YES! If you share part of the fault for causing a car accident, state laws differ significantly when it comes to how your claim is affected. In California, you can recover compensation from any other at-fault party, regardless of the degree of your own fault. BUT any compensation you recover will be reduced by your [...]
Like every state, California has enacted laws that place time limits on your right to go to court and file a lawsuit. These laws are called “statutes of limitations,” and there are different rules for different kinds of cases. The time limits relevant to filing a lawsuit over a car accident in California are: •two [...]
If is very important you get some good legal advice to help you understand your options. Petition for Dismissal - Penal Code §§ 1203.4 & 1203.4a The petition for dismissal (expungement) process is available to all defendants who are convicted of a crime that meets the criteria listed in Penal Code §§ 1203.4 and 1203.4a. [...]
ADR is a process offered by the court and others to help people resolve their disputes without going to trial. By using ADR, you may not have to file a lawsuit, and if you do file a lawsuit, you may be able to avoid a trial. ADR is usually less formal, less expensive, and less [...]
