I got into an accident and got a retainer the case got settled and i am getting a check but its been like 4 months is that norma

If you are saying 4 months have passed from when your lawyer accepted a settlement on your behalf, provided you are dealing with a commercial...

I am 62. Can I sue my former husband for raping me before we were forcibly married when I was only 16 and he was 22 at the time?

You left him at the age of 20, and that was 42 years ago. I don't know for certain what statute of limitations is that would be applied by...

I injured my back 2 year ago at work. Now it really is worse. can I still sue for damages?

In most jursidictions, and I would assume in California, you cannot sue your employer for damages. Your sole remedy is to seek worker's...

Is flinging the wine, left in your glass, at someone who is provoking you in anger seen as an assault or any other crime?

Yes, the simple answer to your simple question is that that was an assault. I'm not certain that I would expect anything to come of it however. ...

Can I re-open a closed case if I find that I have substained injuries not addressed in the previous claim?

What claim was closed? If you settled a personai injury claim, you would likely have signed a release, ant that would prevent you from "reopening"...

I am experiencing pain in neck, right shoulder and right arm since being rear-ended last Nov. --what can I do?

What you can do is go to the doctor, the same as you would for any medical problem. You apparently have not done that so far, and if that is the...

Driver hits pedestrian, pedestrian at fault. Car owner incurs numerous expenses because of it. What rights does the car owner?

The only financial damage incurred by driver is the deductible. The frustration, nightmares, and emotional trauma are not compensable for someone...

The low 100's sounds quite high for "finding a chicken bone". What are you looking to be compensated for. How were you harmed? How were you...

I recieved a voluntary notice of dismissal from the plaintiff...

You should decide whether or not you are happy with the case being dismissed. If you are happy with the situation, then just acquiesce. But for...

Do I file a motion for default judgement in a small claims case

They seemingly are in default, although I can tell you that courts frequently excuse these sorts of situations if there is no prejudice to the...