It depends on whether the owner of the rink was negligent. An injury does not automatically mean you have a claim. For example, if you fell...

Can I pursue a civil claim against the driver that hit me?

Yes you can, but you should consult with a lawyer soon as the statute of limitations will bar your claim on the three year anniversary of the...

Can I bring witness statements to court date if they weren't in original petition?Do I need paperwork with statements to submit?

Generally, statements made out of court are hearsay and inadmissible. It would be better to bring the witness with you and offer to have them...

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I have an accident claim with another insurance and a PIP with my own. To which company do I ask for pain & suffering?

Your first party PIP coverage is available for your medical bills and wage loss. Pain and suffering damages are not available under your PIP...

If my daughter is giving her unborn daughter up for adoption, and the biological father wants nothing to do with the baby,

Yes, you can. You will have to make sure that both parents relinquish their parenting rights to the child. However, your daughter can refuse and...

Is it a possibility to petition the court for a new judge in a custody case that has only temporary orders?

A party can file an affidavit of prejudice seeking to have a judge removed from the case up until the time the judge makes a discretionary ruling...

I am the Defendant and am trying to work with the Plaintiff to settle out of court and cancel his Small Claims suit against me.

If a mutually agreeable settlement is reached, the plaintiff can dismiss the lawsuit. If a settlement occurs, for your protection, make sure the...

Can one claims penalty against defendant in a Small Claim Court?

A "penalty" for egregious conduct is called "punitive damages." As a general rule, punitive damages are not allowed in Washington. Your only...