My son who is a minor was caught shoplifting. What will happen to me? Why am I liable? Will I have to go to court?

The law provides that parents are only liable under certain circumstances for "proved loss or damage" and the traditional rule or understanding is...

I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle.

You are very lucky; but if you are at all in need of medical attention, get it. You only recover damages as compensation for injuries. The insurer...

Can I be sued for a slip and fall due to a missing light bulb that i was unaware of?

A plaintiff's attorney will endeavor to show that the premises inspections were too infrequent or cursory; the issue maybe whether you took steps...

Yes;probably with success and the lack of a rail probably violates a code provision and is evidence of negligence. Bob

What is the most a 15 yr old can be awarded in a law suit in Massachusetts before it has to go into an account till she is 18?

You almost certainly have a lawyer and you should address this question to the lawyer. Friends and folks at cocktail parties are not the best...

The caption on the question seems to imply this was in a public school; if so, damages are capped by statute at 100k and there is no interest...

Can i sue him?

You as a practical matter are not likely to have a claim. In fact, you are lucky that he did not assualt you (he sounds a little nutty); this is...

DIAGNOSED WITH SCIATICA 8 DAYS BEFORE DRUNK DRIVER HIT ME NOW HERNIATED DISC W MRI'S

Everything in law involves shades of gray; but a good lawyer and a good neurosurgeon as an expert will go a long way towards showing that the...

Who is at fault in this accident scenrio?

It sounds to me as if you were in both the left travel lane and a turning lane, and probably more in the travel lane. If so, the other driver's...

I was recently rear-ended by another driver. This happened in MA - both of us are MA drivers, driving our MA registered cars.

Your policy of insurance almost certainly requires reasonably prompt notification of an accident; iyour insurer would appraise the damage at no...