Is prior damage to a car considered in assessing damages in an accident?

A negligent party is responsible for the damages caused as a result of their negligence. If you already had preexisting damages to your bumper,...

Lease Transfer to ground floor

Generally speaking, a landlord has a duty to "reasonably" accommodate the needs of disabled tenants. You should contact a local landlord/tenant...

Do I have to speak with other insurance company?

You are not required to speak with and/or give a statement to the other party's insurance company. If you were injured, you should contact a local...

Can 2 cases go together

You can check a lawyer's professional record on the State Bar website in the jurisdiction where the attorney is licensed to practice law.

Do I have to appear on a scheduled date if I got a letter from the DA saying he did not pick up the charge?

You should contact the clerk in the department where the hearing was scheduled to determine if it is off calendar. You can also contact that the...

I need a landlord/tenant attorney who is willing to work on a 50/50 basis. In other words, they will get 50% of the winnings.

You can run a "Find a Lawyer" search here on AVVO to locate several landlord/tenant lawyers in your area.

Anyone know a good attorney in the San Jose, Ca area?

You can run a "Find a Lawyer" search here on AVVO to locate several attorneys in your area.

An uninsured drunk driver slammed into my vehicle parked in front of my house- where can I get help?

Sorry. You are only entitled to the fair market value of your totaled vehicle. However, if you have GAP insurance coverage, you can recover the...

If someone has been on the run from the law and someone has finally turned them in. Do he have a right to know who turned him I

The fugitive would not likely be entitled to the information. A citizen may report fugitives anonymously.

An individual may file a small claim up to a maximum of $10,000, saved and except the limit is $7,500 if you are suing for injuries incurred in an...