California Personal Injury Questions & Answers
Q: Type of attorney for harmful rx practices of 2 doctors, severe brain injuries by hospitals refusal to care
Permanently disabled prior to incidentd. Severe losses. Cause involves 1 of 2 drs already prosecuted by state of CA medical board, san diego hospital refusal to care, sheriff refusal to report . kidnapped from ER taken by ambulatory delivery to a border naval hospital, refused to treat acute... Read more »
More info needed.
for negligence by a doctor or medical providers you would want a med mal atty
Q: Wrongful repossession a few months after we paid in full the lender including repo fees and repo company to recover it?
We defaulted a $2500 loan car was repossessed and we were given the opportunity to recover it. Pay in full the amount of loan, with the agreed interest, penalties, repo fees, etc... Also upon picking up our vehicle from the Auto auction where it was located have another $200+ dollars for an... Read more »
Dear consumer,
More facts would be necessary to evaluate your situation. Filling in some of the blanks, it sounds like this lender failed to comply with California law which requires post repossession notice.
Further, under any states' laws, if you had already paid off the vehicle... Read more »
Q: In a WC case, can the defendant party deny me appearing for my deposition by remote or electronic means?
I have a desire to appear by either telephone or by remote or electronic means for a deposition
The judge doesn’t seem to have a problem with it, since I can get a recommendation from my clinical treating therapist or get ADA accomodations.
The representing attorney said it was... Read more »
more info needed.
you need to ask this in a Workers Comp forum...this is a PI forum.
most WC lawyers will give you a free consultation and if you are in the middle of a claim and do not have a lawyer..........shame on you.
Q: is a California hoa responsible for wrongful death? An elderly man died in our HOA hot tub. The clubhouse attendant who
is paid until 10 pm daily and closes up the cabana and bathrooms. The attendant came to the hot tub at 9:54 pm. She said the 81 year old was exposed and left him in the hot tub. Even though he had his cane showing. i know him well and know he would have exposed himself.
The autopsy shows... Read more »
I don't know what "was exposed" means. He was naked? What does his "cane showing" mean? Why does any of that suggest that the attendant knew or should have known that the 81 year old was at risk of death?
Whether any of this adds up to wrongful death depends on a lot of factors that... Read more »
Q: I would like to know if a driver is at fault for hitting a pedestrian turning out into traffic.
I am a 17 year old son of a mother who had recently been in a collision with a minor on a bike. The minor turned in front of her vehicle -while she turned into the lane she had waited legally for traffic to allow- from the blind spot made by an adjacent vehicle the minor was biking next to. The boy... Read more »
No one could make a guess about who is at fault without reviewing all of the available evidence. However, fault isn't all or nothing. Everyone might have some proportional fault.
Your mother's insurance company owes her a defense and indemnity. It will appoint an attorney to defend her... Read more »
Q: Am I entitled to TTD benefits if the QME reported 3X I was TTD and could not return to work under no circumstances?
My employer filed my claim for industrial injury. The QME determined my injury was predominantly industrial on more than one occasion and that I was unable to return to work under no circumstances. This can also be supported by my treating doctors for treatment I recieve on a private basis.... Read more »
MORE INFO NEEDED.
YOU ARE ASKING THIS QUESTION IN A CRIMINAL LAW FORUM.
IT SOUNDS LIKE A WORKERS COMP MATTER AND MOST LAWYERS THAT HANDLE WC WILL GIVE YOU A FREE CONSULTATION.
Q: My neighbor kept throwing trash, debris, heavy objects (ie paving bricks, rocks...) into my backyard.
I've talked to them twice, called the police once. No collaboration & things just got worse, am afraid it'd escalated & someone might get hurt.
Take pix to gather evidence and sue in small claims for up to $10k.
before you sue consider sending a letter setting forth all that has happened and give them 10 days to remedy the situation and sue in superior court with a lawyer or small claims.
Q: What's the best way to handle an invasive/dangerous neighbor ?
My neighbor throw large & heavy objects/rubbish into my backyard, talks & police didn't help. It was their son (mentally-challenged?) who needs more & closer supervision, his parents seemed NOT doing enough to prevent these "incidents" to happen. They damaged our plants, beddings...besides the... Read more »
First, i would install a surveillance recording camera to gather evidence
Q: My 18-yo son may have been hurt by a research study. Does the institution have any responsibility for his med care?
We are in California. As part of a study on treating youth with growth issues, my son was given meds typically used by breast cancer patients. He was on the meds for approx 2 years. 2 years later he developed Spondyloarthritis and faces a lifetime of issues with his hips and back. We have reason to... Read more »
much more info needed.
With law you have to prove your allegations. When you have proof, even then a judge or jury may not agree or there might be a statute of limitations issue.
There is also the issue of what agreement you signed since it was experimental.
this is not the... Read more »
Q: What should I do to change date of claimed injury on my notice application from workers compensation
I received notice of application letter from workers compensation and I just realized that the date of claimed injury was wrong date. Should I call and inform my lawyer about this and ask to change it with the actual date?
This a great question for your lawyer.
Q: Our contracted Payer didn't pay our company for over 45 days, Which forced us to close. What recourse can we take?
Q:
Freedom West coop S.F. got a new accountant April 1st, 2019. Instead of getting a check for 3/15/19 through 3/31/19 We received a notice of accountants that the only issuance of checks would be done on a 30-day cycle. Who did not pay the Vendors till April 28 through 5/15/19 The notice... Read more »
much more info needed.
you need to contact a business lawyer who does civil litigation in your area........i handle DUI's and Accidents in Palm Springs area....however i suspect they will all require a retainer and bill on an hourly basis....
you should write out a summary of the... Read more »
Q: The defendant definitely has the ability to pay. His annual income for the past three years has been $7mil, $8mil,$11mil
And what I meant by “proven” was that his employee finally admitted to the forgery (under oath) and he amends his original declaration and apologized to me and over $30k is returned to me over one year later. This has been a nightmare for me. I don’t understand why he or the employee are... Read more »
no..........it is a federal offense b/c of the mail box/postal authority.
did you report to police? why not filing/arrest?
Q: Why is it so difficult to find a lawyer for Dependent Adult Financial Abuse case when EADACPA awards attorney fees?
The case is well documented, proven and the crime has even been admitted to under oath in federal court....it seems as if there are few (none) attorneys familiar with or interested in taking a civil case involving financial abuse of a dependent adult. The Elder Abuse Dependent Adult Civil... Read more »
It is not clear what you mean when you say the case has already been "proven" in court, but the remedies of attorneys' fees and punitive damages you mention are only realized after a verdict. That means your case must be tried, which you probably know is a long and expensive pathway. If your case... Read more »
Q: So I was at my ex boyfriend house I woke up my car was stolen. I had just purchased the car my title was in my car
Call the police and your insurer.
Q: Teen deliberately drags 10 year old to deep end of the pool while knowing she doesn’t know how to swim and nearly drowns
Both of them; can she be charged and if so what are the charges?
The decision to charge criminally belongs to the District Attorney. Whether they would pursue charges in this case is unknown. A full examination of the fact would be necessary to even guess what the DA might do. Child Endangerment might apply.... Read more »
Q: Dui accident on 06/13/19 , charged with involuntary vehicular manslaughter/ great bodily injury in,San Bernardino county
Accident was caused by , the negligence of a semi truck driver makeing a sudden illegal u-turn .
Clearly marked "NO U-TURNS"!
In a marked 50 mph zone.
There could be a personal injury claim arising out of this for the decedent and any injured. Consult with a PI attorney.
Q: Pro bono ?
Dui (drugs) / great bodily injury/ involuntary vehicular manslaugther.
Pro bono attorney in San Bernardino , Ca.
Get a public defender. If you want a private attorney, you will have to pay, and for those charges, it isn't cheap. Time to call on your family and friends to chip in.
Q: I employ a caregiver at home. She is on payroll. How do I protect myself if she hurts herself and decides to sue?
Call your insurance agent and make sure that you are covered for liability and workers compensation with your homeowner's carrier for in-home caregivers.
Q: Live in California and was injured in Hawaii on vacation.
Can I sue a large chain store in California or must action be filed in Hawaii?
more info needed.
of course, Hawaii would be the first choice but arguing using a long arm statute if the company/defendant did business in your state or even advertised in your state you could try filing in your state or in fed court under a diversity of jurisdiction.
I would... Read more »
Q: I'm a UK Citizen that has never entered Canada before but have a warrant for my arrest
I'm a UK Citizen that has never entered Canada before. I've been contacted and questioned but not charged by Police Scotland due to a warrant being issued for my arrest in Canada involving a dispute with a long distance relationship I had with a female from Canada. I'm not entirely sure what the... Read more »
This is far too complicated for this forum. Common sense.. if you wish to teavel to Canada and you never have.. then retain counsel
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