California lawmakers and residents continue to debate a change to caps on medical malpractice claims. Currently, the law sets awards at no more than $250,000. This limit was set back in 1975 and proponents of change argue is no longer an accurate reflection of the...
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How much recovery is possible in a legal malpractice claim?
Our legal system allows victims the ability to hold those who cause harm accountable, financially, through a civil lawsuit. These civil cases, like personal injury lawsuits, can lead to compensation to help cover the expenses that result from the accident. But what...
Can I sue my lawyer for malpractice?
When a lawyer fails to uphold their client's best interests, it can cost the client considerably. Results of a lawsuit that are less than ideal can leave a client with years of regret and major damages. A bad result in a lawsuit is not enough to sue an attorney for...
Ethical violations and legal malpractice during COVID-19
Every state has a bar association. The state tasks this group of legal professionals with monitoring those who practice within the profession. This group can issue penalties if lawyers violate the rules of their profession and, in some instances, even prohibit an...
Are legal malpractice claims on the rise?
A recent study by insurance broker Ames & Gough found legal malpractice claims continued to rise in 2020. The group has conducted surveys to gather information about legal malpractice claims for the last ten years, and states that claims with multi-million-dollar...
Legal malpractice, negligence, breach of contract and tolling
There are a variety of reasons that can lead to a legal malpractice claim. Two common examples include negligent legal representation and breach of contract. Although both can result in serious economic damages, the victim must file a claim before a given time period....
4 practice areas most prone to legal malpractice
Do you know if your attorney has legal malpractice insurance? Hopefully, it’s not an issue. You would much rather see your attorney succeed than sue him or her down the road. However, the insurance is more of an issue in some practice areas than in others. According...
Here’s how the standards of proof may change
If an attorney’s negligence or bad actions cause you harm, you might want to sue for legal malpractice. That’s understandable. In certain cases, such as with personal injury or business cases, such malpractice could easily cost you tens of thousands or hundreds of...
What makes an attorney competent to handle a case?
When an attorney passes the bar exam, they are licensed to practice law. There is no separate license or test for a lawyer to handle estate planning or criminal defense matters. However, certain areas of legal practice do allow for board-certified specialization....
Can I go into business with my attorney?
Creative entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for new opportunities. There’s good money in matching the right business opportunity to the right business model—and talent. It pays to assemble a talented team, but you might want to think twice before making your...