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If a lawyer is working with another lawyer on a case and one of the lawyers commits malpractice, are both lawyers at fault?
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Answered on August 18, 2014
The answer is, it depends. For a lawyer to be liable for malpractice, he must have violated the legal standard of care, which in turn directly lead...
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Had 3bones and tendon put in right foot and leg dec 27 2012,now screw AND bones are worki ng out about a half inch or more.PAIN
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Answered on August 18, 2014
I am sorry you are going through this. You should get to a different doctor, but you should also see a medical malpractice lawyer. I would suggest...
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Is extortion and agreeing to issues with opposing counsel w/o consulting me cause to fire my atty and file a bar complaint?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
Sounds like there is a disagreement as to whether the attorney has been fully paid. You need to find out exactly what the attorney has been paid...
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What rights do I have when my Attorney recommends I find another attorney?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
You should find a new lawyer. You should also look into whether the old lawyer will refund some of your fees, but, if she earned them, she is not...
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What type of lawyer would I need to find out if a lawyer is withholding funds from a settlement?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
Start by sitting down with your lawyer and finding out what is going on. If he refuses to communicate with you, contact the disciplinary board in...
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Lack of communication and misguidance by my lawyer that has negative affects on my legal process.
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Answered on August 17, 2014
Hire a new lawyer and see if he can resolve any damage caused by the original lawyer. Unless the damage to your case is permanent, there would be...
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Why do people think that they will get a lot of money for a malpratice lawsuit in there is a cap on non economic damages?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
I am sorry for your cousin's loss. You are probably right that 12 million is unlikely. The loss of a baby is devastating, but, since the baby...
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Is it going to cost me money if I switch lawyers,I don't pay any unless they win so I can drop them without paying for ? Done.
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Answered on August 17, 2014
I would start by talking with your current firm. Discuss your concerns with your lawyer. Then, yes, you can switch lawyers. You should not have...
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Do i need an atty to file court supervised account information if i never use the funds?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
You can file the paperwork yourself, as long as you understand what you are doing. If the lawyer refuses to instruct you, see if you can find...
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Can I sue for medical negligence?
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Answered on August 17, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. Infection cases are pretty hard to prove, but that does not mean you don't have a case, especially given the other...
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