Does my husband have to request a loss of consortium on my personal injury suit?

not quite sure I understand your question. if your husband was a plaintiff then the insurance company will want him to sign off on the release. ...

If parents reside in NYC and their children reside in New Jersey, does the lawyer need to license in both states?

What matters is the law of the state where the parents reside and where their assets are located. Medicaid rules ( or more appropriately...

I agreed over the phone to an insurance comp offer for pain and suffering, but am having doubts. Is it too late to fight them?

You are not obligated to settle the claim until you sign a general release. Why would you settle the claim if you still have back pain? You have...

Can family member be held liable for passenger's injury? What are the affirmative defenses that can be raised in answer?

Your family member should give the summons and complaint to his/her car insurance company. The company's lawyers will put in an Answer with...

How does my insurance company's assessment of fault factor in to the actual law-suit result?

Do you know if the municipality or other insurance company paid your insurance company? While that would not be dispositive of the issue of...

How do you determine the worth (compensatory damages) of a personal injury caused by a product?

The award will be for pain and suffering and will be determined by the jury. For settlement purposes, your attorney should be able to determine a...

The money is yours but you may lose your eligibility for benefits in the future. Depending on how much money it is, you could have attempted to...

What happens to your personal injury claim against the defendants if you die before a trial or mediation?

The case will be "stayed" until an executor/administrator is appointed and the estate is substituted as the plaintiff in the case. You can still...

Do I have an other claim besides workers comp claim, from a construction site accident?

There was negligence. However, under New York's Workers ' s Compensation law, you are barred from suing your employer or a co worker for...

If my wife and another are both listed on deed of house can the other party sell the house without a power of attorney?

No - both parties must sign the deed or give POA