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My husbands shifts have been cut from 5 to 2). We know this is due to a personal issue the mgr. has with me. What can we do?
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Answered on June 11, 2012
This is the type of problem that makes employment law a challenge. My office regularly handles employment law claims, but your husband's situation,...
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Is it illegal to discuss our compensation/wage with other nurses at our job?
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Answered on June 10, 2012
No, it is not illegal to find out, through discussion, what your co-workers are making. In fact, as the other attorneys pointed out, the CA Labor...
How many questions in a special interrogatory set are we allowed to ask in an unlimited civil case?
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Answered on June 10, 2012
Granted, based on your question I have no idea what your case is about, or whether you have, indeed, tried to obtain representation, but as a...
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What financial action(s) can be taken to protect assets, when there is a potential civil suit in a hit and run for the accused?
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Answered on June 10, 2012
In general, I would need alot more information. Off the cuff, why doesn't the 'accused' try to negotiate a settlement of the potential civil...
I am at fault car accident with no insurance, I am being sued and need to do settlement
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Answered on June 06, 2012
I am NOT licensed in WA, but I concur with the other attorneys that you should hire an attorney to assist you in settling this case.
It sounds...
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If I get into a car accident and the other party does not have a license but has insurance is he automatically at fault?
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Answered on June 06, 2012
Absolutely not! Lack of CDL has no bearing on a determination of fault whatsoever. There are definitely penalties for driving without a license,...
What is the proper settlement for pain and suffering after being rear ended by a truck?
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Answered on June 06, 2012
Bottom line: 1800 is a lowball offer, but not at all unusual when a layperson tries to settle his/her claim alone. I've noticed a distrubing trend...
My car was totaled by a rear end collision from a commercial truck. How much of a settlement can I expect to receive if I sue?
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Answered on June 06, 2012
Odd question if you have, indeed, retained an attorney. If you have not and are just feeling out what we think you should try to negotiate from the...
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Can a person that was involved in a car accident recover costs associated with repairs/property damage AND diminution in value?
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Answered on May 31, 2012
To be candid with you, the simplest answer is: you will only recover the amount it costs to repair your vehicle. Why? Because the thinking in the...
Does a lawyer have to carry legal malpractice insurance to practice in California?
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Answered on May 31, 2012
As the other atty's said, the law does not require us to carry malpractice insurance, even in private practice. However, if we do not have...
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