Should I hire an attorney or should I wait on the insurance company?

Don't wait. Hire an attorney to represent your interests. The insurance company for the other party is definitely not your friend. The other...

What is the penalty for under age (17) car accident in CA ?

If the driver was unlicensed at the time of the accident, she could receive a citation for being unlicensed and other potential violations in...

Can stress from a severe car accedent couse a person to have speech imperment (stuttring)?

This is not a legal question. This is a medical question which should be posed to a stuttering expert. If the person who grew up stuttering and was...

My dog was bitten by the neighbor's German Shepherd. What can I do to ensure we do not foot the vet bill?

You would have a claim against your neighbor's for the veterinary expenses incurred. You should contact your neighbor to discuss the matter and...

Am I liable for an accident when driving a borrowed vehicle without knowing it is uninsured?

Yes. You can be held responsible for an accident that was caused while you were using a borrowed vehicle. If you have insurance on another vehicle,...

You will need to review the contingency fee agreement that was entered into between you and your lawyer. If the policy limit was already offered...

The auto repair shop is filing a small claims against me. Can I counterclaim them for failing to communicate / follow up?

You should review the contract that you entered into with the repair shop. If you were responsible for a portion of the preexisting damage, then...

Wondering why my daughter hasn't been getting any kind of monthly statement for a car accident we got into 5 years ago?

If the settlement was approved during a minor's compromise hearing, there should have been an order to deposit money into a blocked interest...

How do I remove a news paper article that might be injurious to my future employment.

Generally speaking, defamation consists of false statements (rather than opinions) that are communicated to others and cause damages. A statement...

First and foremost, you need to make sure that your daughter receives immediate medical care and treatment for her injuries. You should request...