If a pregnant mother using meth has a child who dies can she be charged in the death? what if the child is alive but permanently

Suggest you repost this in the criminal law section.

Do i need a lawyer for a witness deposition?

Simply on these facts, no; however, it may be advisable to at least consult with an attorney.

INJURY from a slip and fall Sept 2017

Do contact local/qualified counsel directly. Good luck and feel better.

WHat do I do ?

Assuming no injuries, small claims court (and provided you don't have collision coverage). Never advisable to speak with any insurance company...

AA guy hit me in Las Vegas, only has 25k ins, is that all they can get?

Well, at least he has more than you. Do speak with your attorney. Good luck.

Unlikely, but there may be a scenario where that could change. A random act of violence is probably not enough.

How should I handle my wife being hit in the face by a Starbucks employee?

Police, personal injury attorney. Good luck.

How can I reverse a release or get a second one?

If they stopped payment on the check, an attorney may be willing to represent you. Helping your adversary has not helped your cause. Good luck.

What should I do now in my civil court?

Quite accurately, this is probably a business decision on your part (provided there are no open charges; i.e. lack of insurance). Perhaps discuss...

Relative timeline of asset discovery in case for alleged personal injury / intentional tort in NY venue that bifurcates vs not?

There is some accuracy in your post. However, you should not be guided by different counties, let alone judicial districts and departments.