Perspective
Jun. 24, 2016
In California, you may have to share personal injury damages
Personal injury settlements, or as the California Legislature calls them, "community estate personal injury damages," are presumed to be community property. By Melissa Steele
You rise from your desk to meet your next client, struggling to open the door, and help her through the heavy double doors. You notice that she is unable to use her right hand, using her left hand to support herself. She leans on her cane and slowly walks beside you into your office. Slightly taken aback at your client's obvious injuries, you usher her into your office, take out a notepad, and begin gathering information necessar...
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