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Alexandra A Filutowski's Answers
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Does my son that is 30 years old & doesn't live here have the right to sue my renters ins. after slipping in my garage?
Regardless of how old your son is, he was a guest at your home. You gave him permission to be on the premises to do laundry. Moreover, when you asked him (and further invited him) to the garage where you had spilled antifreeze, you exposed him to the risk of slipping and potentially seriously injuring himself. Washington law protects guests from such hazards. Individuals pay for renters insurance or homeowner's insurance to insulate themselves from risks and losses of this kind. It...
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Reckless Endangerment of Spouse - Legal Recourse?
You may have both criminal and civil claims against your husband if you have contracted an STD or HIV. You may have additional claims, depending on the severity of your condition. I f you have not contracted anything, then your potential criminal and civil claims could be for assault (threat of bodily harm) from the moment you learned of his past behavior to present. I.e., you are currently living in fear that you may contract an STD or HIV, even though at the time you were with him, you...
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I was hit by another car and i have no insurance but he does, am i coverd
I practice personal injury law in Washington State. Yes, the other driver's insurance covers you so long as that driver caused the accident. You should immediately notify that insurance company of the collision and assert your personal injury claim. You should then speak with a personal injury lawyer about how to protect your rights and obtain fair compensation from the insurance company. Good luck.
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Car accident-other driver had no insurance was driving her boyfriends car
The fact that the other insurance settled your daughter's claim, but is disputing your claim, is nonsense and is a delay tactic by the insurance company. To protect your rights, especially in light of the near-approaching statute of limitations, you should get a free consultation with an attorney immediately!
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I was libeled and slandered at my employment should I sue the individual or the employer.
You raise a couple issues: 1) slander and 2) intentional infliction of emotional distress. Both are torts under Washington state law. Both require that the plaintiff meet his burden of proof. 1. Slander. Proving a case of slander is quite difficult. You must prove every element of the claim: that false statements were spoken to a third party and that such statements damaged your reputation. In the instant case, since you are still employed, your professional reputation has not...
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If a landlord fails to provide the tenant with a deposit refund within 14 days in WA state, can the tenant demand a full refund?
Within 14 days of your vacating the premises, the landlord must either fully refund your deposit or provide you with a written explanation as to why a partial, or no refund, is made. Absent a timely refund or explanation, you are entitled to your full deposit. You can pursue this matter in small claims court. Small claims court has a nominal filing fee. Good luck.
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How does the Avvo rating work? What do the ratings mean? For example does superb mean they've won all their cases? Thank you.
Avvo explains its rating system here: http://www.avvo.com/support/avvo_rating
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Can I terminate my lease (expires in Feb) due to mold and car vandalism and still get my security deposit?
Washington law protects tenants from unhealthy environments and requires landlords to quickly remedy such conditions. Mold is a serious health hazard. If you are already suffering from headaches, you should seek a physicians' diagnosis immediately. You must also give your landlord *written* notice of your complaints and state that if they are not remedied within 24 hours, you will be vacating the premises. Once you vacate the premises, your landlord may come after you for the deposit and...
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What is a reasonable accommodation for hearing loss?
If your employer employs more than 15 employees, then the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) applies, which requires that it provide reasonable accommodation for your disability. Since placing a sign for customers to speak up does not impose "undue hardship" upon the employer or its revenues, then your requested accommodation is reasonable.
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Rear Ended, Hired a Lawyer. Need Some Clarification on Lawsuit Proceedings and compensation
I echo the above comments, with a further emphasis that an attorney-client relationship is one of trust and confidence. You share confidences and secrets with your lawyer, whose skills and competencies you value and pay a fee for in exchange for his/her every best effort to bring you justice. The nature of your question is one that your lawyer should be readily available to competently answer and further explain the negotiation and litigation process to you so that you have a firm...
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