Would there be a case?

I agree with the other responses that you probably don't have a case here. You probably saw those huge tobacco verdicts and drew an analogy to your...

Is it legal for the company to charge me twice, with this latest bill's issuance nearly 4 months after the event?

It's unclear whether you hit, or were driving, a rental car. Either way, tender the issue to your auto insurance. If that's not an option, you...

The statute of limitations in California for medical malpractice (which includes dental) is 1 year from the date the incident was discovered, or 3...

Can they come after him and garnish his wages for that ? If so what can I so to stop them from garnishing his wages

I agree with the other responses, but you should know that wage garnishment isn't the only risk. Judgment creditors can also ask the DMV to suspend...

Do I have a case? Can I get a lawyer to represent me, even if I have no medical records?

You might have a case for product liability if you can show the manufacturer could have reasonably foreseen the product might cause some to suffer...

Can I sue for compensation?

You can sue if the clinic failed to diagnose w condition a reasonably competent doctor would have discovered. This is something another physician...

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Is this common? And what are things to keep in mind when selecting a personal injury lawyer and reading a contract?

That is very common. It's in every contingency fee agreement I've ever seen.

Wat and how can I get this fixed with no or very little $

Insurance companies know that time is on their side in these situations. Unless you are willing to forfeit a significant portion of what you are...

What can I do?

$5,000 is a nuisance value settlement. There is probably something very wrong here. Definitely have another lawyer look at this. You probably would...

Is a 50/50 fair in my case?

You will probably be found almost completely at fault. It's difficult to tell the difference between a stopped vehicle and a moving vehicle in...