Can tobacco companies still be sued or did the state settlements end those.

Individuals can sue, but as the time passes it's tougher for them to say "I didn't know smoking was bad" as the ads against smoking started in the...

What happens when the company you're suing destroys video evidence of the accident you were in that was caused by their employee

Talk to your lawyer. If they admitted they had seen the video 1) it's an admission and 2) they knew what it showed and may be liable for either a...

Is there a statute of limitations to sue you for credit card debt in the state of Washington?

Start with the fact that a denial may be "on information and belief." As in "upon information and belief the plaintiff is not the holder in due...

You need to look for an attorney who handles drug litigation. Go to www.oajustice.org and then you can check out the attorneys on avvo. Do this...

What type of Lawyer do you need to sue a college

You'd need to see why they say you owe them. If it's a for profit definitely check with the department of education and with an attorney handling...

I was a taxi driver and had an accident in Florida. Why would they sue me and not the taxi company?

The insurance covering the cab would be the first stop. In fact you MUST contact them if you want them to cover you. They will hire an attorney. ...

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You try to try most cases as if they were a punitive damage case. Worry about the punitives when they get towards trial. Talk to your lawyer...

If the Repubs do try to impeach Obama, can Obama file counter suits against them?

As a former law professor at the University of Chicago I'm sure the President is aware of his options, and is savvy enough to know that a...

I defaulted on a payday loan in CA in 2008. Can I be sued for more than the loan amount less the bounced check fee?

I agree. Don't talk, other than to say "I disagree. Show me that you are the people I had the loan with or how you can make that claim. " ...

I have an s-corp and and I have a large insurance policy. There is a chance that I will get hit with a lawsuit that may or may

Talk to your accountant. If it's a normal amount you'd take out, that's one thing. If it looks like a siphon, well that may be a bit much. But...