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My landlord hired a lead abatement company and they used unsafe work practices. What agencies can I call to report them?
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Answered on January 24, 2013
Call 311 to report the company and get the apartment tested. Take your daughter to doctor for a followup blood test. If your daughter does not...
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What is the definition of a "special relationship"? Family member? Lover?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
"Special Relationship" generally refers to a type of relationship that creates a duty or obligation on one party's part. For example a municipality...
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Can I sue an extended stay hotel that claims to have a non-smoking policy if they fail to enforce that policy for three months?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
You can sue for breach of contract and perhaps nuisance. Not sure you'll win, but you can sue.
Can I countersue for lost wages in a small claims case?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
If the lost wages are the wages for attending the hearing than no.
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I broke a toe in a car accident insurance my friend had paid for new glasses doctors med now otherother insurance wants to sett
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Answered on January 23, 2013
As an insurance defense counsel, I've settled simple broken toe cases for as little as $5000 to as much as $15,000. As a plaintiff's attorney, I...
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I had a car accident with the other person at fault.
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Answered on January 23, 2013
Unfortunately, we see this all the time. If the other party only had a 25k policy, you can either settle for that policy, or you can try the...
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I had a car accident insurance was in my name only. my dad had my check sent to him in his name only. I'm 20; is that legal?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
The check should have been issued to the registered owners. If your father uses the check to fix the car, you don't have a problem. If the car was...
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Land lord Tenant case
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Answered on January 23, 2013
It depends on the stipulation that you signed. Judges in Nassau hate litigants who do not comply with a signed stipulation. 30-45 days, and you'll...
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Can I get my money back for a class that I no longer wish to take bc the teacher is a scam artist? Go to small claims court?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
small claims would work.
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How do i go about having my husband legally adopt my son?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
It's a relatively simple process if your ex will agree to it, and a bit more complicated if he doesn't. You would be best off working with a...
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