Slip and fall medical documentation

Two days is not a problem. A month would be. The small claims limit is now $10,000. You should try to settle your case with the insurance...

Can an uninsured motorist policy deduct medical bills paid by my work comp carrier to the doctors from my settlement

The uninsured motorist carrier is entitled to a credit against its limits for any money you receive from any source to cover your losses-- and this...

How can I make sure my attorney doesn't take of advantage of me, regarding the amount of a settlement?

The required written fee agreement will control. In a contingent fee case, as yours appear to be, the fee is a percentage (like 33%) multiplied by...

It can be binding. Read Cal. Civil code sec. 2010 which covers Accord And Satisfaction. The better approach , as other have said, is to draft a...

This is a strict liability claim against McDonald's (so they would lsoe in court, assuming your claim is believed by a judge or jury), but the...

Is property management liable if I fell downstairs of my apartment building from a missing stair-step, and suffered injuries?

I love stairway cases. Here's why: the law is really good for plaintiffs, and holds owners to a tough standard. Here's language from a brief I...

Can our daughter be responsible.

Yes, but if the other driver tries to claim personal injury, his/her case will be viewed with skepticism by your insurance company, which will hire...

Slip and fall: Pulled back muscle and neck strain, should I handle this on my own?

I would take this to small claims (limit of $7500). Store will probably settle with you before you have to go to court. Don't forget you get to...

Most counties have an online listing of all court cases-- many are searchable by name. Chuck Geerhart

Malpractice

This will be a tough case. There may be no liability. Damages are limited to $250K due the awful medical malpractice law passed in the 1970s (and...