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Back in October of 2021, my Mother and Aunt were ran over and killed by an 18 y/o girl. On the scene of the accident the first agency to respond was the CHP. The officer that conducted the questioning and such, opted to not conduct a sobriety test, nor in field or blood test. The 'girl'... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2022
You have no case against CHP. You do not have a right to a competent investigation. The police frequently make mistakes and omissions, in almost every traffic collision report.
You have a claim against the girl, and the owner of the other vehicle. If she did not carry sufficient... View More
They won’t tell me why they won’t help me with my pain and why I’m not getting treated
answered on Oct 26, 2022
Get a second opinion. Doctors are not required to give you medication if s/he does not believe it is medically appropriate. If you think the doctors are wrong, you are free to go elsewhere.
I sued a person with a common name. An Answer was filed by the person that I served but we've just discovered the wrong person was served. How do I procedurally fix that with the Court? I cannot file a Doe Amendment because it wasn't an "unknown defendant" or an incorrectly... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2022
Serve the proper person, and file a Request for Dismissal w/o Prejudice of the incorrect person with the same name.
Trying to find the article number if it is a real law.
answered on Oct 24, 2022
If you are talking about an insurance company for another person who might be liable to you for damages caused by an accident, the insurer can dispute its insured's liability, and the extent of the damages, until there is a settlement or a final judgment.
If you are talking about your... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
Potentially, but you will need to ask Utah lawyers specializing in sexual abuse cases. Currently, you are in the California forum.
Basically we were at red light.its turned green I let the brake go and the car suddenly stopped.probly 1mph and barely vumbed into the.yook a picture only a scratch on car.no police came nor ambulance.they said we can just get it fixed and not involve insurance.they lied as they filed a claim.my... View More
answered on May 3, 2024
It is potentially bad faith. Whether you can prevail may depend on whether your insurer is able to resolve the claims against you within your policy limit, or whether it agrees to pay any sums for which you are liable even above the policy limits.
These can be rubbed out with compound. No paint removed. He fell on his left hand and there were scratches on fatty part of his palm. There was no blood or open cuts. He called the police and 2 paramedics vans, 2 police cars and a sheriff car came. I was not hurt and he refused to go with the... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2024
You haven't asked a question. If you think you are going to get sued, notify your insurance carrier. If you want to make a claim against the bicycle rider, you would probably be better offer proceeding against your collision insurer and letting it try to collect against the rider.
With injury to someone the lighter was at fault can I hold the maker of the lighter responsible
answered on Apr 27, 2024
Maybe, but it’s unclear why the bed caught on fire. It’s not hard to see the flame, which calls into question why you didn’t see it.
The company I work for provides transportation for many reasons for individuals and groups in a variety of vehicles. I am employed as a driver. I got into an accident that was technically my fault.
answered on Apr 1, 2024
If you were in the course and scope of employment, the employers insurance covers the collision. Your private insurance will exclude coverage for commercial driving.
i found a bull terrior took her in for a chip chk the inhumance society vet took her. I told him she had pyometra and that I started her on antibiotic. my plan was surgery on the 4th day after searching for owner. when i call them & stated that I had 32 dogs and 1 cat animal control NEVER... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2024
The dog you found was never yours and, therfore, could not be stolen from you.
I have a case open since 2021 the hospital just filled for bankrupcty. And i feel like the lawyers i have are not pushing harder on the settlement. Is it a different procedure when a hospital files for bankrupcty. Can i still find a different lawyer to help me
answered on Mar 22, 2024
Attorneys cannot make the other party settle. Settlement is a voluntary process that requires both sides to agree. If the defendant doesn't agree, it doesn't matter how hard your attorney "pushes."
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
What is your question? Typically, the court sets a Case Management Conference with the Complaint is filed. If there is no date set, you will probably need to consult with an attorney to find out why. However, the bigger question is what you hope to achieve by suing someone without insurance (I... View More
The money was split $10500, $10000 and $7000 but my lawyer is charging each of us 50% of each split.
Something sounds off to me and does not seem like the 60% contingency fee stated in our contract.
answered on Mar 3, 2024
Youor retainer agreement should state the percentage fee. It is typically 33 1/3% to 45%, depending on when the case is concluded. If the retainer agreement specifies 60%, you might want to talk to the State Bar.
He said he said lawyer fees because I had a lawyer before him that I fired so he had to get paid which was only 1000 so that means there was money left over In the paperwork for the settlement in nowhere, did it say that the left over money would go to his office I emailed him about it he told that... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2024
If your lawyer has overcharged fees, which I cannot tell from your message, you can file a complaint with the State Bar.
This is a trip and fall, broke knee cap had surgery, fractured wrist and suffered conscusion . On going physical therapy and seeing primary care for pain. The management and insurance company want me to respond. Is this better then going through a law suit since they want me to start a claim?
answered on Feb 21, 2024
Starting a claim on your own, starting a lawsuit on your own. Both are extremely stupid. You have given yourself two disastrous choices.
79 yr old mom perfect health tripped on sidewalk sustaining broken knee cap required surgery ,fractered her wrist and hitting her head. Are these cases very complicated in Ca. This was at her apartment complex. It was clear sunny day in the afternoon when it took place. I have 3 good pictures of... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2024
It depends on the condition of the sidewalk, the size of the deformity, how obvious it was, etc. You and your mother will need to consult with an attorney for advise about your specific situation.
Hello, I live in Southern California. I was driving to work one morning when a gravel towing semi truck's tire blew out, flinging the debris in my immediate lane. With cars on either side of me and how quickly the incident occurred, I could not maneuver out of the way, resulting in my vehicle... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2024
All of those things you don't know would be evidence of negligence. Without evidence, you have no case. If you had a case, it would be in Small Claims.
My spare tire literally reads do not exceed 50 mph. The last thing the Sheriff said was that I need to get the spare replaced in which I already informed him that I was in route to do that. He wrote the ticket I think for speeding!! Yet I wasn’t over the speed limit, and I don’t believe he made... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2024
You haven't asked a question, but you can contest the citation. Good luck.
answered on Feb 5, 2024
Yes, a complaint can be filed, Whether or not you can win depends on a lot of factors that cannot be resovled on Justia.
A work comp pain management Dr gave him uncharted diabetic meds. Those were not monitored and caused heart and kidney failure because he was not a diabetic. He had to take dialysis and then died from cardiac arrest.
answered on Jan 31, 2024
The heirs of the deceased worker can file a wrongful death medical malpractice claim against the doctor, although I foresee difficult issues of proving your contentions if the meds were "uncharted."
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