Could I ask to push back the date of a notice of hearing (from the workers' compensation appeals board), for a good cause?

You should be able to get a new date. Hire a work comp attorney, and that attorney can appear for you at the board. You pay nothing up front to...

I posted a question to you guys (attorneys). It was about my atty. not returning my phone calls.Can I get an advance on my suit

Consult with and hire a new workers compensation attorney. You will not pay any more to change attorneys, and you do not have to pay anything up...

Can I get a restraining order on someone who has a restraining order on me?

You can file at any time. There must be recent incidents for the court to issue an order--specific incidents within the past 6 months. Good luck.

Spouse is buying me out of the house

The settlement agreement should specify when payment is due. A lot will depend on the source of the buyout--if he is getting a loan, that will...

My car got impounded by the police for no license, but my rights were violated can i get my car out before 30 days?

If a criminal case is filed by the DA, the answer is no. What you have mentioned may be defenses to be used at trial or as part of a search and...

Employee claiming injury a year later....

You should file a full and complete report with your workers compensation insurance company. You should also meet with an experienced workers...

Ive been subpeonad, for a domestic violence case. I am the victim, do I have to testify? It is just going to be hard to testify

You can contact the prosecutor and asked if you can be placed on call until your testimony is needed. You will have to testify if the defendant...

First of all,, a claim has to be filed with the State Board of Control within 6 months of the incident. However, if (and I believe they do) the...

How medical bill is handled if the lawer loses his/her cases in a car accident case?

The medical bills are the responsibility of the plaintiff, not the lawyer. Some medical providers will write off bills in losing cases; some want...

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