Is a monetary settlement considered as income and must be declared for income tax purposes.

If the settlement is for pain and suffering, the money would not be taxable. You should confirm that with your tax adviser.

If a person is incompetently represented by a lawyer & it costs them a lot of money, what recourse do they have?

Yes, there is such a thing as legal malpractice. I do not know if what you've stated amounts to a winnable legal malpractice claim, though. You...

My husband was in a accident 11/14 he is seriously injured the driver had no bodily injury an we sue the driver or the state ?

If we only could sue states for negligence in the law! The answer is you can't. If you had a lawyer who dropped the case, it can only mean he or...

Can I sue for defamation of character from false accusations which brought emotional and financial abuse in my marriage.

You have not supplied much information. I recently wrote an article on defamation. I have included a link. I hope you find it...

It is hard to say if there is a viable case against the wine maker. You should consult with a personal injury in your lawyer. The consultation will...

Sorry to hear of your ordeal. "Can I sue" is the wrong question. Anyone can sue anyone else for almost anything. The question is do you have a...

There is a Lawyer handling the Talcum powder law suite?

There are a number of law firms that handle such lawsuits. You will have to search for a law firm near you. I would start with a Google search.

How long do I have for an car accident case before they close everything out

Have you tired contacting your lawyer? Some lawyers will not initiate a call to a client unless they have some news or question for the client....

If the at fault drive only has a $15,000 insurance policy and you do not have under insured motorist coverage, that is all you may be able to...

I am looking for a malpractice lawyer due to procedures done in December of 2014 which have left me with dysfunctions and scar.

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