Defense counsel must have filed and served a "motion for summary judgment", which set a hearing date on the court's Calendar for oral arguments (or...

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My minor child receives an annuity from a wrongful death lawsuit of her mother. Can this annuity be counted as my income

generally, monies received in compensation for personal injury/wrongful death are not taxable at the federal level, although interest-profits on...

Was my service legal?

You are screwed, not because of the process server, but because there is a judgment against you that is being sought to be collected upon. You...

Deposition

The answer is "it depends". In most states have procedures in place which require a transcript of the deposition to be given to the person who was...

I was involved in a car accident and wanted to know who be would be at fault?

Based on your description, you and the other party can share legal fault. Report this to your insurance company right away.

I fell off a steep step in a parking lot onto a parking block and broke my wrist requring surgery and time off. What can I do?

the injury is serious enough to investigate further and consult with a personal injury attorney in your area. If the step constitutes a violation...

Can you file a civil suit against a direct report who makes false allegations (bullying) when they don't get their way?

Very difficult to do when the statements in issue are exchanged as part of a company grievance procedure/protocol/policy. Also, if the claimed...

My son was 16, now 17, when he was in a car accident and the car insurance wants to settle for 25000. can he cash it now?

In most states, any agreed upon settlement between the parties for a minor's claim has to be approved by the court - typically called an "infant...

I got into a small accident & i didnt have my license or insurance a year ago& now a lawyer is calling me?

Being sued is always a serious matter. It sounds as if you are saying that your mother, whose car you were driving, did not have insurance. If...