I was a pedestrian that got hit by a motorcyclist June 29th, 2013.

Get a local lawyer asap. Value of case is very fact specific.

I was in an accident and found out later that my insurance lapsed by 9 days, it is my fault and now want to know how to proceed.

You can be sued by the other party and or their ins co. Your license can be suspended for not having ins and if there is a judgment against you and...

My wife choked up a fingernail from a drink I also consumed, I called the company they asked for me to send the nail to them

When you talk to a lawyer about a possible case, it is privileged communication. You are under no legal obligation to refrain from disclosing the...

On a tort claim under the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Does coverage have to exist with the insurer and third party?

After Deukmejian packed the Calif Supreme court with conservative anti consumer judges, the right for a 3d party to sue the deft's ins co for bad...

What type of attorney do I need for an at fault car accident?

Let your ins handle it. It will hire an atty. You may wish to hire independent counsel as well. That will be out of your pocket. Id suggest you...

THEY'RE TRYING TO CHARGE ME MORE $$$

If you have ins let them know and have them deal with the shop. If you don't, find another shop and take your car there. Contact the Bureau of...

Do I have to be present to show proof that I accomplished what I was told to do in my prior court date or can someone go in for

If a misdemeanor, you can appear personally or by counsel. If you have an atty, the atty can appear with the proof. Otherwise, you better be there.

Serve them 14 days before the hearing. Serve by method that will assure delivery by the next day.

Requesting trial in a UD

This should be in the landlord tenant category. The parties need to be served before trial is set. Otherwise, the non served party must be severed...

Pay up or else?

1st, the guy only has 2 yrs from the date of accident to sue (actually file suit). If he is past that, no worries. If it is still w/in 2 yrs, he...