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i still dont have the full range of my hearing back and notice a huge difference in hearing compared to my other ear. its very annoying and bothersome and every time i think of the incident it causes me emotional distress because i cant believe i lost part of my hearing considering i only worked... View More 
answered on May 13, 2024
If Amazon is your employer and responsible for causing a dangerously loud noise that damaged your hearing, your remedy is exclusively through the workers' compensation system.
However, if some entity other than your employer or your co-employees caused the dangerously loud noise, you... View More
answered on May 13, 2024
Physical therapists and doctors cannot charge a percentage of your recovery. They are often paid by the hour and their rates must be reasonable for the services they provided as judged by a community standard (e.g. bills in SF and LA are going to be higher than Barstow for the same service).... View More
Can plaintiff in Pro Per request monetary sanctions in Motion to Compel further discovery responses? What specifics?
answered on May 13, 2024
Yes. In California you may request monetary sanctions in a Motion to Compel Discovery Responses or to Compel Further Responses. However, you may be limited in the damages you can claim since you are not an attorney and cannot claim the reasonable value of your attorneys' fees. However, you... View More
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