Ron Sokol

California

Columnist, Ask the Lawyer at Daily Breeze

Thing that important for me is knowledge

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Can I sue the other surfer for injuring me? Ask the Lawyer

4 days ago | sbsun.com | Ron Sokol

Can I sue the other surfer for injuring me? Ask the Lawyer
Can I sue the other surfer for injuring me? Ask the Lawyer

4 days ago | dailybreeze.com | Ron Sokol

Q: I was surfing, it was a nice day and all was good. Some guy not only cut me off but also lifted his board out of the water, which clocked the side of my face. I think he should be sued. I had to get stitches. He said (I am quoting), “Grow up! It’s surfing!” Your thoughts? J.M., El PortoA: Sorry you got hurt. Bottom line, surfing is an activity that is considered inherently dangerous.
What if health insurance denies payment for my treatment? Ask the Lawyer

1 week ago | pressenterprise.com | Ron Sokol

What if health insurance denies payment for my treatment? Ask the Lawyer
What if health insurance denies payment for my treatment? Ask the Lawyer

1 week ago | dailybreeze.com | Ron Sokol

Q: I was out of state when I had an emergency situation and was hospitalized. As part of the care, a specialist was brought in because it was necessary. The good news is I am recovering, but my health insurance says the specialist was out of network, so it won’t pay for his charges. This was a life-and-death situation! Can I get the health insurance to pay? R.C., Seal BeachA: Glad to hear you are recuperating.
Am I liable because guests got food poisoning? Ask the Lawyer

2 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Ron Sokol

To keep the middle class in California, should developers build homes to rent or own?
Am I liable because guests got food poisoning? Ask the Lawyer

2 weeks ago | dailybreeze.com | Ron Sokol

Q: We had some people over for a birthday, about 25 total. Several complained the next day they had food poisoning. One indicated she might have a claim against us because she had to go to the emergency room. We made salad, barbecued some chicken and meat, and there was sweet potato. Are we liable? B.L., Rancho Palos VerdesA: Well, what made them ill? Has it been tested? Can they pinpoint the food or product? Did any of the guests bring any of the food?
Is doing things remotely a benefit for lawyers? Ask the Lawyer

3 weeks ago | pressenterprise.com | Ron Sokol

Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends
Is doing things remotely a benefit for lawyers? Ask the Lawyer

3 weeks ago | dailybreeze.com | Ron Sokol

Q: We are parties in a lawsuit. There was a court hearing that our lawyer handled over the computer. There was just a deposition, same thing. Is this a good thing? K.C., Santa AnaA: I encourage you to ask several attorneys because you may get different responses. Clearly, it is convenient to be able to avoid travel to and from court, and not have to pay for parking. It also can save the client money because the attorney’s time probably is reduced.
Can artificial intelligence be sued for bad legal advice? Ask the Lawyer

1 month ago | pressenterprise.com | Ron Sokol

Can artificial intelligence be sued for bad legal advice? Ask the Lawyer
Can artificial intelligence be sued for bad legal advice? Ask the Lawyer

1 month ago | dailynews.com | Ron Sokol

UPDATED: May 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM PDTA.I. can be helpful, but I would not substitute it for an actual attorney, writes Ask the Lawyer columnist Ron Sokol. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here.

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