I was helping a friend who has a gutter cleaning business. While holding the ladder, he fell on me from 2 stories, injuring my back, wrist, and knee. I am in California and have not taken any steps yet. I want to handle this amicably with my neighbor, who is the person involved. I am not looking for pain and suffering compensation, just coverage for any lost income and medical treatment. What should I do?

April 6th, 2024

I have not been provided with wage history since May, despite repeatedly asking for ADP to be updated so I can see year-to-date taxes withheld, etc. I work for an attorney as a paralegal in Maryland, and there are several troubling issues with my employer, but I'm focusing on pay history for now. What are my rights as an employee regarding wage statements, and what can I do if my employer is not complying with Maryland law?

February 16th, 2023

My husband and I transferred our savings from my account to his account to take advantage of a bank promotion. He has since changed the account password and won't let me access the funds, causing me to incur debt. What legal recourse do I have to access those funds?

October 16th, 2024

I was recently fired from my job at Amazon for being 1.5 hours late on a Saturday morning. I have filed an appeal stating that the policy does not require immediate termination. Should I file for unemployment right away or wait until the appeal process is over?

June 16th, 2023

After severe storm damage to my property, I received a sizable insurance settlement. However, I am having trouble getting contractors paid in a timely fashion from the mortgage company, which is holding more than needed to pay existing debt. I need to know my options to avoid Hillsborough County code violations. What steps have I taken so far, and what additional information does a lawyer need before I connect with one?

June 12th, 2023