How to Ask for a Restraining Order
**If you are in danger right now, then you should call “911” for assistance.** When you feel that someone is dangerous enough to cause you harm, then you may need to ask for a...
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover My Medical Bills?
Some people think workers’ compensation only covers lost wages. The truth is worker compensation laws make other allowances for individuals who have been injured at work. One of these allowances is the cost of...
Do I have to establish paternity before I have rights to child custody?
When you feel confident that you are the father of a child, but your paternity is not legally established, it can be an emotionally stressful time in your life. You may want the freedom...
Real Estate Law: When to Use a Quitclaim Deed
When a person wants to transfer ownership of a property to another person, a deed needs to be filed with the County Recorder’s office. Usually, when real estate is being transferred under California law,...
How Homeowners Can Avoid Summertime Personal Injury Claims
School is out, summer is here, and we are all spending a lot more time in our backyards, on our decks, and in our pools. For homeowners, this season also means it is time...
I want to establish a guardian for my children. What should I do?
If you have children under the age of 18, and you want the freedom to choose who is the guardian of the children if something should happen to you, then you should consider making...
Social Security Disability: When to Expect the First Payment
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a disability program for individuals who are unable to work for a year or more, due to a medical condition, and who also worked in jobs covered by...
Understanding Security Deposits
Security deposits are included in landlord and tenant laws for California. Let’s take a look at how they apply to both parties. What is a security deposit? When a tenant agrees to rent a...
Community Resources Spotlight: Division of Workers’ Compensation
Although lawyer referral is one of our main services, we also frequently refer clients to other legal resources that are available to them in the San Diego community. Division of Workers’ Compensation For...
Mediation vs. Arbitration in Medical Malpractice
What are the differences between mediation and arbitration when it involves medical malpractice? Here is some general information. If you find yourself in the middle of a medical malpractice lawsuit, then you may be...