Questions answered by Douglas Jeffery Newborn

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Other parties insurance company is requesting records two years prior to the accident.

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 27, 2016

You don't have an attorney to ask this question to? If not, I strongly recommend you retain one. As to your question, don't hand over your...

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Is this a legitimate personal injury case?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

I believe you have a case. I would see a personal injury attorney soon and make sure to listen to your doctor and document all your injuries, both...

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I just don't know if I need to have an attorney involved. How do I decide?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

You will, on average, receive more in compensation for any injury you will receive if you hire an attorney than if you do this yourself. That...

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What is "providing legal authority supporting relief request"

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

It appears as though the "judgment debtor" filed a Motion to Dismiss that merely asked the Court to Dismiss the Bankruptcy (or possibly something...

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Would this type of case typically side in my favor and would my former employer be responsible for my legal costs if he loses?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

If you have the bonus structure in a contract, an attorney may take the case because the successful party can get attorneys fees by statute. ...

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Would this be a considerable case ? What do you think the chances of winning the case would be?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 14, 2016

Unfortunately, I believe you will succumb to the assumption of the risk doctrine. Sorry. Knock it out of the park during your Senior Year. Good...

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If the statute of limitations is actually 2 yrs, how do I answer?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 29, 2016

IF the SOL is 2 years, you file a motion to dismiss on the basis that the SOL has tolled. I would seek legal counsel on this though just to be safe.

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Do we have a case against the realtor company, negligence on their part for not addressing our concerns, leading to damage?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

I, or any other attorney, would need to review the rental agreement/lease before being able to answer this question. If the rental agreement...

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Does filling bankruptcy help get rid of private loans?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

Your best bet, if you can't prove undue hardship that Mr. Ryan eluded to, may be to simply not pay and force them to get a judgment against you. ...

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Will this be a problem? Am I violating any rules or laws?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

The answer to this is a little complicated, or at least requires more information. How much were you behind prior to filing? Do you want to keep...

Douglas Jeffery Newborn's Answers (221)

Other parties insurance company is requesting records two years prior to the accident.

Is this a legitimate personal injury case?

I just don't know if I need to have an attorney involved. How do I decide?

What is "providing legal authority supporting relief request"

Would this type of case typically side in my favor and would my former employer be responsible for my legal costs if he loses?

Would this be a considerable case ? What do you think the chances of winning the case would be?

If the statute of limitations is actually 2 yrs, how do I answer?

Do we have a case against the realtor company, negligence on their part for not addressing our concerns, leading to damage?

Does filling bankruptcy help get rid of private loans?

Will this be a problem? Am I violating any rules or laws?