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Can we sue the supermarket for injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident under CA personal injury laws

Whether or not you have a legal recourse ultimately depends on whether or not the store was negligent in their actions. If they had actual knowledge of the water being there or should have had knowledge and failed to promptly clean it up or take other measures to prevent injury they may have acted negligently. I recommend you discuss your case with a Personal Injury lawyer in your area who is willing to take your case on contingency.

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Am I responsible for debt on a credit card that was opened and used by my daughter in my name, what action can I take

The answer to your question depends on whether or not your daughter's actions were with your knoweledge and/or permission. If someone used your identity to open these accounts and you just found out about it, typically you'd report the crime of identity theft, obtain a police report, and submit a copy of the police report to the credit card companies. Most banks would not expect you to pay the debt upon receiving your notice that you did not authorize these charges. However, there are some...

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I fell down stairs at a hospital in Texas, can I pursue a personal injury/tort action for my medical and general damages

In general, it will depend on why your wife fell in the first place. If she fell due to a negligence on the Hospital's part then they could be liable. However, merely falling on somebody's property does not automatically entitle you to recovery and typically their agreement to pay or some of her medical expenses will not automatically translate to an admission of liability or responsibility on their part. I suggest you discuss the specifics with a local Personal Injury attorney. You should...

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Can I have a directory of business (name, address and phone number) on my website without getting permission from the business?

Generally, yes. However, if you are going to provide any additional information that may not be from public record sources you should make sure such information is accurate specially if the information is such that can be construed as negative or defamatory to a business.

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What kind of lawyer do I need to copyright a business name? What else do I need along with starting a small business? Refrences?

This question is often asked by clients and the short answer is: you don't need to "copyright" a business name. Copyright only applied to someone literally copying your work. Typically, in the context you are referring to, you want to "Trademark" your name. A trademark prohibits the use of that name by anyone else whether they copies your name or logo or came up with an identical or confusingly similar one on their own without any prior knowledge or access to yours. In either case the type...

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Do I need an attorney?

Please note that I am not licensed in your state and therefore you should seek the advice of local counsel. Generally speaking, if title has been recorded under your name and you have proof that you've paid at least the purchase price indicated on the one and only written document that indicates the purchase price, you should be in a good shape. Unless she is taking the position that you've somehow forged her signature on the title transfer document, she would have to sue you to force you to...

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What kind of Attorney do i need?

Please note that I am not licensed in your state. The type of attorney that would handle this is typically referred to as a "Business Litigator". However, if the cost of the unit is $5,000 or less, you may be able to resolve this matter without using any attorneys by filing a small claim court action. The costs are minimal and can typically be recovered if you win.

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I found a photograph of mine that taken without my permission used on a popular diet/exercise website in a flash presentation.

You should discuss the specific details of your circumstances with an Intellectual Property Lawyer. This area of law is very tricky and requires a through analysis of your unique circumstances. You may also be able to explore other legal rights outside "copyright" depending on the factual circumstances.

I need to know what kind of attorney I would get to handle this type of case. If you have a name I can call that would be great

Any competent contract lawyer can give you an idea as to what your options are upon reviewing your agreement. If you ultimately choose to file a law suit, you'd need a lawyer who handles litigation matters. If the amount in dispute is $5,000 or less, you may be better off filing a small claims case in your local county. It's relatively inexpensive and you won't have to worry about attorney's fees.