Do you need to be present in court

You said you are at fault. If your attorney formally admits fault then you would not need to attend.

Was rear ended while stopped at a red light by a company truck he was to busy looking at his phone should I get an attorney

Of course you need counsel. You are already having problems getting your bills paid. You do not need that hassle on top of trying to get...

My former employer used my signature amongst hundred others falsely? Is there anything I can do?

How were you harmed by this alleged "misuse?"

I tripped over an uneven sidewalk in my neighborhood and sustained 2 broken teeth, deep contusions, neck and knee sprain.

YOu need to speak with a lawyer in your state. Uneven sidewalks can certainly lead to liability on the property owner. Many states however, such...

Will another attorney take a medical mailpractice case if they know another attorney was on the case but asked to be dismissed

I've also taken cases that other attorneys have "abandoned." Obviously another lawyer initially looks at such a case suspiciously. If its a good...

Unless the store has a "med pay" policy--a policy that pays a small amount for medical expenses without proof of fault or if they are just willing...

In a Defamation case, can a government official receive compensatory damages?

Depends on the facts, depends on the detail and you give none. I'm sure you would receive a more substantive response if you provide more substance.

No Security Sensor on Apartment Gate, City Transit Driver Drops Disable Person Off at a Non Designated Area

Everyone you mentioned could potentially be liable. None of that will really matter much unless you or your grandson suffered some significant...

Michigan; In an Uninsured Motorist Claim, the insurance company has requested their insured to see an IME Doctor ,

You see a doctor your insurance carrier selects who likely will say you are not injured or not very injured thereby minimizing the value of your...

Can I sue employer for causing stress and defamation of character?

As Attorney Lasson indicates more facts are necessary to evaluate this potential claim. However just based on the facts you do provide the answer...