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In a car accident in april of 09 woman seemed fine damage didnt seem terrible mainly a headlight and bumper i was at fault

Charles's answer | Answered on March 31, 2011

Attormey Adams is correct. As long as you provide the Summons to whatever company provided your insurance at the time of the accident and you...

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Cab Company or Cab Driver?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 31, 2011

The answers you have received are good advice, sue both. I would only add that as soon as you do bring suit, the duty to defend clause in each...

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Been denied unemployment

Charles's answer | Answered on March 31, 2011

Sorry, I agree with Mr. Schwin. If this information has been helpful, please indicate by clicking the thumbs-up icon below. Legal...

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Can I get paid to take care of my wife who is disabled?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 31, 2011

The most direct and inexpensive way to answer your question is to ask the Oregon Department of Human Services at ...

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The insurance company has made a small offer to settle out of court. Should I take the money or hold out for the full amount?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 31, 2011

Assuming you had no contributory negligence, none of this makes any sense. Your insurance company paid to fix your car and should have informed...

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I am a salary + commission employee. I have a signed document of commissions approved but cannot get paid.

Charles's answer | Answered on March 31, 2011

I suspect that you know you can seek to enforce the contract. Beyond that, you need to consider the reason for this delay. I would suggest that...

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After taking a leave of absence for medical reasons (documented), my company terminated me and wrote a bad refference on me.

Charles's answer | Answered on March 31, 2011

On your facts, the law school answer is yes. What you want to know is whether you have a case. The answer is probably no. Defamation cases are,...

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I signed a contract as a P/T writer for an educational nursing school program. I was fired after 4 months. Is there UI recourse?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 31, 2011

I agree with Mr. Kirschbaum but would add that you MUST REVIEW THE CONTRACT. It may contain a controlling provision such as a liquidated damages...

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Am I being treated unfairly at my job due to pregnancy?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 31, 2011

Under the PHA (Pennsylvania Human Rights Act) your employer cannot treat your prgnancy differently from any other illness or injury. If your...

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My employer has not met with me to go over FMLA guidelines although I qualify for it; can he fire me for time off?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 31, 2011

CORRECTION. My apologies. I see you say that you WERE eligible for FMLA protection. This is a right that you must assert or may be assumed to be...

Charles Joseph Michael Candiano's Answers (8772)

In a car accident in april of 09 woman seemed fine damage didnt seem terrible mainly a headlight and bumper i was at fault

Cab Company or Cab Driver?

Been denied unemployment

Can I get paid to take care of my wife who is disabled?

The insurance company has made a small offer to settle out of court. Should I take the money or hold out for the full amount?

I am a salary + commission employee. I have a signed document of commissions approved but cannot get paid.

After taking a leave of absence for medical reasons (documented), my company terminated me and wrote a bad refference on me.

I signed a contract as a P/T writer for an educational nursing school program. I was fired after 4 months. Is there UI recourse?

Am I being treated unfairly at my job due to pregnancy?

My employer has not met with me to go over FMLA guidelines although I qualify for it; can he fire me for time off?