Signed in October and here it is January and no settlement check? There could be a legitimate explanation, but there really shouldn't be that much...

No. If the woman's initial attack caused any injury, the man could sue for that. Also, provocation might be a defense to a criminal prosecution,...

My son was awarded a lawsuit through lead paint

There are companies that will issue loans against future pay-outs of settlement proceeds. I don't know if they can or would make such a loan...

First, you would have to prove that the drink was represented as being sugar free. Next, you have to prove that the drink really was not...

My personal injury case is about to be 4 years old it is at the point where they are trying to find a mediator, how long will it

There is no set time; I've had mediations in which we settled the case right then and there at the mediation; I've had others in which we adjourned...

How long does it take in ny after done treating to file suit if no offer is forthcomingand being stonewalled all the way?

There seem to be several questions here. You can file suite any time BEFORE three years are up. "Stonewalled" in what way, and by whom? Getting a...

When suit is filed on my pinjury case does that action sidestep an adjester or investigater that is assigned to my case

What normally takes place is very thorough investigation: they will want to get every medical record for those 11 years and beyond. They will want...

Slip and fall on the train MTA

First, it is not enough that the stairs were slippery; you have to prove that the MTA knew or should have known they were slippery and that they...

I settled a lawsuit almost a week ago. May I appeal it with proper cause?

Your question is not clear: you say that you "settled" the lawsuit, but that you did not sign the "consent" form. You want to "appeal" but you do...

Is this attorney's office taking their time? They have taken 4 months so far to make an investigation/gather medical records.

It does sound like the liability aspects of this case could be problematic. However, after 4 months, they should have determined whether or not...