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California questions and answers

• Should I have a lawyer representing me?

  Asked in San Francisco, CA

  I was back-ended in my car by a speeder. Both insurance companies agree the other party was responsible. I spent 5 days in the hospital (3 days in the ICU with rib and sternal fractures and resultant atrial fibrillation. The other party had only the minimal insurance required by law. My car was totaled. My insurance says I will only get $25,000 for medical, and that benefit will be applied to any medical bills. Reimbursement for my car is pending because the other insurance says they may have me pay part of the property damage. (Was catapulted into a building). I did not have collision. I am 84 years old; I've never had an accident. It will take me months to get my strength back. Is this a viable case for an attorney? My hospital bill was over $135,000. How does Medicare fit into this?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• I was a victim of assault & battery on private property. Can I sue the person who owns the property?

  Asked in Valley Center, CA

  I cannot get the police report without a court order, even though I was a victim of the incident.

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• How do I know if I've been appointed as executor of an estate?

  Asked in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

  My son passed away, gave me power of attorney before he entered hospital. His estranged wife who is and has been living with another man has been insinuating that I cannot manage their finances. I have made no claims against any monies due her and the children, nor am I aware of any claims that have been filed on my behalf. She said she has a court date in March to dispute the estate claim.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My Family Member Was Killed, How Long Do I Have To Bring A Case For Wrongful Death In California?

  Asked in San Jose, CA

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Am I Entitled to Overtime Pay in California?

  Asked in Long Beach, CA

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Where can I find an attorney or law firm who is plaintiff-sided to go against a large corporation?

  Asked in East Los Angeles, CA

  This matter arises from a car rental dispute that was escalated to law enforcement and resulted in a felony arrest and prosecution. Car rental company own billing/contract records reflect the rental was closed and the vehicle was returned on March 28, 2024, yet Plaintiff was arrested on April 5, 2024 while in possession of the same vehicle, creating an objective contradiction suggesting false or materially misleading information was provided to law enforcement.

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• What do I need to do to protect my business name or logo in California?

  Asked in Los Angeles, CA

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Ex-friend sent message to college alumni org claiming I committed multiple sexual assaults. Claims are false. What do I do to address this?

  Asked in Los Angeles, CA

  An ex-friend libeled me a few months ago. She wrote messages on Facebook to the university alumni board claiming I sexually assaulted someone out of state and also someone at a party she hosted 10 years ago. These claims are 100% false. Due to her false claims and the drama it caused I had to step down from the board to deal with this. I have the screenshots that she sent on Facebook. I also made a copy of our last correspondence as friends years back, also via Facebook messages. In the film industry, in this age of #metoo, allegations of sexual assault can ruin someone’s career. Even if it didn’t happen. Her false accusations have caused me a lot of stress as well as distractions daily. Also stepping down from he board has hurt my film career. It has limited my networking opportunities. Daily this causes me stress on how to handle this. I’m not very productive at my day job and my insomnia returned. Best way to file Cease and Desist and not lose a lot of money with this?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My neighbor violated the easement contract by putting a chain to our gate and not letting us use the parking. What do I do?

  Asked in Huntington Park, CA

  Neighbor’s house is a rental property. Owner doesn’t live there.

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• I slept and fell in a puddle of water at quest diagnostics and I stay on the second floor and I can barely get up there.

  Asked in Oakland, CA

  So was in quest diagnostics and going to get some blood work done and I walked in and slipped and fell in a puddle of water a nurse told me to stay down and she took pictures of me when I was on the floor so I have her as a witness and I stay on the second floor at a medical respite and I can no longer receive care there because I stay on the second floor and there's no first floor accommodations there. What can I do?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• I am age 67, neighbors in 20s, I was physically attacked by them. Does this constitute elder abuse?

  Asked in Sunnyvale, CA

  Was physically atttacked by neighbors (husb & wife) when wife struck me with fists, we fell to ground, husb jerked me up off of wife and slammed me to ground then called police, while on phone wife again hit me in head with fist, I went to hosp was diagnosed with concussion. Police arrived, took statements and no further action. This happened on my rental property, I informed prop mgr, no action taken.. Happened 1+ year ago and neighbors are severely harassing me again when for the second time, have and currently are using their vehicle to block me in carport parking space. Last time I reported to police after being blocked in for 4 days and police stated that they could not assist because it was private property, need to contact prop mgr. Contacted prop mgr who failed to resolve. What may be my legal options? I am a US Army veteran, I receive subsidized housing assistance but I'm very afraid to notify my housing authority without knowing what my legal options may be!

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• How much is my injury worth in California?

  Asked in Sacramento, CA

  What are the elements that need to be taken into consideration?  

  Answered by 1 attorney