Recent content by fcobarr

What is the name of your state? NJ I’m being sued by a family member (legitimately, no fraud involved) for car accident with major injuries. Liability was established by the court (100% my fault), court ordered arbitration took place and damages determined by arbitrator at approx 2+ times my...

What is the name of your state? Nj When I filed taxes in 2006 (for 2005) I received a letter from the IRS telling me that based on my filing, I qualify for EIC and if I want them to calculate it - Great...a check came in the mail in July 2006 for approx $4K. I haven't had any significant...

What is the name of your state? NJ Hopefully I'll make a long story short. I haven't filed my 05 state, 06 Federal and State, and 07 state and federal yet. Early 05 I started a business and haven't had any income since. In May 06, I sold my house and had substantial gains from it (almost...

New Jersey Was in an accident, being sued, recently received a letter stating... "...received phone call confirmation from Judge XXXXX chamber's, scheduling the oral argument for the Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on..." what is partial summary judgement? Is this used sometimes to help...

What is the name of your state? NJ I'll try to keep this short. I purchased an 02 Jetta diesel - certified - on Aug 21, 2007 from a local VW dealership. Since I've purchased it, it's been at the dealer for 19 days and with me running poorly for 10. My primary complaints were poor fuel...

What is the name of your state? NJ Not sure if this is under the right topic area. I bought a used car last Tuesday from a VW dealership and had problems with it from day 1. It's a Jetta diesel which was sold as a "certified vehicle" with a 2 yr/24Kmile warranty. I'm getting terrible mpg...

What is the name of your state? NJ Can a circuit board I created be granted copyright protection under the visual art category?

What is the name of your state? NJ If it's evident to an insurance company that the policy limit will be paid out on a personal injury claim, is there a possibility they settle before treatment is complete? Or, is it procedure to wait until all treatment is complete before paying out anything...

What is the name of your state? NJ Is there a statute of limitations regarding being sued by a previous employer for opening a competing business? I am not afraid of it, I am not doing anything wrong. However, I have heard rumors of a possible "inconvenience suit". For reference, it's been...

What is the name of your state? NJ How do tickets transer back to NJ from Canada? Careless driving ticket in Canada paid. Will my insurance notify if anything transfers in or will I just find out when my policy comes up for renewal? I don't think I should call them and ask them about this...

What is the name of your state? NJ I was in a poly trauma car accident on Thanksgiving 06 in Canada. Canadian doctor did surgery on my broken pelvis and on my right wrist (fractured ulna and radius bones by the wrist). Wrist fractures were stabilized with plate and screws in the ulna and the...

What is the name of your state? tx Typical story...left job to start competing business. Now, ready to begin selling after product development, production set backs, etc. I have a customer/contact list I intend to use for bulk mailing (approx 2K names). I am concerned about repurcussions...

What is the name of your state? NJ I'm looking for advice on how to chooose a PI attorney. What questions can I ask to help in the screening process? Any other suggestions to help in this process is appreciated. Thanks.

What is the name of your state? NJ I had an accident with serious injuries and someone in my car will be filing a claim against my policy seeking compensation. I was told that insurances have umbrella policies that protect the policies they write and in some instances will pay out more than...

What is the name of your state? New Jersey. My wife, daughter (Age 2) and I were involved in an accident in Canada. My wife sustained serious injuries and is presently in therapy and rehab back in the states (New Jersey). She was almost two weeks in the hospital in Canada before being...