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I was in a car accident on the 5th of may the cop took her side and I wasn' at fault. I also got a ticket for careless driving.

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

Report this to your insurance company and hire an experienced attorney to fight the ticket. There may also be a subsequent civil lawsuit being set...

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Hello

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

Mr. Lassen's answer is right on point. Medical malpractice cases are very complex and tricky. You should seek an experienced attorney's assistance....

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In a personal injury case who pays the medical? Does the lawyer subtract his expenses off the top before dividing money?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

If you have an attorney, you should discuss all of these issues with him or her. If you signed a Retainer agreement, read through it as it acts as...

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Should I change attorney's on a slip and fall accident after a two year legal battle?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

If you do not trust or believe your attorney, you should change attorneys. WIth that being said, sometimes slip and fall cases from 2010 (3 years...

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Do I call a lawyer slipped and fell at a store. Broke a rib

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

Yes. Discuss the details of your case ASAP. Good luck.

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I was driving out of state in Maryland in January when I was hit buy an insured Maryland driver (rear ended).

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. This is something that your attorney should discuss with you and handle accordingly.

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My lawyer got my settlement check in December from my insurance company i still have yet to get a call? what should i do?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. That is not normal. Go see him or her face to face ASAP.

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I'm in a medical malpractice trial, still sick, but I want to return to my country. This would affect if I die outside USA?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 11, 2013

You need to speak with your attorney about the issue. I agree with my colleagues. If you're in the middle of a trial and leave, it will look bad to...

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What do you think the outcome would be if I decided to file a lawsuit?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 11, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Unfortunately, even if you proved and won the case, the costs would likely outweigh the award.

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My case is in appeal awaiting an oral argument. When my case has its opinion filed, is that when I can file a malpractice suit?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 11, 2013

Im not sure who told you that you must appeal first. I agree with my colleague. The Appeal does not toll the Statute of Limitations. Seek a...

Matthew C Simon's Answers (1776)

I was in a car accident on the 5th of may the cop took her side and I wasn' at fault. I also got a ticket for careless driving.

Hello

In a personal injury case who pays the medical? Does the lawyer subtract his expenses off the top before dividing money?

Should I change attorney's on a slip and fall accident after a two year legal battle?

Do I call a lawyer slipped and fell at a store. Broke a rib

I was driving out of state in Maryland in January when I was hit buy an insured Maryland driver (rear ended).

My lawyer got my settlement check in December from my insurance company i still have yet to get a call? what should i do?

I'm in a medical malpractice trial, still sick, but I want to return to my country. This would affect if I die outside USA?

What do you think the outcome would be if I decided to file a lawsuit?

My case is in appeal awaiting an oral argument. When my case has its opinion filed, is that when I can file a malpractice suit?