Category: Information on Different Areas of Law
If you receive a letter from a government agency advising you that they need your property for a public project, it means that the agency plans to construct a public project on your property and is going to offer to purchase it. It is known as condemnation, but it does not mean that your property is unsafe or of poor quality. The government has the right, under eminent domain, to assume the ownership of property where and when it deems necessary for public use. Read More
Make sure you have enough time to file a personal injury lawsuit in California.
The State of California determines its own statute of limitations for personal injury cases, which means that in California a lawsuit must be filed before the statute expires. Read More
The timeline for a medical malpractice lawsuit can be difficult to determine, especially as very few cases actually go to trial in California. Here, a few things to consider when working with a medical malpractice attorney on a med mal case.
Factors that May Influence the Duration of a Case
When it comes to how long a med mal lawsuit lasts, it really depends on a number of things. For example, where was the paperwork filed? If it was filed in a busier jurisdiction, then you can expect to wait longer than you would in a less crowded one.
Second, how complex is the case? The severity of the injury, the type of treatment, and the number of doctors and witnesses can all affect the amount of time needed to proceed with the med mal case.
Third, what if your medical malpractice lawsuit does not go to trial? Most cases in California
When you are in the middle of ending a marriage, sharing a divorce lawyer may seem like a good idea, especially because it can lower the attorney fees. While you always have the option to share a dissolution attorney between you and your spouse or partner, here are a few reasons why you may want to hire your own divorce lawyer instead:
- Conflict of Interest: If you have one lawyer between the two of you, then it can be difficult for the attorney to represent both of your best interests. What may seem acceptable to one party could be upsetting to the other, which can cause friction between them. This
