I asked to ride my friends motorcycle and i crashed it, it was brand new and he had not added insurance yet, do i have to pay?

This depends on several things. Your friend (of course) needs to contact his insurance company right away. If he already had insurance, there is often a grace period when a new vehicle is purchased, where it is covered by the existing insurance. I am not sure if this applies to a motorcycle, or if it applies to your friend, but that needs to be examined. Next question, was there a loan on the motorcycle? If so, the lender may have required insurance, so maybe he got insurance through the lender?...

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Trial lawyer costs

I agree with the other answers given. I will add that early on in most run of the mill injury cases (they are all different, so your question is hard to answer and generalize) the costs in the beginning are relatively low. Ordering medical records, photos, investigation, etc. range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending. If the case cannot be settled without filing suit, then a superior court filing fee is about $395.00, a process server is $35.00 to $200. Then depositions...

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Some states have law that provides that the subrogation claim of a health insurance company can't be paid until you're made whol

Just to add to what attorney Hurd wrote, it is hard to tell from your question which type of insurance you are speaking of? If it is health insurance, it can work differently than automobile med pay reimbursement. This is a very complicated area of law that many attorneys do not understand. Without going too deeply into this, it depends initially if the insurance company in question is a governmental entity, or is a health insurance company or auto med pay which is governmend by CA state law,...

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Whether to release liability limits (personal injury case)

I agree with Mr. Kuhn. My office routinely requests this information from at-fault parties. The only reason we ask for it is so we know what we are dealing with. For example, if I have a client with moderate or serious injuries, and the other party has limited insurance, it is helpful to know early on. That way I can determine if my client has under-insured motorist coverage that we can use, or decide how to deal with the case. Your fear that the injured person will ask for more money...

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Toxic Tort Case - Gas Leak

Southern Calfornia has a cadre of excellent personal injury lawyer, some of who may handle toxic torts. A couple that come to mind are Bruce Broilet, Christine Spagnoli, the Robinson Calcagnie firm, and many others. Find a firm specializing in toxic torts. Good luck. Adam Sorrells Chico Injury Lawyer Disclaimer: The following was not legal advice, and cannot be relied on. For informational purposes only. Time is of the essence, do not delay.

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CA:My Attorney held my settlement check for 9 months then called the claims Rep had him cancel it then reissue 2 seperate checks

Before you consult with a legal malpractice lawyer (you should do this right away), there are questions I have that cannot be gleaned from your post. For example, have you asked the attorney what happened and if he/she can fix it? That should happen. I suspect (but I cannot tell for sure) that the initial check was made payable to both MediCare and your Dad (you are a minor?). If that is the case, the check is essentially not cashable and worthless. The attorney may have been waiting for a...

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How does a 3rd party insurance co. investigate your med. history before/after responding to your demand letter?

To add to what the other lawyers wrote, and in direct answer to your question, insurance companies do have a central data base of claims histories. It is called the Insurance Index Bureau. In some states it is called a CLUE report, etc. However, this only gives the insurance company access to prior claims you may have made, e.g. workers compensation claim, old personal injury claim, etc. It does not give them access to your medical records. On the other hand, they may have a right to know about...

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What I need to do to have my car fixed?

Find out if the store has video surveillance. If so, demand to look at it. It may show your car entering the car wash without the damage. If the video helps, or if they do not show it to you, then demand in writing that they safely maintain and not delete or destroy the video tape. Next, get a list of witnesses who can testify that your car did not have that damage prior to entering the car wash. Third, look at the car wash, and see what type of posted signs or on your receipt for waiver...

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Do I Need An Attorney for my injury? Do I have a case?

The other contributors have given good advice, and I will not re-state what they have said, although you should read my response in conjuction with the others. In addition: First off, have you been to a doctor? If not, go immediately. Second, the question will be was the landlord or maintenance company negligent in the maintenance of your rental house? A landlord must use reasonable care to keep the property in a reasonably safe condition. A LL must use reasonable care to discovery any...

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What recourse is there if an attorney fails to uphold a lien?

I am a little unclear on the question. In the beginning it says that you have the patient and the attorney endorse the lien, but it then says "lately I've had a few attorneys fail to do this". Does that mean fail to endorse the lien? If an attorney signs a lien, and then fails to honor it, that is inappropriate. Your best course of action is to demand payment in writing, and if no response, make a formal complaint with the State Bar of CA. This should take care of it. On the other hand,...

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