Is there a statute of limitations on traffic tickets?
Speaking from first hand experience, no they don't. Way back I was written a seatbelt ticket and apparently forgot about it. In the mean time I had moved out of the area.Fast forward 10 years, I was back in the city where I was written the ticket. I get pulled over for something and the office comes back and says relax for a few minutes. Apparently there's a warrant out for me and what it's for is not in the system, they have to pull the file. He asked me if I had any had idea what it was and I didn't have any idea.About 10 minutes go and he says I hate to arrest you for a seatbelt ticket, but.. The officer was very nice about it and actually told me to empty everything out of my pockets, except for my mobile phone and how I was going to pay for the ticket. He also allowed me to call my ride, to take me back after I pay the fine. He did search me, and I got a ride in his car.When it came to the booking process, I did get my mugshot and fingerprinted, paid my fine and was released. My ride was waiting for me and went back on my way.
What is california's statute of limitations on medical lien?
As a former auto claim adjuster for 10 years, have heard a lot of "horror" stories about some lawyers. My husband, a semi retired lawyer, had a client come into his office with $45,000 in medical bills that were never paid by her lawyer and the lawyer took $55,000 of her $100,000, and she was facing bankruptcy. She "assumed" that the lawyer paid her medical bills and subsequently spent her settlement check. About 99% of all lawyers with a lien or even w/out a lien, will take the settlement check and pay the medical bills 1st, then take their cut of 33% to 40%, then what is leftover is given to the client, as theirs to keep. There could be a possibility that they may not have all the medical bills on file, but in most cases they do, since when they request the medical reports, most will also request copies of the bills so that it is included with their demand to settle their case. Unfortunately, since you received medical treatment, you will be held responsible, since in almost ALL cases, to receive treatment, you would have signed a form with each provider that states, if insurance does not cover my expenses, I agree to be held responsible. As for the statute of limitations, only a "real" lawyer can tell you. My suggestion is to make an appointment with a "real" lawyer of your legal rights. Many will give you 1 free consult to see if you have a case or not. Most likely like in the case that happened to my husband, is that if in fact he ignored this lien, then he could be charged with malpractice. But;;;;;be advised, that lawyers, like doctors don't like to sue another for malpractice, since they get scared that one day the tables are turned and someone sues them for malpractice. One other thing I just remembered, is that many lawyers only keep their files for so many years and then gets destroyed, so they may not have any records, but that would apply in your state of the statute and malpractice laws if they would still have or not. One last thing to offer you, is go to the ABA (american bar association) in the state where you live and file a complaint on this lawyer. By law, they will notify the lawyer and he has to answer to this complaint in most cases w/in 30 days of the reason he in fact did not pay, or could argue he never had received this lien. File the complaint and also get a 2nd opinion. good luck
Should I file for Social Security Disability benefits for a short term disability if I am disabled from a car accident and expect to return to work?
Short-term or temporary disability benefits are only offered in five states. This type of benefit is intended to assist individuals who have a short-term, non-work-related health conditions. Short-term disability coverage is offered by the state and is typically funded by an employer—although it can also be purchased.Short-term disability benefits are not connected to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) does not offer any type of short-term disability benefits.Short-term disability is offered in California, New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, and Rhode Island. In order to qualify, you must meet the following criteria:You must have been employed by your company for a set amount of time;You must meet minimum income requirements in states where they apply;You must be disabled for a minimum of one week before becoming eligible to receive short-term disability benefits;Your illness or injury must not be work related; andYou cannot receive these benefits for longer than 26-30 weeks—or 52 weeks in California.To qualify, you must provide medical documentation of your illness or injury. After applying, the claimant can start receiving benefits in as little as eight days. Short-term disability benefits are roughly equal to 60% of the employee’s wages.SSDI is a long term program and it sounds as if you will not qualify. To receive it a disability has to be expected that the disability will interfere with your ability to work for at least one year or longer. The disability can be work, accident, or a physical or mental condition.Hope you are having a quick recovery.
Social security survivor benefits while still in high school?
Ok, so im a senior in high school and just turned 18. I have one year until I graduate. I can obtain the social security benefits until I'm 19 being that I'm still going to school. Obviously I don't have time for a job as many of the a**holes on here keep telling me. I was previously adopted but am now legally an adult. I've been living with friends for months so none of the social security benefits that my guardians have been getting has benefited me in anyway possible, it's been used for their own personal benefit. Is there anyway possible that I can obtain the monthly checks now that I am 18? As I previously stated, I will receive the money "on my behalf" even though I haven't lived with the people who receive it in a long time, until I graduate high school. the money is received on my behalf but I haven't seen my guardians in a very long time and haven't benefited from it. As far as I know the payments are direct deposited into a bank account How can I, if at all possible, obtain the social security payments? Educated answers only please, remember I'm just a kid in high school trying to graduate.
How to apply for social security survivor benefits at 18?
I currently receive SSA benefits from both of my deceased parents, but the money goes to my guardians. I am moving out, how do I get these benefits transferred to my possession?