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After the accident, I called 911 and the ambulance came and took the cyclist to the hospital. The police asked me to go to the police station and performed a series of sobriety tests, I also had my blood drawn. The police still has my car now and I want to know what may happen next.
answered on Jul 26, 2022
If you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol you may be charged with DUI resulting in serious injury. If you were not under the influence the police will try and determine who was at fault. In either case, contact your insurance company. Good luck. Patrick Steinfeld
PI case in California. Plaintiff received settlement. No Medical insurance used for any injury treatments. All were on liens.
Can a medical provider (lien holder) demand more money from the client/plaintiff and turn over any remaining balance due to collections if they are not satisfied... View More 
answered on Jul 26, 2022
Why are you asking for advice on a public forum if you are represented by counsel? Ask your attorney.
I am being sued by someone who rear ended me and was 100% at fault per their insurance (they already paid to have my car repaired.) Should i be filing a suit against them as a tactical move to try and bring this to a close? The only thing i am suffering at this point is the 'mental anguish and... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2022
Sure. If you were injured then counter-sue if you want. But you can't recover emotional damages just because they sued you. Contact your insurance company. Good luck. Patrick Steinfeld.
Judges lied said they try to contact me and never did so
answered on Jul 26, 2022
There may be bench warrant out for your arrest. They won't come looking for you but the next time you come into contact with the police you may be arrested. You can go to the court and review your file. It's public information. If you have an outstanding warrant get your affairs in... View More
LAST JUNE 10, 2022, I HAD A CAR ACCIDENT IN FREEWAY 880 IN FREMONT. MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE TRAVELLING FROM HAYWARD TO MILPITAS AND IT HAPPENED AROUND 7:30PM. THE CAR INFRONT OF ME SUDDENLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF FREEWAY BECAUSE THE CAR INFRONT OF HIM IS ABOUT TO STOP TO BUT EVENTUALLY CHANGED... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2022
You are entitled to economic damages (hospital, loss of earnings, property damage ect.) and general damages for your pain and suffering. Gather your supporting documentation and present it in a demand package with the amount of your demand. Good luck. Patrick Steinfeld
And if so what are the steps to ?
answered on Jul 25, 2022
The burden would be on the plaintiff (you) to prove the air filters contained "poo" AND you were injured or damaged as a result. Proving the air filters contain "poo" would require an expert to testify there is "poo" in the air filters. Obviously this would result in... View More
Question is: what can I do for justice? I am in over $60 K medical debt, still dealing w/limited range mobility on right side, he is still out there hurting more people with negligence. What are my options>????
answered on Jul 24, 2022
It's pretty straightforward. Search medical malpractice attorneys on this site. Call for a free consultation and move forward from there. Good luck.
I was in a car accident while working. I’m a contracted employee of a company that holds a contract with the school district. The accident was my fault. I suffered a Trumatic brain injury and back neck injuries. I went to my chiropractor through my health insurance and he wouldn’t see me. He... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2022
If you were working at the time of the incident... it's workers comp. If not working... it's personal injury.
He opened car is door ran towards the bridge leaped over bridge
What must I do?
answered on Jun 23, 2022
It may be that your attorney does not make a note because he/she can remember your spinal compression without notation. However, the problem is anyone else looking at your file will not know about your injuries. Even if your attorney is a sole practitioner its a good idea to note a client's... View More
I’m beginning to get so frustrated with my lawyer and I was hoping one of you can shed some light on what may be happening since this is my first lawsuit/settlement.
I was part of a major class action that I opted out of and sued on my own with my own attorney. After over a year, we... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2022
The legal process moves very slow. It doesn't sound like the problem is your lawyer. He is waiting for the draft from opposing counsel. Once he receives the draft he may request changes. This all takes time. Hang in there and keep checking in with your lawyer.
I had an attorney that quit at the last min. So o am trying to handle this the best I can. I just do not know if o have to serve her. One lady told me no it has all been done another said mo it hadn’t. The court is really confusing me and I can’t get into see the law help center. Not that they... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2022
Search process server and let them handle it. If you have questions at this stage, you need to get an attorney. As litigation proceeds, the questions get harder and the consequences greater.
I was in a accident, the other driver was found 100% at fault. My hospital bill was $52,000. I was able to negotiate with the hospital to take off $14,000 leaving me with $37,000. The person Who hit me only had a bodily injury of $15,000. I have under insured bodily injury of $25,000 with AAA. My... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2022
This is NOT bad faith. You have $25,000 UIM. The adverse driver has $15,000. So they are underinsured for the difference of $10,000. If they had $25,000... then they would not be underinsured in relation to your UIM coverage. You are only entitled to the difference. If they were uninsured... you... View More
I was devastated by someone claiming that she will right everything when she receives a substantial settlement coming to her. For one thing, she borrowed money from me claiming that she will pay me back double in a quick amount of time…I have proof of this contract. A great deal of time has... View More
answered on May 6, 2022
Settlements are confidential and therefore not part of any public record (i.e. courts file). A lawsuit may or may not get you the information you seek. A parties assets are not relevant to a breach of contract. Assets only become relevant after judgment. You didn't say when the divorce was... View More
California case- I was never told of any court dates but they all occurred. I’m a bit hesitant to just trust blindly here. The lawyer has been vague on things and I alone was the one who hired him, talked to him. My wife was incapable
answered on May 5, 2022
The more relevant question is... do you want to continue with a lawyer who is "vague" and making court appearances without communicating with you? Ask for a copy of your file or ask for documents related to a specific concern you may have. You don't want to be left in the dark on... View More
I was in a semi accident two years ago. I tore my tfcc in my left wrist and disks in my neck are out of place. I had surgery to correct my tfcc tear in April of last year but now I’m having worse pain in my wrist. I’ve had steroid injections in that area so I’m not sure if they were just... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2022
Focus on your emotional and physical recovery. If a doctor says you need surgery then you need surgery. Your lawyer does not get to dictate your medical treatment. If the truck driver has admitted fault then your lawsuit is over damages (value of your claim) ... not liability. If you are... View More
Somebody (obviously won't name) was in the hospital who was on a few different medications and out of it for awhile, woke up to a male nurse sexually assaulting her. The victim told a different nurse and the director came and took a statement from her. And that was it. The victim then wanted... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2022
Hi,
I am so sorry . That sounds horrible. Here's some steps to take.
1) Support the victim as much as you can. She's fragile and needs emotional support.
2) Contact a doctor for testing.
3) Contact Social Services and request a social worker.
4)... View More
I had a lawsuit back in 2008 2009 settled out of court at the time I only had two corneal transplants in my right eye was able to see was fine now since then I've had 13 colonial transplants different times in both eyes and now I'm legally blind if I would have known then would have going... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2022
The purpose of a settlement is to resolve ALL past, present and future claims, known AND unknown. Get a copy of your Release and see what it says. This is precisely why insurance companies push for a quick settlement... before the injured victims find out just how bad their injuries really are.... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2022
Hi, you might be thinking of written (also called special) interrogatories. They are limited to 35. Good luck. Patrick
Had two surgeries at the time of the lawsuit since then I'm up to 13 eye surgeries and I still am legally blind when I can actually see back then wondering if there's a way I can sue them again not knowing at the time that I would still be going through all of this all these medical... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2022
If you settled out then you signed a Release which is a full and final release of all claims (past, present and future). Many insurance companies try to get victims to settle cases early before the victim learns the extent of their injuries. You only get one bite of the apple. This prevents... View More
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