My father is considering suing the va and a private hospital for a sponge left around his heart. how much should he ask?

Question is where it was performed. Look for a lawyer in that area. As to the doctors who found it but didn't tell him, is that a different...

Can a ortho tec with no training at all to be a surgical technologists be the scrub person in surgery in the state of Florida

Depends on what they are doing. If they have a lifetime of experience in the service, for example not inconceivable. But it's not illegal. May...

I need a medical malpractice attorney right away in Dallas area

You should sit down with your attorney and paralegal. What you think is crystal clear often isn't malpractice as the law defines it--and it's how...

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Do I need a lawyer in order to settle a car accident claim with a party that is being non-responsive?

Not sure what the cop was about--or your company for that matter. If there's a police report get a copy. Your insurance if they have collision...

By law, am I required to talk to the other side's insurance company after an auto accident? My state is California.

Tell them to talk to your adjuster; tell your adjuster they called. If your insurance took care of it, then let them run with the ball-especially...

Fled car accident

No--you went to get help. Only mistake was not leaving a note. But no big deal--or shouldn't be. At worse you get a citation for leaving a car by...

How long does one have to file a civil suit for this?

Sounds like harassment or abuse--and a criminal matter. If you want to go civil, 3 years.

I have a small medical careless claim, can I sue in small claims?

Unfortunately most states require expert testimony. If it's a hospital, talk to the risk manager--after you've consulted a malpractice attorney to...

Can I sue a pawn shop employee for falsifying records? Can I sue the person who sold the goods to the pawn shop?

A criminal complaint is better. Then go for restitution as part of the prosecution.

Can I legally sue a plaintiff's attorney in a civil action for bringing a frivolous lawsuit which was dismissed w/prejudice?

I think this is a repeat of an earlier question. Basically your claim is against the plaintiff. Talk to the attorney you paid money to.