Tag Archives: California
Understanding the Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice Cases, Part 2
To read this article from the beginning, click here for Part 1: WHAT DOES “TOLLING” MEAN? A statute that is “tolled” is effectively “paused.” With regard to the statute of limitations (a law that limits the amount of time a plaintiff has to bring a lawsuit against a defendant) any facts or situations that “toll”… Read More »
Emotional Distress in Legal Malpractice Cases
EMOTIONAL DISTRESS DAMAGES ARE NOT NORMALLY AVAILABLE IN LEGAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS Some lawsuits, and some types of claims, allow a plaintiff to recover (or attempt to recover) damages to compensate for emotional distress (and resulting injuries) suffered as a result of a defendant’s wrongful conduct. The general rule in California is that damages for… Read More »
