My son was injured by a window fall. Can anything be done against the landlord if there were no screens on any of the windows?

Falls from unsafe residential windows are sadly all too common. I have seen several significant cases involving failure to provide adequate screens...

Can I legally shot someone that ran into my yard yelling they're gonna kill me while raising they're hand like they have a gun

It's clear that you're scared, but let me suggest some things that you should do. You do not describe any law enforcement involvement. If you are...

What is driver liability when driving without insurance in Oregon?

I'm assuming that you're wondering about the effect of having no insurance on your granddaughter's ability to recover damages for injuries, but...

Allegations

Oral or written false statements may be the basis of a defamation claim for slander (spoken defamation) and/or libel (written defamation). Consult...

Can I get rid of my lawyer after a yr and what happens if he puts a lien on the case for his costs.

A client is free to terminate his or her relationship with an attorney at any time. If concerns have been raised that have not been resolved, then...

Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in CA?

It is always important to consider any applicable statute of limitations. If there were no complications, however, then it is unlikely that there...

What is my legal obligation to return a stray dog?

It is unlikely that ownership of the dog has passed to you simply because he returned to your house. If his condition indicates animal neglect,...

My dog bit another dog when the dog started barking at it. The owner is demanding I pay the $500.00 vet bill.

Under Oregon law, an owner that knows or reasonably should know that his or her dog has a tendency to be dangerous is liable for whatever harm the...

Under California law, it is a misdemeanor for an owner of any animal to permit the animal to be without proper care and attention. A peace officer,...

Is it illegal to remove the eggs of a pair of nesting Canadian Geese from their nest outside of our office building?

Federal regulations include the Canada Goose (Branta Canadensis) on the list of migratory birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act...