It's hard to say without knowing why the deck broke. If a contractor did something wrong during construction, you could have a breach of contract...

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You are generally correct to think of a personal injury lawyer for help with an injury due to physical assault, but maybe first you should contact...

Can I sue my mother's boyfriend for hitting me I'm my face really hard and blacking my eye?

In theory, yes, you could sue. But the damages you're describing might not be significant enough to justify the difficulty and expense, and what's...

Can a home owner hire another contractor at there discretion before the job ever begins?

In theory, yes, you could have a case for actual benefits provided to them, but in reality with nothing signed and small, if any, expenses incurred...

The tickets from the police do not decide the question of civil liability. A jury will decide that. The short version is that it is entirely...

Will lawyer negotiate medical interest rates after case is settled?

Yes most lawyers take on negotiating subrogation and liens for medical bills as part of a contingent personal injury case. And yes, depending on...

I was hit by a car this afternoon

Don't talk to anyone else without a lawyer. Follow through on all treatment your doctor recommends. Call one of the excellent attorneys who has...

Whose insurance pays for what?

If you weren't at fault for the accident, the insurance for the driver causing the crash pays for everything up to its limits, after which your...

Should I provide authority for the insurance company to access my medical records?

No, you shouldn't sign anything for an insurance company without hiring or at least consulting an experienced personal injury attorney.

Can I claim medical expenses and car repair from an insured motorist if I do not have insurance? Washington State

No, at least not legally. If you weren't at fault your failure to have insurance is irrelevant to the case and to the injury-causing driver's...