I've been summoned to court regarding my boyfriends car accident where he killed a person, I'm illegal, should I be worried?

You have nothing to fear. It is not the policy in the state of California to check any person's immigration status before they are allowed entry...

While mountain biking in a state park I hit a hiker. Initially he thought it was sprained ankle. found to be fracture. have

These facts are pretty complicated and incomplete. I think you would do well to get an appointment with a personal injury attorney in your area. ...

I was injured at a place of business and they did not make an accident report or call 911 aren't they required to?

You would have to prove that the county was some how negligent in how they built, maintained the property or that they allowed a dangerous...

A reasonable amount of time. Yes it sounds confusing but after you file a lawsuit, the court will set a Case Management Conference approximately...

How do I put a witness I had subpoenaed "on call" and not lose jurisdiction on him/her if he/she doesn't show up?

Your subpoena must be personally served on the witness. Then call him/her in order to arrange a time that will be convenient for him/her. If for...

In a civil trial , in closing , how much can be real argument ? Isn't the point to persuade rather than bore ?

A closing argument is much much more than simply arguing the facts as they pertain to the law. The most important part of the closing argument is...

My attorney wants to settle my case of someone rear ending me in a car accident. I feel it is to low.

Your attorney may be right and he may be low. I encourage clients who are questioning settlement amounts to talk to one of my colleagues in the...

You are entitled to be made whole due to the negligence of the flight attendant. They know that unless they take necessary precautions that they...

Do I have a case for defamation against a competitor who spread lies to clients about my business and my character?

Yes. You need to get on it because after you file a lawsuit you will get the legal right to investigate called "discovery.". However, electronic...

Either you at they will have to send madicare a verification form indicating that you are not on Medicare so that when you settle your case, the...