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Is a weather related accident my fault if the road wasn’t plowed?

I was recently in a 3 car accident due to roads not being plowed. I was coming to a stop and I slide on the…

If I was laid off and signed a general release but did not receive my earned PTO in my final paycheck, does signing the release stop me from pursuing?

I had 136 hours of unused PTO. Each year they expire if not used by 12/31. I get more 01/01 based on how long there….

Can I sue an insurance company for denying a valid claim

I applied for coverage with their supplemental insurance company in December 2016 my coverage took effect on 01/07/2017. I had an MRI and x-rays on…

Is written consent required to record audio via camera system?

What can ‘excessive’ mean in a contract?

In our recent teacher contract, wording was included that teachers could be disciplined for ‘excessive’ absences.We are given 15 sick days per year.I was one…

Is it OK for an employer to record audio with consent via their cameras?

Also, is it OK for them not to give lunch breaks? And is it OK for them not to pay non exempt employee’s and expect…

Can Homeowners Insurance not pay on a claim because of the dirt our home was build on?

We had tenants that had showed us water pouring into the basement. I went to the basement to check it out and saw a BIG…

What should I do regarding warrants that were wrongfully issued for me?

I applied for my passport for the first time but was denied. It seems that 17 years ago someone used my identity and forged checks….

Can a copy of a legal contract hold up in court if the original can’t be produced?

My employer is threatening to sue me if I leave to work for a competitor. They said I signed a non-compete, however I know I…

What happens if I die and my will is not updated?

Say I left my son a Ford Mustang in my will. However, that car was destroyed in a crash and I replaced it with a…