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I know that the usual course of civil litigation is Plaintiff serves complaint, Defendant responds, then Discovery, then ...
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Answered on October 25, 2014
I agree with many of the answers already given, but I would add that as a Plaintiff, you have the "burden of proof" of all elements on your claim. ...
Improper construction caused subfloor/floor damage. Estimate is 13K to fix; builder's 1st offer 5K. Negotiate or go to court?
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Answered on October 25, 2014
Since you have filed in small claims court, the court would be limited to awarding you $10,000 in the best case scenario. So, unless you want to...
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I just won a court case where I was the defendant. The judgement also states that I
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Answered on February 10, 2014
The procedure for recovery of costs is one of those activities where "the devil is in the detail" and it is often best to work with an attorney to...
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We were in car accident. what we can expect to get for pain and suffering?
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Answered on February 10, 2014
This sounds like a pretty serious accident and there are likely to be some pretty serious damages. In my opinion, this is a case where you really...
At what point do I waive my right to sue my employer for personal injury?
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Answered on February 10, 2014
I agree with the other attorneys, there are very limited circumstances under which you can avoid the "exclusive remedy" rule of Workers' ...
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In a civil lawsuit, personal injury, what does it mean when an attorney signs the settlement agreement as
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Answered on February 10, 2014
This language is placed into settlement agreements to provide evidence in the future that the parties who settled had the advice and counsel of an...
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My grandma passed away with no will, my moms name and my grandmas name are on the deed and the loan, does the house go 2 my mom?
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Answered on February 10, 2014
I agree with the other attorneys who have provided responses. Unfortunately, though, even where there appears to be a clear right to title,...
Breach of contract for $30,000 from my contractor, is it worth taking him to civil court
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Answered on February 10, 2014
Construction contract terms vary widely, as do the actual amount of damages arising out of a breach of a construction contract. Therefore, I...
If I sue a doctor but his insurance coverage is only 1 million dollars, what options do I have?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
Medical malpractice is a complex area of law. It sounds like you have a serious damage claim, so that will merit seeking the best legal advice you...
How do I no the right amount to ask for in a pain and suffering settlement?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
I would advise you to be very cautious when dealing with insurance companies after an accident. They are not looking out for your best interests,...
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