What can I do about a titanium screw breaking in my lumbar spine?: I had lower back surgery in 2010 in which a titanium screw broke in my lower back! I had lower back surgery again in 2015 and the doctor tried to remove it but only could get half out because the other half was imbedded in the bone! Should titanium break?
Jean-Simon’s answer: You should consult with an attorney immediately - you may have a case if the screw was defective. To prepare for an attorney consultation, you may want to get all of your medical records related to the implantation of the spinal hardware so you can show them to your potential attorney. Do not delay!
Can I sue the town: I stepped in a pothole next to the sidewalk and after medical attention I chipped my ankle bone and have been put on crutches
Jean-Simon’s answer: While you certainly "can" sue the town, your case may not be actionable based on the individual circumstances. You will want to consult an attorney in your area that handles personal injury and/or slip and fall cases. Since this is a public entity case, there may be a shortened time in which you must file. Try to get pictures to preserve the dangerous condition (pot hole). You should call an attorney in your area right away. They will be able to tell you if the case if viable.
If I am a co-owner of a vehicle that is in accident. Fault on the driver. Would both owners be liable under the CA 17150 : If I am a co-owner of a vehicle that is in accident. Fault on the driver, one of the owners. Would both owners be liable under the CA 17150 for just the $30k? Or would it be $30k for each owner?
Jean-Simon’s answer: Your question is a little unclear. It will depend on the number of owners and the number of injured parties. If there is just one injured party, the owner is liable for up to $15,000.00 of damage caused by a permissive driver under Vehicle Code Section 17150. This liability is extinguished as soon as, up to, that amount is paid by another party (such as the driver themself). Your best bet will be to contact your insurance, assuming you were insured. The insurance company should be able to answer this question for you. My interpretation of 17150 is that each owner would be individually liable for up to $15,000.00. If there are 2 owners -- they could both, potentially, be liable for up to $15,000.00 for injury to one person.