What the easiest and most direct way to find a doctor to review my dad's medical records?

Hiring a medical expert on your own is a bad idea. There are experts out there who will tell you anything you want to hear. You need an expert...

Is a vet liable for malpractice and privacy laws like a regular doctor?

Death or injury to an animal is considered property damage, not personal injury. The possible recovery in a veterinary malpractice case is very...

A hospital in washington state caused an infection, then repeatedly told the patient they're going to die, comfort care only,

You are obviously, and appropriately very upset. However, your anger may be clouding your judgment. People do get infections in the hospital all...

Wrongful death settlements. There are 3 siblings,, I am told in California the money will come via 1/3 for each of us.

Settlements in certain kinds of cases, especially asbestos cases, tend to come in dribs and drabs. Generally there is one person who is the legal...

Lawsuits for Malicious prosecution

Malicious prosecution is a hard claim to prove up. There are no limits or caps on damages in NY.

Can my sister file a disclaimer giving me (her sister) the inheritance she was to receive after our Mother died last month?

The information you have gotten so far seems correct, but you are smart enough to realize that there are more questions to answer. The interaction...

For new york lawyers, do I need representation to contest filing of second will. Have to go court soon.

You will need a lawyer in the county where the proceeding is pending. Each county Surrogate's court is its own little world and New York is a big...

The armed forces are immune from liability for injuries sustained on active duty. If your husband can't sue, you can't either. I am sorry, but that...

Must all heirs agree on expenses/maintenance of a home when they are clearly documented in order to distribute the proceeds?

It is customary for the executor to ask for waivers of accounting before distributing and closing the estate. If waivers are not returned, she will...

My father died intestate & I am his only heir so y is the court asking for the next class of distributees b4 they appt LOA

The answer to the why is that the Surrogate's courts are very cautious. The answer to the who is right on the form where the classes of...