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3 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury and Small Claims for California on
Q: what type of lawyer would I need if I did a medical research study and was told wrong information about the study.

I was told wrong information about what I was participating in and had I known I would not have participated.

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Jan 24, 2023

Before thinking about a lawyer consider the value of your claim. Lawyers are expensive and their fees may exceed the value of a potential recovery. Consider small claims court if the value of your claim is less than $10,000.

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6 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: When I was hit by u/m I was sitting in my car parked not driving I went to hospital went to chiro Had whiplash

MRI for my headache's and neck pain have bulging disk no surgeries no more medical visits I've been told were waiting on medical lien that it would be 30-60 days but it's been over 6 months it's been a struggle since day 1 and still is should I call my insurance co IDK what to... View More

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Jan 23, 2023

It's not fair. There are a lot of uninsured motorists driving in California. The only way to protect yourself and your family is if you have UM (Uninsured Motorist) Coverage. You can find this on your Declarations page of your policy. The Decl page is a summary of your coverage. If you have... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: I was hit by an uninsured motorist who was at fault yr1/2 ago, I had liability with u/m still waiting on settlement why

I wasn't driving I was sitting in my car and was slammed from behind still waiting for my settlement my lawyer isn't keeping in contact to make it worse what should I do

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Jan 23, 2023

It depends. Your question raises a lot of questions that we don't have answers to. We don't know the status of your claim. I'm not sure what you mean when you say you are "waiting on settlement." Does that mean you are waiting for the claim to be settled... or do you mean... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I have an issue don't know if it's illegal or just excessively indecent. The issue involves gangstalking at home.

Being gangstalked all hours of the day neighbors affiliated with the around the clock noise campaign has been disturbing my peace repeatedly in a targeted coordinated situation I find myself in evidence is up to videos I have recorded. From reapeted speech and behaviors aimed at harassing... View More

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Jan 11, 2023

Because of the "emotional damage" gang-stalking has caused you, consider reaching out to your local city/county for counseling services. Lawyers often refer their injured clients to psychologists in order to treat their "emotional damage" caused by a serious accident. The police... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: I was involved in a single vehicle accident in California where I had fallen asleep at the wheel.

After falling asleep at the wheel the road turned left and I continued straight going off the road and crashed into a 2ft tall stump. Broke my back in 3 location and fractured my leg. The stump I hit was located 18ft from the roadway in the r.o.w. (design standards state min 30ft) it did not have... View More

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Jan 6, 2023

Assuming the facts stated in your question are correct you may have a claim against CalTrans. It is foreseeable that a driver may fall asleep or lose control of their car and crash into a stump that is in violation of their own standards. So that may create some liability on the part of CalTrans.... View More

4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Should I change my deposition if I said I graduated college and I didn’t? I’m a non-party witness in a personal injury

I was just deposed two days ago, I will be able to correct it. I’m just unsure if it’s more trouble than it’s worth.

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Dec 18, 2022

If you don't change it and you are caught it looks like an intentional misrepresentation. If you serve an errata sheet then you'll be asked why you said you graduated from college when you didn't. It's better to be called out after correcting an error than after a misrepresentation.

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5 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: I finished all of my therapy treatment for my lawsuit, what will be the next step?

I have a letter from the company admitting there allegations, what do you believe will happen? Do you think they will accept my offer for $500,000?

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Nov 30, 2022

Half a million is a big number and must be supported by significant injuries. You didn't provide any factual, medical or financial information to support your number. For a large damage claim of this size you should consult with an attorney on this forum. Consultations are always free and your... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: How can I find out if my lawsuit is still in litigation. Is 4 yes right to still be in litigation? My attorney never cal

My attorney always avoids me it seems

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Nov 9, 2022

I think 4-years is a long time for a lawsuit. Its been my experience that "non-complex" cases resolve at 30-36 months. You can go to the courts website and search your case by case number or names of the parties. It's always a bad sign when your attorney avoids you. It could be... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: I'm a plantiff and I have a motion to compel what do I need to do so it doesn't get dismissed. I'm in pro per.

Motion to compel why it shoulder bbe dismissed. On me the plantiff . Bit I have what they want my file med bills etc . Case is foe 5million . It's been 4 yrs ghreedi and keese was my law firm . Then not . Week before my trial date I was waiting for 2 yrs .

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Oct 18, 2022

If you have the documents opposing counsel is entitled to... why don't you give it to them? You should not be representing yourself in a lawsuit with a $5mil. valuation. Regardless, here is a link to Sacramento Law Library's article on Motions to Compel Discovery. Good luck.... View More

5 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: Very difficult time finding an attorney in LA.

I have 2 separate things going on at the moment. I am currently dealing with a MVA and have a LA attorney for that. However, I haven’t talked to my attorney and don’t even know his/her name. I only speak w/ my case worker. I have an even bigger case and need to find a good attorney in the LA... View More

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Oct 17, 2023

If you don't even know your attorney's name... there's your sign. Your complaints are similar to what I hear on a regular basis. Large firms employ case workers who act as the conduit between client and attorney. There is no degree or educational requirements to be a case worker.... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: I want to file a lawsuit against CPS. They have intruded and traumatized my son and my life.

They have found 3 false claims from people that had personal vendettas against me. And also no proof of any neglect nor did they find any proof from any of the claims. And just recently I got contacted yet again from their agency

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Oct 2, 2023

It sounds like CPS investigated those claims and did not find any neglect. Your issue should be with the people who have "personal vendettas" against you... not CPS.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Based on the key events I outline below, would you believe there's potential for a lawsuit against the city?

I recently faced an incident leading to vandalism charges against me. In brief:

The incident was initiated by genuine concerns for a friend's safety.

There was a mistaken act on my part, resulting in property damage.

Subsequent to this, I was violently assaulted by... View More

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Sep 28, 2023

You said you were '"subjected to misconduct and negligence" but don't provide any facts to support your allegation.

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2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: Give a good reason for tolling the malpractice 1 year cutoff

The spouse could not see malpractice until after she followed with cancer diagnosis too.

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Sep 18, 2023

I'll give you 4-good reasons:

1) minor

2) out of the state

3) prison, or

4) insane

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Should I sue for tort of outrage or libel?

A media company produced videos for their songs about me. They published them on YouTube garnering millions of views. I saw my secrets getting leaked, I became suicidal. I had to drop out of university. My mom got burned in an explosion in Pakistan (she wouldn't have been in Pakistan, but I... View More

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Sep 15, 2023

You need to raise all potential claims in the same complaint. California does not have a tort of outrage. Never heard of it. A similar claim would be intentional/negligent infliction of emotional distress.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for California on
Q: What is the steps I need to do to take my neighbors to court for hate crime

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.

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
answered on Sep 7, 2023

Crimes are investigated by the police so call the police dept.

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability, Tax Law and Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: Hi what do I do if I have F.B.I and sherriffs and .L.A.P.D stalking me everyday making because of a fight with relative

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

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
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

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: A summary judgment was granted to the defense with no prejudice does that mean I'm able to find a new lawyer.

How do I know if the statute of limitations is up? Is there a way to extend it if it is?

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
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.

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Sexual Harassment for California on
Q: Can I still request a default after defendant responded but too late?

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?

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
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

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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Libel & Slander for California on
Q: Can a plaintiff sue someone for defamation, racial discrimination and harassment in Small Claims Court?

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

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
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.

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4 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Is Defense counsel responsible for Libel statements publicly filed in response to PI auto civil complaint?

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

Patrick William Steinfeld
Patrick William Steinfeld
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

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