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5 Times You Can Sue a Mechanic
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Car repairs can be a scary prospect. First there's the cost, the time it will take, and then the worry about the repairs being done right. Most mechanics do...
Legal Steps Needed to Repossess a Car
By Melissa Bender, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Dude, where's your car? If you're behind on your payments, you may find your car has been repossessed -- sometimes, without your knowledge or consent. What are...
Better to Buy or Lease Your Next Car?
By Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
While a new car every three years is an attractive proposition, it may not make much financial sense. Depending on the car you want, your financial situation,...
Elderly at Risk With Temperatures Soaring: How to Avoid Heat Stroke
By FindLaw Staff | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
States have been experiencing a recent rash of heat waves lately, which leads to an important question: how do you avoid a heat stroke? Heat strokes and the...
Manhattan's Congestion Pricing Saga Takes a Turn
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
It is true that New York City already has the lowest car ownership compared to other U.S. cities, but it’s probably not as low as you think. Although car...
Poppi Soda Faces Lawsuit Over Probiotic Gut Health Claims
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
If you’re a health food nut or like to shop at stores like Whole Foods, you’ve probably seen the soda aisles lined with the bright pastel cans of Poppi soda, a...