Personal injury insurance question. This is a follow up to a prior question I posted, but with additional Does this sound legal?

In California, in the context of emergency room billing, the California Supreme Court has ruled that it is an illegal practice. (See Prospect...

My questions are: What rights do we have? Is a lawyer necessary? We don't want to be unreasonable but what should we do

The only reasonable goal in such cases is to seek compensation for injuries sustained. If your wife did not sustain an injury then she does not...

I have been permanently injured in an accident that was both negligent and criminal on behalf of the perpetrators?

The filing of a criminal case can hurt you by delaying your civil case. I strongly recommend you retain an attorney and focus on your civil action...

Can I demand discount from the manufacturer for the extra services and time spent on not-so-new goods they sold to me?

From the facts given, you would be entitled to some recovery under the UCC (Uniform Commercial Code). If you have invoices, then you have a...

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Do I sue driver at fault or insurance?

You would sue the driver (and the owner, if different) directly. If that driver has insurance then their insurance company will appoint counsel to...

Do I need to pay rent during the time our mth to mth home is uninhabitable due to mold during remediation and construction CA?

If the property is truly uninhabitable then you do not have to pay rent for the time you are not there; there is also a question of whether the...

I got into an accident and may be at fault. the other person has no DL and no INS.

Having worked for the insurance defense side for many years, I have seen many plaintiffs sue to recover their property damage and medical expenses...

I concur with my colleagues, with the exception that I would briefly mention the tactic in the opposition. I don't think it will hurt your argument...

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Is it legal for a general contractor to ask the subs to indemnify and hold harmless the owners and him under any circumstance?

The following two provisions limit the indemnity: (1) "to the fullest extent permitted by law" limits it to what California law allows, which does...

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In california , are verbal contracts valid for small electrical work can a contractor still file a lien? if not paid .

Depending on the value of the work to be done, the contract is required to be licensed and is also required to have a written agreement describing...