Blog Posts in November, 2022

• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 28-Nov-2022

  Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes Pre-Litigation Checklist

  Initial Contact & Retention 1. Identify Clients – Adverse Parties – Related Parties: entity / individual; locations / jurisdictions 2. Run Conflicts and resolve 3. Obtain billing guidelines or limitations 4. Engagement Letters and ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 23-Nov-2022

  Can my Criminal Case have an Effect on a Civil Rights Police Abuse Case

  Introduction Can my criminal case have an effect on a civil rights police abuse case? The U.S. Supreme Court has held in Heck v. Humphreys, 512 U.S. 477, 114 S. Ct. 2364, 129 L.Ed.2d 383 (1994), that a plaintiff is precluded from recovering damages ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 21-Nov-2022

  Excessive Force Under Federal and California Law

  The Federal Civil Rights Act Most police excessive force cases allege a violation of the Federal Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The elements are: (1) A “person” acting under color of State law and (2) causing another person to ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 18-Nov-2022

  New Federal Criminal Rule 16 Amendment for Expert Witness

  The requirement to produce an expert's report in federal criminal cases reflects the belief that an early exchange of expert reports facilitates settlement, narrows the issues, and leads to earlier resolutions of disputes between the parties. ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 16-Nov-2022

  Do Medical Practice Lawyers work on a Contingency Fee in California?

  Medical malpractice attorneys in California can charge contingency fees. This means that if they don’t win any money for their client, they don’t get paid at all! California Business & Professions Code section 6146 provides that any ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 14-Nov-2022

  Am I litigious For Filing a Personal Injury Claim?

  I've heard a lot of talk lately about being litigious. We represent injured people in lawsuits against the people responsible. If the people responsible had only fairly compensated my clients for their wrongdoing, a lawsuit or trial would not be ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 11-Nov-2022

  Pain and Suffering Damages Are Real

  Your physical injuries may be visible or internal. In fact, some injuries can take years to fully recover—and in the meantime, the pain and suffering you experience can be just as real as your visible injuries. Pain and suffering damages are a ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 9-Nov-2022

  How Much Is My Auto Accident Personal Injury Worth?

  In the wake of an auto accident, you might be feeling pain, fear, and stress. You may also be wondering what exactly your injuries are worth in terms of financial compensation. I want to help you find out how much your injury claim is worth so you ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 7-Nov-2022

  Police Shooting Lawyer Orange County

  Police Shooting Lawyer Orange County If you or someone you know have been shot by police, call our Orange County police shooting lawyer at (714) 987-2671. Our lawyers have won millions of dollars for clients involving police shooting cases in Orange ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 4-Nov-2022

  How Can I Afford an Attorney for my Car Accident Lawsuit?

  Introduction If you've been injured in a car accident, it's normal to be overwhelmed with questions. How can I afford an attorney for my car accident case? How much will it cost? While hiring a personal injury lawyer doesn't have to be ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 3-Nov-2022

  The 3 Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Orange County

  If you live in Orange County, chances are you've been in a car accident. In fact, according to data from the California Office of Traffic Safety, there were over 23,000 car accidents in Orange County in 2016 alone. That's an average of 63 ...

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