When filing a lawsuit should you request a judgment for determination of liability and compensation for damages?

If your lawyer does not know how to frame a complaint, get a new one. If you don't have a lawyer, get one. Trying to do a lawsuit of this nature...

Can i sue the daycare?

You indicate that if you had been called earlier, you could have taken your child to his provider, rather than the hospital. But in the long run,...

Legal papers to sue a friend were delivered late by first class mail. She was not properly served. Does she have to answer them?

Not responding could be a problem, regardless of lack of merits or failure to follow correct procedure. She should turn this over to her...

What can I do about my neighbor calling the police whenever I am working on my truck.

This sounds very much like a case study that I read about in a book called "The Sociopath Next Door" and I recommend you read it, if for no other...

My question: Is there other immediate options if I reject the offer and keep fighting.

Consider what you are asking: you are asking a panel of lawyers who have not met you and who have not read one page of your lawsuit papers, to...

How can I find out how much the settlement amount is really for if I feel my lawyer is being dishonest about the amount.

He is required to give you the final settlement figure in writing. That will give you all the fees, expenses, and your bottom line. The "release"...

You will want to consult with a lawyer to get a more clear picture of what is happening. Use the Avvo "find a lawyer" feature to find phone...

How to handle a stranger accusing you of injury?

If you injured her, then yes. But, as you mentioned, she didn't leave and seemed content eating snacks for the rest of the movie. So how bad...

Burns Rights Question!

It's not a matter of what the NYS Insurance Fund "wants" and they are not "giving" you anything. The person who you are dealing with has no...

You would have to prove that the dentist failed to conform to accepted standards of practice. Even if you could, you would need an expert witness,...