Any individual who wants to file a lawsuit for $10,000 or less, has the option of filing a small claims case. In small claim cases, you cannot have...

Accident 6 months ago not feeling great with lawyer?

Under California law, the client has the right to “discharge” his or her attorney at any time. The interest of the client in the successful...

Can i switch lawyers

Dear Summer, under California law, the client has the right to “discharge” his or her attorney at any time. The interest of the client in the...

How to get the other party's Bodily Injury Limits?

Under California law, you can make written request to the insurance company that it seek permission from its insured to reveal the amount of the...

How does a insurance offer you $500 and not pay your medical bill? After being rear- ended on a highway

Under California law, you are entitled to the reasonable cost of medical services that reasonably necessary in treating your injuries. Having...

Sorry for your situation. It sounds like your lawyer is waiting until your medical condition is stable before making a settlement offer. I would...

In a solo PI practice, how do you get a consistent stream of monthly income if PI cases take longer than a month to settle?

One of the keys is maximizing the settlement value of your cases so that when you get compensated, it can sustain you until other cases settle. ...

What happens if I rear ended someone and I am uninsured?

Even though you are uninsured, the other side can make a claim against you if the driver sustained property damage. Typically, the driver will...

The accident lawyer said the insurance companies did not make an offer on our car accident case. Is this possible?

When you say the insurance company did not offer anything, was an offer made by your attorney? It seems odd that the company would not offer...

A homeowner whose bull mastiff severely bit me refuses to supply his homeowners information. How do I proceed?

California's dog bite law, section 3342 of the Civil Code, states that the owner of any dog is liable for damages if: the damages were caused by a...