TED: An app that empowers people to solve their legal problems | Rohan Pavuluri

The video discusses Danielle's financial struggles after her father's death, leading her to drop out of college and work multiple jobs. A car accident left her with significant medical bills, making bankruptcy a necessary option. The video highlights the challenges of accessing legal rights without a lawyer and the inequities in the legal system. It advocates for legal reform to allow individuals to solve their own legal problems, emphasizing the need for equal rights and access to justice.

What event forced Danielle to leave college and take up multiple jobs?

• Her father's death

• Her mother's illness

• A scholarship loss

• A personal decision

What was the total amount of Danielle's medical bills after her accident?

• $55,000

• $23,000

• $75,000

• $15,000

Why was it difficult for Danielle to file for bankruptcy?

• She didn't qualify for bankruptcy

• The process was too complex

• She couldn't find a lawyer

• The filing fee was too high

What is the main purpose of the nonprofit organization UPSOLVE?

• To connect people with pro bono lawyers

• To help people file for bankruptcy on their own

• To provide free legal representation

• To offer financial advice

What are the two main barriers to accessing legal rights mentioned in the video?

• High legal fees and lack of lawyers

• Legal complexity and a closed culture

• Limited court access and long wait times

• Insufficient legal aid and complex laws

What analogy is used to describe the difficulty of accessing legal rights without a lawyer?

• Needing a prescription for common medicine

• Having to see a doctor for a headache

• Requiring a permit for simple tasks

• Needing a lawyer for every legal issue

What new civil right does the speaker advocate for?

• The right to free legal representation

• The right to solve legal problems without a lawyer

• The right to expedited court processes

• The right to reduced legal fees