Will the insurance company settle my auto accident claim without hiring a lawyer? I've been to the Dr. several times and had mri

If you try to settle without a lawyer, the insurance company will take advantage of you and you will receive much less than your case is worth if...

My mom passed July 4 of this year...i have been taking care of my little brother since then how do i get custody over him?

You have every reason to feel overwhelmed. You need to talk to a lawyer about a guardianship for your brother. A court proceeding is necessary....

My husband stayed at a motel he Had scratched his thigh on a medal piece poked through mattress can we do something about this?

It seems that your husband has a legitimate basis for a claim but the damages are modest. He can certainly talk to a personal injury lawyer. If a...

Do I file a medical malpractice suit? who should be contacted first, Insurance co, lawyer or surgeon?

Talk to a medical malpractice lawyer first. Consultations are free and they work on contingency in cases they accept. Do not under any...

Father died without a will. Daughters live in another state. Estate issues

I practice in NY and I am not sure what city agency you are referring to. Possibly the public adminstrator. If somebody dies intestate (no will)...

Workers compensation lawyers are not noted for spending lots of time keeping clients informed. They handle too many cases. I presume you hired the...

It may not look bad but it gets expensive changing lawyers. The new lawyer has to learn the case, and charge you for the time to do it.

Is it best to make fewer statements in life?

It's better to stay silent and be thought a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt.

Is it ok for a lawyer to give an entire file leaving no record, to another lawyer without notifying all parties before doing so?

He represented both, which was a mistake and maybe an ethical violation as well. Now he has an obligation to make the file available to both. He's...

W hat are tax ramifications for selling a farm and reinvesting in another?

If your mother sells the farm outright and gives you the money she will probably face large capital gains tax and a possibly a gift tax as well....