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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Mississippi I was driving in heavy rain when I stopped at a stop sign. After stopping and looking both ways and seeing no cars approaching I pulled out into the road. As I made my turn I was hit by an oncoming car that did not have their lights...

What is the name of your state? Louisiana I purchased a custom- order leather couch 8 months ago. I selected the highest grade leather so it would last longer. After six months in my home the side of one of the cushions was splitting. The furniture company sent out an upholstery tech to...

What is the name of your state? Al My daughter was driving through an area she did not know and was pulled over by a policeman on the outskirts of a small city. The speed limit had changed from 65 to 45 but she either did not notice or there was no sign. The policeman asked her what she'd offer...

What is the name of your state?LA I am a nurse on workman's comp due to an injury on the workplace. I was put on light duty by the doctor but my employer says there is no light duty for nurses and sent me home. I have been home two weeks and now they say I will be terminated this week if I do...

What is the name of your state?La I was out of work last year for 4 months due to breast cancer. I had ample sick leave to cover the time off and did use those funds . After I returned to work I was told I should have signed a federal family leave act. I thought that was for unpaid leave and...

What is the name of your state?Louisiana I tripped on construction materials draped across a sidewalk at work and hurt the ligament in my foot. My employer is paying all medical bills and I will receive workmans comp after I am out for 7 working days. The amount of the workmans comp is about one...

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? I am from Mississippi. I asked a plastic surgeon how I could cover up a scar on my face and he offerred to tattoo it. I did not like the results as the ink did not match my skin, so he said he could "zap it with a laser and it...

What is the name of your state? Mississippi Since my daughter's car accident 3 wks ago she has been very upset and is afraid to drive. We are discussing settlement with the insurance company. Should we seek compensation for her emotional distress in addition to her physical injuries?

What is the name of your state? mississippi I filed a claim for an accident my daughter had the day after it occured. I told them of the damage to the car and the injuries to my daugher. We are dealing with them about the car and have received a letter from them saying we can file medical bills...

What is the name of your state? Mississippi When both vehicles in an accident are covered by the same insurance company is it harder to get a reasonable claim? We are in that situation and I feel from the start my adjuster was against me. They actually said, "We need to treat both sides...

What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? Mississippi My daughter was in an accident and the insurance company is the same for both parties. No traffic ticket was given. The other car made a left turn in front of my daughter who was traveling straight thru an...

What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? Mississippi My daughter's car is totaled. Should we go by nada price list to see what a fair price is for the insurance to offer? Someone told me to ask for that price plus the cost of tax, since I have to pay tax on a car to...

What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? Mississippi My daughter was in a car accident. It was a front impact and totaled the car. Upon impact black fumes sprayed out from the steering wheel on her right arm. THen the air bag started to inflate in stages. She jumped out...

What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? Mississippi My daughter approached a green light at an intersection and a car turned right in front of her. Both cars are totaled. There were plenty of witnesses, but the policeman did not ask for any...