My brother divorced his wife in 2005 via Guam. I retained an attorney after my brother's death to have the divorce recognized.

I am not surprised a lawyer turned you down. I do not practice in NC but there are few if any states where the statute of limitations would not bar...

I am a pedestrian and was involved in a hit and run. Do I have a case?

I am disturbed by the way your lawyer dropped your case. As Mr. Post pointed out, there are strict time limits for filing such claims. You have...

My doctor has refused to give me my medical record and dismissed me from practice without notice, is this grounds for a lawsuit?

It's the wrong thing for the doctor to do, but it's not malpractice unless he abandoned you when you were in immediate need of medical care and you...

How would you classify Property Maintenance Code of New York State, State statutes or municipal ordinances?

It's not a statute. It may be part of the State Codes and Regulations (NYCRR). If a municipality adopts the code, it's a municipal ordinance.

What recourse do I have with the VA as a result of medical negligence?

There is a claims process through the VA or the Federal Courts, but ordinarily a notice of claim must be served within two years after the...

Friend Injured at my house, I am liable or no?

She shouldn't have been using the stair railings when she knew it was weak, she isn't old or disabled. Am I right? I don't see it reasonable for a...

Is it preferable to have a female lawyers in medical malpractice suits against male physicians

A female lawyer might make the client more comfortable but I doubt very much that the sex of the lawyer would have anything to do with the outcome...

How can I sue a doctor who misdiagnosed my husband, sent him home from his office with five differnt heart mediciines .

I am sorry your husband died under such circumstances. Let me start by making a correction to another post. The statute of limitations for wrongful...

Question about collusion

Either this is a hypothetical question, or you have an attorney and have already made up your mind that the attorney isn't representing you...

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Personal injury compensation

Mr. Myers' answer is spot on. I would add that what you are describing is what is generally referred to as a soft tissue injury. There are a lot of...