Justia Ask A Lawyer
Free Answers From Lawyers to Your Legal Questions!
Have legal questions? Justia Ask A Lawyer lets you get free answers to your legal questions from experienced attorneys. Whether you need guidance on family law, criminal defense, personal injury, immigration, employment law, real estate, or another legal matter, you can ask your questions anonymously and get the answers you need.
I was involved in a car accident where I was rear-ended by an at-fault truck driver, leading to severe damage to my passenger van and damage to the sedan in front of me. The at-fault driver's insurance has minimal coverage ($10,000 for the damaged cars), which won't cover the repair costs... View More 
answered on May 8, 2025
A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident, and the fact that your aggravation is compounded by minimal insurance coverage. It could be a difficult decision here, since the claim could be complex, in terms of involving UM... View More
I was involved in a car accident where I was rear-ended by an at-fault truck driver, leading to severe damage to my passenger van and damage to the sedan in front of me. The at-fault driver's insurance has minimal coverage ($10,000 for the damaged cars), which won't cover the repair costs... View More
answered on May 8, 2025
Addendum - 'Sorry... When I answered a second ago, I meant "underinsured motorist" coverage, NOT "uninsured motorist" coverage. I should have proofread my response more slowly and thoroughly before uploading! Good luck
I'm creating anime-inspired pencils and want to use phrases such as "The Honored One," "The Strongest in History," "The Vessel," and "Restless Gambler," commonly associated with the anime Jujutsu Kaisen. My target audience is primarily anime fans, like... View More
answered on May 8, 2025
While it's not high, there is still some risk. It's helpful that you are avoiding logos and artwork. But if these phrases are distinctive enough and commonly understood by fans to refer specifically to the anime, using them could lead to trademark infringement or a claim of implied... View More
My wife and I have been married for 24 years, living in her original house in Texas. Her only daughter passed away 8 years ago, leaving two children. One of these grandchildren, who lives with his father in Denver, CO, is trying to claim the house after my wife's death. There is no will, and... View More
answered on May 8, 2025
It is unclear from your question what interest in the house you are trying to protect. You do have what are called "widow's rights" which arise regardless of your gender.
A surviving spouse has the right to use and occupy the homestead (family home) for their lifetime,... View More
I want to know how much time someone might face in a case of child neglect if they were present at a home but did not reside there. The child, around 8 or 9 years old, was neglected by his mother regarding education and wasn’t enrolled in school. The person being charged initially spoke to the... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on May 8, 2025
The range of punishment for the crime of child neglect is very broad (not exceeding life in prison), because these types of cases vary greatly. The defendant must be someone responsible for the health, safety, or welfare of the child. If that is not the case, then the person may not be guilty of... View More
Justia Ask A Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get free answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask A Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between Justia and you, or between any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions and you, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask A Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
