My father was killed in a car accident almost 5 yrs ago, do to the other driver falling asleep. Can i still file a suit?

You need to contact a local attorney IMMEDIATELY. Most will not charge for a short, initial consultation and they can tell you what the statute of...

Dispute over whether a car damage was related to a car accident

The insurance company is being stupid and short-sighted, (not a shock to me). They are quibbling about a few dollars in property damage while you...

Other than, "I am leaving in the morning for duty in Iraq, your honor," there is not much that he can say to influence the judge. They have heard...

Complete Injustice

In general you can move to reopen the case, especially if done promptly. Then it's up to the judge to balance justice with expediency. If the...

Is it possible to fight a speeding ticket and win like all of the "how-to-guides" on the internet suggest?

It is true that courts are clogged and they don't have the resources to try more than a small percentage of cases. That is the overwhelming factor...

How do out of state speeding tickets affect my license and insurance?

It depends. Many adjacent states have reciprocity agreements where they share this info. For instance WI and IL, and if you get a ticket in one,...

Can my entire income for a month be taken for garnishment in a small claims court case?

The Court that awarded the plaintiff damages should have specified how much can be garnished and from where; if not then there should be a state...

How can I avoid being taking to court by one of my credtiors?

Only they know under what circumstances they will file suit and under what circumstances they will settle. It sounds like you are a good candidate...

Is post traumatic stress disorder a valid defense to criminal charges

I think that I understand your frustration. PTSD is definitely a defense. Exactly how it works varies from state to state, here in Wisconsin you...

Does a defendant who did NOT show up to the original hearing STILL have the right to demand a trial?

If the defendant succeeds in getting the case reopened. Which he definitely needs to contact an attorney about ASAP, then he would have all of his...