Can I get my income garnished on a 30.00 medical debt?

First of all, it's a $30 debt. No one pursues a judgment all the way to garnishment for thirty bucks. It probably costs $75-$100 to FILE a small...

I was going straight and hit a car that made a left turn.

Your lawyer can make that pitch to the jury, if it goes that far. It's a respectable pitch as far as I'm concerned. Trials are about who's at...

30 yr exp Hairdresser Non Compete in MA Legal?

The general principle is that noncompetes are enforceable where the time and geographic restrictions are reasonable. Thirty years sounds per se...

I bought a chocolate bar once and found it infested with larvae. I just brought it back to the counter and they gave me a new one. It's a natural...

Went in with injury, came out with MRSA and C-Diff

P.S. My dad acquired C-Diff in the hospital as an 81-year-old, and it killed him, so I feel your pain. Good luck and God bless.

Went in with injury, came out with MRSA and C-Diff

To prove malpractice, a plaintiff must establish not only that the professional breached the standard of care, but also that the breach of the...

Do I have the right to take home a blank lease and read it before I sign it?

I agree completely with my esteemed colleague, Mr. Fink. Not legal advice as I don't hold California licensure. If you need legal advice,...

Unethical lawyer-part 2

Nothing. Not legal advice as I'm not licensed in California. If you need legal advice, please consult a lawyer who holds California licensure.

Picture the civil case against O.J. Simpson for wrongful death, which was litigated after his acquittal and which he lost in a verdict exceeding...

I am filing chapter 7 and have my parents, and two families that live here. Does their household items get surrendered?

They're not involved in the bankruptcy at all. You just have to list your personal property on the petition. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, under...