Can you sue someone for giving you a STD?
“Pity is but half justice. ” — Kahlil GibranYes you can. But your suit won't be successful unless you prove that the person knew they had the STD and didn't…
Can I sue the police for hitting my car during a police chase?
“Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.” — George Bernard ShawCaveat: this is a complicated matter with many qualifications. You can't sue the police for hitting your…
A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Fee
“He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver.” — Ecclesiastes Personal injury lawyers do not receive a fee unless and until you receive a fee. We work on…
Personal Injury Damages Calculator?
“The unexpected always happens. ” — Proverb Personal injury law is based upon one concept: an injured person is entitled to money from a negligent defendant. If you want…
What iPhone apps should a solo have?
“A trifle consoles us because a trifle upsets us. ” — PascalA benefit of being a paperless solo is the ability to run your office from your iPhone. In order…
How a solo should backup a paperless office
“Can it be that there is not enough space for man in this beautiful world, under those immeasurable, starry heavens?” — TolstoyApparently not Tolstoy, if you run a paperless office.…
What is the Statute of Limitations in California?
“The silent touches of time.” — Edmund BurkeAh, the Statute of Limitations. That's a fancy way of saying how much time a person has to sue somebody. It's an important concept…
How to start a solo law practice in California
“The triumph of hope over experience” — Samuel Johnson This is the barebones checklist I wrote and followed when I started my own solo practice in California. It's not conclusive.…