Questions answered by Matthew Christopher Heger

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Can I get maintenance allows while in school in MO from common law boyfriend?

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

You probably cannot get maintenance/alimony. Only a handful of states allow common law marriages. Missouri only recognizes a common law marriage if...

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What is a fair settlement amount?

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

I recommend you contact a personal injury attorney before speaking with the insurance company any further. Most provide free consultations. The...

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My son was involved in an accident was foud at fault. he hit one car and it hit a second car.

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

Assuming that his fault caused the first car to hit the second car (a common scenario), then he would be at least partly liable. This is what his...

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The demand is asking 50,000 with 10 thousand in bills about how much can u expect

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

This is something that is really impossible to answer over the internet like this. Settlement depends on many, many factors beyond just the medical...

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How soon after a car accident (where the other driver was at fault), should I contact a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 15, 2013

You should contact a lawyer after you get emergency treatment, but before you give a recorded statement to an insurance company. Generally, sooner...

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An Australian cattle hound, bit someone this am in the stl mo county, Glendale. what will happen to the dog now?

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

If animal control becomes involved, consult an attorney. If the dog has previously bitten, it could be euthanized, but it is not automatic. See the...

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How would one file a civil lawsuit against a television company that show explicit content on a TV rated G show such as nudity.

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

I'm not sure you have a civil lawsuit; however, you can file a complaints about "obscene content" with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)....

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Settlements?

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

Most claims settle before a lawsuit is filed; however, the exact percentage depends largely on the parties involved, especially the style of the...

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I need to edit my question, and that is to say, my car was the 1st car to get hit from the rear.

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 03, 2013

The insurance company whose driver was at fault for the accident is the insurance company that is obligated to pay you. Get the police report. If...

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I am a 22 yo male. Want to hyphen my last name due to stepdad. Can I choose which last name my wife and kids take if I hyphenate

Matthew's answer | Answered on July 03, 2013

Hyphenating your name does not force anyone else into using the hyphenated name. Your wife can choose to take just your mom's maiden name (or to...

Matthew Christopher Heger's Answers (47)

Can I get maintenance allows while in school in MO from common law boyfriend?

What is a fair settlement amount?

My son was involved in an accident was foud at fault. he hit one car and it hit a second car.

The demand is asking 50,000 with 10 thousand in bills about how much can u expect

How soon after a car accident (where the other driver was at fault), should I contact a Personal Injury Lawyer?

An Australian cattle hound, bit someone this am in the stl mo county, Glendale. what will happen to the dog now?

How would one file a civil lawsuit against a television company that show explicit content on a TV rated G show such as nudity.

Settlements?

I need to edit my question, and that is to say, my car was the 1st car to get hit from the rear.

I am a 22 yo male. Want to hyphen my last name due to stepdad. Can I choose which last name my wife and kids take if I hyphenate