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What can I do to get my personal injury lawyer to return my calls in CA state?

I would recommend that you immediately call your lawyer and make an in person appointment to review your file. You have 2 years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit for your personal injury claims. If your case is not filed by then you will be forever barred from recovering anything for your injuries. You need to make sure that the Complaint has been filed timely. If you don't receive an immediate response from your lawyer, you should seek a qualified personal injury attorney...

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Seeking personal injury wrongful death attorney in San Jose CA area

It is imperative that you find a qualified attorney who has experience litigating wrongful death cases. These types of cases are obviously tragic in nature and have unique and often complex issues that only an experienced and well capitalized attorney should handle. Your attorney should not only have experience handling these cases but should have the funds necessary to properly litigate the case. Most wrongful death cases require the use of experts on issues such as accident reconstruction,...

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Do I need a lawyer?

If you have coverage through your insurance company, they should handling the property damage claim, although you may responsible for the deductible until such time that Liberty accepts liability and reimburses both you and your insurance company for payments made to repair your car. You are also entitled to a rental car or you can make a loss of use claim, but you should contact an experienced attorney to discuss any limitations on these claims so you do not incur unnecessary out of pocket...

Dog knocked over our neighbor...Now she claims her ankle is broken

It is likely that you may ultimately be held liable for the actions of your dog. I agree that it is imperative that you notify your liability insurance (homeowners or renters) company of the incident. If there is a coverage issue or you do not have insurance, you may wish to consult an experienced attorney with experience handling these types of cases. You can find a well qualified attorney on AVVO.

What is the typically settlement range for personal injury incident in the state of Colorado?

Contrary to what you may hear from friends, insurance companies do not use a mutliple of your medical bills to evaluate and settle cases. The insurance company will look at factors such as the nature and extent of the injuries (fractures, surgeries, permanent pain and/or scarring, etc), the amount of the medical bills to date, the amount of medical bills and treatment that may be incurred in the future, and the impact that the accident and the subsequent injuries has had and will continue to...

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