Is it possible for me to put a lien on my brother in law's accident settlement money for taking care of him

The answer is "yes," it is possible. What you have is an alleged contractual lien based on an alleged oral agreement. The first thing you need to...

Can I sue a fast food chain for making my front teeth lose after bitting into a hard object while eating a burger

The answer is "yes." There is a two year statute of limitations to sue for a personal injury in California. My suggestion is to save the evidence...

How much can I receive compensation for damages in Civil Personal Injury Lawsuit against an assailant.

In addition to what Brother Blanchard said above, the scum bag that hit you cannot discharge any judgment you get against him in bankruptcy,...

Urgent, "sandwich" rear-ending case, small claim or hiring an attorney?

Brother Norman is right. You better get a complaint on file or all of your questions become academic.

Can a parent be held liable for injuries sustained to daughter's friend while horseback riding

Your best move at this point is to make sure no default gets entered on the cross-complaint. That is the first priority, and sorting out whether...

Registered clinical social worker slandered with false accusations

The answer is "it depends." As Brother Blanchard stated above, all statements made in an official proceeding are immune from suit under Civil Code...

CA medical malpractice laws, complications after surgery

When evaluating a potential medical malpractice case, the best way to go is to gather all the relevant medical records and have them reviewed by an...

You can definately sue the pitbull owner for the bills, but probably not for punitive damages. As for missed work, you should give it a try, but I...

Defamation and Libel?

Unfortunately, the allegations against you contained in legal pleadings are most likely immune from suit under the "litigation privillege" of...

Dog fights\medical bills

Is your neighbor pesenting you with a bill and demanding payment? This case might end up in small claims court where a judge will decide.