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Brett C. Drouet, Esq., is a sixth generation Southern Californian, who has served Southern, Central and Northern California clients for over two decades as a member of the California State Bar.
Mr. Drouet is recognized as a litigator’s litigator, who is uniquely experienced in catastrophic personal injury and death actions for trauma victims in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, bicycle accidents, worksite accidents, DUI victim/plaintiff, construction defect, product liability and medical malpractice.
Having represented Fortune 500 companies and major insurance companies’ insureds in thousands of catastrophic personal injury and death actions for over a decade, Mr. Drouet is a seasoned litigation veteran representing trauma victims, who have suffered life-changing injuries.
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- Q. Is it possible to get an advance of around 5,000$ while waiting for the case to settle? Pedestrian vs car has
- A: Yes, there are companies, who will provide no recourse advances against your recovery (settlement or judgment). Advances are monies paid to a claimant or plaintiff with a promise to repay with interest. No recourse means if you don’t recover money, then you would owe nothing (this means no settlement or judgment).
However, the interest rates for an advancement are very high, and you are better off using a credit card or get monies from friends or family if you can. So you should only get an advance if you have no other choice and are desperately in need of money.
Your attorney would need to agree to the advancement (they sign the agreement), which places a lien against your recovery. ... Read More
- Q. What is the proper written method to request or demand extension of time for request to produce documents?
- A: Requesting an extension to respond to a request for production of documents or interrogatories is an informal matter. As a good practice, you should seek the extension in a writing via email or fax. An example would be, as follows:
"Dear Counsel,
I am requesting a [state # days or weeks, etc..] to serve a response to [insert name of discovery propounding on my client [name] by your client [name]. As such, my client's response would be due on [insert date].
Kindly please confirm your gracious extension.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated and very much appreciated cooperation and courtesy."
You need to make sure you obtain a confirmation from the opposing ... Read More
- Q. Hi. Do you provide free legal consultation?
- A: Yes, I and many other attorneys provide initial free consultations. There are many listed on Justia, who will provide a free consultation.