Had a lawsuit 2 years ago. Settlement was in December 2011. Medicare Pending has yet to be resolved. What should I do?

If you disagree on the amount of any legal fees with your attorney, you can participate in the North Carolina State Bar Fee Dispute Resolution...

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Can a doctor withhold a patient's medical records from them if they don't have a unpaid balance and they request a copy for them

Contact the N.C. Medical Board. Refer to their position statement adopted 11/93, amended 5/96, 5/97, 3/02/ and 8/03 "Each physician has a duty on...

Bad infection from piece of instrument left in gum causing removal of tooth and bone can i sue?

Based on those facts, you likely have some medical negligence. However, there still may be other legal issues. You at least have enough that I...

If I have a lawyer for a personal injury claim can I get rid of him and get a new one?

In North Carolina, you have the right to an attorney of your choice. While your old attorney would have some claim for fees on work he has done but...

That sounds serious enough that you shouldn't accept any offer, or even make a statement to an insurance company for personal injury until speaking...

Can I be sued for "pain and suffering" by a guest in my home slipping and falling and tearing a miniscus and knee damage?

First, just because someone is injured in your house or on your property does not make you automatically liable. They have to prove that there was...

Why is it so difficult to find a lawyer to take a medical malpractice case

First, you have to show a breach of the standard of care, not just a bad result. The doctors didn't do something that other doctors of that same...

Would a lawyer wait 2 years before finding out this information,.

As a lawyer, I would advise a client to rely on the recommendations of their doctor for a decision about surgery.

I falled in walmart, i slipped up on some water there was no floor signs there and i filled a accident report.

Just because you were injured in their store does not make them negligent. You have to show that they knew about the dangerous condition with...

Hi, my name is Justin. When i was sixteen i broke my collar bone, went to hospital was misdiagnosed with a pulled shoulder muscl

Unfortunately, you are past the North Carolina statue of repose. You had 4 years after you reached 18 to file, even if you didn't or couldn't have...