Without a signed contract, is it possible to force a company to pay for invoiced hours of work?

Yes it can be. You should contact an experienced employment lawyer for a consultation.

If i was at fault in an accident and the other car left the scene with out sharing info, what happens?

Without your information there's no realistic way he will be able to identify you.

We have a contractor that has refused to pay us monies owed on multiple jobs

Contact a local attorney to sort through this for you. Collection agencies are often far to hit and miss.

How do I file for defamation of character?

Technically you need to hire an attorney in your area. As a practical matter these claims are very difficult to have any success with.

Someone has filed a fraudulent claim against my car insurance. Do I have the right to press charges?

Yes you do. Contact local law enforcement or the D.A. 's office. Also be sure to discuss with your insurance company.

You need to get an attorney to investigate ether a proper notice of cancellation was issued. Use Avvo's find a lawyer feature.

I was arrested for not appearing in court for a traffic ticket. It is now settled. Will this show up on a background check?

Even if it does show up this is an extremely minor incident. The only wrongdoing behind the arrest was failure to appear for a traffic ticket....

If I got hit in an accident, why should I pay for everything?

The driver is always liable. The owner is almost never liable in Louisiana unless you can somehow show he was negligent.

What is considered a dangerous work environment?

You need to seek out a Workers" Compensation lawyer. You need to ask him if it also may be possible to make a claim outside Worker Compensation...

My dog was taken due to a dog bite.he was a black dog.the lady sueing me put brown dog on her affidavit,not a black dog.

Are you saying your dog didn't do it?