What can we claim from my fathers car insurance or elsewhere since it was a car accident and the driver has not been identified?

Sorry for your loss. You would have to refer to the uninsured motorist portion of your fathers policy. You should put all automobile carriers on...

Does my attorney have to disperse my settlement funds in a NY PI case if I owe Medicaid?

Either there is a lien or there isn't. Your attorney is probably waiting for verification. Given the amounts you say are involved, your attorney...

Do I have any recourse with my insurance company for failure to pay me anything for my car?

Perhaps you have a claim against the manufacturer or dealer although the value of a 2004 vehicle may render an action impractical. If you didn't...

What should I expect and how do I proceed?

Not sure the information you are receiving is conflicting. It is unclear if you provided the person from DMV with the ticket information in the...

As suggested, you should speak with a labor/employment attorney to determine what rights you may have in this matter.

What can I do? Can I get the police report amended? Can I appeal the insurance decision?

The further you get from the accident date, the less likely you'll be able to get the report amended if at all. You can only "appeal" the...

Should I retain an attorney to protect my best interests or should I try to work with the driver's insurance company?

Hire an attorney especially given the fact that your injuries do not automatically vault the serious injury threshold.

If this is correct? My understanding was we should split the expenses pro rata.

What is your question? Does the 40k represent your share, expenses or liens?

What is the liability of a retail store tenant for facial lacerations resulting from insufficiently marked clear glass walls?

There are regulations concerning the use of unmarked glass partitions/doors etc. You should contact an attorney as soon as possible to discuss the...

I suggest your friend's employer consults with an attorney to discuss the possible implications. It's not the answer you want but it is really the...