Unfortunately, no. While his actions are not nice, and your trauma can be intense, pain and suffering alone cannot be used for a basis of a...

If I was backing out of my spot in a parking lot and was hit by another car that was also backing up. Who is at fault?

This would typically be a 50/50 issue. Contact your insurance carrier and also the third parties carrier. They will assign liability to the party...

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Can I still claim "pain and suffering" compensation if the medical bills was paid by my own travel insurance?

Yes. You are entitled to full damages including pain and suffering if the driver was negligent. The effect your insurance payments may have on...

Car was hit by u-haul

Get an attorney in OH. I would recommend Anthony Castelli (See AVVO Profile).

I have a first time court date in the morning. What if I decide I want an attorney?

Tell the judge you would like to continue your hearing to hire an attorney. The judge should give you a couple of weeks to retain an attorney to...

Is there a self help center for getting a criminal record expunged in the county of Los Angeles?

In some counties the public defenders office will also help.

I got a DUI in nor-cal for a drug charge in 1997 do i have to go to the DUI school even if i was not ordered to go buy the court

The courts and the DMV have two separate and distinct standards for restricting peoples drivers licenses. The DMV can give and take away driver...

On Felony Probation in another county, detained for drunk in public, released on PC 849(b), will PO find out and violate me?

Depending on the terms of your probation you could be violated for something as simple as not reporting the contact with the police officer....

Am I allowed to negotiate at my DUI arraignment myself? And can I find out before the arraingment if my case will be filed?

No one in their right mind will represent themselves. Attorneys will hire other attorneys to defend them. That said, the D.A. might not file. But,...

The conviction will not stop you from becoming an attorney. But, you must disclose the conviction on your moral character application and show that...