I asked for a up front 3000 on my case from my lawyer he had me sign a form saying he had a lean on my case for that amount i?

Typically the attorney gets their attorney fee off the top, reimbursement of costs advanced, repayment of any loans. Then the medical expenses are...

Short answer - NO. Rates go up for at fault accidents/ claims. I always recommend my clients go through their own insurance for vehicle repairs,...

Quick answer is NO. Underinsured motorist only applies if your coverage is higher than the third-party's liability policy. If you want the $15k...

When you make a claim for injury, the opposing party is entitled to review past medical documentation for treatment of the same body part within a...

Can you only sue for up to policy limit even if medical bills exceed it?

You can file a lawsuit and seek the full value of your case. Under most circumstances the defendant's insurance carrier will only pay up to the...

My understanding is the person being recorded does not need to give permission - if the recording was in a setting were there was no expectation of...

II'm in need of an attorney that can help me with my father wrongful dearh.?

You need to determine if the attorney did the following: - filed a claim for damages with the State of California / Caltrans within six months...

How long is the statue of limitation for malpractice in california?

I am moving your inquiry to medical malpractice. The statute of limitations in medical malpractice is one of the most difficult. Generally it is...

Can an elderly male sue the city for damages after falling on a sidewalk that has exposed roots (i.e. a tripping hazard)?

IN ADDITION TO WHAT THE OTHER ATTORNEYS HAVE CORRECTLY STATED REGARDING THE SIX MONTH CLAIM FILING - HE MUST ALSO MAKE CLAIM AGAINST THE ABUTTING...

A lawyer just told me I needed a litigation or civil litigation attorney. For an auto accident, Is that correct?

Unfortunately, it seems you did not hire an attorney that practices in personal injury. You are probably better off as an uninsured motorist...