Can a doctor put in interest rates and attorney's fees provisions in a doctor's lien on a potential personal injury settlement?

The lien agreement with a doctor is a contract and its terms are negotiable. Therefore, a doctor could add a provision for interest and payment of...

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Personal injury

As a client, you have the right to attend a pre-trial conference, though you may be disappointed. There are pre-trial conferences where meaningful...

Personal innjury

There are multiple options to consider. Let me break them into three categories: 1. Other Potential Defendants: Discuss the claim with your...

Seeking legal info as to how to proceed regarding a trip and fall accident on sidewalk.

You should notify your insurance company immediately. They will investigate the claim and respond to the claimant's attorney. If a lawsuit results...

Got hit by car while biking over weekend. I fractured my ankle and they performed surgery immediately. No fault question.

I am sorry to hear about your injury and hope you can make a full and fast recovery. No Fault will pay up to $50,000 in economic loss (lost...

Personal injury

I am sorry to hear about your injuries and the need for surgery. The value of your case is a function of liability and the value of the injury...

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Personal injury

The value of your case is a function of liability and the value of the injury (percent of liability X value of the injury). In New York, you also...

I am approaching my pretrial conference

Before I attempt to answer your question, you should know that the person who can best address your concerns is your lawyer. As part of the...

Claim denial

You have encountered an all too common problem: based on a report from a No Fault exam, your No Fault insurer has terminated your coverage while...

Personal injury case

Defense Medical Exams (DMEs) tend to be brief and superficial. For cases filed in New York State courts, we send a staff member to attend the exam...