Is it malpractice if a personal injury attorney takes a criminal case, gives bad advise causing financial damages and defamation

You ask an interesting question. I am changing your question just a bit and hopefully provide you with a meaningful answer. First you ask: Is...

What is my liability when my dog nip (bite) our tenant on the foot / bottom leg in our front garden behind a gate.

Turn the matter over to your homeowner's insurance carrier. If you do not have insurance, you should promptly retain your own lawyer to protect you.

Auto accident - Best course of action for Party 2 . In regard to rear-end auto accident where fault is not in dispute.

You should review Insurance Code sections 11580-11589.5, which discusses how to proceed with an Uninsured Motorist claim. If I recall correctly...

Good question. I am not able to give you an answer without looking at learning about some other other facts - including, the nature of the...

Is it illegal to settle my case with the other insurance company if I have an attorney already?

You have posted your question in a good place. There will be responses from lawyers in your area. I recommend that you meet with a new lawyer -...

I'm In Pro Per. Defendants declared as an expert witness a doctor who had treated me 7 years ago.for the same area of my current

Interesting question you raise. First, it may may not be improper. It depends on whether or not their was a demand for exchange of experts and...

**REVISED** My son is 21 and in college. Last Summer he was hit by a drunk driver. Car was totalled, but issue is settled.

I tend to agree with the other comments, but it would be interesting to see how the court would rule on an electronic signature for a release of an...

My 63 year old brother died recently following surgery for a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. We think this was a missed diagnosis.

My condolences on the loss of your brother. The answer to your question will be found after a medical expert reviews the medical records. A...

My mother had a tracheostomy in place and was at the hospital for a while after having had a stroke.

Being upset because you just lost your mother is to be expected. My condolences to you and your family. Whether or not you have a medical...

I'm a cab driver, a drunk passenger hit me. Can I sue him? File a claim against him? What are my rights?

You have a right to file a lawsuit against the passenger for battery. Your damages would be for any medical expenses, pain and suffering and...