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If your the driver and parent of a 5 year old who is not in a car seat and you have an accident & the child dies.
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Answered on March 20, 2017
The driver/parent should hire a criminal defense lawyer immediately. California Vehicle Code Section 27360 states:
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How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit. Do I have a case if I didn't go to the hospital
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Answered on March 20, 2017
Hello,
In California, you have two years from the date of the dog attack/bite to file a lawsuit. This is pursuant to California Code of Civil...
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Who is liable in this dog bite?
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Answered on March 06, 2017
The law in California is clear as to strict liability and, as a result, your father-in-law as the dog's owner may have be liable for injuries...
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Can I file a claim 4 months after an accident?
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Answered on March 01, 2017
The Statute of Limitations for property damage in California is three (3) years per California Code of Civil Procedure Section 338(c)(1). It is...
Will I be liable for hitting a car that was abandoned in the middle of the freeway?
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Answered on March 01, 2017
Under the circumstances that you describe, your insurance company will likely deny that the accident is your fault unless the driver of the...
How can i know if my insurance company responded the summons?
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Answered on February 22, 2017
Your insurance carrier is contractually obligated to defend and indemnify you (up to the extent of your policy limits). They will provide an...
Why didn't my insurer disclose policy limit BEFORE a lawsuit was filed?
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Answered on February 22, 2017
Courts have held that Blanket rule against pre-complaint disclosure of policy limits without contacting policyholder to see if policyholder wants...
Do I need to file SR-1 if there is no other party involved?
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Answered on February 22, 2017
The simple answer is yes subject to the following (taken directly from the current California Department of Motor Vehicle Form SR-1):
California...
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Do I have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit against a Uber driver. I t was a physical assault resulting in serious injury.
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Answered on February 17, 2017
If an agent (i.e. Uber driver driving on behalf of Uber) acts within the scope of his/her authority, a principal (Uber) is bound by the act of...
My accident lawyer told that insurance wants to do a IME private medical review should I do or not we have nothing to hind
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Answered on February 17, 2017
"IME" stands for "Independent Medical Exam" but there is nothing "independent" about it. You will be examined by a doctor hired by the defense. ...