Slip And Fall Guidance

Summary

Self-insured businesses in California are regulated by the California Department of Industrial Relations. Document all interactions and seek legal counsel. If you cant find a lawyer, consider legal aid organizations or law clinics. For issues with obtaining a police report in Mississippi, you can file a Writ of Mandamus or consult the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. If youre a disabled veteran, reach out to Veterans Legal Clinics or organizations like Veterans Legal Institute for assistance.

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i had a slip and fall in California Nov *. I contacted the business and they referred me to the people who handle their claims. I called the claims person and was given the run around until the time statues were almost up. Right before the time statues was up they told me the company was self insured and therefore the state insurance commissioner couldn’t help me. Who governs self insured companies
Self-insured businesses in California are regulated by the California Department of Industrial Relations. They handle issues related to workers' compensation, but may also be able to guide you on your slip and fall incident.
This company purposely dragged out my claim what can I do
You may want to:
- Document all interactions with the company.
- Seek legal counsel to assist you with your claim.
- File a complaint with California Department of Industrial Relations.
Remember, this isn't legal advice, but general guidance.
whst if I can find a lawyer to help me
If you're having trouble finding a lawyer, consider contacting the California State Bar Association. They offer a Lawyer Referral Service that can help you find a lawyer who specializes in your type of case.
i did that and every lawyer I’ve contacted won’t take my case
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. You might consider reaching out to legal aid organizations or law clinics in your area. They often provide free or low-cost legal assistance to those who can't afford a private attorney.
I don’t live in California but that’s where the accident happened
You can look for legal aid organizations in your home state that also operate in California. You can also consider reaching out to law schools in California. They often have student-run law clinics that provide free or low-cost legal services.
What is a person suppose to do when they can’t find a lawyer to help them
If you can't find a lawyer, you can:
- File the claim yourself in small claims court if the amount is within their limit.
- Seek help from legal aid societies or non-profit organizations.
- Consider online dispute resolution platforms.
- Consult a legal self-help center.
Remember, this is general guidance, not legal advice.
My car was stolen in Ocean Springs Mississippi. I reported the car stolen. Police officer handling my case refuses to give me a supplement report. I’ve contacted internal affairs, but there is none for this police department. The chief refuses to help me. What can I file with the court that will make him give me a supplement report.
In Mississippi, you can:
- File a Writ of Mandamus with the court. This compels a public official to perform their duty.
- Consult the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for guidance.
- Seek assistance from a civil rights attorney or legal aid organization.
Remember, this is general guidance, not legal advice.
I contacted public safety and they refused to help me and I can’t find a lawyer here to help me
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. It might be helpful to consider approaching the Mississippi Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service or local law schools for assistance. They might be able to guide you or refer you to resources apt for your situation.
They don’t have a referral system here
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. Another option could be to reach out to local community legal aid services or non-profit organizations. They might be able to provide free legal advice or resources.
I’m a disabled veteran but don’t qualify for legal side
I'm sorry to hear about your struggles, ****. If you're a veteran, you could consider reaching out to Veterans Legal Clinics or organizations like "Veterans Legal Institute" or "National Veterans Legal Services Program". They often provide free legal services to veterans, even if they're not located in your home state.