How long does it usually take for a lawyer to connect with the opposing side?

Not uncommon; although each case is fact specific. Ask your attorney what the next move is. You do have an attorney; correct?

My Dads nursing home release document is a fake I think or altered or both..? Reason I say this is for several reasons actually.

Finding an attorney or a State agency to review this 14 1/2 years after the fact will likely not happen. First question anyone would ask; why now?

What can I do to try and move forward with this? I don't even know the approximate damages. So upset - please help if you can

Agree with Attorney Leurs. Also, don't delay as to not face another time problem. Good luck and sorry for your loss.

Can we sue the first optometrist that gave us the wrong prescription? Let me know as soon My husband wants to sue.

Sure, your husband has the right to be upset. But if the optometrist simply gave the wrong prescription and that was readily remedied, then there...

I HAVE DONE SO AND HAVE A NEW PCP IN THE CITY AS YOU STATE. I JUST DON'T FEEL HE WAS ETHICAL WHEN

Sorry, but can't follow your situation. Please try to clarify and re-post.

Which one is the right venue to sue somebody for slander, harassment and libel.

Where do you live, where do they live, where was the material disseminated?

Contact the Board of Health, speak with local/qualified counsel, take photos, good luck.

Medical naglagency

Speak to another doctor, and contact a local attorney. Good luck.

What can I do?

Agree with what you've done and what your doing, and with the prior contributors. Have you spoken with local/qualified counsel? Sorry for your loss.

Can an employer discriminate against you for a disability like a TBI injury that affects your ability to reason, remember,

Yiu posted your question in all the proper practice areas. Employers may not discriminate. Speak with local AK counsel. Your remedy may lie with...