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Santa Rita Park Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Curry and Curry

4.6
11 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Rita Park, CA and Merced County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Personal injury and estate planning attorney serving Central and Northern California since 1991

  • Personal Injury LawyersEstate Planning, Wills and Probate, and 15 more

Thomas M. Curry
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Axel B. Gomez, Attorney at Law

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Santa Rita Park, CA and Merced County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • A law firm practicing personal injury law.

  • Personal Injury LawyersCar Accidents, Semi-Truck Accidents, and 33 more

Vicente Mendoza
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Baker Manock & Jensen, PC

4.6
110 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Rita Park, CA and Merced County, California

  • Law Firm with 28 lawyers2 awards

  • Baker Manock & Jensen is one of the oldest and most widely respected law firms in Central California.Although we are located in Fresno, many of our specialty practices are... Read More

  • Personal Injury LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 176 more

Dirk Brian Paloutzian
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Miles, Sears & Eanni A Professional Corporation

4.8
110 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Rita Park, CA and Merced County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Miles, Sears & Eanni, A Professional Corporation, is a leading law firm specializing in personal injury litigation on behalf of victims. Established in 1956, the firm has an... Read More

  • Personal Injury LawyersPractice Limited to Plaintiff's Civil Litigation, Product Liability, and 62 more

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Richard C. Watters
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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can I fire my attorney and pursue the case on my own in an insurance claim?

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Answered by attorney Gregory M Janks (Unclaimed Profile)
Personal Injury lawyer at Gregory M. Janks, P.C.
You may hire/fire your lawyer any time you want. You need to be careful about firing a lawyer if there are any critical dates/deadlines upcoming shortly. The contract/agreement you signed with your lawyer will likely spell out what you may owe the lawyer if you fire them, it is usually that they can be paid back/have a lien on any recovery for costs they've already paid out and as to their fee, it is usually a quantum meruit fee that is based on the work performed, how long it took them to perform it and their reasonable hourly rate. As to whether you can represent yourself, of course the law allows you to do so, but are you qualified to do so? Do you have the time? Do you have the working knowledge of the Court Rules so you can properly file pleadings, do discovery, etc.? Do you know the Rules of Evidence so you can try your case if it doesn't settle? If the other side truly wants to settle, and for fair value (how will you know what fair value is if you haven't handled hundreds of similar cases?), then you certainly can agree to a settlement without a lawyer representing you, but if they don't want to settle, then you need to be able to keep the case moving forward and meet all deadlines, collect all evidence, etc.
You may hire/fire your lawyer any time you want. You need to be careful about firing a lawyer if there are any critical dates/deadlines upcoming shortly. The contract/agreement you signed with your lawyer will likely spell out what you may owe the lawyer if you fire them, it is usually that they can be paid back/have a lien on any recovery for costs they've already paid out and as to their fee, it is usually a quantum meruit fee that is based on the work performed, how long it took them to perform it and their reasonable hourly rate. As to whether you can represent yourself, of course the law allows you to do so, but are you qualified to do so? Do you have the time? Do you have the working knowledge of the Court Rules so you can properly file pleadings, do discovery, etc.? Do you know the Rules of Evidence so you can try your case if it doesn't settle? If the other side truly wants to settle, and for fair value (how will you know what fair value is if you haven't handled hundreds of similar cases?), then you certainly can agree to a settlement without a lawyer representing you, but if they don't want to settle, then you need to be able to keep the case moving forward and meet all deadlines, collect all evidence, etc.
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Can I still sue if the incident happened 3 years ago?

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Answered by attorney David F. Stoddard (Unclaimed Profile)
Personal Injury lawyer at The David F. Stoddard Law Firm
You have three years from the date of the incident. You say it was three years ago. If it was exactly three years ago, you can still file it, provided you get it filed today somehow. If it is a little more than three years ago, then it is too late, unless the statute of limitations was somehow tolled. For example, if you were a minor when it happened it is tolled until you are 18, but then you have a year to file after turning 18.
You have three years from the date of the incident. You say it was three years ago. If it was exactly three years ago, you can still file it, provided you get it filed today somehow. If it is a little more than three years ago, then it is too late, unless the statute of limitations was somehow tolled. For example, if you were a minor when it happened it is tolled until you are 18, but then you have a year to file after turning 18.
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How long do we have to sue the at-fault driver?

Paul L. Whitfield
Answered by attorney Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)
Personal Injury lawyer at Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A.
Why did the insurance co pay "some" of the bills. Normally they would pay nothing unless you signed a release., if you signed you are done, toast. If you did not sign a release you have 3 years from the date of the collision and you must sue the driver and the owner both of whom are responsible for the operation of the vehicle.
Why did the insurance co pay "some" of the bills. Normally they would pay nothing unless you signed a release., if you signed you are done, toast. If you did not sign a release you have 3 years from the date of the collision and you must sue the driver and the owner both of whom are responsible for the operation of the vehicle.
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