If I'm not happy with my current personal injury lawyer can I change lawyers? Is there a time limit to file a claim?
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Answered on July 04, 2016
Meeting with the attorney is not required. But they should respond to your inquiries in a reasonable time. Ask for a meeting with the attorney.
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I've accepted my HOA's attorney offer to mediate a dispute. How long do they have to acknowledge and set date for a mtg?
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Answered on July 04, 2016
See the CC&Rs and bylaws. Put your acceptance in writing and provide a deadline (eg 10 days).
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Are attorneys obligated to provide copy of all documents and correspondence?
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Answered on July 04, 2016
Non to all your questions, but see the fee agreement.
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How long does someone have to file a wrongful death lawsuit? What if the defendant was found not guilty due to self defense?
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Answered on July 02, 2016
Even if the criminal trial was list, a civil trial can be won (as occurred with OJ Simpson).
In most situations, the time limit is two years...
Can I sue and ambulance company for taking me to the wrong hospital?
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Answered on July 02, 2016
Depending on how the ambulance was called and paid for, ambulances may be required to go to the closest hospital.
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Sued for Breach of Contract when no Legal Retainer (Agreement) Signed
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Answered on July 02, 2016
The attorney will argue that an oral agreement was made or that he is entitled to the reasonable value of the work he or she provided. If the...
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Has attorney violated rules of professional conduct/responsibility and, if so, what can be done about it?
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Answered on July 02, 2016
An attorney may not contact a person who the attorney knows is represented. It is also possible the desist letters may be unlawful, but more...
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Will their insurance pay out the maximum allowed for their policy?
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Answered on July 02, 2016
The amount of recovery is related to your losses, but not measured by a multiplying factor, but by what you actually suffered and lost. You may or...
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Can my sister sue me for money she gave my boyfriend?
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Answered on July 01, 2016
She will have to prove it was a loan not a gift. Look at emails, text messages and other evidence.
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Can I sue the VA for making me disabled?
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Answered on July 01, 2016
Yes you can. Hire a medical malpractice attorney to file a claim and to file a lawsuit when the claim is rejected.