Shouse Law Group
Criminal, Immigration, Injury & Employment Lawyers
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Can I get a worker’s comp settlement if I go back to work?
TL;DR You can return to work after receiving a workers’ compensation settlement, depending primarily on the type of settlement agreement reached. A Stipulation and Award keeps your medical benefits open continuously, making it much easier to return to your current employer in…
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Can you be charged with DUI without evidence?
TL;DR Prosecutors cannot secure a DUI conviction without evidence, as they must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant drove while impaired or with a prohibited blood alcohol content. Common evidence includes officer observations, chemical breath or blood test…
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How do medical liens get paid in a personal injury settlement?
TL;DR A medical lien allows injured victims to receive necessary healthcare on credit, with medical providers agreeing to be reimbursed directly from the final personal injury settlement or verdict. Medical lienholders receive their repayment first from the recovery funds before…
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How much do lawyers take from a settlement?
TL;DR Contingency fees usually range from 33% to 40% of the total settlement, depending on whether the case resolves before or after a lawsuit is filed. Litigation expenses, such as court filing fees, expert witness fees, and medical records, are deducted separately from the…
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Corporal injury to spouse – Is it same as domestic violence?
TL;DR Corporal injury to a spouse is a specific, severe form of domestic violence that requires inflicting a physical injury resulting in a traumatic condition. Unlike general domestic battery, which is a misdemeanor, corporal injury is a wobbler offense that prosecutors can…
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My injury case has settled. How long before I get paid?
TL;DR Personal injury settlement checks typically arrive within six weeks of signing and returning the release form. Payment processing can face hold-ups due to insurance disbursement schedules, bank holding policies, weekends, and holidays. Final payouts are delayed because…
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Will I Pass a Background Check with a Misdemeanor?
TL;DR Misdemeanors generally appear on background checks, but California law strictly limits employers from accessing non-convictions, pardoned offenses, or records that are expunged or sealed under Clean Slate Laws. State background checks typically restrict reportable criminal…
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Can I drive in California with a foreign driver’s license?
TL;DR Foreign drivers aged 18 and older with a valid license from their home country can legally drive in California without needing a state license or an International Driving Permit. An International Driving Permit is recommended to translate your non-English license for law…
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Can I sue my California employer for an injury on the job?
TL;DR Under California law, workers’ compensation is generally the exclusive remedy for job injuries, preventing employees from suing their direct employer for negligence. You can file a civil lawsuit against your employer if they lack required workers’ compensation insurance,…
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What can I expect at a DMV hearing? How should I prepare?
TL;DR A DMV hearing is an administrative proceeding conducted at a Driver Safety Office or over the phone by a trained DMV employee who acts as both prosecutor and judge. To win the hearing, the DMV officer only needs to prove guilt by a “preponderance of the evidence”—meaning…