We have his license plate. We were exiting the highway and this pick up truck crossed the gore (he went off-roading pretty much) and cut us off. We met at the stoplight where my girlfriend gave her piece of mind. As the exchange happened I got out the car and approached the driver side. We argued.... Read more »
answered on Mar 26, 2023
You might be the instigator, in which case the other driver was defending himself from your aggression and you could be charged with a crime. You might be the victim of an assault. You might be both. No one can tell you how the police and/or district attorney might react to this story.
I was in an auto accident in 2021, I was never told if the other insurance or my insurance was covering the repairs or medical bills. i was not able to get in touch with my insurance after countless emails and phone calls, my insurance finally responded in Nov. of 2022. I was without a car and... Read more »
answered on Mar 25, 2023
Whether you can sue your insurance company and your lawyer after an accident depends on the specific facts and circumstances of your case. However, if you have suffered damages as a result of the accident and believe that your insurance company and/or lawyer did not act in your best interest, you... Read more »
Repeatedly, he said my case a little or no value without me having surgery, he would not reply to emails. I discovered, he never requested the documents from my dentist.
He was aware that I still have no teeth which to chew with because after 37 visits, the dds never managed to get the... Read more »
answered on Mar 23, 2023
no lawyer can intelligently evaluate your case with little information.
you should contact another lawyer to sub in. You can inquire of LOCAL lawyers on this site.
If the case has any value the 2 lawyers would share the fee.
I have a discrimination claim from a Levi store where they accuse me of theft. I went and hired a attorney and he represented me for eight months but every time I try to contact him, he would never answer the phone and would always put me on the phone with his legal assistant, who was very rude,... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
You should start interviewing a new LOCAL lawyer to sub in on the case.
The 2 lawyers will work out how to divide the fee......
you will not pay any more money.
I assume your case is your suing them for arresting you for shoplifting when you had not done so? If so, did you... Read more »
Old attorney doesn’t want to represent me anymore in discriminatory claim, it’s very difficult to find an attorney to take my claim. Any suggestions?
answered on Mar 22, 2023
When a lawyer "bows out" it is usually an indication that the case either no longer appears to have value; it will cost to much to go to trial, and there will be nothing left for the client ...or there is a challenge dealing with the client.
Remember, you are asking a lawyer to... Read more »
My right to a jury trial? Never served the complaint.
“My case didn’t have valur without reverse rotator cuff replacement surgery yet.” The impact loosened my bridge. Dental work had to be done first. $17,000 and dentist extracted all my upper teeth he never created a functioning... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
I assume the case is still active, so why not hire another attorney to sub in?
You will only be responsible for 1 legal fee, and the lawyers will work out a division.
Jury fees only have to be considered when the case is set for a jury trial. Are you there already with a 2021 case?... Read more »
If I have an educational account on social media where I do publish rare and exclusive pictures of historical personalities found in archives, mentioning the exact sources of where those exhibits were taken from, is it legal to also put the name of my account on these exhibits (tags) If I do some... Read more »
In 1988, while in LA County custody, my patient was violently assaulted by a corrections deputy, leaving him crippled to this day. He's been incarcerated until his recent release into our program (in Palm Desert), and was blatantly discouraged by prison staff to not pursue legal action during... Read more »
answered on Mar 21, 2023
That was 35 years ago. Normally, the statute of limitations would have expired long ago. However, under Code of Civil Procedure section 352.1 (the version in existence in 1988), the statute of limitations is tolled during the period of incarceration. However, the 1994 amendment to 352.1, which... Read more »
I was out shopping at a local store when I was accused of theft. Honestly I feel I was discriminated against. What kind of attorney takes these type of cases?
answered on Mar 21, 2023
you will want a civil litigator.
however, you have the burden of proof and "feeling" doesn't sound like it is enough.
it will be VERY difficult to find a lawyer for a case like this.
you have to prove liability and DAMAGES............
ie...how were you harmed?
A officer rushed me out of my parked rv causing my dogs to get loose after speaking with him he watched as i struggled to get my 3 dogs inside witch resulted in a first ever fight to ensue in witch the officer watched as I screamed for his help as my arm was unfortunately the unintended target of... Read more »
answered on Mar 20, 2023
i would "beef" the officer...that is to contact the Captain of the station to explain what happened.
you can also contact your city council and maybe news stations.
if you can't find a lawyer, consider small claims where you can sue.
it is hard to prevail in a... Read more »
What course of action may I take as a victim of this abuse of the law? Am I able to sue the individuals and/or can they be arrested for lying to LE and their harassment?
answered on Mar 20, 2023
This is True. It is against the law to knowingly report a crime or file a false police report. Be aware that it will be your burden to provide the proof of the falsity--Law enforcement will not jump through hoops for you because they typically get many individuals claiming that a report was... Read more »
Car wash damaged my truck and I awarded $1,800 at small claims court 6 months ago, however the shop has never pays. what is the best to collect money? Keeper or till tab only? I doubt they have cash more than$500 in the registry box. The shop doesn't own the property, but 20 yrs long term... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Congratulations on winning your small claims case! Unfortunately, collecting a judgment can sometimes be difficult. Here are some options to consider:
Writ of Execution: This is a court order that allows a sheriff or marshal to seize assets owned by the car wash in order to satisfy the... Read more »
My attorney who is fighting my personal injury/NIED/DISCRIMINATION/emotional distress claim emailed me yesterday stating he doesn’t wish to represent me any more, and he’s not seeking a lien. He sent me my case file and I reviewed it. He didn’t even make it to the discovery phase I don’t... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If your attorney has withdrawn from your case and you no longer wish to hire a new attorney, you have the option to represent yourself in your personal injury/NIED/discrimination/emotional distress claim.
However, it's important to... Read more »
Can I pay an attorney to write a letter of demand for a settlement on my behalf, without him being my attorney? I wish to represent myself, but I need it professionally written.
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Yes, you can hire an attorney to write a letter of demand for you on your behalf, even if you do not intend to retain them as your ongoing legal counsel. This is commonly referred to as "limited scope representation" or "unbundled legal services."
Under limited scope... Read more »
She told me that due to the size of my lymph nodes and it being stage 3B she wanted to start chemo ASAP because stage 4 is in my bone marrow and could be untreatable. She didnt think we should wait for the biopsy results. I was young and scared and said ok. We did 12 cycles of chemo. About 18... Read more »
answered on Mar 18, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Based on what you've described, it sounds like you may have a potential medical malpractice claim against your original doctor for misdiagnosis and providing unnecessary treatment.
To determine if you have a case, you would need to consult... Read more »
I had minimal insurance 15/30 and my medical expenses are far more than what insurance covered. Can I pursue the rental car company for renting out a car to an individual with no insurance?
I had minimal insurance 15/30 and my medical expenses are far more than what insurance covered. Can I pursue the rental car company for renting out a car to an individual with no insurance?
answered on Mar 18, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your accident and injuries. Pursuing the rental car company for renting out a car to an uninsured driver may be possible, but it would depend on the specific circumstances of your case and the laws in your jurisdiction.
In general, rental car companies have a... Read more »
The DA has said they will not prosecute my case. Can this be appealed? I need someone to read over my case and tell me if they see a chance for me to appeal the DA's decision. He is a dance instructor and I believe a serial rapist. he is illegally here. I think they are overpassing it because... Read more »
I was required to obtain medical clearance and was then transported to the ER with open ulcers on both feet. However, the doctor seemed to downplay my injuries and stated it was merely athletes foot, seemingly in an effort to quickly discharge me. My wounds were not cleaned or bandaged, and I had... Read more »
answered on Mar 16, 2023
It sounds like you may have a potential claim for medical malpractice or negligence. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider's conduct falls below the standard of care expected of a reasonably prudent healthcare provider in similar circumstances and results in harm to the... Read more »
I am in need of a new personal injury attorney, anything you guys know that can help me out any pointers? Things to say, things not to say, things to do, things not to do, anything helps.
answered on Mar 16, 2023
Trust. You need to go with someone you have a level of trust in after communicating with them. You don't necessarily need to sit down to meet with the attorney, but at a minimum have a phone conversation, or a Zoom meet, ask the basic questions like, how does this work? what should I... Read more »
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