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anything about the lawsuit. The lawsuit was in New York and I am in California
answered on Sep 12, 2022
If you never received any notice of the lawsuit that forms the basis for the wage garnishment, there are ways you can challenge the court action (e.g. by making a motion to the court to quash service of any summons). If there was a judgment already entered against you in the NY court that you were... View More 
My tenant vacated the premises when her lease expired at the end of May. There was a move out settlement agreement in which the security deposit was returned as courtesy relocation funds, however, I retained the right to provide a statement of damages if there was existing property damage.... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2022
If you have actual knowledge that she no longer resides at the premises address, then serving her there won't suffice. You need to serve her in a manner that most assures she will receive actual notice of the lawsuit, so you may request an order from the court to serve her by publication,... View More
Someone sued me and and accused me of doing something dishonest that didn't happen. They should have known better because we both had the same records and receipts from a job I did. I'm an independant contractor in a small community. If this gets out I'm afraid it will make it hard... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2022
Yes, unfortunately the litigation privilege is nearly absolute (rare exceptions relate to crimes, mostly), so something false said in a court document/complaint is privileged and shields the plaintiff from liability. However, if you win the lawsuit and can show the evidence that what plaintiff... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2022
Yes, if you have proof of what you gave them and instructions to them that indicate they were not to have the valuable cards, then you should be able to 1) demand them back via a legal demand letter, and 2) if they don't comply, sue them for conversion of your personal property.
Do i file a petition called ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIMS or is just a general denial and asking for relief in the prayer correct? This is civil district court.
answered on Aug 16, 2022
In order to assert a counterclaim, you need to file a Cross-Complaint at or before the time your Answer is due to their Complaint, if the counterclaims arise from the same set of circumstances/facts as the Complaint. If your claims are separate and unrelated, you can assert them later in a... View More
I am a defendant in a civil case I am in pro per I have a deposition coming up and will plead the fifth, can I plead the fifth on the rest of my written discovery as-well? I have already answered about 80% of the written discovery.
answered on Aug 10, 2022
It depends on whether the questions to which you want to plead the 5th have already been answered or not. If not, then you can absolutely assert your right not to incriminate yourself pursuant to the 5th Amendment privilege. But if you have already answered any question to which you want to plead... View More
I also had severe nerve damage and just had surgery. The Apartments know about my nose only through people. What do I do?
answered on Jul 29, 2022
Yes, if there was a dangerous condition on the apartment complex property, you can sue for your injuries caused by that condition. Contact a personal injury lawyer on Justia. Consultations are typically free.
car accident.
answered on Jul 25, 2022
Yes, most personal injury attorneys on here provide a free initial consultation. Contact me through my profile information.
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 25, 2022
Contact an experience personal injury attorney as soon as you can. You do not have to accept the insurance company's first payment offer, and an attorney can likely help you obtain more in damages.
And if so what are the steps to ?
answered on Jul 25, 2022
Well, the issue would be whether there is any evidence that the entity responsible for maintaining that bathroom was negligent in maintaining the air filters, or knew of such harmful substance existing in the filters and allowed it to remain there causing actual injury to users of the restroom.
We made an offer to a convenience store.
We started the process with a Escrow company. The purchase includes transferring of current seller’s alcohol license.
In the signed contract, $10,000 was put as a deposit. Escrow company will release full amount once ABC application is set... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2022
It depends on what the contract says about the deposit.
Hi, I am the Plaintiff in a federal civil case. I do not have attorney yet. I have 3 simple questions.
1, After I serve the original complaint and summons, can I serve other documents to Defendant MYSELF? I mean, can I sign the Certificate of Service and proof the service myself?... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2022
1) yes, you can serve documents yourself after the Summons/Complaint are served by a process server (or someone other than yourself)
2) you must serve defendant's counsel with all papers in the case, not the defendant himself
3) service deadlines mean the documents must be... View More
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 22, 2022
Worker's Compensation insurance should cover your medical bills.
the insurance adjuster offered me $700 and a $1000 For future medical cost and I told him I was in pain due the the accident and I am in recovery from surgery before the accident and he said I call you next month when you feel better. Is that correct? I didn’t accept the offer.
answered on Jul 19, 2022
Yes, the insurance company needs to ensure that you have recovered from your current complaints before they can settle your injury claim. They will also need to see your doctor bills/reports regarding possible future treatment you may need in order to finalize your future medical payment claim.... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2022
There are several ways. You can get a writ of attachment issued by the court to place a lien on the debtor's home or other real property asset. You can get a writ of execution and a wage garnishment order to take a percentage/amount from each paycheck from the debtor, or you can ask the... View More
Seeking Substitute Attorney
answered on Jun 24, 2022
I'm a Bay Area injury attorney, but it's not clear from your question exactly what you're looking for. Could you provide some more information/details? Thank you.
Defendant defaulted on 1.3 million dollars loan, in addition to owe over 1 million dollars for services provided
answered on Jun 24, 2022
I am happy to provide a free consultation regarding your legal remedies to collect on your loan and for services. Please contact me today.
Defendant default on 1.3 million dollars loan, also owe over 1 million dollars in fees and expenses for services received
Who do I contact about being sexually assaulted and and Vista del Marand Ventura counties psychiatric hospital I was there for suicidal thoughts and I was sexually assaulted and left untreated even worse
answered on Jun 15, 2022
Contact a personal injury attorney right away. There is a time limit to make your legal claims, and the longer you wait the more likely it will be that you may lose your right to seek legal remedy for this heinous crime.
And what if I'm concerned about my family safety
answered on Jun 13, 2022
Is this a subpoena to testify at trial or by deposition? Either way as her parent, you are absolutely entitled to be present during her questioning. My suggestion would be to hire an attorney to represent you in the matter, so the attorney can make appropriate objections to questions being asked... View More
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