In California, the law requires the landlord to refund the deposit in 21 Days. is it including holidays and weekends?

21 calendar days.

You need to have sustained significant injuries. Return it for a cooked chicken or two.

Is it legal for a NM police officer to take home a person involved in a car accident

I agree. Yes.

Can my husband sue the military medical center for cutting his lip during a dental cleaning ?

Correct.

My mother is in a nursing home. she recently started getting demented. it came on suddenly. finally she was completely demented.

Consult with a nursing home abuse attorney ASAP.

I was involved in a hit and run accident in 2002, before there was no statute of Limitations in IL. Do I still have a case?

Unfortunately, it doesn't appear so.

Do i file a non motor vehicle accident claim form for damage to my car resulting from hitting a run away dog?

Non-Motor Vehicle Form appears to be appropriate based on your facts.

Consult with an attorney ASAP but it appears the Statute of Limitations has passed.

Can I get a personal injury lawyer?

You can certainly get an attorney but winning your case is impossible to predict in any case.

Sorry but clarification is needed to answer your post.