I have a court date to show proof of completion in cal trans will a doctors note excuse me for not being able to get to court

I agree with Mr. Light. If you know you are having surgery, get the note and go to court before the hearing date to see if you can get it changed....

Will I be of help in a personal injury case?

One word: nothing. Believe it or not, in most cases, the system will take care of it. In my experience, jurors can spot someone is faking...

Can I

I agree with the other responses. You could "sell" your right to your income but you will get a fraction of the true value. Sorry to hear read...

Is it legal for a person to want to work out a side deal or negotiation with the very person he is sueing via email?

Parties can always talk to each other, even if they have a lawyer representing them. However, a lawyer cannot have direct communication with a...

Can I get medical help if myself and my husband acquired Morgellons Disease from our prior rental ?

Assuming you could get a medical provider to connect Morgellons with your former residence, you may be past the statute of limitations. The time...

I agree with Mr. Adams. Interesting issue. I don't know if you are considered an employee or not. Since you were "working" and later...

Do plaintiff's attorney really taken sub 30K medical damages cases?

In any negligence case, there are several components. First, there is the question of whether or not there was a negligence; i.e. was there a...

How does the auto insurance adjuster calculate the value on your personal injury claim?

The value of any case depends on many factors, including: the liability, the nature and extent of the impact, the nature and extent of any...

Any exceptions to American Rule that will make me liable for defendant's attorney fees if I loose negligence claim?

Generally, the answer is no. However, CA has a cost shifting mechanism in the code of civil procedure. Section 998. It is used as a litigation...

What would be the best option for an elderly person with heart & lung complications to get extra time before a hearing?

It depends on the type of hearing. If it is a motion set by an opposing party, your friend can call and see if they are willing to continue the...