Is there a website where i can chk a lawyers stats..

Unfortunately, you will find that everybody and their brother represents themselves as a personal injury lawyer. In truth, there are very few of...

If I drive with a minor who has a learner's permit and there's an accident, do I have legal/financial liability?

From my perspective, there is little chance that you would have legal liability under these facts, assuming that you are acting as a resaonable...

Photo-radared in a 30 mph going 41 mph approximately 300 ft from a 45 mph sign.

I don't believe that you could win in court, as you were still in a 30 mph zone at the time. It's a classic speed trap. However, the judge may be...

Was hit in rear by a police Det. while I was stopped at ared traffic light,Disc ruprtured in neck(broke)&DamagedDisc inlowerback

This is a very difficult question to answer, as there may be liability limitations involving public entities in play (as in Oregon where I practice...

How do you get a later date for a civil complaint court date

This will be governed by your state's rules of civil procedure and local rules (if your court has any), but, yes, you can generally get a...

How do i file a defamation of character law suit?

Honestly, you should really hire local counsel to handle the suit for you. Defamation cases are notoriously difficult, and without an attorney at...

The police came to the car accident but they would not write a report. Why?

Ahhh, this is sometimes the bane of my existence. Police reports are often discretionary with the particular police agency or jurisdiction. Laws...

I have always used the replacement value of the vehicle (market value). This is the true replacement value of the vehicle, as you are unlikely to...

Market value 'loss of use'

Oops. I forgot to add that Oregon's definition of "Loss of Use" (UCJI 70.10) follows: If you find that the defendant’s [fault / negligence]...

Market value 'loss of use'

I have always used the replacement value of the vehicle (market value). This is the true replacement value of the vehicle, as you are unlikely to...