I have a duplex I rent out, my upstairs tenant for 5 years and downstairs for 8. They have bed bugs today, who is responsible

You would have to prove who brought the bed bugs. As the owner, you are likely responsible to fix the problem before you worry about who is...

Assuming you have pictures showing that the cracks were hidden as a result of the light being burned out (ie pictures depicting the sidewalk at the...

My friend was hit by a car while walking in a parking lot. Told by officer it was her fault for not being on a sidewalk.

The officer's opinion is not relevant to whether she has a case. She should contact a lawyer immediately and also request a copy of the video -...

My car insurance offered me a check for $1k after being in an accident with an uninsured driver. Can I legally get more?

Do NOT cash the checks and call a lawyer immediately. You are legally entitled to damages up to the amount of your uninsured motorist coveerage...

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Bottom line is you need to hire a lawyer. A lot more information would be needed to evaluate your potential defenses. You do not want to publish...

Medical Record Release

Yes, you can limit the scope of the authorization. You should find a qualified personal injury attorney to review the authorization and discuss...

My father-in-law needs to enter a nursing home, but the social worker deems him unfit to make the decision himself.

Get a second opinion. It may not cost that much depending on the circumstances.

Do I fight this or is there really no hope?

You need a copy of your policy. You should have an attorney review your rights under the policy.

Should I accept the policy limit of 1 of the parties at fault even though I haven't reached MMI from surgery #1 of 2 needed?

Talk to your lawyer. There appears to be apportionment issues that he/she can explain.

First Car Accident, Rear Ended

Contact a lawyer right away. There may be liability issues if there were two impacts. Take photos of the damage to your vehicle. If your injured...