I have been waiting six months to get the rest of the settlement money for a accident,, is there a way to get the rest of my mon

Dear Florida: Liens are the bane of a personal injury attorney's work. Many states allow medical providers to place liens against an injured...

This is a fascinating "bar exam" theoretical question; I'm not really sure whether it has a practical application to an existing claim, which are...

Filing a lawsuit for wrongful death, does the money have to be shared?

A quick guide: under the Massachusetts wrongful death statute, it is the obligation of the executor to represent and embody any potential claimant...

A handful of stoned teens parked behind my car in the dark. I thought I had room to back out, and hit them. Am I responsible?

Dear Gainesville: Your moral opinion regarding the teenagers and their habits notwithstanding, your duty as a driver includes driving with...

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Am I responsible for the defendents lawyer fees if he is dismissed?

Most likely, no. Your claim was not 'frivolous', since the police report gave you good reason to believe that he was the owner of the vehicle. ...

If I ask my atty. to hold off on sending in signed car accident settlement papers to the ins. co. can they disregard my request.

Dear Coram: Let me agree with the prior attorneys giving you advice here. Your lawyer works for you. He should be concerned that YOU will get...

In a personal injury lawsuit, does the lawyer take a percentage of the medical reinbersed?

As noted below, in most states the attorney's fee is taken from the gross amount recovered. However, in all states the attorney recovers expenses...

My handicapped son was injured by my brother 4 years ago. He has required surgery and may req. more surg. Is it too late to sue?

Dear 'Springerville': I'm not an Arizona attorney, so you should consult with one before relying upon this advice. It appears that teh Statute...

Can parents be liable for the actions of their offspring if said offspring is over the age of 18?

Dear San Francisco: I misinterpreted your question -- OOPS! You're saying that you threw a ping pong ball at him and his tooth is broken? No...

Can parents be liable for the actions of their offspring if said offspring is over the age of 18?

Dear San Francisco, Don't put the 'cart' before the 'horse'. Since California has mandatory liability insurance limits, your car should be...