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The Lawyer’s Duty to Keep Their Clients Informed

By | March 8th, 2013

QUESTION: I retained an attorney to represent me after a slip and fall at a commercial property. However, I have not heard from my attorney if the lawsuit has been filed. Is my lawyer obliged to provide me with such information regarding the progress of my case? ANSWER: As clearly stated in the California Rules of Professional Conduct, attorneys have a duty to communicate with their clients and keep their clients “reasonably informed about significant developments relating to the employment or representation” (CRPC 3–500). Properly performing the job for which.

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Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims

By | March 8th, 2013

QUESTION: I was shot in a bar a little over 2 years ago, after an argument with another person. Is it too late to file a personal injury lawsuit? ANSWER: Generally, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim, such as assault, battery, or injury caused by negligence or wrongful act of another, is two years from the time the cause of action has accrued (CCP § 335.1). Ordinarily, a cause of action “accrues” when, under the substantive law, the wrongful act is committed and the liability arises.

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