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Is legal action necessary against an auto shop responsible for my automobile accident?

Make sure and notify the shop if you have not already done so. Demand that they pay to fix your car (I would not let them do it), including any damages done when you hit the curb. And if you were injured, make sure that you let them know and that you seek medical assistance to document your injuries. Most importantly seek the assistance of a lawyer in Austin, which has some very fine PI lawyers. You may be able to claim the break failure was a breach of the repair contract, which would...

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How do I ensure sister cannot sell/take ownership of mother's house/land? Sister lives there/has never paid rent or taxes

The answer to your basic question is NO -- your sister cannot sell (transfer title) to your mom's house. Implied in your question is what you should do. If your "financial power of attorney" allows you sell or otherwise handle your mother's property, then you can file an eviction suit to get your sister and friends out. If the POA does not give you that ability, then you will need a court to declare your mom incompetent and to appoint you as the guardian. Then you would have the full power...

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Insurance on vehicle lapsed someone else was drivin vehicle.cops wasn t called.what can be done.accident happened on private

Kevin is correct. Find out if the driver in your car had insurance. If it was another car/driver's fault, then pursue them to fix your car.

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Can we sue a contract driver for taking a customer away?

The above reference to the Marsh case is accurate. But I would answer the question less technically. If you believe that your business has been damaged, whether by violation of the non-compete or through slander, then you should hire an attorney to file a lawsuit. Only then will have any leverage to work out the problem, regardless of whether the non-compete is enforceable as written or whether it will be revised by the court to be enforceable (for example for lesser time period or smaller...

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Need to know is standard visitation needs to be renewed, temp agreement expired

It is unclear from your question whether you have direct interest in the case -- your question refers to the joint managing conservators as other people. But in general, if you have a valid interest in the case, then you will need to object to any agreement you do not like and set the matter for hearing in the family court. Collin Porterfield Dallas TX

LL gave us a written lease agreement & a verbal agreement that was very different, can we still go by the verbal agreement?

You have asked 2 different questions. As to the lease -- it depends. If you want to fight any language in the written document, then you will need to challenge it in court and allege fraudulent inducement. As to the eviction -- you need a lawyer to help you fight it. It sounds like the eviction is not based on any terms in the written lease. And you should consider filing a third party claim against the 42 year old son on behalf of your 13 year old son, which will position you better to...

Slip&fall at Walmart they put 150,000 on the table is it likely they'll make another offer before trial date

In order to fully answer your question, more information is needed. I have handles many of these cases; so feel free to contact me. Collin Porterfield Attorney at Law Dallas TX 214-837-6532