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They started a hate crime 7 years ago. They are still watching me 24/7 . They have stalked me harrassed me stolen from me. They think they will get me to move.
answered on Sep 7, 2023
Crimes are investigated by the police so call the police dept.
answered on Aug 24, 2023
"Can" a lawyer represent both parties? Yes, as long as each client signs a Waiver of Conflict of Interest.
"Should" a lawyer represent both parties? There is an inherent conflict of interest.
Check my phone and address to see if am white listed/ black or if they hack my phone theres a clown/ bozo that's a 300 boys" from the sheriff's that won't leave me alone along with his friends so called business partners I have life insurance in my name I never purchased and... View More 
answered on Aug 21, 2023
Hi Erick, you probably shouldn't put private information online like your name, address and phone number. Consider deleting your question as soon as possible. As for your concerns... do you have a case worker? I know some gov't agencies have case workers. Maybe you can set up an appt. to... View More
How do I know if the statute of limitations is up? Is there a way to extend it if it is?
answered on Jul 21, 2023
"Without prejudice" means the court is going to give you another chance to establish one or more disputed material facts.
Personal injury case, I serviced the defendant but after almost three months he still responded, I should request a default before his response but I didn’t know that until yesterday, do I still can request a default since he already responded but too late?
answered on Jun 30, 2023
It's clear by your question that you are over your head. This is a simple issue with a simple resolution. If this is small claims court... ok. But if this this is something other than small claims, you should bring in an attorney. You waited 3-months and didn't know what to do. This... View More
2020 VW Tiguan, rear ended another pickup truck. The truck unexpectedly stopped when they were cut off by another vehicle. VW rear
ended the pickup (VW driver at fault... according to police report). VW front end was smashed, driver severely injured... no airbags deployed.
VW... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
Airbag claims are very expensive because they are very litigious and highly dependent on the use of experts. You might be better off searching defective air bag attorney. Don't hire a lawyer just because they advertise as an air bag attorney... this is an area of law where you want someone who... View More
There was a resident in the same apartment complex who obstructed our pathway as we were just walking through a hallway. He was very crazy, hysterical and violent to us. He was charging toward us and waving his arms while yelling, cursing, and screaming at us. The incident was recorded on video... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2023
I think the more pertinent question is... does this crazy, hysterical person who lives in an apt. have sufficient financial means to satisfy a judgment? If you were not physically injured you might consider writing it off as a bad experience with a crazy person. If this person was violent... call... View More
I think a plaintiff usually should sue such violations in Civil Court. But if for a special reason, can the plaintiff also just sue the defendant for defamation, racial discriminations and harassment in the Small Claim Courts? Can a plaintiff sue the defendant for unlawful act to cause emotional... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2023
Don't worry about what you can or can not do. Just do it and let the court decide. Include whatever claims you think are appropriate and try to introduce the evidence you want.
Defense responded that plaintiff was not wearing a seatbelt when defendant rear ended Plaintiffs auto. Plaintiff, after filing civil suit for this incident, was denied employment bc of risks presented by employee applicant, (myself).
Due to employer background checking and locating the... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Statements made in judicial proceedings are a form of protected speech. You can ask the court to redact your social but I don't think they will redact your address and DOB because that is information that is easily available to the public. Providing your social in a public document is pretty... View More
Adjuster said they can’t give the entire settlement to me instead they need to issue payment separately such as compensation $2000 to me and reasonable medical bills related to auto accident up to $10,000 to doctors. I told them I am the responsible person to pay back and want to entire... View More
answered on May 26, 2023
The insurance company wants to deal with the medical providers bc the insurer will negotiate a lower bill and save some money. So if your bills are $10,000, the insurance company will offer substantially less to settle the debt and pocket the rest. You want to control the money so you can do the... View More
Of Infinity policy holder declaration, max award is 15K. Infinity trying to keep 2700 USD of the 15K stating they are going to pay the lien at the hospital ER. I refused the settlement offer of less than 15K and wish to continue onto trial I told them. Infinity motion for protective order recently... View More
answered on May 17, 2023
Insurance companies have a legal duty to protect hospitals for liens related to emergency services. The reason is because pro pers rarely pay off the liens so the law places the burden on attorneys and insurance companies. You might be able to get around this issue if your Release contains a clause... View More
Today my attorney emailed me saying he chooses not to represent me in a personal injury type of situation. He hasn’t given me any reason of why he chose not to continue with my claim. He dragged my case on for eight months since the start of my claim and just left me. I don’t know what to do... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
It is not illegal for an attorney to remove themselves from a case without stating a reason. Why? Well... because one day an attorney did just that... they removed themselves from representation for a specific reason. Later another attorney found out that the reason given was wrong. So guess... View More
My attorney filed a lawsuit against 7-11 franchise for a stabbing I sustained on 711 premises. Opposing counsel for 711 corporate is saying they are not liable and to go after property owners. What are my options if I dont win. Is my attorney at fault since he has dealt with 7-11 claims. Thanks
answered on Mar 9, 2023
Your option is to ask your attorney. Generally everyone is named as a defendant for this very reason. Of course corporate is going to say they are not liable... just as the franchisee is going to say they are not liable. Your attorney can (presumably) amend their complaint to add another party...... View More
personal injury case. I have an extensive work already done - depositions taken, witnesses asked), an expert hired, medical seen, but haven't done it with the defense lawyer's side on their end. Can I still represent myself with these court procedings instead of going out and hiring an... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2023
I'm not sure what you mean when you say you "haven't done it with the defense lawyer's side on their end."
Yes you can continue representing yourself.
This really boils down to a costs vs. benefits issue. Generally, if one side has an expert then all sides... View More
Personal injury lawyer never served complaint after filing it and summons. Complaint did not outline my case, my injuries or defendants negligence.
On (date): July 19, 2019 plaintiff was injured on the following premises in the following.
Prem.L-4.
fashion (description... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2023
I don't think you'll find a new lawyer to take over because your new lawyer would have to share fees with your current attorney. Sometimes filing is necessary to leverage a settlement. So there may be a valid reason for the lawsuit. However, there are some attorneys who will file a... View More
What can I do?
answered on Feb 21, 2023
Med-mal cases are expensive and California has a cap on recoveries making these claims expensive in relation to the recovery. Call some medical malpractice attorneys on this site.
Plantiff finished deposition, requested defendant provide deposition, PL atty stated it wasn't necessary because defendant would just lie. My witness is scheduled for his deposition. Without reason or warning stated he is withdrawing from a case he stated was asking $300,000- 1 million.... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2023
Something is wrong with your case. It may be liability... it may be damages... it may be that the defendant is judgment proof or it may be your attorney grossly overestimated the value of your case. Attorneys are not in the habit of walking away from a potential $1mil. settlement. Right? I suspect... View More
Here is a question sent to my partners public defender by me.
The judge mentioned that the person who was affected by the incident was an attorney who had professional connections with the court and was known by staff at the DA office and the court as well as the judge himself. Neither... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2023
The Code of Civil Procedure 170.6 says a judge can be disqualified from presiding over a civil lawsuit or criminal trial if the judge seems to be prejudiced against one of the parties or attorneys.
My friend misdiagnosed me and I was stuck in the hospital for a mental disease. I was never his official patient. Does this count as malpractice?
answered on Feb 6, 2023
I assume your friend is a Dr???? A misdiagnosis by itself does not constitute malpractice. If you believe there is malpractice here consult with a medical malpractice lawyer on this site.
answered on Jan 30, 2023
If you have a new attorney they will handle everything. If not... send a letter to your current attorney saying you are terminating their representation and request your entire case file. The attorney is required to provide your file in a timely manner. That's all there is to it. Pretty... View More
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