How can i speed up a med/mal case and if the court has the right to do so

In New York practice all medical malpractice cases are supposed to be expedited which means exactly nothing. There is something called a special...

In New York a subpoena cannot be served by phone.

Can I sue for wrongful death?

You can't sue for wrongful death, only the family can. The police can only charge based on what they know or what people tell them. If you want to...

What to do when a medical insurance company denies your claim?

You are wasting your time. No medical liability insurer will take your claim seriously unless you are represented by a lawyer.A complaint with the...

Yes there are lawyers who handle legal malpractice cases.But, a legal malpractice case is a last resort. If you lose a case you should have won or...

Can I file a lawsuit against my lawyer for negligence?

No, you can't do this on your own. You need a lawyer. Unfortunately it is a often hard to get a lawyer to work on a case like this on a contingency.

Slander/ Libel /Defemation? Or Freedom of Speech

The basic elements of defamation are publishing false statements with malice. Publishing means disseminating. In this case there is publication by...

Can I sue a hospital for medical malpractice on a deceased patient if I am not related to the patient?

In order to sue for wrongful death you need to be appointed personal representative of the estate. If there is a will and you are the executor,...

Is it ethical for an attorney to call their client and demand that the client fire them?

It is not unethical for an attorney to ask to be relieved. The first step is usually to ask the client. While the information given is scant, I...

DO I HAVE A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE?

Since the patient died, it would be worth while for the survivors to talk to a lawyer in the locality where the suit would be brought. Most medical...