company sends loan information to my employer

Purchased a vehicle yesterday, submitted proof of income (check stubs) as well as contact information to my corporate office to verify employment. Finance company contacts me to say no one was answering the phone at corporate, so I gave her an email address to send the verification. With the... Read more »

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter answered on Oct 15, 2021

While I agree that they sent more information than was probably necessary, you don't have any apparent damages as a result of this action, and no claim arises from the facts you describe.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Copyright for Illinois on
Q: Hi. What are the steps and prices to putting my assumed named document in a newspaper in Cook County?
Jane Kim
Jane Kim answered on Oct 14, 2021

The process is pretty simple and is described in the form that you have to complete and file with the Cook County. If you are still having a hard time, contact a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Contracts, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Illinois on
Q: What is the statute of limitation on indefinite employment contracts overseas with US based corporation?

I was hired as country manager by a US 500 company in 2013 on indefinite employment terms contract. 12 months later problems started mainly because I refused company illegal way of doing business. As a result, I was fired and sued for criminal charges in the foreign country. In 2019, I won an... Read more »

Jane Kim
Jane Kim answered on Oct 14, 2021

IL statute of limitations on a breach of contract action is ten years. But first, you have to ascertain which country's laws apply. Did you have a written employment agreement and where was was it signed, in the US or in that foreign country? That's the law that will apply to a breach of... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Products Liability and Tax Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: If a post office was to forward you letters about your stimulus payment but return the payments to the sender would it

Be considered mail tampering. I have received the letter 1444c three times to my forwarded address but they returned the payment for the notice three times they know what they are doing and I want to know if I could perhaps file a complaint against that post office or whoever is in charge ect.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing answered on Oct 14, 2021

No. They are not supposed to forward certain things. You need to be sure that the IRS and the government have your proper address. Discuss this with your Congressperson--they have information on how you can get your payments.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: I have signed the contract and inspection was completed, now I want to back out of selling my house in San Antonio.

Per my realtor the answer was no. Is there anyway I can back out? Of course after paying the buyers back for anything they have spent on inspection and ETC

John Cucci Jr.
John Cucci Jr. answered on Oct 14, 2021

There may be a way out of the deal. The contract for sale of the property will have language on this issue. If there is "specific performance" or other language that allows the buyer to have a court force you to complete the sale, then you have a problem, and can not stop the sale.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Ohio on
Q: What kind of lawyer do I need to help break a lease?

Covid related. Mother was in hospital. Doctors requiring first floor instead of third floor apartment.

Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp answered on Oct 14, 2021

You need to speak with an attorney who practices landlord/tenant law.

Best of luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: In state of georgia, is landlord required to give notice when lease is nearing expiration?
Glenn M. Lyon
Glenn M. Lyon answered on Oct 14, 2021

Not unless the lease requires it.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: Can Knights of Columbus refuse to cancel my life insurance policy? They won't let me change beneficiaries or cancel.

I have been divorced for a long time. I've recently remarried and I'm updating my insurance beneficiary with Knights of Columbus. They asked for a copy of my divorce decree and replied with this: It appears the divorce decree did not have any information concerning your KOFC policy. We... Read more »

Leroy Scott
Leroy Scott answered on Oct 13, 2021

1. Because Texas is a community property state, when an insured is/was married, it can cause problems for a beneficiary later on because the surviving spouse can claim that s/he is entitled to some of the policy payout.

2. If you don't pay the premiums, the policy will simply lapse.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Rights, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: Am I doing something illegal?

i just want to see if this something illegal I’m getting roped into? I have received check via email from a woman I was talking to online. On the checks, they have a Life Insurance company at the top of the checks. they are asking that I deposit them into my bank via mobile deposit, keep partial... Read more »

Leroy Scott
Leroy Scott answered on Oct 13, 2021

This is almost certainly a scam and very likely a crime. Life insurance companies don't send checks and ask you to return some of the funds.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Contracts and Legal Malpractice for Georgia on
Q: Is a cotingency fee contract a legally binding contract in georgia

Can a case be assigned to an attorney incorrectly in a law firm be terminated for that purpse alone

Cory D. Raines
Cory D. Raines answered on Oct 12, 2021

Contingency contracts are on of many contracts that are legally enforceable in the state of Georgia. They are often seen in personal injury law matters and many of these contracts allow either the client or attorney to terminate or withdraw, respectively. However, the client may owe that attorney... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Contracts for California on
Q: If a complaint with California Department of Insurance had been filed, will this toll the contractual statutory

period of an home insurance company ?

Neil Anapol
Neil Anapol answered on Oct 12, 2021

Filing a complaint with the California Department of Insurance does not toll the contractual statute of limitations. However, the contractual statute of limitations is tolled during the time the claim is open. Therefore, the statute begins to run when the event triggering the claim occurs. It is... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Idaho on
Q: How to conduct Judgment Debtor Examination from out of state?

Good afternoon,

I want to file an order for Appearance and Examination against a Judgment Debtor. However, the Debtor resides in California, while we (Judgment Creditor) reside in Idaho. We have already obtained a sister-state judgment so we're all good there. But do we need to fly... Read more »

Kevin M Rogers
Kevin M Rogers answered on Oct 12, 2021

Good afternoon,

Did you sue the debtor in California? or Idaho? Wherever you got your judgment is where you will file your "post judgment" motions. However, that's where the difficulty lies in trying to haul someone from CA to Idaho after the judgment. The subpoena power...
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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Maine on
Q: I signed a year lease with a LLC in April. Recently the people that ran the LLC and owned the property sold it.

Do the new owners have to honor my lease if I stay within the lease agreement?

Fred Bopp III
Fred Bopp III answered on Oct 12, 2021

As a general matter, unless your lease contains a provision stating that, upon a sale of the property, the lease can be terminated and you can be evicted, your lease would still be in effect after the sale and the new owners would step in as your new landlord. Yes, the new owners have to honor your... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts, Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for Illinois on
Q: Can you negotiate a new union contract before the old one has expired if it is in the best interest of the workers ?

I am part of a labor union in Illinois. Since COVID, we have lost many co-workers and applicants to higher-paying non-union jobs in our field. Our contract is not up until January, but if it keeps going this way, we will have no labor force left by then because we cannot stay competitive pay-wise.... Read more »

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano answered on Oct 12, 2021

This is a contract law question. Workers' Compensation is an area of law that deals with work-related injuries. Whenever BOTH parties to a contract WANT to make a changes (irrespective of reason), they certainly may.

The Union's response should be "Your hands are NOT tied...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Michigan on
Q: Hello,can a contract become void if the wrong person signed on the dotted line?
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Oct 12, 2021

It doesn't, necessarily. If signed on behalf of an entity, the person who signed would need legal authority to bind the entity, otherwise the entity may rightly say they are not responsible for the contract.

If talking about individuals, then whomever signed it may be held responsible.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Law, Consumer Law and Contracts for Illinois on
Q: What does the law 15 usc 1662 b translate to? does it mean that I am not required to put a down payment?
T. J. Jesky
T. J. Jesky answered on Oct 11, 2021

Short answer: No. The reg states that no advertisement to aid, promote, or assist directly or indirectly any extension of consumer credit may state that a specified down payment, by the creditor who advertises his services.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Admiralty / Maritime for California on
Q: I paid $12,000 to a broker for sailboat. I am now being told that the boat is for sale “as is” by owner” is this legal?

i was never given a contract from the broker. I have a text message that I sent him and that he responded with an on “ok”. Later when I asked him to respond about some undisclosed issues that were later identified, the “broker” told me that he actually owned the boat (lie). And that it... Read more »

Masoud Jahani
Masoud Jahani answered on Oct 11, 2021

Hi

There is not enough information to answer your question, so I ask few questions below.

Most used boats are sold “as is”, and the buyer usually buys subject to inspection.

If you’ve gone through a broker did they mention to you if you wanted an inspection done on...
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1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Civil Litigation and Contracts for Puerto Rico on
Q: How can I close my dad’s bank account and used money to pay off his funeral expenses?

My dad passed away 2 years ago in TN but he had his bank account and house in PR. He has a bank account in PR which I was authorized to used and I had power of attorney from PR while he was alive. I paid for his funeral even though he has 7 children. After paying via loans my half siblings (4) do... Read more »

Rafael  Pagan-Colon
Rafael Pagan-Colon answered on Oct 11, 2021

First off, you would need your dad's death certificate. If he granted his last will & testament, a certified copy of the will must also be provided. In the absence of a will, a petition should be filed with the Puerto Rico courts (depending on the city where the house is located) to... Read more »

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