Why are most attorneys unethical?

Most attorneys are not unethical. There is nothing unethical about representing a client who is a bad person. The legal profession is not your...

What recourse do I have against hospital wrongful death?

I am sorry you lost your son and now your lawyer tells you that his expert has not found any negligence on the part of the hospital. From handling...

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If your attorney has not contacted you, contact him. Here is some general information. In most cases in NY, insurers have 21 days to pay from the...

Should I take my attorys suggestion to offer settlement out of court

No lawyer on Avvo is going to second guess your lawyers advice. If you have second thoughts about your lawyer's advice, consult with another lawyer...

Can I sue a doctor for emotional stress?

Medical malpractice cases are so difficult and expensive to prosecute that they are generally only brought in cases of a serious permanent...

I need guidance to know how to sue my x boyfriend who's a doctor and did 2 surgeries and left me worse and abandoned

Your legal problems are, to say the least, complicated. You should talk to a lawyer in your state specializing in family law to find out if you are...

What happens if I settled a car accident and my lawyer did not pay off my medical bills?

You are liable for your medical bills regardless of what your lawyer did. You should talk to a legal malpractice lawyer. Ther is no excuse for a...

What papers are sign when I accept a settlement

It depends on the specifics of the settlement. At minimum, a general release, but there can be a lot more paperwork involved, particularly if court...

Can I start over with a new attorney if previous attorney was acting negligent and dishonest. Agreed to things bc of trust.

You can always discharge a lawyer and get another one, but that doesn't unring the bell for what's already happened. People in divorces are often...

How to ensure that an award for wrongful death is divided equally?

As Ms. Peeples correctly points out, it's generally a legal question how wrongful death proceeds are to be divided. It depends on many factors....