The age that matters is the age at settlement, not when the claim was initiated. Only one Minor's Compromise would be necessary per the two...

Is there a formula for determining how much you should ask for in a "Slip & Fall" case? I'd like advice from an attorney.

Your lawyer is asking you how much he or she should ask for as a settlement? This is very unusual. You are right, a client (consumer) cannot...

Was recently hit by 18 wheeler, hit and run.. I did have 25K Medical Policy and have set up self-pay as far as hospitals go..

You should try to retain a lawyer to represent you in your claim against the other vehicle's insurance company. You can either contact a lawyer...

My hubbs slipped and fell while he was a patient in the hospital? What can we do?"

Slip and fall cases involving showers are usually very difficult for a lawyer to handle. But as your husband fell while in the hospital, there may...

Should I disclose that I will consult other lawyers during car accident consultation?

Client rule #1... always be truthful with your lawyer, or any would be lawyer. Negative effects occur mainly when information is withheld.

Most personal injury lawyers handle wrongful death lawsuits. You are talking about wrongful life. There are actually a few states (New York,...

Can a passenger in my car sue me for a minor car accident?

If you were hit from behind, the bulk, if not all, of the liability will be with the vehicle that rear-ended you. Your passenger can try to make a...

I do not believe you have a viable case of medical malpractice. Your best course would be to seek another doctor.

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In a MVA in New Mexico 6/26/14, but I live in Oregon. Do I have to have legal rep from New Mexico or can it be an OR attorney?

Yours is a question often asked on Avvo. The answer is that you can retain a lawyer in either state. If the case is "settleable" a local lawyer...

Can I pursue legal action against OBGYN for medical malpractice concerning my wife and daughter?

As the other lawyers have mentioned, you should contact a medical malpractice lawyer in your area for a free consultation. You can use the "find a...