The Seller Backed Out of The Deal

A caller had a deal — with a $50 dollar deposit — to buy a dryer. Now the seller has canceled the deal for no reason. Brian explains that the buyer could go out and find a similar dryer and — if it cost more — sue the seller for the difference. Brian notes that litigation might make this option unpleasant so it might work to point out to the seller that this is an option one could take and perhaps that would persuade the seller to come around.

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Divorce Decree Required Ex To Pay Mortgage On The Condo . . .

A caller was divorced in Florida and the divorce decree required her ex to make the payments on a condo in Florida. Now he’s defaulted and she’s concerned because her name was on the mortgage. Brian explains that a good divorce attorney needs to review the divorce decree to make sure the husband can’t discharge this debt in bankruptcy AND she needs to go to court in Florida to get the decree enforced before more harm occurs.

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Workman’s Compensation Concerns

Brian explains to a caller that settling a workman’s compensation claim — in any state — is something that requires expertise and much thought. There could be ramifications with social security later, and even a settlement might not be the best idea. If your attorney is aggressive, why not go to trial?

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Possible Medical Malpractice – She’s Still in the Hospital!

A caller’s sister is in the hospital now, possibly because if medical malpractice. Brian explains that because time is of the essence, she should not wait until she has gotten out of the hospital to call an attorney, especially if it is unclear when she will get out. The sooner the attorney is involved, the sooner he can help. Brian explains that the Dailey Law Firm makes hospital visits if necessary.

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Why Does My Insurance Company Need My Social Security Number?

A caller’s employer asked for the social security numbers of all of his dependents. Why would they need those? Brian explains that many insurance companies track their insureds with their SS numbers and there is nothing wrong with that per se. The employer and the insurance company are under affirmative duties to safeguard and protect that information. You only need to worry — and call an attorney — if they let that information get out.

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Prosecutor Has Offered a Deal: Is It Good Enough?

A caller’s son was charged with a felony and the prosecutor has agreed to drop the charge to a misdemeanor if her son will plead guilty. Could they try for a better deal? Brian explains that the prosecutor’s discretion is so broad that you cannot necessarily force them to do anything. This offer sounds good, and they will have to weigh this offer as it stands. Take it, or leave it and go to trial (risking the felony conviction).

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