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Steven Ronald Kuhn's Answers
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Has my attorney committed an ethics violation?
If you knew he was a friend of your boss, then you should not have hired him. However, the attorney should have obtained a written waiver of the conflict of interest. I would suggest you immediately retain another workers compensation attorney. Hire one who is a certified workers compensation specialist. You have a right to report the attorney now representing you to the State Bar of California if you feel he has violated your rights and not acted ethically. He should waive any right to a...
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Question about future medical on doctor's final report
It is better to use the words "to a reasonable medical certainty" the patient will need surgery. This is the legal standard needed to prove the need for surgery if the case went to trial.
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Has my former lawyer the right to keep my file after he was terminated?
Under California law, your attorney must turn the original file over to you. Tell him if he wants a copy to make one for himself at his expense. If he still refuses to give you your file, I would consider contacting the State Bar to determine your rights.
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Do I have to serve the insurance company when I served defendants (insured) summons/complaint for car accident personal injury?
You do not have to serve the insurance company, but it might be better to at least notify them of the default of their insured so they cannot claim lack of cooperation by their insured and deny coverage. Once you have file the proof of service, the defendants have 30 days to answer the complaint. If they do not, you can then take a default judgment. You should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney in your area for more specific advice.
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I was not at fault and am not getting car fixed or any response from at fault party.
It depends on how much damage there was to your car. You have several choices. 1st, you can make a claim under your own insurance policy, pay your deductible, and then try and collect the deductible back from the other party's insurance company. 2nd choice is if your damages are less than $7,500, you can take the driver and owner of the car at fault to Small Claims Court. Your 3rd choice would be to call the insurance company of the person at fault and ask for a supervisor since the adjuster...
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I signed a year lease, and became badly hurt. Can your landlord throw you out? This was not my fault at all. The Doctors
Yes, if you do not pay your rent the landlord can evict you. You should look into a potential medical malpractice case for the way you were treated by the doctors.
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Landlord shut off electricity and I fell in the dark & ended up in Hospital..Premise Liability?
If the turning off of the electricity was done by the landlord and it was an intentional act, you may have a claim for personal injuries for negligence as well as intentional tort. There may be an issue of course and scope of employment such that workers compensation may apply. Consult with a personal injury attorney to learn your rights. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client...
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How can I pay for an injured parties out of pocket medical bills while protecting myself?
Are you sure you injured him? Has he contacted you? Before you open a can of worms, you may want to rethink this and make sure you have all the facts straight. If you contact this person and offer to pay any of his out-of-pocket expenses, he may ask you for other damages such as pain and suffering or wage loss. If you do decide to contact him, make sure you reach an agreement as to how much you will be paying and obtain a written release of all claims signed by him. The response given is...
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Auto rental from liability
They do not have to provide you with a rental car at all. However, they usually with provide a rental car until they make you an offer of settlement on your car. Then they will advise you they will no longer pay for the rental. You should submit your car damage claim to your own carrier also and see who will offer the most on the car total loss. If you are not happy with either offer, provide proof the care is worth more money with adds from publications like the Auto Trader showing similar...
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My husband is at fault for a chair falling out of the back of our truck which caused an accident. Just how liable are we?
Your husband is liable for his negligence. It sounds like your insurance coverage is $10,000 for property damage and $30,000 for bodily injury. You should contact your insurance company again to clear up the amounts of coverage you have and what it is for. If it appears you have exposure above your policy limits you may want to consult with an attorney to assist you in making sure your exposure is minimized.
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