Questions answered by Beilal Mohamad-Ali Chatila

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Can I sue for punitive damages if my car was totaled by a drunk driver?

Beilal's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

It wouldn't necessarily be punitive damages, but you can sue for what you have lost.

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Can someone use text messages you personally sent to someone else write a published article?

Beilal's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

You have privacy rights to those text messages. If someone published them without your consent, and this caused you harm (e.g. embarrassment), then...

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ArmInjured from a WestField Mall Sliding door yesterday. How do I start to sue for my medical , missed work, pain and suffering?

Beilal's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

Personal Injury is for serious injuries. Make sure you get medical attention--X-rays will be able to determine any broken bones. Call an attorney...

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Ok i have a suspended license and my tickets were sent to the franchise tax board .how do i get my ls back

Beilal's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

You'll likely be eligible to obtain your license once the payment is applied from your tax refund to your outstanding account.

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Can my landlord use Capital Improvement to raise my rent after my building caught fire?

Beilal's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

Sounds like your landlord is "double dipping." Rent control law is pretty clear on this, despite what he says the reason is. I would seek an...

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Is this legal and am I entitled to possible liable damages from this behavior?

Beilal's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. You can ask the court (through a motion) for a preliminary injunction to prevent the landlord from throwing...

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I was defending in jury trial and jury found me Noy guilty

Beilal's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

Criminal court does not typically send out information (because of it's sensitivity), so you will have to obtain it from the court clerk. Go in...

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I had an explosion under my hood at 66mph on freeway, later emergency rescue towed my car to a safe location & it was impounded?

Beilal's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

7 days is a long time to leave a vehicle unattended in a private lot. Your best bet is to call all the local tow yards and once you find it,...

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What are the steps I need to take following an at-fault car accident with no car insurance?

Beilal's answer | Answered on February 28, 2018

I'm sorry about your incident. Thankfully no one was injured. There are civil and criminal implications here, so I suggest contacting an attorney...

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Are there personal injury attorneys who work With nonprofits?

Beilal's answer | Answered on February 28, 2018

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I am located in Oakland and need a few pro bono hours. Feel free to give me a call--I have a few ideas.

Beilal Mohamad-Ali Chatila's Answers (70)

Can I sue for punitive damages if my car was totaled by a drunk driver?

Can someone use text messages you personally sent to someone else write a published article?

ArmInjured from a WestField Mall Sliding door yesterday. How do I start to sue for my medical , missed work, pain and suffering?

Ok i have a suspended license and my tickets were sent to the franchise tax board .how do i get my ls back

Can my landlord use Capital Improvement to raise my rent after my building caught fire?

Is this legal and am I entitled to possible liable damages from this behavior?

I was defending in jury trial and jury found me Noy guilty

I had an explosion under my hood at 66mph on freeway, later emergency rescue towed my car to a safe location & it was impounded?

What are the steps I need to take following an at-fault car accident with no car insurance?

Are there personal injury attorneys who work With nonprofits?