Inexperienced attorneys are often lured by serious injuries into taking cases with liability problems. Clients sometimes believe that liability in accident cases is predicated on the extent of the injuries. In a recent Florida case the plaintiff got drunk in a bar and then injured himself climbing on an artificial rock climbing wall. Stephen Barrett, then 35, was [...]
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Many People Are Unaware That California Has A Statutory Cap On Both The Amount Of Attorneys’ Fees and The Amount Which A Victim May Recover For Pain and Suffering in Medical Malpractice Cases. Since the 1970s California has limited the amount of attorneys fees in medical malpractice cases to 40 percent of the first $50,000, 33 1/3 percent of the next $50,000, [...] Lots of people ask me about Offers to Compromise pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 998. Here is a recent example: Q: I sued my physician for medical malpractice. The 998 offer was for a monetary amount with no admission of liability. I decided to reject it because I wanted a full admission. The [...] Click here for Wrongful Termination, Discrimination & Overtime Claims Have you been seriously injured in an accident? Do you believe you are the victim of medical malpractice? Do you want straight answers about your rights? Call 800 486 6814 for a free consulation without obligation. Our firm represents accident victims and their [...] |
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