Not too long ago, there was a TV show about the decades-long feud between the Kentucky families, the Hatfields and McCoys. The trouble started in 1860 when they argued about a hog. Many years and deaths later, the feud was still raging; by that time, so much had happened that few remembered the original cause of the argument.
Few arguments between neighbors result in dueling shotguns, but most people have had at least one bad experience with an annoying or harassing neighbor. It’s almost inevitable when people are jammed in on top of one another in over-crowded apartment buildings or houses on tiny lots. Then there are Homeowners Associations with all of their petty rules, headed by someone who has seemingly made it their life’s mission to make everyone else’s life miserable – and who will sue at the drop of the proverbial hat. City and town governments are famous for imposing new laws that drive people crazy. Jacksonville, FL, is currently considering making it illegal for people to back into their driveways (the rationale is that license plates should be visible from the street).
Before going to war with the neighbor who should really be living alone on a mountaintop, it’s always best to try to resolve the dispute yourself. Unfortunately, that isn’t always an option. If they don’t respond to efforts to negotiate the dispute, or if you’ve already been sued, then it’s time to consult a Civil Lawyer in Chico CA.
Civil lawsuits are usually of interest only to those directly involved. However, a civil suit can have more far-reaching consequences. Most people have heard about the woman who sued McDonald’s because the coffee was too hot and burned her. That resulted in a product change (cooler coffee) affecting all future McDonald’s customers. Disputes with employers can result in changes that affect all other employees. Civil lawsuits have resulted in the huge numbers of cars being recalled by GM, Toyota and other manufacturers to fix defective parts.
Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself and protect your rights. Our founders designed a justice system that allowed us to defend ourselves against wrongs committed by another. Don’t go to Court alone; discuss your legal options with an experienced attorney at the Law Office Of Raoul J. LeClerc. This Civil Lawyer in Chico CA has been providing legal counsel since 1966.
