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Q: How to handle a DUI-related accident claim in Georgia without insurance?
I own a shuttle business in Georgia, and one of my contract drivers was involved in an accident caused by a DUI driver. The driver was not at fault, and while the passenger wasn't hospitalized immediately, they went for X-rays later that day. We followed up with the passenger for a week... View More 
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost two weeks. The short answer is that even a local attorney responding to your post will probably be able to offer little more guidance than to recommend that you continue looking for an attorney. You could supplement... View More
Q: What are my rights to property and support in a California divorce with domestic violence involved?
I have been married to my husband for 25 years, and we lived together for 8 years before our marriage. During our time together, he purchased a house, and we acquired a second house during our marriage. I'm considering getting a divorce in California, but he has stated he will not provide me... View More
Tobie B. Waxman
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
Community property consists of property, assets and debts acquired at any time from date of marriage to date of separation. Property purchased prior to the date of marriage is the separate property of the person who purchased it. With a house however, if mortgage payments were made during the... View More
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Q: What legal actions can I take for my son's injury at a motel in California?
On May 1, 2026, my son was staying at a homeless motel in California where he found a lost cell phone. He returned it to the owner, a guest who then falsely accused him of stealing it. Subsequently, she had a large male chase my son. The man caught him and pushed him off the second floor of the... View More
Theodore Allan Greene
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
You can sue the individuals who caused your sons injuries. The question is whether they have any assets? The motel could possibly have some culpability but they also may not. It's certainly worth looking into. You should contact a personal injury attorney and discuss your options. Good luck to... View More
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Q: What does "litigation privilege does not apply" mean for a request pre-litigation in a motor vehicle accident case?
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident in California and received a "Declaration of No Additional Insurance/Assets" from the plaintiff's attorney. The document states, "The litigation privilege pursuant to California Civil Code section 47 shall not apply to the statements... View More
William John Light
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
Litigation privilege protects you from slander and libel claims for testimony during a pending case. It also can protect you from fraud and perjury claims, so if you lie on an asset disclosure, you are waiving the protection that litigation privilege might afford.
There is no requirement... View More
Q: How can I cancel my lawyer and get a refund before my bankruptcy court date?
I am in Michigan and have been working with a lawyer on my Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. I'm unhappy with their services due to inaccuracies in documents they want me to sign. I have expressed my desire to cancel the services and requested a refund, but my lawyer insists on proceeding, and they... View More
Robert Keyes
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
Your question is not clear. Has your case actually been filed? You referred to your attorney scheduled to go to court. That implies you have a filed case. On the other hand you said they want you to sign which would mean the case is not filed.
Cannot really comment further until we know if... View More
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