Questions answered by Jeffrey Travis Roberts

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Personal Injury Case: Hourly or Contingency

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 23, 2012

Over the past 10-15 years insurance companies have made great efforts to minimize the payouts on what they call "minor-impact, soft-tissue" cases. ...

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What is the going percentage for a lawyer in a personal injury case now days?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 12, 2012

I can only speak for our firm's fee structure, which I understand is similar to most attorneys practicing personal injury law. Our fee is...

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Defendants did not follow LC 4602(B) after my PTP recommended spinal surgery, PTP moved out of state, changed PTP

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 12, 2012

It is essential that you contact an attorney who specializes in worker's compensation law. While you seem well versed in the Labor Code, a...

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Can a visitor of a community with CC&Rs sue the HOA for not enforcing the pet rules after being attacked by a dog?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 09, 2012

I do not believe that a lawsuit of this nature would be successful. The HOA should have insurance to defend this type of claim and will hire an...

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Could we drop an existing lawyer and seek another lawyer to represent us in a workers compensation claim?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 09, 2012

Yes, your father is free to change attorneys any time he wants. However, I always caution people before they change attorneys to give their...

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I recently was injured at a grocery store by an employee, he was pulling a heavy metal thing and hit the back of my ankle, there

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on April 09, 2012

Yes, you do have a claim against the employee and the store. However, if your ankle injury is only minor, and heals shortly, then you likely...

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Dog bite case

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

California law provides that an owner is strictly liable for dog bite incidents. However, there are possible defenses to civil lawsuits arising...

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Am I entitled to compensation for injury to my teeth caused by a meal at a major restaurant chain?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

Assuming the object in the food was not supposed to be there, then you would be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and pain associated...

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Can a Defendant who is being sued in Civil Court by his victim countersue the Petitioner (victim) if they have taken a Plea in

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 22, 2012

While your husband can file a cross-complaint against you for battery (a guilty plea to a battery against you arising from the same incident does...

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I was stoped at Walmart cause I had a item and walked outside to the garden lost prevention nearly attacked me injured both knee

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 20, 2012

Absolutely you have a legitimate claim against Walmart if the security used excessive and unnecessary force to detain you. While security...

Jeffrey Travis Roberts's Answers (39)

Personal Injury Case: Hourly or Contingency

What is the going percentage for a lawyer in a personal injury case now days?

Defendants did not follow LC 4602(B) after my PTP recommended spinal surgery, PTP moved out of state, changed PTP

Can a visitor of a community with CC&Rs sue the HOA for not enforcing the pet rules after being attacked by a dog?

Could we drop an existing lawyer and seek another lawyer to represent us in a workers compensation claim?

I recently was injured at a grocery store by an employee, he was pulling a heavy metal thing and hit the back of my ankle, there

Dog bite case

Am I entitled to compensation for injury to my teeth caused by a meal at a major restaurant chain?

Can a Defendant who is being sued in Civil Court by his victim countersue the Petitioner (victim) if they have taken a Plea in

I was stoped at Walmart cause I had a item and walked outside to the garden lost prevention nearly attacked me injured both knee