David Allan Bressman's Answers

I was involved in a car accident that involved kids

Based upon what you have explained, what you have been told is true, you and your children are entitled to compensation if there is an injury involved. Below are some general guidelines which I hope you will find useful. First, understand that, as minors, your children have a different statute of limitations than adults. As an adult, you have, generally, two years from the date of the car wreck before you have to settle or file a lawsuit. If you, as an adult, file a lawsuit even one day...

What can I do to get my personal injury lawyer have never return my calls in CA state? I fired him, the lawsud is filed.

Here are some general suggestions. First, make sure you get a complete copy of your file. Second, make sure you are advised of all relevant dates in your case. Missing important dates could severely compromise your lawsuit. Third, check the court's docket on your case, you can usually do this online. This will let you know what is going on in your case and what has already occurred. Fourth, you might call your local Bar Association and ask if they have a lawyer referral service....

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Could a violation of the state property maintenance code prove negligence in personal injury case?

In Ohio, the Supreme Court answered this question, in layman;s terms as "Not necessarily" Chief Justice Moyer wrote: "To prevail in a negligence action, a plaintiff must demonstrate that (1) the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff (2) the defendant breached that duty, and (3) the defendant's breach proximately caused the plaintiff to be injured. "However, this duty does not require landowners to insure the safety of invitees on their property. As we have repeatedly...