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I sustained a fracture to my calcaneus bone (heel) which required surgery after deplaning an aircraft's steps (attach to plane)

Does the Warsaw Convention apply? I have some experience with Airline cases. I'm not sure where you were traveling from and to. With more detail, I could determine if you case might fit within the framework of the International Treaty that applies to airlines. If I recall correctly, if you were between the process of embarking and disembarking the craft, you may be protected in the strict liability called for by the Convention. If so, there would be a cap, but then you might not have as...

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Maryland Divorce - Attorney or Online Divorce Service

Hiring an attorney would be a good decision, even if you believe the matter to be uncontested. There are lots of technical issues that you might run into and it can be frustrating. What’s worse, you might leave a loose end that might come back and bite you in the future. Generally, lawyers will give you a flat fee if the case stays uncontested. Our fees range from about 750 for the divorce petition and hearing. If you need a separation agreement to be drafted the fee is another 650. If...

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Due to my unemployment, I haven't paid and can't afford to pay my probation fees. What does this mean for my probation standing?

Generally, the State must prove that your non-payment was willful. The standard is preponderance in a Md. VOP. Lack of present ability may be a defense if you genuinely have hardship or other adverse financial circumstance and can demonstrate inability to pay. If you have the ability and did not pay, you should do everything in your power to fulfill your obligations as ordered immediately. The devil is in the details so a thorough consultation is necessary in to provide you with any legal...

I was rear ended in a car accident. Should I pursue this in small claim’s court or would it be better to higher a lawyer?

When you have a case, especially one in the Court, you better hire a lawyer. Not just any lawyer, you should seek an Experienced Trial Lawyer. The rules and procedures in the Courtroom and in the proceedings that lead up to the Trial are so complex and arcane that most lawyers are confused by them. A lay person does not ordinarily stand a chance. You don't even know what you don’t know. See the Link below for a brief article on the subject. GOOD LUCK!! -AP

How Should I go about suing for a first time car accident?

You seem to have an injury that may be serious. Perhaps more serious that was initially expected. Go back to your Ortho and make sure he/she knows about your condition. The Traffic case may help you, especially if the at-fault drivel pleads guilty (an admission that your lawyer may use in the civil trial). You also must be careful of strict time-limits that apply in every case. I am not your lawyer so I cant give you any legal advice at this time. If you want to call me and come in for a...

Adjustemt of status

There are many documents that corroborate a bona fide marriage. Joint ownership of various tangible and intangible property is important. Wedding album and other family pictures are always helpful. Basically, there is not limit to what such documentation may be. These are documents that a Husband and Wife who live together would normally have, If there were previous marriages, you will need certified divorce decrees. There is no one thing that is make or break. They will look at the totality of...

Adjustemt of status

There are many documents that corroborate a bona fide marriage. Joint ownership of various tangible and intangible property is important. Wedding album and other family pictures are always helpful. Basically, there is not limit to what such documentation may be. These are documents that a Husband and WIfe who live togetrher would normally have, If there were previous marriages, you will need certified divorce decrees. There is no one thing that is make or break. They will look at the...

MD child support law, procedure to seek modification of child support order

Child Support is determined by the Maryland Guidelines which are based upon yours and the mother's combined income. Child support may be modified any time there is a material change in circumstances generally that may be a 25% difference in the income and or income ratio of the 2 parents. 3 years is generally presumed to give rise to substantial basis for modification. If you can show Fraud, modification may be retroactive to the previous Order, but generally modification can only be...

What are our rights to use a local public park to play flag football?

The answer is probably yes. I don’t even know what type of park this is? Private? Public? Nature Preserve? ... The park has a right and responsibility to set reasonable rules for usage. Now, if they set rules that are unreasonable or unfair or discriminate against certain groups, that is a different matter. I would need more facts than what is being provided, but it seems that if they are prohibiting all who play similarly competitive field sports, then its is probably fair and equal. If...

KS debt collection law, can a married couple both be garnished for the same debt

If it is a Joint Debt. If it is joint and several liability, they can collect the entire amount against both or either debtor. Of course, if it is not a joint debt, in Maryland of DC, they cannot touch the other spouse. Neither can they touch property owned by a husband and wife (Tenants by the Entirety) if only one of the spouses is a debtor and not the other. -AP

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