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My husband died 9/3/13 from a fall. He was legally intoxicated. Life insurance didn't pay pay, is it worth using to collect?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

First of all, I am very sorry for your loss. Whether or not the insurance company has an obligation to pay benefits will likely depend on...

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Can I be required to do work off the clock as a job requirement?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

A lawyer would need to carefully examine all the facts involved in this case, but typically you are entitled to be paid for all the time you spend...

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Is it possible to be awarded money for punitive damages in the state of Maine? If so then what is the likelihood?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Under Maine law, an award of punitive damages is only appropriate if a party proves by clear and convincing evidence that another party acted with...

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Where do I start?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

If your boyfriend's client is ignoring your requests for payment, he should consider hiring a lawyer and filing a lawsuit to recover the balance...

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$40,000 loan for a skidder under a un-notarized contract. Payments stopped, can the money be retrieved?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

Based on these facts, your friend would have a case and for this amount of money, it is absolutely worth it for your friend to hire an attorney to...

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Is there any fairness at all in our world?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

Two things. First, from your account it seems that this 'person' is not afraid of your son if he is seeking him out, harassing him, etc. You...

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“Mom Died. Since then My Brother refuses to release any and all information and accounting with regards to Mom's Estate.

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

If you have already demanded a copy of the Will and the Trust and these documents are not forthcoming, you should hire an attorney to formally...

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I have recently been subjected to sexual harassment in he work place the company has not disciplined him. I still have to work

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

Based on this account, there are still questions that need to be answered before an attorney will be able to advise you regarding possible courses...

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Our marketing agency developed a service agreement w/ a client and it offered no termination clause or refund on initial payment

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

Based on the limited information presented here, I think you're on the right track. Your right to retain payments made by the client pursuant to...

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Stopped at stop sign took off and got hit in rear quarter panel spun van around how fast was the guy going

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

You'd be surprised at the many different methods that purport to be able to determine the relative speed of two automobiles in a car crash. ...

Thomas L. Douglas's Answers (32)

My husband died 9/3/13 from a fall. He was legally intoxicated. Life insurance didn't pay pay, is it worth using to collect?

Can I be required to do work off the clock as a job requirement?

Is it possible to be awarded money for punitive damages in the state of Maine? If so then what is the likelihood?

Where do I start?

$40,000 loan for a skidder under a un-notarized contract. Payments stopped, can the money be retrieved?

Is there any fairness at all in our world?

“Mom Died. Since then My Brother refuses to release any and all information and accounting with regards to Mom's Estate.

I have recently been subjected to sexual harassment in he work place the company has not disciplined him. I still have to work

Our marketing agency developed a service agreement w/ a client and it offered no termination clause or refund on initial payment

Stopped at stop sign took off and got hit in rear quarter panel spun van around how fast was the guy going