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My case worker said the guy handling my case with said go to a pay day loan and see can I get some money. I think that was insulting for a professional law firm to say to or even make that comment. I'm seriously thinking about changing firms. Never once have she asked me how I was doing since... View More 
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answered on Dec 12, 2024
As attorneys, we have very strict requirements on "fronting" or "advancing" client settlement funds. For an attorney, it is always concerning - Is the Client going to keep asking? What if I don't get recovery in their case? Is this a "Loan"? Most lawyers generally... View More
I broke my foot while caring for a mentally disabled young adult. He was my employer but his parents own the home. Employer does not own the home, his parents do. Therefore, I wouldn't be suing an employer. I did receive workman's comp while I was off work and was not able to return to... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2024
Hi - the easiest way is to sue them first and then request the insurance information in discovery. Trust also that insurance companies often fight to deny coverage. So there are actually 2 questions - 1) Is there Insurance and 2) Is the insurance company handling the defense. Once you sue them,... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2024
Hi - I practice extensively in this area. Mesothelioma. Is the family member an heir? Is their an attorney involved? A family member can file a claim on behalf of the injured party. Since mesothelioma is such a devastating disease, often times it is the family members (the successors or Personal... View More
2 surgeries-7 days in hospital and now looking at 1 month stay in rehab followed by home rehab.wont be able to walk on leg and drive car until at least January.do have a good case vs city?their were no signs of any kind to avert area/with light rain coming down I couldn’t see the hook on... View More
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answered on Nov 6, 2024
Hi. I think a lawyer would review your potential case. The key questions - has there been falls there before? Did the City about and maintain this street? Was the substance caused by tree, dew or...? Did the City know or should they have know about this dangerous condition. There are very strict... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2024
Hi - without any residual damages, there is presumably no medical malpractice case. In any lawsuit, there has to be damages. While it sounds like the medical attendant made an error, without any damages (and a possible risk), this would not rise to the level of a case an attorney would consider. If... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
HI - while your question is a bit vague, I will answer the best I can. If someone dies from asbestos (mesothelioma/lung cancer/asbestos), those who have a statutory right to file a Wrongful Death claim/case are heirs (typically surviving spouse and/or children). Someone who dies from Asbestos... View More
Car accident December 2022. Property damage settled. Have claim number started with insurance company for injury, but it has been dragging out. We are now coming up on the two year mark. Does this have to be settled in California before the two year mark can settlement go past that timeframe. Have... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
Hi - if there is any concern about the Statute of Limitation running and you are negotiating, request a 'tolling agreement'. A Tolling Agreement between you and the defendant/insurance company (I'm assuming you have not yet filed a case) will ensure the Statute of Limitations doesn't run.
I was attacked by security guards at a restaurant, the same guards stalked me for over a year(have it documented in photos and videos the lawsuit would be intentional infliction of emotional destress, premise liability due to being assaulted and battered at their establishment. Defamation is a... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2024
Hi - Generally sounds like a "Personal Injury" case. Premises liability would be an issue in the case.
my husband passed due to a disease he got while in the military
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
Hi. Please contact me at (415) 895-5175. I am familiar with V.A. claims as well as wrongful death claims. What disease are we talking about? I represent those with asbestos-related diseases. 70% of these individuals were exposed in the Military and have a VA claim, in addition to valuable Asbestos... View More
They now charge me for hitting him with my car. Is he going to get a charge too for making threats first ?
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answered on Nov 7, 2024
Doubtful. You committed potentially a felony - assault with a deadly weapon. You were not under the threat of imminent harm (unless he was pointing a gun or weapon at your car). You should have driven away and sought a restraining order if you were under threat of imminent harm by his threats.
I entered into the class action suit. If I read it correctly, I won't owe them anything until I get a settlement. It's been a few years and my life has taken a few turns. I can't risk owing them more than I win (I've accumulated medical debt and am worried I will be leaving my... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2024
Unfortunately, you have to be patient. These cases can take many years. Typically, if the case settles, the will be a (hopefully, large) settlement with the entire "class". A portion of the settlement will be attributed to your case. The attorney will receive their fees and costs from the... View More
If they bought the real sets, they would have spent about 50 dollars more than the fake sets, around 560 dollars. Now the combined value of the real sets would be around 2600 dollars.
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answered on Nov 6, 2024
Who are you going to sue? Your parents? It was gift. If you really wanted to real sets, you could have returned the gift and put in $50.00 more yourself. I doubt any lawyer would take this case. Your parents had good intentions and were trying to be cost-effective. In 30 years, I have never heard... View More
Hello. There was a situation lately, in San Francisco, when a security guard at a venue during concert did not catch a crowd surfer. It escalated to physical altercation, and some people we're discussing about guard behavior. Some people say that it's Security Guard job to make sure that... View More
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answered on Nov 6, 2024
Hi. No experience here - but here's my instinct - I suspect crowd surfing would be considered an unreasonable dangerous activity. The crowd surfer "assumed the risk" of falling, injury, etc... I do not believe that the Security Guard had a responsibility here to catch the crowd... View More
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