In a car accident and other part is lying...

You're getting way ahead of yourself here. First, the other party's insurance company hasn't decided to deny the claim yet. Wait for that decision...

My mother went to a court hearing today and her car got broken into while on the premises.

There is no requirement that parking lots have cameras, and it will be difficult if not impossible for you to prove that the existence of a camera...

We lost a small claims suit. We were the Defendants. Where can we get the reason backing up the judgment we felt was unfair?

The reason for the small claims judge's decision is irrelevant. If you request it promptly, you are entitled to a new trial in the Superior Court....

I was made aware of a pending lawsuit against my corporation and myself personally by a former business associate.

The fact that a lawsuit has been filed against you does not require any response. Your duty to respond is triggered by service of legal process. No...

Your question raises a number of concerns. In the first place, you claim that you "will be the defendant." If that's the case, a deposition...

Procedural question: What is my deadline for serving interrogatories?....

Their motion for summary judgment does nothing to interfere with your right to conduct discovery. As a matter of fact, the Code of Civil Procedure...

Hello, I have been served w/ summons and complaint on 5/8/14, for breach of contract - collections in the amount of 3,300.

You need to consult with a bankruptcy attorney immediately. You may be able to keep most or all of your assets and discharge this debt.

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On 5/12 I was served court documents, the hearing date is 5/15.

A response to a reply is neither provided for nor generally permitted. You should attend the hearing (or check the tentative ruling if the court...

Should I obtain a personal injury lawyer?

Absolutely. You need to retain a lawyer as soon as possible so that you can continue to receive the treatment you need. If you wait, the adjuster...

Civil lawsuit Case was involuntarily dismissed because server did not file proof of service, I wish to reinstate the case.

You keep asking about it, but there is no such thing as "reinstatement" under California law. You can move to have the dismissal set aside, but the...