If I understand your question, you are not asking if a settlement is taxable but asking if the IRS can attach your settlement proceeds because you...

Sorry to hear about your boyfriend's accident. In CA if you have a traffic accident and do not have liability insurance, you can still sue for...

Personal injury question

If handled correctly, I think an aggravation of a prior problem helps your case. There is a rule of law that says: If a plaintiff had a physical...

Involved in an accident. & sited. Insurance denied other party's claim after reviewing. Now being sued in small claims. What?

Good question. There are several issues. First, your insurance carrier will cover the damages, up to the amount of your insurance limits. ...

Medical Malpractice suit- in Riverside County CA

Avvo has a tool you can use for this. There is a "Find a Lawyer" feature. Use that to find medical malpractice lawyers in your area. If that does...

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE - ANY IDEAS FOR THE NEXT STEP ?

Medical malpractices cases are not easy cases to litigate. The defense lawyers are usually sharp, knowing both the medicine and the law. I...

Do I have a valid case against Safeway ?

You may have a valid case. In a slip and fall case, the victim has to prove several things. You have to show the defendant controlled the property...

How does a lawyer make money fighting a false auto insurance claim? How can you determine fault?

There are several ways to pay a lawyer for working on a case. For a personal injury claim, the common way lawyers are paid is called a contingent...

Can I still get help from a new lawyer for my first rear end accident if it was closed by an attorney already?

As you may know, when you are involved in a rear end accident, you may seek damages for your "special damages" (medical bills, lost earnings and...

Where to research medical malpractice case results?

There is a company which publishes jury verdict information called VerdictSearch (www.verdictsearch.com.) The published reports regarding...