If I am bit by a dog and prove negligence can the negligence factor override the cap on the dog bite? I was in the hospital for

You do NOT need to prove negligence in California to win a dog bite case. It is unclear what you mean by the "cap." Typically, the insurance...

How many days does it take for a lawyer to file for a personal injury suit? I am near the end of my 2 yr grace period.

This type of curt fling is relatively routine for an experienced personal injury lawyer. It should not take mote than 1 or 2 days to get done?

Broke my tooth in a restaurant after finding a nut shell in the salad, what are my options?

The restaurant has its attorneys to represent its interests. Before you do anything further, your best course of action is to retain a personal...

Does my attorney have to pay my medical expenses from the check that was sent to me from an auto accident I was in?

There are certain situations where your attorney is legally required to pay medical expenses directly from your settlement proceeds. Such...

Based on the facts as you have presented them, Car C is at fault for this crash and the resulting injuries/damages.

What are the minimum details when writing a demand letter to a restaurant for small claims type injury-"burn"? demand under $5K

You are not giving your case the attention and consideration it merits. I STRONGLY suggest that you consult with and retain a personal injury...

What advantage do I have in suing if the settlement goes straight to medi-cal repayment? After the attorney gets paid, I get 0?

It is crucial that you speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer right away so that your various options can be be discussed and vetted. ...

In need of a criminal attorney who works either pro bono or on a lien.

I think it is a violation of the rules of professional conduct for lawyers to handles criminal matter on a contingency basis.

Each side pays their own attorney FEES. With respect to COSTS, in general, the loser pays the winner's costs. Section 998, among other things,...

How do you get through the mud of settlement negotiations?

Negotiating a settlement is easy. Negotiating the BEST settlement for YOU requires leveraging the facts and the law in a persuasive way. This...