You should ask for a copy of your file in writing from your attorney. Then you should make an appointment and see anyone of us on Justia for a free consultation. We need to review the file to see why the first offer made by the insurance is so low. Has the attorney negotiated to try to get a... View More

First, seek medical attention for your injuries and follow through with treatment. In order to be fully compensated, doctors will whether you will fully recover or if there are injuries that may be permanent.

Second, keep records of the accident including witness information, the police... View More

It sounds like you have a claim. Take pictures of your injuries as they heal and scar (if they do), follow up with dermatology appointments. If an accupuncturist's office performed the cupping, you should make a complaint with the Accunpuncturist Board... View More

Here are some self help videos on Discovery.

https://saclaw.org/learn/self-help-videos/

Specifically related to Subpoena's

https://saclaw.org/resource_library/discovery-business-records-subpoena-for-consumer-employee-records/

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The owner of the vehicle is liable for its use, up to $15k per person or $30k per accident (if multiple persons are injured). If you knew or should have known of your son's propensity to drive negligently, you could have your own liability for allowing him to drive the vehicle. However,... View More

The liability of a hospice corporation for the actions of independent consultants can hinge on various factors including the nature of the relationship between the hospice and the consultant, the scope of the consultant's work, and specific legal principles like vicarious liability.... View More

I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you're okay. You could continue to reach out to law firms. Your post does not mention anything about the reason why firms are declining your case, but that's something you could ask them - whether it's a matter of not having medical... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother's injury. Here's what you should do next: Document everything by keeping clear, dated photos of the injury, logs of conversations, and copies of her medical records. File a complaint with the hospital by reporting the incident to their Patient... View More

Yes, there are affiliations between a hospital and a doctor beyond formal employment or contracts. Doctors can have admitting or surgical privileges, allowing them to treat patients using the hospital’s facilities without being employed. They may also work as independent contractors, be part of a... View More

Since you no longer have an attorney, the focus is on any medical liens, which represent unpaid medical bills. Insurers typically settle these liens first to meet legal obligations, which may delay your settlement. You can negotiate the bills with medical providers before the settlement is... View More

With the medicals, it would help to know if the bills were submitted and denied, or simply not submitted. If submitted and denied, it could be worth learning whether there are possibilities for appeal and arbitration. If that's the case, there are certain time windows for contesting medical... View More

Suppose the clerk forgot to stamp all documents in a time-sensitive motion for reconsideration, but the motion itself is stamped. In that case, you can address the issue by first confirming the stamped motion as proof of timely filing. Then, contact the clerk’s office to request that the... View More

Hopefully you are consulting with medical specialists to determine your needed treatment.

Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, not all viable cases can proceed. Factors determining viability include the need for future care, future wage loss or other future financial losses,... View More

They might not be "playing possum," as you put it. They might simply not be certain of what to do.

'Any takers," you ask. If twenty firms declined your case, and they were reputable mainstream firms, I think it's likely that other firms would similarly decline. But... View More

This is a poor situation to be in. No doubt anybody who has had a good attorney represent them, has had disagreements and squabbles with their lawyer. But in your situation it appears you have both a bad lawyer (presumably) and a selfish person. The proper means of following the California... View More

One option is to discuss the file with a different attorney. In most situations, clients are free to discharge their attorneys, and vice-versa, attorneys are free to withdraw from representing a client (barring certain situations, such as looming statutes of limitations, etc.). It's possible... View More

In California, the simple way to remember is that there are two types of deadlines when calculating the last day for something to be served or filed: forward-looking deadlines and backwards-looking deadlines.

Forward-looking deadlines are ones that are as follows: "no later than X days... View More

The company is responsible to maintain its semi, even if being driven by someone who is not working. Further, the company's opinion about whether the driver was working or not, is probably not reliable. If he wasn't working, why was he driving the company's semi?

Not enough... View More

You have a great case. You are entitled to money for your medicals, loss of earnings, pain and suffering etc. You need to contact anyone of us on Justia for a free consultation ASAP. It is important what doctors you see so you can prove your injuries .

That sounds like a case, although property owners have a defense they like to refer to as "open and obvious", so photographs of the area where this opening was will be important to discover why it wasn't conspicuous to explain why you fell into it. Also, medical evidence of injuries... View More