No response from attorney and no further treatments

There are a lot of moving parts here. It might be that the other driver's insurance coverage is so poor that there's no reason to keep you treating...

Is It true that these bills can not be included in my settlement amount?

This doesn't sound good. Consult with another attorney immediately.

Does the paper I'm signing need to show all fees? Is the attorney trying to take a higher percentage? Is it legal? What can I do

I give my clients a recap that shows where pretty much every cent has gone. I might estimate for postage or copies, but that's never more than a...

Slip and fall, property damage, elder abuse, special needs trust attorney needed

You're going about this the right way. The first order of business is getting an attorney and getting them a recovery. It should be an easy matter...

How has driver negligence been viewed by juries and judges in CA? It has to be taken into consideration in a case like this.

You need a lawyer. If the other driver has a good policy, great--that lawyer will try to get it or even better. If the other driver has no assets...

How do I speak directly to the claims adjuster and request the max amount for my accident?

If you have serious injuries, you need to get a lawyer or just give up now.

What if a plaintiff does have the funds for CCP 998

You would end up with a judgment against you. It is rare to see defendants try to collect it, but not unheard of. If you don't beat their 998 of...

Should she listen to them and settle the case? Should she push for trial? Is there anyone that could help her?

$15k sounds very low. I don't know all the facts, of course.

Is he able to be compensated for unnecessary pain and suffering?

Something may have happened. You need to get his records from that facility.

$18k is a low offer, is my personal opinion.