When you are in the hospital with no power of attorney, do the children automatically get assigned power of attorney?

Dear Concerned Child, I assume that your dad did not prepare an advanced directive to cover this situation. But ask, maybe he did. I've...

Do I have a case?

Dear Gresham Patient, To win a medical malpractice case, you have to prove three basic things. 1. You need to show that the doctor failed...

My confidentiality was broken by a domestic violence shelter. this caused me to lose my job. what should I do

Dear Former Employee, Depending on the circumstances, you might have two different claims. First, you might have a claim against the...

Can i sue ford for the failure of my airbag to deploy, resulting in concussion and several other injuries

Yes, a product liability lawsuit might be available to you. Here are some things to consider: 1. When was the collision? How old is the car? ...

I was in a car accident while on the job. Does my workers comp insurer have the right to the auto insurance settlement money?

Dear Worker, What they are telling you is one-half true. Either you or the paying agency may file the third-party lawsuit. Sometimes, there...

Dear Abused, In addition to the question of whether you gave them permission to use your image is the question of HOW they are using your image....

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Retriving personal property from x-boyfriend

If you are a victim of theft, then you should report him to the police.

What constitutes a violation by my employer?

Dear Harassed Oregonian, You raise several issues. The first is contractual. You need to look at the contract. Does it have a "just cause"...

Can I sue or take legal action against noisy neighbors that fight?

Dear Sleepless Neighbor, It is possible to sue neighbors if what they are doing adds up to a legal nuisance. I provided my thoughts on the...

I was fired after being sick with swine flu

Dear Fired Worker, As you probably know, Oregon law prohibits discrimination based on use of the workers' compensation system, on the job...