Can an attorney act as "coach" to a self-represented litigant without the creation of an attorney-client relationship?

Depending on the type of case, you might be able to retain an attorney on a contingency basis. That said, unbundled representation is quite common...

If someone attempts to assault another person and injures themselves, can they sue the person they attempted to assault?

Yes, person 1 who was injured while trying to assault person 2 could sue person 2 because anyone can sue anyone for anything. Under these very...

How can I get a response from a Walmart in San Diego where I slipped and fell in their dressing room, fracturing my left wrist?

Walmart is one of the most difficult companies to deal with, as is their third party administrator, Sedgwick Claims. Do yourself a huge favor and...

How do I file a claim and should I hire an attorney?

You will get much further with an attorney on your side. Use the Find a Lawyer feature to contact a few personal injury attorneys in your area for...

Will I be compensated for two jobs if I started the PT job AFTER I was injured?

More information is needed regarding the nature of your injury. Be ready for the insurance company/defense counsel to argue that if you were...

Attorney sent a contingency retainer without asking me if I wanted to retain counsel. Can I disregard?

You are correct, however, you might want to send the attorney a letter just confirming that you are not retaining his or her services.

Does filing of an order of default judgment preclude opposition's ability to file motion to reconsider?

File an Opposition to the Motion for Reconsideration. If there was a legitimate reason for the default before, you might still be in good shape.

Deposition/Skype deposition/postpone deposition, settlement agreement, default

If you have an attorney, speak with your attorney. If not, you should consider getting one. With respect to the deposition location, you might...

Is there any reason why would a lawyer call the insurance company and tell them that he no longer represents me.

I don't know why the lawyer would not inform you that he or she was withdrawing as your counsel before notifying the insurance companies. Either...

Foremost, get any medical attention you need. Second, keep the scooter parts safe! Third, contact a personal injury attorney for a free...