When does my lawyer take his portion from the settlement.

33% of $20k is $6,666.67. Your attorney gave you a break. He is entitled to 1/3 regardless of whether you think it was hard work. Whether he...

Can the police pull me over after running my plates or do they have to have a reason?

You just got your permit and are already analyzing how to break traffic laws without getting caught? And you want attorney help? Go away. Sell...

I got into a car accident with two of my friends. we were T boned im in the middle as far as injuries go.

Your lawyer can't possibly promise you any kind of "split" right now. Contingency free agreements have to be in writing. His fees should be...

I was in a hospit a nurse indicated to me and my family, she as going to kill me.

You have a claim against the nurse. It is unlikely that the hospital is liable for the nurse's intentional misconduct. The nurse will likely not...

California law about left turns

The driver making a left has a duty to yield. That does not make you without fault. It depends on circumstances and witnesses.

My husband found out his car insurance lasped the day he got into an accident can he lose his license?

You might be able to make a claim against the bank since its negligence caused the cancellation of your coverage. It would probably be a Small...

Falsly accused, but charges weren't put. What can I do?

It depends what was said, by whom, and to whom. Libel/slander requires a false statement of fact that causes actual damage to your reputation, or...

I mostly disagree with my colleagues about insurance. General liability policies and homeowners liability policies provide coverage for bodily...

Can I be sued in small claims court for a car accident when I had liability coverage?

You need to communicate with your insurer that you have been sued and provide it with copies of all related paperwork. You also need to attend the...

Can I sue my university for negligence?

If it turns out that your injuries are more serious than a scrape, you might have a claim. Claims against governmental entities need to be filed 6...