Urgent - Please advise!

Custody battles are horrible and stressful for everybody, including lawyers. Nobody is ever happy with the way these disputes play out. You are far...

3 months ago i had a hip replacement, since then i have been having serious hip pain worser than before i had the surgery.

If your hip replacement failed, you might consider getting a second opinion before letting the same doctor operate on you again. Revising a hip...

In filing this lawsuit, can I represent myself or would it be best to hire a lawyer.

There is an old saying that a person who acts as his or her own lawyer has a fool for a client. Enough said?

I signed an contingency fee agreement with an attorney for a medical issue

The lawyer is compounding his negligence by lying. You have a valid contract with him. Even without a contract, if he led you to believe he was...

I fell in the hospital when I had knee replacement after a nurse left me . I don't know if I have a case or not.

A medical malpractice case is a personal injury case. To prevail in a personal injury case, you have to be able to prove some injuries. Bumps and...

Can I sue my doctor for taking my deposition fee and then testifying for the other side? Unethical practice?

No, you don't. Doctors don't always have opinions that are helpful to their patients' cases. Some doctors are hostile to personal injury claims...

The pending lawsuit may make it more difficult to get a mortgage. You should talk to the attorney assigned to your case by the insurance company...

Do I need a lawyer for lead poisoning

You absolutely should see a lawyer as soon as possible. Lead poisoning is a very serious matter and you will need a lawyer with experience in the...

Is there a time limit for a judge to rule on a motion?

I do not agree with Mr. Meyers' answer. In some states, there are time limits for judges to rule on motions. I don't know about TN. Such limits are...

What signs to look for, or how to prove a judge or lawyer have been paid off?

Control your paranoia. You don't have enough experience in court to read anything into what's going on in front of you. Personal relationships...