For a personal injury case, what is the the average time frame to settle and what kind of settlement could I expect to get?

Much as you try, you wont find many attorneys in this forum giving you numbers for the settlement value of a case, That is because there are too...

The lawyer is also the executor. What is the customary legal amt he should get for <100K one beneficiary estate?

Executor's fees are set by statute and are as follows: 5 percent of first 100K; 4 % of the next 200K.... In addition, your attorney is entitled...

Doctor removed wrong body part.

I'd be curious to see what paperwork you signed prior to the surgery. There is usually a consent form that permits the surgeon to address certain...

How much does probate cost?

It sounds like someone has gotten your ear with regard to creating a revocable living trust in lieu of a Will to avoid probate? If your assets are...

Door at supermarket slammed shut as i was walking in

Short and sweet...this is a claim that you should pursue. The door was either unsafely designed or negligently mainatained. Schedule a...

A doctor at the emergency room stitched my son's head closed with a metal rivot in it.

You are on target with the key question. Did the metal which was left in his head cause him to have the health problems you state? If the answer...

Misdiagnosis 4 years ago many problems today because of it

Medical malpractice actions in New York have a 2 and 1/2 year statute of limitations. If you only went the ER the one time five years ago, your...

Yes, your mother can pursue two legal actions at the same time. Of course, if she is claiming injury to the same part of the body , she will...

My brother hit a drunk pedestrian who strayed into the middle of the street (NYC) and is now being sued despite key witnesses.

All it takes is $210.00 to file a lawsuit. Just because he is suing doesn't mean he has a good case. The law changed in New York a few years ago...

Injured at work , in bad pain. (possible negligence ?)

The fact that the school is not abiding by the IEP is irrelevant to any claim you may have for bodily injury. If you are covered by your employer...