From a legal standpoint, which approach is more advisable for minimizing liability in the event of a medical malpractice lawsuit: more extensive medical documentation to provide more material for legal challenges, or specificity in notes to clearly justify clinical decisions and ensure comprehensive patient care?

November 9th, 2024

I have been a victim of identity theft involving my social security number, and I have other legal matters including a loan of $17,500 that I am struggling to recover and a previous incarceration that I believe was fabricated. What steps can I take to address these issues, and how can I find legal representation to assist me?

June 11th, 2024

If I file a claim against a contractor's bonding company and the contractor wins, can he sue me in court for non-payment, even though I paid him throughout the job, and what are my legal options?

January 24th, 2023

I got laid off and my attorney withdrew before going to trial. I'm unsure if they filed discovery or initial disclosures. What documents are needed for trial, and how can I verify and file any missing documents if I may be representing myself due to financial constraints?

August 23rd, 2023

We took over a residential lease in January that expires in August, and our current rent is $1700. The new landlord is trying to increase it to $2100 starting August. Isn't there a 5% increase cap, or is that void because we took over a lease? We are in California, specifically Davis.

January 30th, 2023