Questions answered by Douglas Ryan Novotny

Archived

My adult son, a driver named on my insurance policy, was at fault in an auto injury accident while driving my car. Am I liable ?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

Your insurance company will hire an attorney to represent you. Ask your attorney about the family purpose doctrine. The facts of the case will...

Archived

New tenant only paid first month rent never put utilities in his name does not answer phone or door

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

You need to send him a letter giving him three days to either pay everything he owes you or to move out. If he does not pay or vacate the premises...

Archived

I was rear ended few year ago hurt my shoulder and neck bills are huge asked for 67500. to cover my life sound reasonable

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 07, 2014

In Nebraska, there is 4 year statutes of limitation on filing personal injury lawsuits. If you are getting close to the end of the 4 year period,...

Archived

Would I be able to sue my daughters step dad for abusing her?

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 24, 2014

You may be able to initiate a lawsuit on behalf of your daughter, as minor cannot file lawsuits on their own. It would be your daughter's claim as...

Archived

My friends ex punched her in her neck and bug his nail into her neck there were lots of witnesses can she sue or just press char

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 10, 2014

Your friend could make a claim/ sue for damages pertaining to the personal injuries she suffered from this incident. She may want to consider...

Archived

Wondering if there is anything I can do about losses on a false arrest and accusations against my character?

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

Based on what you have stated you may have a claim for malicious prosecution as against the casino if the casino's actions led the prosecutor to...

Archived

Need to know what we should do

Douglas's answer | Answered on December 17, 2013

It certainly up to your boyfriend if he wants to pursue the matter further. If he does, he may want to consider retaining a personal...

Archived

I fell on ice outside my apartment door yesterday. It had iced up from water coming off the roof and refreezing.

Douglas's answer | Answered on November 27, 2013

You will need to make a claim against the apartment complex and its insurer. The apartment complex's insurer may try to contact you and take a...

Archived

We think our landlord is harassing us. What can we do?

Douglas's answer | Answered on November 20, 2013

If you have not paid rent, the landlord must provide you a letter advising you have 3 days to pay for the past due rent otherwise they can proceed...

Archived

Do I have a legitimate mold lawsuit?

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 31, 2013

You my have a legitimate claim. Contact an attorney to discuss your options.

Douglas Ryan Novotny's Answers (119)

My adult son, a driver named on my insurance policy, was at fault in an auto injury accident while driving my car. Am I liable ?

New tenant only paid first month rent never put utilities in his name does not answer phone or door

I was rear ended few year ago hurt my shoulder and neck bills are huge asked for 67500. to cover my life sound reasonable

Would I be able to sue my daughters step dad for abusing her?

My friends ex punched her in her neck and bug his nail into her neck there were lots of witnesses can she sue or just press char

Wondering if there is anything I can do about losses on a false arrest and accusations against my character?

Need to know what we should do

I fell on ice outside my apartment door yesterday. It had iced up from water coming off the roof and refreezing.

We think our landlord is harassing us. What can we do?

Do I have a legitimate mold lawsuit?