I live in CA. I have had a W/C case going for 4 months shy of 5 years, My lawyer is terrible, Can I fire Him????

You can get a new attorney at any time at no additional fee. You should start by getting a complete copy of your attorney's file and have it...

What is recoverable in a personal injury settlement?

All damages caused by the accident are recoverable with certain limits. Wage loss, including overtime, medical bills, and pain and suffering....

Workman's comp benefits

You will be entitled to permanent disability payments depending on the per centage of disability you have when you reach maximum medical...

The procedure to find the result, settlement of a California Work Compensation claim or case.

You need to consult with a workers' comp lawyer about your rights to settle.

What can we do if an accident was seen as our fault and our insurance company paid out $ (not enough) and now we are being sued?

For starters your mom should have better insurance coverage. If your insurance company obtained a release, your mom may have no further...

Probably not unless your Ex presses the issue. In the future remember that you have a right not to incriminate yourself. You may remain quiet.

Will there be charges filed against me?

Yes the DA can still file criminal charges against you but probably won't. If so you may be eligible for "diversion" where you can avoid having...

Slipped and fell on banannas in a major grocery store

Open a claim against the store's carrier. Under their med pay provision, there is a no fault payment of your medical bills. Beyond that you would...

How can I protect myself from an ex-co worker that is calling my place of employment and Is trying to get me fired ?

Consult with an attorney who can demand that the person cease and desist all further statements. If this fails, and injunction preventing such...

If you settled comp and release and resigned can you file a claim on a different body part

As long as the different body part does not involve the compromise and release and the settlement does not restrict further claims by the employee.