Have I been waiting too long for my settlement?

Sometimes, there are other documents besides the Release which need to be sent to the carrier, particularly if there's any medicaid or other liens...

Do I have a good case or should I just let it go?

An umbilical cord around the baby's neck is quite common, and not always associated with fetal distress or injury. Obviously, being told there was...

Retain another lawyer in the same field, who will know how to quickly obtain your case files from your previous attorney and resolve any issues...

Can a surgeon charge me and my insurance company for a procedure not performed?

Presumably, the insurance co. is not pre-approving this procedure when their records show they already paid for it, even though it wasn't done. ...

I was hit by a pick up truck who sped up on a right turn. He hit my right side. Soreness in abdomen and rib area from trauma.

You don't want to get stuck with the medical bills. Also you would be entitled to make a bodily injury claim for compensation, and have lost...

My husband passed during a medical malpractice suit. I became administrator. After 8 yrs, I took their offer 07/14. Courts have

If, as your question suggests, a decree has issued from the Surrogate's Court allocating and distributing the settlement funds, all liens would...

My child was injured and the company has agreed to settle. How do I get a judge to sign the Infant Compromise Order ?

My colleagues are right. And the judge can still refuse to authorize the settlement if he/she is not convinced it's in the best interests of the...

Personal injury

My colleagues are correct, and it's well known in Bronx Supreme and Civil courts that more staff and judges are needed there.

Personal injury

It depends on many factors, but in many cases, a 'final offer' is made at some point, and if it's rejected by a client, then the case will go to...

Attorney Malpractice

According to the NYSBA 'statement of client's rights', an attorney must comply with "reasonable" requests for information from a client. As per...