Is an offer of judgment made when the final amount a defendant wants to pay is disclosed?

Typically no. An offer of judgment is usually made when a defendant is setting up a later claim for attorneys fees and/ or right after mediation...

When do you think it would be needed to hire an expert witness for premises liability case (Trip and Fall)?

Whenever liability is disputed and there is a basis to prove liability of local or national safety fire or building codes or surfacing issues (slip...

Pro se in personal injury

File a motion to continue and explain your reason , you should get the relief you seek.

How do we serve someone whose address is unknown?

Constructive service by publication only gets you jurisdiction over any property that may be found in the state to levy against, not personal...

The other driver had no proof of dl or ins gave only a name & phone# he is refusing to cooperate w ins company now they wont pay

You should contact your state department of motor vehicles and see if there is a process to suspend a persons license for causing damage or injury...

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How do I file a lawsuit against a FL resident for defaming me in NC and what is the FL statute of limitations on defamation?

Unless the Florida resident has jurisdictionally "minimum contacts" with the state of North Carolina you may have to sue her in Florida. The letter...

A local restaurant chain failed to list "peanuts" as an ingredient.

These days since food and nut allergies are known to many, restaurants that serve any food containing nuts , or who use nuts in their restaurant...

Can I sue for defamation if my name is connected to someone else?

You should contact a local lawyer, as rules regarding the statute of limitations vary by state. If your state applies the "discovery rule"...

I had no insurance when I was found at fault but the lady that I hit had made a right turn.

I agree with Mr Gilreath. The worst thing you can do is nothing in which case action may be taken against you and ultimately any money judgements...

Is it slander if you were not legally stripped of your grandparent rights, but the father tells the school you were?

The previous attorney is correct as to the elements of an action for slander. Analytically the 3rd element, what we call scienter- the knowing mind...