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Personal Injury · Anonymous · May 4, 2026 · Answered

Can I sue my doctor for a misdiagnosis that delayed my cancer treatment?

My doctor told me my lump was benign for over a year. A second doctor diagnosed it as cancer at Stage 3. The delay has worsened my prognosis significantly. Do…

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Immigration · Priya M. · May 2, 2026 · Answered

My green card application has been pending 3 years — is that normal?

I applied for a green card through my employer in 2021. It's been three years and I've heard nothing. My employer says this is normal. Is there anything I can…

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Real Estate · Alicia F. · Apr 30, 2026 · Answered

Can a Texas landlord enter my apartment without notice?

My landlord keeps coming into my apartment when I'm not home without telling me in advance. He says he owns the property and can come in whenever he wants. Is…

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Car Accidents · James L. · Apr 29, 2026 · Answered

What happens if the other driver in my accident has no insurance?

I was hit by an uninsured driver in Dallas last month. My car has $8,000 in damage and I have medical bills. The other driver has nothing. What are my options?

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Employment & Labor · Anonymous · Apr 27, 2026 · Answered

Can my employer make me sign a non-compete after I've already been hired?

I've worked at a tech company in Austin for 3 years. HR just asked all employees to sign a non-compete agreement that would prevent us from working for competi…

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Bankruptcy · Monica S. · Apr 26, 2026 · Answered

Do I need a lawyer to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Texas?

I have about $45,000 in credit card debt and medical bills. I'm a single renter with no major assets. I've been told Chapter 7 might help. Can I file myself or…

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Criminal Defense · Rebecca C. · Apr 25, 2026 · Answered

My teen was arrested for shoplifting — will it follow them forever?

My 16-year-old daughter was caught shoplifting at a mall in Plano. It's her first offense. The store is pressing charges. How serious is this and can it be cle…

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Real Estate · Tom B. · Apr 23, 2026 · Answered

Can my HOA actually fine me for the color I painted my door?

My HOA sent me a $200 fine because I painted my front door dark green. The CC&Rs say "earth tones only" but don't list specific colors. Is this enforceable in…

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Personal Injury · Grace N. · Apr 21, 2026 · Answered

Can I sue a nursing home for neglect of my mother?

My 78-year-old mother developed severe bedsores at a nursing home in Houston while I was visiting her less frequently during COVID. The staff clearly wasn't tu…

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Criminal Defense · Anonymous · Apr 19, 2026 · Answered

I was charged with assault — can I claim self-defense in Texas?

I got into a fight outside a bar in San Antonio after someone shoved me first and kept coming at me. I pushed him back hard and he fell and got hurt. Now I'm c…

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Real Estate · Sandra W. · Apr 17, 2026 · Answered

My neighbor's tree fell on my fence — who pays for repairs?

A large oak tree from my neighbor's yard fell during a storm last week and destroyed my fence in Austin. The neighbor says it's "an act of God" and he's not re…

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Divorce · Paul K. · Apr 15, 2026 · Answered

How long does a divorce take in Texas if we agree on everything?

My wife and I want to get divorced. We agree on how to split everything and have no kids. We just want it done as quickly as possible. How long does it take in…

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Immigration · Anonymous · Apr 13, 2026 · Answered

What rights do I have if ICE shows up at my home?

I am undocumented and living in Houston. I'm scared that immigration officers could come to my home. What are my legal rights if that happens?

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Employment & Labor · Carlos M. · Apr 11, 2026 · Answered

Can my employer fire me for filing a workers' comp claim in Texas?

I hurt my back on the job at a manufacturing plant in Fort Worth. My supervisor told me not to file a workers' comp claim and "handle it through insurance." I…

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Probate · Linda R. · Apr 9, 2026 · Answered

My father died without a will — who inherits his house in Texas?

My father passed away last month in San Antonio. He owned his home outright and had no will. He was widowed. There are three adult children including me. How d…

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DUI · Anonymous · Apr 7, 2026 · Answered

Can I get a DWI expunged from my record in Texas?

I got a DWI conviction in 2019. I completed my probation in 2021. I've heard Texas allows expunctions — am I eligible to have this removed from my record?

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Family Law · Frank H. · Apr 4, 2026 · Answered

How does Texas handle child custody when parents live in different cities?

My ex and I divorced two years ago in Austin. She recently moved to El Paso for work. Our custody order says we split the weeks, which is now impossible. Do I…

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Employment & Labor · Anonymous · Apr 1, 2026 · Answered

My employer hasn't paid me overtime in 6 months — what can I do?

I work at a warehouse in Dallas. My manager has been classifying me as "exempt" from overtime even though I just load trucks and have no supervisory duties. I…

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Car Accidents · Derek T. · Mar 30, 2026 · Answered

I was rear-ended at a red light — is the other driver automatically at fault?

A driver rear-ended my car at a stoplight in Houston last week. My neck has been sore since. The other driver's insurance is asking me to give a recorded state…

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Real Estate · Maria G. · Mar 25, 2026 · Answered

Can my landlord keep my security deposit after I moved out?

I moved out of my apartment two months ago and gave my landlord proper 30-day notice. He still hasn't returned my $1,200 security deposit and won't respond to…