Questions answered by Elizabeth C. Thompson

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I received a summons 6 weeks after the date on the notice so i was late in responding to the 20-day response deadline.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

Your insurance company has a duty to defend the insurer under the policy, so they will appoint an attorney once litigation has been initiated. You...

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How long after can you file a injury claim?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 20, 2013

With regard to a personal injury claim, such as a slip and fall, you would have three years from the date of the accident to file a civil action. ...

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Is my 11 year old son (10 at time of incident) eligible for compensation from being burned at a bathroom sink in a McDonalds?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 20, 2013

Based upon the facts as you have outlined them, I believe your son would have a claim against McDonalds for his damages (any costs you incurred in...

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My insurance is being sued for an accident my son had. A person in the car was killed. How do I protect myself?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 20, 2013

The insurance carrier will appoint an attorney to defend in the law suit, but it is important to recognize that the attorney will be representing...

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In Seattle, can a landlord double the rent with only 10 days written notice on a rented office space?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 20, 2013

Under the Seattle Rental Agreement Regulation Ordinance, landlords who intend to increase rent and some other housing costs by 10 percent or more...

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A non needed root canal and a 2nd degree burn across the palette during the procedure.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 16, 2013

The key is whether the treatment breached the standard of care. Unnecessary treatment of a tooth can be a violation of a standard of care;...

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Unwritten rule keeping me from being hired???

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 11, 2013

You likely will not be able to sue the subcontractor if you did not have the job lined up before he spoke with your prospective employer. If you...

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Can a judge order a home owner to construct a permanent fence to contain their horses at all time.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 30, 2013

Have their horses ever breached the fence and come on to your property? If that has occurred, and even more so if they have damaged your property,...

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What does "licensed returned "mean? for a general contractor

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 30, 2013

I am not sure what "licensed being returned" means, but you might try filing a public records request with the jurisdiction, asking to be provided...

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Landlord refuses to fix air conditioning and electricity in a commercial building suited for restaurant business

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

The answer to this question requires a review of your commercial lease, to some extent. Please take a look at what the lease says concerning the...

Elizabeth C. Thompson's Answers (123)

I received a summons 6 weeks after the date on the notice so i was late in responding to the 20-day response deadline.

How long after can you file a injury claim?

Is my 11 year old son (10 at time of incident) eligible for compensation from being burned at a bathroom sink in a McDonalds?

My insurance is being sued for an accident my son had. A person in the car was killed. How do I protect myself?

In Seattle, can a landlord double the rent with only 10 days written notice on a rented office space?

A non needed root canal and a 2nd degree burn across the palette during the procedure.

Unwritten rule keeping me from being hired???

Can a judge order a home owner to construct a permanent fence to contain their horses at all time.

What does "licensed returned "mean? for a general contractor

Landlord refuses to fix air conditioning and electricity in a commercial building suited for restaurant business