Zero provocation, was heading to check in, had stayed at upscale hotel many times before.
answered on Sep 25, 2022
it depends.
it sounds like they were in the wrong.
However, I encourage you to contact a local attorney to investigate all the facts to determine if there is a case AND if it has enough value to take on a contingency.
On April 10, 2022 I went to the ER with abdominal pain. I was treated and sent home. Two days later I developed a terrible migraine and pain in my left eye so I went back to the ER. Again, treated and released. Next day I went back to the ER with the same problem. That's when they decided to... Read more »
answered on Sep 24, 2022
I am very sorry that you have been through that. In California, if a hospital is negligent in its treatment of a patient, you can sue for monetary damages and recover a significant amount of money. This is called "medical malpractice." I would be happy to assist you with your case. Please... Read more »
I was shoplifting at a local grocery store. I walked out and immediately was grabbed from behind,pushed,cursed at,hit ,my personal belongings taken from me and they refused to give it back. They also destroyed my personal property and ripped my shirt. There were 2 bigger men and one woman and none... Read more »
answered on Sep 24, 2022
Generally, a person or company can use non-deadly force to defend their property. This can include restraining you. In addition, stores in California enjoy what is called "shopkeeper's privilege." Under California law, the principle of shopkeeper’s privilege permits shopkeepers (or... Read more »
I filed Restraining orders against individuals for internet harassment, slander and other harassment...the hearings ready to place, RO not granted but I would still like to get the IP addresses from the businesses used by the harassing individual, to post the slander so that i can trace it... Read more »
answered on Sep 23, 2022
If the case is no longer active, what basis would you have? [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
Salon and involved scalding water chemicals blisters hair loss severe pain and loss of job/income. I am recovering still one year later
answered on Sep 22, 2022
Keep looking. It sounds like you have a case. Don't wait, as you don't want the statute of limitations to run. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal... Read more »
Salon and involved scalding water chemicals blisters hair loss severe pain and loss of job/income. I am recovering still one year later
answered on Sep 22, 2022
It sounds like the hair salon was negligent and should compensate you for your burns, blisters, hair loss, loss of income and one-year of pain and suffering including future pain and suffering and future loss of earnings. California has a statute that limits the time to bring a lawsuit so you... Read more »
They have insurance this wreck my life for the past year Help please
answered on Sep 21, 2022
Sounds like a good case. You have to reach out to the attorney first. Attorneys cannot solicit your business. It's against State Bar Rules and if any attorney does that, run in the other direction.
Attorneys will give you a free consultation to discuss your case. You probably... Read more »
It has also been shown that my medical information has been completely deleted from my online portal my username my password has been completely erased by vertue of the fact that I phoned the company that maintains the ephi to all of the medical information for the respondent I spoke to a person... Read more »
He’s been touched in private areas now teacher making him feel not worth living has suicidal ideation I asked for help with principal,school police, superintendent and the city mayor and all say my son needs to learn to deal with other people not liking him not any care about his mental state I... Read more »
answered on Sep 20, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about your sons sexual assault. That is horrible. It's even worse when it involves a person who is in a position of trust like a teacher. Contact one of the attorneys on this forum for a free consultation. Most of us accept cases throughout the state including Jurupa... Read more »
I did not have diabetes and am no medication except a water pill today , as a result of the medication my skin lifted off my body and my internal fluids leaked out. I had to be hospitalized and re-learn to walk and have lost my professional career
answered on Sep 19, 2022
You should contact a personal injury/medical malpractice attorney right away. You only have 1 year after the malpractice to file a claim/lawsuit against the doctor.
Gf was in an accident(at fault) with 2 other vehicles. (25k/50k policy) First vehicle took the settlment. Second vehicle owner is suing for 250k. She makes about 35k a year and no savings. Can we lose our home that is under both our names. 250k mortgage, valued at 390k? Is it protected under... Read more »
answered on Sep 19, 2022
It depends on how you own the property, as joint tenants or as a tenancy in common. If you are joint tenants, then a judgment creditor cannot likely place a lien on your home. The homestead exception applies only if the judgment debtor files for bankruptcy protection, in which case the home she... Read more »
We had a trespasser on our property and when we attempt to remove him he kept resisting. We had the key but he kept locking the door back up if we opened. My associate got angry and broke the door down. The trespasser fled out the back door. Is the trespasser entitled to any protections/is my... Read more »
answered on Sep 16, 2022
If the trespasser was injured when the door was kicked down, then yes, your associate may be liable for the injuries (your remedy should have been to call the police and let them deal with it). You should not be exposed to liability if you did nothing to injure the trespasser (unless you incited... Read more »
Def. In civil unlimited failed to respond to S&C after sheriff served. Def. Was insured by Kemper at time of PI auto collision. Def was cited for speeding in rearend accident. Kemper has stoned wall since onset of claim 2 years ago. Property damage and now PI . Filed suit prior to statute limit... Read more »
answered on Sep 16, 2022
Your prior question indicated that suit was against Kemper. If you brought suit against Kemper's insured, and gave notice to Kemper, that is another question. Kemper may have a defense to any indemnity obligation based upon coverage issues (failure to pay premiums, misrepresentations at the... Read more »
Filed Civ Unlimited in Pro Per against Kemper Insured Def. Adjustors stone wall forcing me to file, filed to preserve statutes of limitations. Kemper most likely dropped insured from renewing coverage since accident. Insured cited for speeding causing rear collision. Def. served by Sheriff, has... Read more »
answered on Sep 16, 2022
If Kemper is the insurer for the other driver, you have no right to sue them and you won't be able to get a Default Judgment. Even if Kemper was an appropriate defendant, you have to wait 30 days to file a Request for Entry of Default. Your lawsuit, if any, is against the driver of the other... Read more »
WHERE I LIVE IS VERY UN SAFE I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 2 YEARS AND IN THESE 2 YEARS I HAVE BEEN WITNESS TO MANY SCARY EVENTS. RIGHT OUTSIDE MY NEIGHBOR GOT SHOT 6 TIMES , A CAR WAS LIT ON FIRE AND I RETRIEVED ALL FIRE EXTIGUESHERS TO HELP TRY AND KEEP IT SO IT WOULD NOT SPREAD, WE HAD A KILLER ON THE... Read more »
answered on Sep 16, 2022
A landlord owes an implied warranty of habitability to tenants of the premises. See Green v. Superior Court (1974).
I suffered a severe reaction, from coughing & choking to blackouts & memory loss. We learned of the toxic chemical after the workers’ comp doctor ordered the employer to have an air sampling test completed. In the weeks leading up to the severe reaction, I was feeling awful; fatigued,... Read more »
answered on Sep 12, 2022
No. All workplace injuries and medical conditions are the exclusive jurisdiction of the workers compensation system. There are some very limited exceptions. You should speak to your workers compensation attorney about those.
Good luck to you.
What kind of lawyer . What are the charges if he's ever even held accountable
What if he's very vindictive and sets me up and has video of me attacking him but doesn't show how he threw broken glass razors and screws into my face while he hid in the dark so it shows only me... Read more »
answered on Sep 12, 2022
YOU SHOULD HAVE SHARED ALL THIS WITH THE POLICE, WHO THEN WOULD ARREST HIM FOR RAPE (AT LEAST) ......THE DA'S OFFICE HAS A UNIT TO DEAL WITH VICTIMS, AND THEY WOULD WORK TO ASSIST YOU.
MOST PEOPLE IN YOUR POSITION DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS TO HIRE A PRIVATE LAWYER. IF SO, A LOCAL CRIMINAL... Read more »
Stayed in my partner's relative's house in Los Angeles County and suffered from unexpected emotional abuse during my stay. Severe depression and anxiety that lasted for almost a year after was caused as a result. Looking to file a case against the incident.
answered on Sep 21, 2022
Since this took place in Los Angeles, a California attorney could advise best. But your question remains open for two weeks. It does not look like a matter that an injury law firm would consider handling on a contingency basis. Not to diminish your ordeal, but with these types of settings, it could... Read more »
answered on Sep 9, 2022
Could be both. The person who caused the auto collision is responsible for any negligent medical care that follows. If that person's auto insurance is insufficient to satisfy all of the damages, a dental malpractice case might be pursued. However, dental malpractice cases are difficult and... Read more »
His disclosure said he presumes asbestos is present in some places because of the year it was built, 1959.
But he said he does not know for sure if asbestos is present as he got no reports that mention asbestos when he bought the house and he has never tested anything.
He said he... Read more »
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