Can a bank who sold my account keep a payment that was inadvertantly sent to them?

HSBC sells accounts but they often keep the balance listed on the credit report to get people to pay them directly. They then keep part of the...

I've been frauded and stolen from by an investment company in california.Do I have any legal recourse against them?

Dispute in writing to your credit card company asap. There will be a "dispute address" on your bill. You must do it in writing to trigger the...

I'm suing for personal injury in small claims court. What can I expect from the defendant's lawyer?

Go prepared. Have your documents - medical bills, etc. in order. Dress nicely. Be respectful. The judges in small claims court get tired of...

I was a passanger in a two car accident where the other driver was at fault. How do i get compensation for hospital bill and sue

If the other driver was at fault and fled the scene, most states will consider that driver an "uninsured" driver. So either your friend's...

I don't practice in WA but I can tell you how this would be handled in Alabama. Just because there is a wreck does not mean your husband was at...

Pain & suffering settlement amount

I'm sorry about your daughter's injury. No one can give you an estimate without more details. You have to look at: *the past - what are her...

I was involved in an accident, I have no insurance, the at fault driver of the other car had full coverage? anything i can do?

As mentioned earlier, the fact that you have no insurance does not affect your legal claims. At least in Alabama (and most other states) the jury...

I need to find out if it is any kind of lawsuit I can file for wrongful death for my mother/grandmother.

Was this resulting from a car wreck? I'm a little confused on what the circumstances are that led to the fire. Best advice I can give you is...

No one can tell you if the police will press charges - you will just have to take that chance. But, I will tell you in representing many identity...

How does bankruptcy affect foreclosure

Generally bankruptcy will stop the foreclosure because of the "automatic stay" which says all collection activity must cease. Now, whether you...