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I was in a car wreck in 2013 medical was about 8,000.00 can't I get about 80,000.00? Their offer 15,000.00.

Steven's answer | Answered on February 26, 2014

The value of your case could certainly be MUCH higher depending upon the severity of the knee injury and other factors. You would be best served...

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Can a Paralegal help me file a civil suit? (car accident, 2 cars, 2 parties, both drivers of each car, on a residential street.

Steven's answer | Answered on February 25, 2014

If you sustained injury, you should hire an attorney. If not, you should probably file on your own in small claims court. You would be able to...

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What constitutes a legal assault of a child?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 25, 2014

The definition of a civil assault in California is either acts indicating an intent to touch or harm an individual in a harmful or offensive manner...

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I was at the car wash exiting the store one of the employee was driving truck and then he backed up and hit me i was injured in

Steven's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

It is unclear from your question as to whether you already have an attorney. If you don't, you need to retain one immediately. These sound like...

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I was in car accident a week ago i was going through a green light intersection and as i go through the green light a lady goes

Steven's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

If you were injured, you should retain an attorney. They can assist you with obtaining witness corroboration of your version of the incident, help...

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Restitution and personal injury lawsuit

Steven's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

Speak with your attorney about this. You are not allowed "double recovery" but, there could be some benefit to getting a restitution order entered.

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I was in a car accident with my husband and 2 young children, 8 years old and 6 months old.

Steven's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

Mercury can be a very tough carrier to deal with. I would highly suggest hiring an attorney to represent you. Continue going to therapy and be...

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Should I bite the bullet or get a lawyer?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 17, 2014

If you were not injured and none of your children were injured, this is probably not something an attorney would agree to take on a contingency fee...

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My disabled son slipped at school while walking to the restroom and broke his ankle...Is the school liable?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 17, 2014

There may be a claim here. Take photographs of the area where the puddle occurred. The legal standard on holding the school responsible is if...

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WHAT STEPS NEED TO BE TAKEN IN MY SLIP AND FALL INSIDE MCDONALDS WITH NO WET FLOOR SIGN WHILE CARRYING MY CHILD?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 17, 2014

Prompt medical attention is always the first priority. Hopefully you made a report with the manager and took photos of the area. If you have...

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I was in a car wreck in 2013 medical was about 8,000.00 can't I get about 80,000.00? Their offer 15,000.00.

Can a Paralegal help me file a civil suit? (car accident, 2 cars, 2 parties, both drivers of each car, on a residential street.

What constitutes a legal assault of a child?

I was at the car wash exiting the store one of the employee was driving truck and then he backed up and hit me i was injured in

I was in car accident a week ago i was going through a green light intersection and as i go through the green light a lady goes

Restitution and personal injury lawsuit

I was in a car accident with my husband and 2 young children, 8 years old and 6 months old.

Should I bite the bullet or get a lawyer?

My disabled son slipped at school while walking to the restroom and broke his ankle...Is the school liable?

WHAT STEPS NEED TO BE TAKEN IN MY SLIP AND FALL INSIDE MCDONALDS WITH NO WET FLOOR SIGN WHILE CARRYING MY CHILD?