How much could it cost to hire attorney to defend me from civil suit (personal injury) for a auto accident no fault of mine

You should let your auto insurance handle this matter for you. If you didn't have insurance, use the Avvo Find a Lawyer tool to help you find a...

Can I sue for medical malpractice in the death of my partner if we were not legally bound but I am responsible for his estate.

A successor--in-interest (defined by Code of Civil Procedure 377.60) will need to sue for wrongful death; the estate can bring a survival action

Already served papers to drunk driver, should I amend to add punitive damages?

Sure, you can amend to add punitive damages, but what good will it do you if the defendant has no money to pay you? For the future, I would...

You need to consult with a reputable personal injury attorney who specializes in medical malpractice ASAP. The statute of limitations for medical...

How Do I State Damages of CM 110 Form

If you have incurred any medical expenses due to the emotional distress, you should list what they are, along with the physical symptoms of the...

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Slip & Fall

You have received great advice from my colleagues. One thing I would like to add is you should file a report with the store. Did you take...

Is slandering someone's name a crime in California?

As Ms. Vaccaro noted, you can file a lawsuit for defamation. You should consult local counsel and discuss the details of your case with him/her....

Verbal Abuse Over Phone

Unfortunately there are no legal actions you can take at this point. Once he enters the U.S. (and if he continues to harass you and/or your family)...

I am sorry to hear about your foot. it is always frustrating when you get hurt due to no fault of your own. Unfortunately, however, your damages...

Can I sue or ask for compensation for my little 4 year old's knee injury? It happened 3 months ago, please see details below.

I am sorry to hear about your daughter's ordeal. I know these things are tough on kids. Did it also take the orthopedic surgeon 4 visits to figure...