Auto accident

You need to report the accident to both insurance carriers. If you have rental car expense coverage on your auto policy they will set up the...

How long?

Usually within two weeks; However, by code they have 30 days - See California Fair Claims Settlement Act.

Can child support take money out of my bodily injury settlement

Yes they can place a lien on the entire settlement. Negotiate how much will be paid prior to settlement, when you have more leverage. Note the...

I believe this is one of the situations the five day rule does not apply. Typically anything coming from the Court or Government notices (such as...

Yes you need to get an attorney. Settlements to be enforceable in work comp must be presented in the form of a 'stipulation and award' or...

A drunk driver rear ended me at a stop light.the vehicle he was driving belonged to his grandmother who is responsable?

Criminal side: If the other driver is being charged - contact the district attorney and let them know you want "restitution" - the Judge will...

RE EDITED QUESTION REGARDING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE

You can drop out of case, but not advisable. the case is generally stronger with the children involved.

Do I settle for only the $15,000 policy or can we get more ?

If she only had "one" policy of insurance covering her for this loss then the limit of her policy is all they can settle for with you - However, if...

each insurance will only pay per their determined percentage of fault, so if you do not accept the settlement offer (I am assuming it is a fair...

Time periods vary and are unique to each incident. Generally it is two years for an adult claimant, and two years post 18th birthday for a minor....