Can the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) be used to obtain information needed as part of discovery?

FOIA requests are only applicable to government entities. Cannot be used for private corporations.

Can sue the surgeon for the botched surgery?

certainly all of your complaints are related to your workers' compensation claim. As to a claim against the surgeon, you must gather all of your...

I Won a civil case by Default.... what should be my further course of action to defendant attorney letter.

I think it is time that you consult an attorney. No one on this list will lead you through the complex process of prosecuting a lawsuit.

fees are usually the responsibility of each party. awards of fees are not the norm. If you served a proper R.1:4-8 notice, and the court found no...

Should i go to work injured or not?

Lawyers on this site agree not to solicit. There is a find alawyer feature on this site. use it to find your next compensation lawyer.

Can admissions made during discovery prior to the filing of an amended complaint be used later?

If they were made outside of the court proceeding, or if made in response to request for admissions in pending case, even if amended, then yes. ...

Earning while on social security disability. Medicare benefits at risk?

Go and speak with a lawyer to find out your options.

How do i go about this since I'm now using my own insurance instead of workman's comp?

You need to see a workers compensation lawyer ASAP.

HOW MANY HOUR ON AVERAGE DOES IT TAKE TO RESEARCH AND HAVE A PERSONAL INJURY CASE THROWN OUT?

iT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION. EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE.

When acting "pro se" am I entitled to any discovery? Does my exs lawyer have a right to deny me access to requested information?

Generally there is no discovery on motions. Your job in opposing is to show the court where the holes are and that you think a plenary hearing is...