In CA, I countersued for my deductible and car rental exp in small claim &won. Does it mean I can't sue for personal injury now?

The rule that lawyer referred to does not apply in Small Claims Court, under CCP 426.60(b). You can still file a personal injury action, as long...

Explanation of causation and proximate cause in a fatal automobile accident. which driver is at fault of the fatality?

This is a tough question, with alot of blame (and fault) to assign to both drivers here. If you ask twelve people you will get twelve different...

In all honesty I think you are engaging in magical thinking if you believe the truck driver has any fault here. It was your job to avoid a...

In a car accident, why is it viewed as the fault of the trailing car, if there is a collision?

The general presumption is that the trailing driver is at fault because he or she has a duty to follow at a safe distance and stop for obstacles. ...

Being sued in small claims for collision damage in excess of actual damage

Short answer is no: your arguments are not a basis for dismissal but rather points to be made to reduce their claim. They don't have to have the...

Violation of my 4th & 14th amendment rights/Do I have a case against the SW, sherrif, county, CPS?

The standard for liability here is very high and most likely difficult to meet if they were acting on a report that appeared to them to be...

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Friend borrowed my car. She was hit, my car totalled. At fault driver has suspended license.

You say the other driver had a suspended license. That does not necessarily mean he or she did not have insurnace, but if your friend's lawyer is...

My 21yr old daughter was killed while walking in an unsafe crosswalk..The City agrees to settle. But...

You have a claim if, and only if, you were dependent on your daughter for support. I assume the attorney discussed this issue with you, but if...

How do I proceed to file an claim against someone who skied into me causing me substantial injuries?

You will be best off retaining an attorney to examine the facts and pursue a claim, but a word of caution - it may be difficult to collect damages...

My case is going to court. Who is responsible for the fee involved? I'm being asked to pay the amount by my attorney.

Normally attorneys advance case costs like filing fees and collect them out of the recovery, but your fee agreement with your attorney should...