---
tags:
- sentence-transformers
- sentence-similarity
- feature-extraction
- generated_from_trainer
- dataset_size:3742
- loss:MultipleNegativesRankingLoss
base_model: jinaai/jina-embeddings-v2-small-en
widget:
- source_sentence: 'Q: I left the scene of an unsafe multi car accident and filed
a police report online a few hours later. I drove into a multi car accident and
another car hit me from behind. I didn’t hit anyone. It was on a very busy interstate,
and I felt it was unsafe and no police were on scene yet. I drove to the next
exit and assessed the damage, which wasn’t terrible, and called my insurance company.
I then drove home and filed a collision report online. Cqn I get in trouble for
this? '
sentences:
- 'A:Leaving the scene of an accident, even if you did not cause it, can potentially
lead to criminal charges and penalties under Kentucky law: - Kentucky law requires
drivers involved in an accident to remain at the scene and provide their contact/insurance
information to the other parties involved. - Filing a report later does not satisfy
this requirement to remain at the scene. Leaving can be considered a hit and run.
- The penalties for leaving the scene of an accident where injuries or property
damage occur are fines up to $500 and up to 90 days in jail. - The fact that the
accident occurred on a busy highway makes leaving more hazardous if others were
not able to avoid the wreckage. - Your concern about safety does not provide legal
justification for leaving. You are required to move to a safe position at the
scene and comply with the law. - The best approach is to remain at the nearest
safe location until police arrive and document the incident. While the consequences
may be minor for a first offense with no injuries, it is still advisable to consult
with a local criminal defense attorney to mitigate penalties for improperly leaving
the scene. Cooperating fully with any law enforcement investigation will also
be important.'
- A:Social Security itself does not typically take assets for repayment, but Medicaid
can seek recovery from the estate of a deceased beneficiary under certain circumstances.
Whether your mobile home would be subject to such recovery can depend on the state's
Medicaid rules and the specifics of the trust. Supplemental Needs Trusts are generally
designed to benefit the individual while preserving eligibility for public benefits,
and the assets within the trust are usually not subject to Medicaid estate recovery.
However, since you own the mobile home and it is not in the trust, it may be considered
part of your estate. It's important to have a properly executed will or to consider
transferring the home into the trust, if permitted, to protect it from estate
recovery. You may want to seek legal guidance to explore options like a Lady Bird
deed or other mechanisms that can help ensure the home passes to your daughters
without being subject to estate recovery. Considering your financial situation,
you might be eligible for legal aid or pro bono services in your area. They can
help you prepare a formal will and advise on protecting your home from potential
estate recovery.
- 'A:Thank you for having concerns about the welfare of animals in transport. A
Colorado attorney familiar with agricultural and animal rights issues might be
able to advise best on this, but you await a response for three weeks. This is
not an area that many attorneys deal with. Departments of Agriculture, on a federal
or state level might be able to offer direction toward relevant resources. There
might be scientific research out there on this issue. There are also animal welfare
groups that deal with the rights of farm animals. Here are two, FARM SANCTUARY
and THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES. It''s possible they might be able
to offer meaningful input here. Here are their links: Farm Sanctuary - https://www.farmsanctuary.org/about-us/leadership/
The Humane Society of the United States - https://www.humanesociety.org/farm-animal-welfare
Thank you for your compassion and concern for the welfare of animals. Good luck
Tim Akpinar'
- source_sentence: 'Q: I need help with mold in my apartment. My landlord isn''t doing
anything & my 1 year old now has a virus due to the mold. The management has been
here a week last week it was someone else but I say this because they''re saying
none of my money orders can be found and I have not paid rent which taxes went
really funded me and I have proof which is an approval letter. I think now they''re
just trying to listen for any little thing because this mode is becoming a problem
and my daughter is getting worse. '
sentences:
- A:Without words of survivorship the grantees and their heirs will take as tenants
in common of undivided interests. Someone has to pay the taxes and mortgage or
the property is lost. You may wish to hire an attorney to determine heirship and
get a Deed from all other TICs over to you so that you own it in fee simple. You
will probably have to pay for their transfers.
- A:There are a number of licensed mold remediation companies that can remediate
mold in a dwelling. The procedure to notify a landlord to make necessary repairs
is described in detail in Section 92.051-92.062 of the Texas Property Code. It's
a few pages of reading, but too long to post here. If, after you give the proper
written notice, the landlord fails to correct the mold problem within the proper
time, you may be able to invoke your right to hire and pay a mold remediation
company to correct the problem, and then deduct that cost from your rent. In the
meantime, you should temporarily find another place to stay with your daughter.
While mold does not "cause" viruses, it can cause fungal infections and allergic
reactions that exacerbate the symptoms of common viral infections like the flu.
Proving a causal link will require medical testing and expert medical opinion
from a specialist in that particular field of medicine. That is likely to be expensive
and is often inconclusive. One of the more common recommended treatments is to
remove yourself from the environment where the mold is. Symptoms from exposure
to mold often--but not always--go away within a few days.
- A:In California, the specific time frame for noticing members of a meeting for
a corporation, including a union's Board of Directors, is typically found in the
corporation's bylaws rather than directly in the Corporations Code or Civil Code.
These bylaws should outline the notice requirements for meetings, including the
minimum time in which members must be notified prior to a meeting. If you believe
that a Board of Directors representing a Union is violating these notice requirements,
the first step is usually to address the issue internally within the organization.
This could involve bringing the matter to the attention of the Board, a compliance
officer, or through internal dispute resolution mechanisms as outlined in the
Union's bylaws or governing documents. If internal remedies are ineffective or
unavailable, and you believe there is a violation of legal obligations under the
Corporations Code or other relevant laws, you can report the violation to the
appropriate regulatory body. In the case of unions, this might involve state labor
boards or other agencies overseeing labor and employment practices. It's also
advisable to seek legal advice to understand the best course of action and ensure
that your rights, and those of other members, are appropriately protected.
- source_sentence: 'Q: My parents will has nothing in it about my mothers jewelry.
However my father split his guns with my 2 brothers yrs ago.. I''m the only girl
and the baby. It was always known that I was to inherit mother''s jewelry collection.
My oldest brother is the exacutor of my trust and was the beneficiary of my parents
estate for past 7 years. Mother died n November and dad in 2018. We are at the
end of the succession and I was told there is no jewelry left. I know for a fact
mom told me her diamonds were in a brothers safety deposit box . Please tell me
can I do anything to get my mom''s things? I''m heartbroken. My brothers are older
than I am...10 yrs+ and we have never got along. I really don''t know them. I''ve
been treated very unfair and disliked by both and now this. '
sentences:
- A:You need to contact an attorney who handles successions and estate matters as
soon as possible to file the proper pleadings to review the pleadings filed, protect
your interest and to object to the inventory your brother has likely filed, if
it does not have your mother's jewelry listed.
- A:If you have an attorney, your attorney can assist you in this. If you don't
have one, you need one. Death Certificates are somewhat difficult to obtain unless
you fall within the list of individuals to whom it can be released. The State
Department of Health - Office of Vital Statistics is the state agency in Oklahoma
that maintains Oklahoma Death Certificates.
- A:You must find out whether your city has a process for petitioning to place a
referendum on the ballot (also called initiative petition), and if so, what the
petition requirements are (method, number of signatures needed, time restrictions,
etc.). I would start out by calling the City Clerk's Office or City Attorney's
Office for guidance. Otherwise, hire an attorney handling local government issues
to research it and advise you on the matter. My office can offer advice on this
issue, after reviewing the ordinances and contacting city officials.
- source_sentence: 'Q: I have an issue where a dentist has pulled the wrong tooth
leaving me unable to chew on one side of my mouth for 4 weeks. The dentist lied
and said the tooth cracked while putting the right tooth not knowing that his
assistant had already given me the tooth in question. It’s not broken or cracked
in any way. I also had temporary dentures made that would allow me to chew on
that side until the wounds heal, but they are now of no use. I have to wait 4
weeks to let the wounds heal before I can be fitted for new dentures leaving me
unable to use the left side of my mouth, I’m taking 3-4 pain pills a day and have
only be able to eat soup since the 16th of November. No Thanksgiving dinner. Is
there any way to get compensation for negligence, pain and suffering in my case? '
sentences:
- A:In California, if a dentist performs a procedure incorrectly, such as extracting
the wrong tooth, it may be grounds for a dental malpractice claim. Dental malpractice
is a form of professional negligence, and to establish a case, you typically need
to prove that the dentist failed to provide the standard of care expected in the
profession and that this failure directly caused your injury or harm. In your
situation, the removal of the wrong tooth and the subsequent issues you're facing,
such as pain and the inability to eat properly, could potentially be considered
as damages in a malpractice claim. Compensation in such cases can include costs
for medical treatment, pain and suffering, and any other related expenses. It's
important to gather all relevant documentation, including dental records, evidence
of the extracted tooth, and any correspondence with the dentist. Given the complexities
involved in proving dental malpractice and the need to understand the specific
medical and legal aspects of your case, consulting with an attorney experienced
in medical malpractice would be advisable. An attorney can assess the details
of your case, advise on the strength of your claim, and guide you through the
process of seeking compensation. They can also help negotiate a settlement or
represent you in court if necessary.
- A:Sorry to hear about your ordeal. You are basically asking if the traffic magistrate
can convict someone who shouldn't be found guilty. That's the same as asking if
the magistrate has the power to make an incorrect decision. The answer, unfortunately,
is yes, and the magistrate is immune from a money damages claim for making an
incorrect decision. Incorrect judicial decisions are common - that's why appellate
courts exist, and that's why appellate courts are very busy. I suggest you promptly
consult a traffic ticket attorney in your area.
- A:It appears that the utility company is applying your payments to the oldest
debt, not the current debt, this means as long as you keep a past due balance
you are going to be assessed late fees for underpayment of the bill. To avoid
this you would have to pay off the current balance 100$. I would question the
March 1 $30 charge because your past due is only $220, so they overcharged you
on the penalty. One of the problems with fighting with your utility company is
that they always have the last word and if you don't pay what they demand, they
cut off your service and then won't allow you to have an account with them. It
isn't fair or right but that's the way it is. There are also programs for people
to spread out utility bill payments when the utility has high and low seasons
(i.e. gas bill in the mountains where colder in winter, more gas for heating)
You should look into your utility to see if they have such a program.
- source_sentence: 'Q: I''m trying to figure out if my "financial planner". was actually
qualified to give me advice on investing - do they have any kind of certification
they have to have? '
sentences:
- A:Landlords must repair health and safety issues and provide essential services
under the Landlord Tenant Law. Generally, the statutes specify what you may sue
for and what damages you can recover. The analysis is very situation specific.
However, another option you may have is deliver a letter to the landlord stating
that you intend to cancel your lease if the essential service or health and safety
issue is not corrected within 14 days. However, to make sure that you follow the
legal procedure to terminate your lease you should talk to a local lawyer about
your situation. Additionally, you should speak with a local lawyer about your
situation to find out what claims or options you may have.
- A:In California, the specifics of your employment contract and job description
are crucial in determining the legality of your employer's actions. If your agreement
specifies your role and compensation with one entity, you may have grounds to
request additional pay for work performed for the other companies. Employers must
comply with California's labor laws regarding wages, overtime, and working conditions.
As a salaried employee, it is essential to review whether your salary covers the
additional work, keeping in mind that non-exempt salaried employees are still
eligible for overtime. You have the right to discuss your work conditions and
seek an agreement that compensates for any extra duties. Declining additional
tasks not outlined in your original job scope may be within your rights, but it
could potentially affect your employment status. Consult with an attorney who
can provide guidance based on your specific situation and employment agreement.
They can offer tailored advice on how to approach your employer and negotiate
terms or whether legal action may be appropriate.
- A:If your "financial planner" is a stockbroker who sells and markets stocks, bonds
or other securities products, the easiest way to assess their certifications is
checking the FINRA platform Brokercheck. Simply type in the brokers name and you
will see what certifications the broker or "financial planner" has under the "Examinations"
section of the platform. This will tell you if the financial planner has a Series
7 license which permits someone to sell or market securities products. Brokercheck
will also contain other critical information relevant to the brokers qualifications
such as the number of years affiliated with a broker dealer and what member firm
the broker is affiliated with. The "Disclosures" section will show whether the
broker has been involved in any past customer disputes or regulatory matters with
FINRA the self regulatory organization which manages Brokercheck and overseas
broker dealers. Your "financial planner" may not appear on Brokercheck if the
individual was an accountant or works as a CFA or CFP. More information is needed
on the financial planner in order to really assess what certifications they are
required to have.
datasets:
- dzunggg/legal-qa-v1
pipeline_tag: sentence-similarity
library_name: sentence-transformers
---
# SentenceTransformer based on jinaai/jina-embeddings-v2-small-en
This is a [sentence-transformers](https://www.SBERT.net) model finetuned from [jinaai/jina-embeddings-v2-small-en](https://huggingface.co/jinaai/jina-embeddings-v2-small-en) on the [legal-qa-v1](https://huggingface.co/datasets/dzunggg/legal-qa-v1) dataset. It maps sentences & paragraphs to a 512-dimensional dense vector space and can be used for semantic textual similarity, semantic search, paraphrase mining, text classification, clustering, and more.
## Model Details
### Model Description
- **Model Type:** Sentence Transformer
- **Base model:** [jinaai/jina-embeddings-v2-small-en](https://huggingface.co/jinaai/jina-embeddings-v2-small-en)
- **Maximum Sequence Length:** 512 tokens
- **Output Dimensionality:** 512 tokens
- **Similarity Function:** Cosine Similarity
- **Training Dataset:**
- [legal-qa-v1](https://huggingface.co/datasets/dzunggg/legal-qa-v1)
### Model Sources
- **Documentation:** [Sentence Transformers Documentation](https://sbert.net)
- **Repository:** [Sentence Transformers on GitHub](https://github.com/UKPLab/sentence-transformers)
- **Hugging Face:** [Sentence Transformers on Hugging Face](https://huggingface.co/models?library=sentence-transformers)
### Full Model Architecture
```
SentenceTransformer(
(0): Transformer({'max_seq_length': 512, 'do_lower_case': False}) with Transformer model: JinaBertModel
(1): Pooling({'word_embedding_dimension': 512, 'pooling_mode_cls_token': False, 'pooling_mode_mean_tokens': True, 'pooling_mode_max_tokens': False, 'pooling_mode_mean_sqrt_len_tokens': False, 'pooling_mode_weightedmean_tokens': False, 'pooling_mode_lasttoken': False, 'include_prompt': True})
)
```
## Usage
### Direct Usage (Sentence Transformers)
First install the Sentence Transformers library:
```bash
pip install -U sentence-transformers
```
Then you can load this model and run inference.
```python
from sentence_transformers import SentenceTransformer
# Download from the 🤗 Hub
model = SentenceTransformer("bwang0911/jev2-legal")
# Run inference
sentences = [
'Q: I\'m trying to figure out if my "financial planner". was actually qualified to give me advice on investing - do they have any kind of certification they have to have? ',
'A:If your "financial planner" is a stockbroker who sells and markets stocks, bonds or other securities products, the easiest way to assess their certifications is checking the FINRA platform Brokercheck. Simply type in the brokers name and you will see what certifications the broker or "financial planner" has under the "Examinations" section of the platform. This will tell you if the financial planner has a Series 7 license which permits someone to sell or market securities products. Brokercheck will also contain other critical information relevant to the brokers qualifications such as the number of years affiliated with a broker dealer and what member firm the broker is affiliated with. The "Disclosures" section will show whether the broker has been involved in any past customer disputes or regulatory matters with FINRA the self regulatory organization which manages Brokercheck and overseas broker dealers. Your "financial planner" may not appear on Brokercheck if the individual was an accountant or works as a CFA or CFP. More information is needed on the financial planner in order to really assess what certifications they are required to have.',
"A:In California, the specifics of your employment contract and job description are crucial in determining the legality of your employer's actions. If your agreement specifies your role and compensation with one entity, you may have grounds to request additional pay for work performed for the other companies. Employers must comply with California's labor laws regarding wages, overtime, and working conditions. As a salaried employee, it is essential to review whether your salary covers the additional work, keeping in mind that non-exempt salaried employees are still eligible for overtime. You have the right to discuss your work conditions and seek an agreement that compensates for any extra duties. Declining additional tasks not outlined in your original job scope may be within your rights, but it could potentially affect your employment status. Consult with an attorney who can provide guidance based on your specific situation and employment agreement. They can offer tailored advice on how to approach your employer and negotiate terms or whether legal action may be appropriate.",
]
embeddings = model.encode(sentences)
print(embeddings.shape)
# [3, 512]
# Get the similarity scores for the embeddings
similarities = model.similarity(embeddings, embeddings)
print(similarities.shape)
# [3, 3]
```
## Training Details
### Training Dataset
#### legal-qa-v1
* Dataset: [legal-qa-v1](https://huggingface.co/datasets/dzunggg/legal-qa-v1) at [6280beb](https://huggingface.co/datasets/dzunggg/legal-qa-v1/tree/6280beb74faf5b4dfd1f63adbf7d18908b377b93)
* Size: 3,742 training samples
* Columns: question
and answer
* Approximate statistics based on the first 1000 samples:
| | question | answer |
|:--------|:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| type | string | string |
| details |
Q: I was wondering if a pain management office is acting illegally/did an illegal action.. I was discharged as a patient from a pain management office after them telling me that a previous pain management specialist I saw administered a steroid shot wrong and I told them in the portal that I spoke to lawyers for advice but no lawsuit/case was created. It was maybe 1-2 months after I was discharged that I no longer have access to my patient portal with them. Every time I try to login I enter my credentials, wait a few seconds, and then I get re-directed back to the original screen where I have various options to login. I know I can speak to the office directly and ask them about what specifically is going on, talk to other lawyers if this is a violation of my rights, etc. but I was just wondering if anyone on this site would know if this action is in fact illegal.
| A:In Kentucky, your situation raises questions about patient rights and medical records access. If you were discharged from a pain management office and subsequently lost access to your patient portal, it's important to understand your rights regarding medical records. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you have the right to access your own medical records. A healthcare provider cannot deny you access to your records, even if you were discharged from their practice. The issue with the patient portal could be a technical glitch or a deliberate action, but either way, it needs to be addressed. You should contact the pain management office directly to inquire about the issue with the patient portal. They are obligated to provide you with a way to access your medical records, which may include providing paper copies or access through a different electronic means. If the office is unresponsive or refuses to provide access to your records, consider speaking to a lawyer who is knowledgeable in health care law. They can guide you on how to enforce your rights to access your medical records and address any potential legal violations by the healthcare provider. Remember, your right to access your medical records is protected by law, and any obstacles to this access should be promptly addressed.
|
| Q: My houseboat was moved while I was at work and was asked to leave the property after 16 months without any notices.. Management told me that he didn’t like those kind of people that came to visit me. I went on vacation and when I came back my electrical cord was missing and my water hose was cut in pieces. He than got of hold of me and said I have your boat and that he was putting a lien on it for back rent. I never received any notices from management. He than told me that he wanted me to leave the property and that he would hold my boat until i found another parking spot for it. I finally found a parking spot a year later and I find out that he liened my houseboat and was selling it and told me to sue him and gave me his lawyers contact. What options do I have. I now am homeless and I lost my job and seeing myself falling as time goes. Any help would be appreciated.
| A:If your houseboat was moved without your permission and you were asked to leave the property after 16 months without any notices, and the management has placed a lien on your houseboat and is attempting to sell it, you may have legal options to challenge their actions. First, you may want to consult with an attorney who specializes in property law or landlord-tenant law to review your case and provide guidance on your legal rights and options. It may also be helpful to gather any evidence you have, such as receipts or documentation of payments or communications with the management, to support your case. Some potential legal claims you may have against the management include breach of contract, conversion, or wrongful eviction. These claims may allow you to seek damages or other forms of relief, such as the return of your houseboat or compensation for any losses you have suffered. It's important to act quickly, as there may be deadlines or other requirements for filing a legal claim. An attorney can provide guidance on the best course of action and help you navigate the legal process.
|
| Q: Wondering if I could sue a dealership if I’ve had to replace my transmission 2 times within a year. I’ve had to replace my transmission now 2 different times in 10 months of owning my 2018 Ford Expedition. My first replacement was $5,200 and then 1 1/2 months later the transmission went out and now they are working on it again
| A:Yes, you can sue a dealership if you have had to replace your transmission 2 times within a year. Whether you will be successful depends on the facts and your presentation. You don't mention anything about any written agreements. Allowing an attorney to evaluate, organize and draft your conciliation or (small claims) complaint (up to $15,000) would be a wise investment. A well polished complaint will not only provide the judge a solid foundation to rule in your favor, but a detailed outline on which to base your oral argument. It would provide you a distinct advantage over the opposing party. The fees can be reasonable depending on the attorney.
|
* Loss: [MultipleNegativesRankingLoss
](https://sbert.net/docs/package_reference/sentence_transformer/losses.html#multiplenegativesrankingloss) with these parameters:
```json
{
"scale": 20.0,
"similarity_fct": "cos_sim"
}
```
### Training Hyperparameters
#### Non-Default Hyperparameters
- `per_device_train_batch_size`: 32
- `learning_rate`: 2e-05
- `warmup_ratio`: 0.1
- `fp16`: True
- `batch_sampler`: no_duplicates
#### All Hyperparameters