How can I protect myself against someone who is sueing me if I can't afford a lawyer? And I can't get a public defender.

Hopefully you have insurance, which will provide a defense and pay any settlement or judgment up to the policy limit. You should let your...

What is needed to sue and prove Intention Infliction of Emotional Distress in Virginia?

1.The wrongdoer’s conduct was intentional or reckless; 2.The conduct was outrageous and intolerable in that it offends against generally accepted...

Who do you contact about getting your deductiblepaid for due to damage caused by guardrail to your car that was not your fault?

It depends on which entity (I assume some governmental entity) had responsibility for maintenance of the guardrail. Most states have special rules...

Wondering what action I need to take if any to protect myself, my ex husband was in a motor vehicle accident .

I can understand your feeling stressed and concerned over this incident. The first question, before even discussing whether you have any legal...

Public entities in California can be held liable for a "dangerous condition of public property", however, there is a short tort claims statute of...

I was in an auto accident. I was given a citation for 'reckless driving'. It was daytime, no alchohol, drugs, recklessness etc.

Your outlook for beating the citation would depend on the law in Minnesota as to a medical emergency constituting a defense. You paid your...

Whether one party was at fault or both drivers were at fault, and the relative percentages, will be a question of fact based on all of the facts...

Hit by a car while pumping gas. 16 months of rehab thus far

Clearly the drive has liability and if she was in the course and scope of her employment with the company, the company will be vicariously liable...

Can a passenger sue the driver of their car in an accident when they were over 18 and not wearing a seatbelt?

There is a legal theory that may allow recovery due to your participation in the race that ultimately resulted in the injury to passengers. ...

What should be done with the ins. settlement money?

The rules vary from state to state as to who can make a wrongful death or survival claim, whether an estate has to be created and the procedures...