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I was involved in a fight with a man in Los Angeles, California, who was sent to the hospital via ambulance. There have been no police visits or calls about the incident. The fight was in self-defense, and there were no witnesses. I would like to know what the potential legal repercussions could be.
answered on Mar 16, 2025
You have a right to use "reasonable" force to defend yourself. Even deadly force may be reasonable (and therefore legally defensible) if deadly force was "reasonable". However, once your force becomes "unreasonable" then you become the aggressor, which WILL subject you... View More 
I would like to know how to pursue a lawsuit against a truck driver and Pacific Green Trucking Inc., as the driver was involved in an accident that killed my fiancé last year in August. The accident occurred in Long Beach, CA, at the intersection of West Anaheim St & Hayden Avenue. The truck... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2025
A fiancé does not have the legal right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. But apparently you have an attorney who believes a fiancé does have legal standing... so ask him/her how they intend to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf, when there was no marriage.
My 17-year-old daughter accidentally knocked over a VEO bike while falling off her bicycle, which subsequently damaged a Tesla. The Tesla owner, who was inside the car, intimidated my daughter into texting him and taking responsibility for the damage, making her feel bullied. After the incident, I... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2025
Didn't directly hit the Tesla? She set it in motion so she is liable... whether she admitted liability or not. I would expect a typical driver to be rude after receiving a call like yours. You're refusing to take responsibility for your daughter's negligence that resulted in... View More
I tragically lost my husband due to a driver who claimed he fell asleep at the wheel last August. Unfortunately, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) hasn't finalized the accident report even after six months. No charges have been filed against the driver, though he has a prior accident from... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2025
WHY IS THE REPORT TAKING SO LONG?
Accident reports involving injury are often completed by the end of the work shift. But it's common for accident reports involving fatal accidents to take 4-months or more to complete. In fact, some reports (involving unknown drivers) may never be... View More
I was in a car accident with my parents in San Diego, and the police report, completed 3.5 months later, incorrectly blamed my boyfriend for the accident. The report also failed to list a third person in the car, who I suspect has connections to local authorities. I haven't taken formal steps... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
This question is asked all the time on this forum because everyone blames the other driver... so this is a common issue. Police departments are generally immune from lawsuits for writing "faulty reports". No assist from the DA. Case closed. Why did the police blame your bf? You can take... View More
Rayden was born prematurely on 10/03/2023 after a high-risk pregnancy and suffered from undiagnosed congenital conditions, including diabetes, galactosemia, and Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome. Despite repeated medical visits, these conditions went untreated, leading to his death. There are... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2025
If your SOL expires in 25-days you need to contact medical malpractice attorneys TODAY! It takes a lot of time to prepare a med-mal lawsuit because these claims are heavily dependent upon the use of medical experts. Search medical malpractice attorneys on Justia and call some atty's for a free... View More
I recently resumed a relationship with my partner, during which time he was involved with another woman. She later informed me that she has STDs and intended for him to contract them, knowing he might return to me. I have ordered testing for myself and am experiencing symptoms, suggesting I may... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2025
You may have a claim against the ex... but I don't think the woman has any legal "duty" to you... which is a necessary element for a personal injury claim. Duty can be established by a special relationship... which clearly exists between the ex... and the woman. But your special... View More
I am representing myself in a personal injury tort case due to inability to find counsel. My complaint includes causes of action such as harassment, implied warranty of habitability, utility shut offs, malicious prosecution, breach of contract, and conversion of personal property. I've drafted... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2025
Personal Injury (PI) attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means they only get paid if they win your case. Kind of similar to a Realtor who only gets paid if they sell your house. So, if you had a strong PI case, with a $4mil. valuation... AND puni's, against a financially strong... View More
I was riding in an Uber car when it was involved in an accident, resulting in some minor scrapes and bruises. The police were involved, but I didn't provide a statement as I wasn't driving. I didn't seek hospital treatment due to the minor nature of my injuries, and I'm unsure... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2025
On the one hand... if you didn't understand Uber's "communication" you should probably consult with a lawyer. On the other hand... if your injuries are so minor that you didn't seek medical attention, then the value of your claim is minimal. Uber will probably make a... View More
I left someone in charge of my apartment for 13 months under a verbal agreement that she wouldn't pay rent but would collect rent from my occupants, deposit it into my bank, and I'd handle rent payments online. I informed her on January 4, 2025, that I was returning in February and that... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2025
This topic came up under personal injury. Please note... this matter involves Landlord Tenant law. I would not try this yourself. If your tenant was cooperative then it would be fine, but you are going to have problems. Hire an unlawful detainer lawyer. I don't work in this area of law but I... View More
On August 1, 2023, I was involved in an accident in which both of my parents tragically died. The police did not take my statement, prevented me from going to the hospital to see my mom (who passed just before I got there), did not conduct a sobriety test on the other driver, and gave an incorrect... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2025
Police make mistakes all the time. If the law allowed police departments to be sued every time they made a mistake, it would bankrupt a city. So what does the government do to protect themselves from bankruptcy? They pass laws that provide immunities that protect police departments from lawsuits... View More
I paid my son's life insurance for 10 years through automatic bank payments. Recently, due to a bank system change, my March 2024 payment wasn't processed, leading to the insurance policy's cancellation. The insurance company claims they didn't receive payments for March, April,... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2025
This question came up under several different headings. Please note the appropriate topic is "Banking" or "Civil Litigation". It does not involve insurance or personal injury. I don't think you have a cause of action against the insurance company because they didn't... View More
My wife was taken to the hospital in an ambulance with severe breathing distress from a viral infection in both lungs and upon arriving at the hospital was not evaluated and assessed and put in the waiting room . After not being seen for at least 45 mins to an hour she called me crying and was... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2025
This is a medical malpractice question with intervening factors and assumption of the risk issues. Contact a few malpractice attorneys for a free consultation. Please note that many experienced med-mal attorneys may not even look at your case because it involves death. California voters have voted... View More
I was in an auto accident (not at fault), my car was totaled. Their insurance already paid me out that portion. They set aside $25,000 for medical bills. Do I have any authority to request that amount be paid to me, and take care of the medical bills myself? They keep telling me they will pay... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2025
He who controls the money... has the power. Unfortunately, that's not you. The insurance company wants to deal with the medical providers because the insurer will negotiate a lower settlement with the hospital/doctors. If your bills are $25K the insurer may try to negotiate them down to $12K,... View More
I’m still suffering broken nose 5 stitches facial injuries concussion ringing in my ears my front dentures have to be replaced and need surgery to my nose by Kaiser permanent
answered on Jan 27, 2025
Attorneys can withdraw from a case... just like clients can fire attorneys. So why are you suing your attorney? If you were injured on private property you are still within the 2 year statute of limitations. Claims against public entities must be filed within 6-months. If your attorney failed to... View More
I had SVT (supraventricular tachycardia). About nine months ago, i underwent a cardiac ablation to treat it. The electrophysiologist made a mistake and ablated the wrong node. What started out as an outpatient procedure landed me in the ICU for a week. I now require a pacemaker the rest of my... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2025
FYI: There are a lot of personal injury attorneys who accept med-mal cases. I personally would not be comfortable with a personal injury attorney representing me in a complex medical malpractice claim. I suggest you look for a medical malpractice lawyer that only practices medical claims... or a... View More
I am victim to assault battery crime . Suspect never arrested, just later charged when I went to speak to Sgt .( Which I was not allowed due to police telling me that going to the hospital more important due to my injuries.)
I have called many lawyers and none have taken because I... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2024
Don’t blame it on the lawyers. Intentional torts like assault and battery are generally NOT covered by homeowners insurance. Full stop. End of analysis. Just bc she has not been arrested doesn’t mean she won’t be arrested once the investigation is completed. Her bf does not have a duty to... View More
For written deposition under subpoena WITHOUT appearance of non-party which form is applicable: SUBP-010 or SUBP-020?
Written deposition is answers to qustions.
answered on Sep 27, 2024
Here are some self help videos on Discovery.
https://saclaw.org/learn/self-help-videos/
Specifically related to Subpoena's
https://saclaw.org/resource_library/discovery-business-records-subpoena-for-consumer-employee-records/
You can find answers to all your... View More
I am dealing with a high value personal injury case and 15 months in the law firm is impossible to contact and they have not even filed the complaint yet.
With that said, I am thinking about the prospect of switching to a smaller law firm where they can dedicate more time to my case.... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
Yes you can switch attorneys at anytime. Your current attorney would be entitled to the reasonable value of their services. So at the time of settlement your new attorney will negotiate with your current attorney on how to divide attorney's fees. You cannot be charged twice for lawyer's... View More
1. Motion to Set Aside Dismissal against defendant requires amended complaint.
2. Amended complaint (third) requires motion for leave to file amended complaint.
3. Court allows one hearing per one motion.
If filing of amended complaint was not ordered yet,
how... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2024
I feel like this question has been bouncing around a lot lately and I don't think you are going to get the specific information you need. If you are on your 3rd amended complaint this could be your last shot at it before your complaint (or a cause of action) is dismissed with prejudice. If you... View More
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